Build your own 12V, 2000W solar setup by following these simple steps. There's no technical knowledge or skills needed ... plus there's no confusing verbiage used in this video. Here are all the items covered in this video:
Wiring chart
* cityprepping.tv/3YS0Ote
Book
* This book was extremely helpful detailing everything you need to know: amzn.to/3lT7kB2
Components
* Inverter (2000W): cityprepping.tv/3QPc6KL
* Charge controller (40 Amp MPPT): cityprepping.tv/3PQMNGD
* Battery (12V, 100Ah LiFePO4 self-heating): cityprepping.tv/3Kmy4UM
* Solar panel (100W): cityprepping.tv/3wTi3OT
* Bus bar (250 amp, red): amzn.to/3YHlCTY
* Bus bar (250 amp, black): amzn.to/3IibOJe
* 12V fuse block: amzn.to/3xVxyG9
Cables
* Connect batteries in parallel: amzn.to/3SilGaj
* Battery / inverter cable: cityprepping.tv/3wrbsLd
* Battery / charge controller cable: cityprepping.tv/3cnjZIi
* Solar extension cable: cityprepping.tv/3Tjtf0I
* 2|0 AWG cable (red and black): amzn.to/3IDk08h + 2|0 AWG cable lugs: amzn.to/3YLlH9g
* 4|0, 2|0, 1|0, 2, 4, 6, 8 AWG cable: amzn.to/3SdWnGm
* 12 AWG cable: amzn.to/3SgspSn
Cable management
* amzn.to/3XJARdN
Fuses
* 200 amp fuse (used in 2 places: on battery and inverter): amzn.to/3AKVNJf
* Inline MC4 10 amp fuse (used to connect solar panels to charge controller): cityprepping.tv/3xEvNN6
* 40 amp fuse (used after charge controller): amzn.to/3Em7F5I
* Fuse holder: amzn.to/3XFnds8
Switch
* High volt, low amp (disconnects solar panels): amzn.to/3Iftkhg
* High amp, low volt (disconnects batteries from system): amzn.to/3YMbBoE
Monitor
* BT-2 bluetooth module (connects to batteries for app monitoring): cityprepping.tv/3IfjQ5A
* BT-1 bluetooth module (connects to charge controller for app monitoring): cityprepping.tv/3EmfKHN
* Shunt/battery monitor (monitor battery status directly): cityprepping.tv/3lKZ8CV
Tools
* Cable stripper (optional, I bought it but never used it): amzn.to/3Klt96u
* Cable wire lug crimper plus cable cutter: amzn.to/3xAGJLE
* Cable lugs + shrink wrap: amzn.to/3XLOQzG
* Ratchet with rubber grip (I bought this as I wanted rubber on the end of the handle to avoid touching the end of the handle on posts by accident): amzn.to/3XQG03D
* Heavy AWG crimping tool (need it for the 2|0) cable to connect the batteries to the inverter: amzn.to/3IfNJ5R
* Wire insulation cutter/stripper: amzn.to/3ICRPpP
Or, if you'd prefer to pick up a kit with all of these pieces combined (to save money), you can check out these options:
* cityprepping.tv/3TlAMMj
Skip around with these timestamps:
* Classroom: 1:21
* -- Wiring: 5:39
* -- Cable lugs: 8:13
* -- Fuses: 9:06
* -- Switches: 10:02
* -- Bus bars: 10:33
* -- Shunts: 11:11
* -- Layout: 11:26
* Lab (inverter to battery): 12:04
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