How To Build A Solar Setup: COMPLETE Step-by-Step, DIY Guide (12V, 2000W)

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

Book

Components

Cables

Cable management

Fuses

Switch

Monitor

Tools

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:

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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[CityPrepping]

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

Book

Components

Cables

Cable management

Fuses

Switch

Monitor

Tools

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:


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


Follow me on:


#diy #solar #guide

[shredderator]

As a retired electronic technician and wiring expert (36 years) I can tell you this is the best tutorial I have ever seen on YouTube!!!

[principal]

Everyone says they will show you how to do this step by step, and then everyone proceeds to skip some key parts of creating something like this. Usually things like how to match cable sizes with amperage etc. This is the first video I've seen that covers EVERYTHING step by step. Well done sir!

[fredastaire]

What a world where we get this quality of content for free! ❤

Thank you a million times! 🙏🏾

[assifkhan]

I must have gone through 100 videos on solar.then I bump into this.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Seven hearts one for everyday of the week I would keep watching.professpr you are the best at presenting .clear and to the point speech .thank I will keep watching

[COUNTS]

I just spent several months designing and purchasing items for my home solar system. I watched countless videos and read countless articles. This is a great video that would have saved me a tremendous amount of time, energy and frustration. Great job!

[lowcountrysouthcarolinaradio]

Chris, this was the best step by step video out there.
I have been wanting to find a video that every one can watch. I will let my grandchildren watch it with me and we will build this system together right from your video. I have most of the components already but wanted to wait until I found a great video so the grandchildren can understand the complete system. We want everyone here to be able to run and repair our systems. We want all of our systems to be able to be run and repaired by us all. Thank so much, sir!

[Juangaba]

This is not a DIY video it’s a resource, store it, and use it as a reference. Knowledge is key, I’ve been through multiple basic courses this is perfect for those of us that don’t work in the electrical field daily, it’s so easy to forget the basic formulas.

[BRONXDEVILDOG]

Got tired of that Canadian guy crying wolf all the time and made this my main go-to channel. Chris is always very level-headed and good with offering perspective.

[mackenzie]

I know this wasn’t easy. This is incredibly useful information! Thank you for putting this together.

[chucknorrissbeard]

I've watched hundreds of videos about home solar setups and this is above and beyond anything I've watched. Thank you for the great information and explaining everything so that it is easy to understand. Awesome video!

[timpeterson]

Best video I've come across so far on a complete system, simple, well-spoken, super easy to understand! Thank you this is exactly what I needed!

[aznsushi]

people like you help make Youtube University a great place to learn. I appreciate your knowledge and informative efforts on this video. Keep up the good work!

[michaellucas]

This video couldn't have come at a better time. I recently picked up some solar panels with charge controller for my 2500w power inverter. My goal was to do just what you did. Now I can finish my project. Thanks a million Chris.

[billwh]

I have watched 50-100 of these over the past 9 months. This one I like best. Thanks for taking the time to explain things thoroughly. The addition of the shunt was not something I had considered from watching other videos. Also, I did not consider the two switches. It all makes sense when you see it built and then going back and explaining why you did what you did.

[asdfasdf-cwqi]

This is by far the best explanation I've found. I watched many videos before yours and had already mapped out my entire setup on paper. This made it easier to fully understand your explanation from the start. However, what sets this video apart is the detailed discussion on wire sizes for each of the hubs and converters/chargers in a 200A / 2000W setup. This helped me finalize my setup without overspending on larger cables, as I now fully understand the amps running through the system.

[brianjessen]

I am getting ready to do this exact set up for my rv and I have been learning for the last 6months and this is the best video I have seen! I actually understand how to select wire size and fuses now. Thanks so much! Great job!

[aspectc-]

Well done man, I don’t give compliments often, but you did an incredible job explaining. I’ve watched so many videos, talked to so many people, trying to figure how exactly things tie into together, and you managed to show me, in 20 mins. Thank you.

[nmc]

Easily the best tutorial I've seen on this topic! Loved the clarity of language and the logical organizational structure.

[chiprhoads]

I’ve watched at least 100 videos in the past 3 years. This is the best I have seen yet. I have struggled to wrap my head around certain things and this makes it all make sense to me. I thank you for taking the time, spending the money and putting the effort into teaching. I will save this video and share it with anyone looking for help to understand rv/bus/van electrical systems or in designing their own system. Thanks again!!