DIY Solar Setup: Easy to Follow Step-by-Step Instructions

Build your own solar setup by following these simple steps. There's no technical knowledge, skills, or special tools needed ... plus there's no confusing verbiage used in this video. Here are all the items covered in this video:

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:

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[CityPrepping]

Here are all the items covered in this video:

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:

[CodyScott]

Finally! Somebody teaches it without blabbering about nonsense. Great job!!!

[SconHeadVideos]

I’m Autistic and crave simplicity, this was what i’ve been looking for! NOT a single tool or process missed. THANK YOU!! :D

[Mr_Luca]

This is why I subscribed to this channel. Direct information, no gimmicks, no hysteria, no sales pitches. Please continue this format!

[panacea]

Where has this channel been? Simple and straightforward implementation of how to. I got it all solved right away after watching this one

[Darkforward]

This is probably the best walk through on connecting a solar panel to a charge controller/battery/inverter that I’ve ever seen.
Thank you for simplifying this!

[catezaida]

I am a new subscriber BECAUSE of this video. Every book I have picked up, every video I have watched, has done their very best to scare the try out of me. Why do they make everything SO complicated? THANK YOU for posting this as I am a single old woman, in the process of moving off grid and I really needed this information.

[dianeladico]

That was perfect, thank you. I did remember some advice from my father: When working with a battery make sure the length of your wrench is less than the distance between the terminals.

[AmandaGatesHome]

I have watched so many videos trying to learn this. I wasn’t taught a lot of the basics that most videos assume I should already know - and not only would I have made a mistake I probably would have hurt myself. (Like adding a washer or fuse.) Details matter and so does simplicity. Thank you for making this.

[margaretlemmon]

I’ve learned more in the first minute of this video than scores of others I have watched. Terrific thanks.

[gouchmcdougal]

The best video on solar for dummies I’ve watched. Very detailed. Good job. I appreciate it. Luke 9:62

[klli]

Finally a video that breaks it down and explains the process. Thank you!!!

[JohnMelley-cf]

This is the BEST, most comprehensive and understandable video I have seen on this. Better than the company tutorials. THANK YOU!

[livergen]

Thank you Chris, I built my solar generator about two years ago. I used a SOK lithium ion battery and it's been working fantastic, I want to upgrade it with a couple more batteries for a longer state of usable energy when I'm not using my solar panels.
But actually I just wanted to say I went with the same charge controller ( 30A ) and it works flawlessly, I am also using 4-100 W solar panels, when I finally got everything built I began testing it out. I first started with the refrigerator, which is all I Really wanted to be able to run Off of it In the first place, But I then began adding my TV entertainment system, my computer system and it ran literally everything all at the same time utilizing my solar panels. I did go with a 3000 W pure sine wave inverter, probably overkill, but I wanted to make sure my system was capable of withstanding the loads.
You have done your community a great service Chris, people really need to understand and know how to build their selves a very straightforward system that could possibly save their lives and at the very least bring them great comfort and peace of mind.
Once you understand (( by doing it yourself )) you are well ahead of making your system an extremely viable component of your prepping Resources.
I also added in a 12 V fused attachment point to be able to run 12 V DC components which use less stored electricity Because you're not running the inverter component.
Anyway Chris, once again you have served your community and subscribers a tremendous pathway to self-reliance, , may you and your family stay safe and remain blessed. Danny in Texas

[mel]

Thank you. I'm a grandmother looking to go off-grid and this simple step by step makes me feel like I can do this😅 thank you so much 💓

[lindalou]

You have done a great job breaking down solar in a way that makes it less overwhelming!

[aaliyahstott]

Within the first minute and 30 seconds you managed to explain, very simply too, the main items and what they do. I have watched MANY other vidoes on solar setups and this video is by far the best one i've come across in terms of a beginner just trying to understand the basics without getting confused. Just wanted to express my gratitude 👍

[glendasmith]

Thank you so much for this 1, 2, 3, 4 basics of diy solar setup. Perfect presentation format for the way my brain works. I am a 74 yr old great grandmother and this is what I plan to do. As a newbie to solar, I feel blessed to have you. Many thx

[InvisibleCitizen]

You did a great job of describing how to connect a pre-engineered kit but not what limits to never exceed. For example adding 150volts of solar to a 100volt controller. Cheers!

[CasaMaryParadise]

Tip: always use correct 2x coloured insulation tape to identify correct polarity when using incorrect coloured wire. In your case 2x red on black feed wire.