Solar Power for dummies, This system is easy!

Renogy solar is possibly the best Solar Power set up for the beginner or novice!

5 Strings Solar Combiner Box

Perfect for both On-Grid and Off-Grid Solar Systems

5 to 1 connection feature, combining up to 5 solar panel inputs into one

Built-in circuit breaker for surge protection and lightning protection device

Easy to install with built-in standard DIN rail

1 year warranty on material and workmanship

48V 3500W Solar Inverter Charger

All-in-one! Combination of inverter, solar charger and battery charger

UPS System powerful bypass function with uninterrupted power supply function

Four user-configurable modes for different system configurations

Perfect for remote power applications where grid power is not

48V 50Ah Smart Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery

Built-in intelligent self-heating ensures your battery keeps charging in cold environments effortlessly

Modular design easily scales to meet a range of configurations

More than 4500 life cycle

Low heat generation and high efficiency during high power transmission

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In 2010 we decided to sell everything and build a log cabin on 11 acres. We have lived in the log cabin for a decade now with no solar power or wind power plus zero public utilities. We live like the pioneers except in the 21st century. We post videos on social media to encourage people to return to the land and make a living with your family. We teach folks:
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[gregb]

Hi Doug, It looks like you have your 3 batteries tied together in parallel. FYI. Make sure that the battery cables come from opposite ends of the paralleled batteries. For example, if the positive cable comes from top left, then the negative cable should come from the bottom right. This helps each battery to drain evenly. That is, if you just run both cables from the top battery over to the inverter, the top battery will be worked harder than the bottom battery.

[daveyfrost]

Glad you got on board with a solar/battery system.

As an electrician, your wiring at the combiner box is a little concerning. Everything is connected properly, however I would recommend some strain relief on those positive wires before they land on the breaker. At a minimum some sticky backs and zip ties to keep the weight off those terminals.

Also, while not absolutely necessary, you might also want some bushings or grommets in those knockouts at the bottom of the box.

I'm not trying to criticize what you're doing, just trying to be helpful and offer ways to minimize points of failure. It makes troubleshooting much easier when you do eventually have a problem.

I love what you guys are doing. Gob bless!

[Peachlady]

It is so nice when a company actually does customer service.

[goodlife]

LOVE your educational video's for "dummies" like me that need these! You guys are a true blessing and gift to us here! Thank you!

[JESUSlovesyouall]

That system definitely looks like it runs better than the last one you had....this one actually WORKS 😉😀
So happy that you both have this now 😁

[ashmccutchen]

This is the best instruction of solar I have ever seen! I feel like I slightly understand it now. Here's to dreaming we can become a self sufficient as you two are!

[kathyh.]

Thank you Doug. Very refreshing to have an honest opinion about a product where NO money is involved! You and Stacy are amazing! Bless You!

[patriciaguston]

I really love that you show it ALL...the good, bad and the ugly no matter what. It sure helps the rest of us to make less costly mistakes.

[zoeshorthouse]

So glad you got your system up and running, and Stacy got her refrigarator. Looking forward to another video with more info.
Thanks for your informative vlogs.

[tinacaruselle]

This definitely eased my mind about solar. I’m glad you found a company you can work with and share this. I always imagined solar being a lot more complicated and space consuming You have shed light on this So happy Stacey has a refrigerator!

[StoneKathryn]

I'm glad you were able to get a company that helped you get a solar system work for you! Thanks for telling us about this. I'm glad to know that a company can talk you through setting it up.

[readyitmimi]

I am so glad you guys are making things a little more comfortable for each other ❤️The coolest thing to me is if it all were to fail you guys already know how to survive without it! I sure am learning a lot from you guys! Thanks so much for sharing all your experiences with us!

[dirtroaddestiny]

You guys have the nicest off grid cabin. It’s so cute ❤

[californiasun]

I live in my RV full-time I have 400 W of Renogy and 2000 lithium batteries Works great

[teaberrywmn]

Renogy is a solid company. I've got several of their products and have always been pleased.

[richarddrempel]

Thanks for sharing your off grid solar. We are off grid 14 years and love it.

[russmoore]

Good video! Thanks for going over the whole system. I'm glad you gave solar another shot even though you had a bad experience the last time.

[kcmgfarm]

So glad it's working and that Stacy has a fridge !!! We've had ours (tied to the grid) for almost a year and find it really reliable. I will have to say that the ROI isn't great but we didn't go in thinking it was. Wanted to get experience with it, while still using public utilities to offset any problems. Really happy with it and super easy charts in the app. So glad you're is finally operational, sounds like renogy has great customer service to troubleshoot your current setup and get it working with you. Kuddos to them.

[akghound]

Thanks Doug! A neighbor just went on grid and gifted me their solar system. It is huge and I have been overwhelmed, 18 panels, 12 batteries, two controllers and two inverters. You inadvertently solved a piece of the puzzle for me when you explained how the components work with each other.
Stay in The Blessing!

[connieconnie]

YOU Sir are a modern day Hero. This is the Paul Revere of our time. May God Bless and keep you and Stacy