WHAT IS VOLTAGE DROP? (Voltage Drop Explained)

This video will teach you the basics of Voltage Drop and how it affects loads powered from a battery bank in a DIY camper electrical system.

Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful with planning and installing your DIY Camper:

[BrowncoatProductions]

That explains why I like your videos. You know how to explain things plainly enough for the rest of us firefighters to understand!

[MultiBmorgan]

and then you dropped the ABYC, your no knuckle dragger ...I started watching this video cuz I was waxing nostalgia. and learning for my sailboat. Thanks again

[wademchenry]

A key concept when trying to figure out why it's not working. Voltage drop diagnostics would be a great video.

[prof.heinous]

Got to say it again, you're the best teacher out there for this stuff. I'm planning a portable system and you're my go-to!

[brianchetelat]

Hey Nate, thank you for serving as a fire fighter in the past.

[mikefranks]

Nate thank you for this video! I am of the belief that the electrical system is the heart of my van build in which I will spare no expense in that category. I will ensure that I will maximize wire gauge for the most optimal voltage set up despite the criticality of the device. thanks so much for sharing this.

[TK-]

Nate, you are a natural educator! Well done..

[MobileDwellings]

Woah I had no idea I signed up for Pump Operations with Nate!

[themoabpearl]

Nice helmet collection in the insulation video. We have a similar one at our Moab House! Do you count the wire length from battery to fuse box for 12v devices?

[sundaytaybron]

Thank you so much for your time. I really value your Wealth of electrical knowledge. I have one question. Is a 20ft PV cable to far from my VICTRON MPPT 100/30 to my solar panel (Grecell 200W PRO)?

[do.it.better]

Nate - A question on the DC to DC charger. Do I need to run a negative wire ? I was planning on just running from the alternator to the DC2DC and take a ground from the frame to the DC2DC. If I do this will have only have 1/2 of the loss over 20’? (I would be using the Victron DC2DC charger 30A)

[AgWhatsUp]

Does this also apply for the wiring going from an Inverter to the loads? If I'm correct an inverter will change the voltage from the battery's 12.6V to 110V? So a long wire, lets say from a solar shed across a yard to a house to power a small room, should be no problem with a standard power extension cable?

[fightswithspirits]

Firefighters observe so much tragedy others go through and retain it forever in their hearts and minds. I salute all firefighters past, present, and future. Stay strong, but also take care of your own peace of mind.

[alanblyde]

Very good Nate, will you be doing a video on DC Ripple?

[mas]

this is also a good reason for 24v or even 48v systems. voltage drop losses add up quickly...

[palracz]

Hi, I would need some help.
I have 230V to 8V bell transformer and I want to connect an electric bell 8V, trought ca. 20m thin telrphone cable. The problem is that the wire is too long and its loosing the power so that the 8V do not arrive to the bell. What could I do to fix this?
Would it be maybe usefull if I increase the voltage from 8 V to 12V?
Thank You in advance.

[mr.goldenrod]

Electrical friction = resistance

AC power is used for electricity transmission because DC is prone to voltage loss as it is constant.

As you state, voltage loss can result in a device not operating properly. Some devices will draw more amperage (current) as the voltage decreases, which will result in the supplying wire exceeding its amperage rating, thus creating a fire hazard. A properly fused circuit (based on amperage) would then shutdown.

[fastway]

What other options are there to make the “light bulb” work other than 4 AWG wire (which will get expensive quickly) I’m just guessing, 24 or 48 volt system for starters?

[stans]

The first 5 minutes also explain why we use AC current and not DC current in normal usage.
And also why most vehicle DC circuits are grounded through the chassis.

[noexplanation]

Ngl a quick edited version would be nice 😎