Off-grid Solar for Dummies: Beginner Basics

You're so adorable with long hair!

Hello, how can I contact you? I have battery products that I would like to cooperate with you.

I recommend SquareSolar. They are just so much easier to install, and you can really maximize your output since they are modular. Worth checking out.

What’s the name of your book And where can I get it?Thanks

Correct me if I am wrong about any of this: the solar panels connect to a charger/controller. The charger/controller feeds approximately 12-14 volts to the batteries and inverter.
What the inverter doesn't use is available to the batteries. Seems to me, that ideally, the charger should be connected DIRECTLY to the inverter, so that the electricity avoids the batteries (even though the batteries are connected to the inverter as well). Also, it seems to me that all the negative terminals of the battery should be attached directly to the negative input of the inverter (even though they are indirectly attached to all the batteries) and likewise with the positive terminals. The gauge of the wire feeding the inverter is thicker than the wires coming off of the batteries, so it seems to me that each battery should be connected directly to that thick wire going to the inverter rather than being forced to pass thorough the thin wires coming off of each battery. Does that make sense?

for AC systems... seems to me that you can run it without any battery... just connect the controller to the inverter. of course, any electricity not being used at the time is wasted instead of being stored in the battery.

Already bought four of your books. Sent them to two of my brothers and making notes in mine. That way we can all be on the same page and reference the same stuff. I appreciate your book and videos!!

I'm going to need to watch this when I can dedicate my focus to it but I thing I'm getting it.

Wow I really need to look no further. Beats watching 100 snippets of videos. I’m going to purchase whatever you have to sell.

This is what I needed to begin this work....My friend, ty

Beneficial for my first time working at a panel company

once your battery is full, what happens to the electricity coming from the Solar panels ?

I have your book which is very useful and bought about a year ago. What I know of off grid solar energy I owe to your book . Thank you.

according to this video your fuse box is connected to the battery positive which is clear. But, I'm under the impression that is another cable from the battery positive to the charge controller. So I see two positive cables going out of the battery cable. One to the fuse box and the other to the charge controller.

Thanks so much for your sharing, good job

Thank you! I just came across your video as I am beginning my solar journey and this grandma is so grateful for your simple explanation. I will be watching all your videos over the next few weeks to learn all I can. I’m headed to Kenya in a few months to begin my off grid retirement journey.

I want to do complete off grid solar system. I even want to buy windmill. I use 3529 KWH on my property. So I need I figured 10 400 watt panels. Is this right

I have never ever made a comment on You Tube - but Mate! that was awesome I understood everything - I guess that could make me a dummy ... lol ... that's totally OK ... you made me feel empowered - thanks again

Thanks Will just bought the book and love the videos.

Has anyone ever told you that you look like Justin Bieber from this angle?

How do I go about getting a consultation call or email with you ?

I watched a lot of vid's about this topic and I have to say: Yours are most user friendly.
My question is: What protects me, the user. How and where do we Earth/Ground the system? Or is it not necessary?

Is there no way to download your book? Amazon want to deliver a book! Come on, it's 2023! Please help!
Love your vid's!!!!

Isn't everything we buy now "cheap Chinese junk"? Thank you for the info!

Yes, proper gauge is always important with electricity.

That is true for cars too which is why the positive terminal is covered.

All decent inverters have dual fans.

Most inverters have a USB port these days.

There is the inverter.

The gender is also different do you can not accidentally plug in the wrong connector when branching panels.

You should include the inverter too.

You look so young..... not calling you old

Do you have videos teaching what size breakers to use? I’m building one with two 12 volt batteries to a 24 volt 2.4 kw inverter and not sure how many amp breaker to put between the two. Thanks

Hello how many watts solar system would I need to run a few things in a tent? Thanks

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You are a born educator!! I have perused a plethora of well intentioned videos and articles and yours is the best by far. I finally get it!

For any noob comin onto the scene this young man's videos are all you need. They are essential. Damn! I was beginning to think I'll never get it. I'm no slouch with electronics either.

I am for sure buying his book. AND watching and rewatching his videos.

I guess I can say it one more time ....thank you son. 🤯 🥳!!!

Your awesome!!

good job on the explanation, had no trouble understanding, Thanks.

Thank you so much. You are very good informing viewers. Great job. The best I have seen. 👍

How old r u here 😇 u look so young here

Wait bro…are you sporting eye shadow??

Holy cow you look so young 🤣😂

I’m a newbie,
Learning so much from your videos, what happens if the fuse from charge controller to battery blows, while panels are connected to charge controller ?

'Awemazing'! Loved It!

Awesome video thanks so.much

you look like percy jackson (logan lerman).

OMG ..I have NEVER SEEN these videos of you Pryor to 2021 or so.. you look soooooo young LoL..

Will, what video editor do you use? I like your work.

Genius! Thank you 🙏🙏

just found your site, wow your awesome. Love your knowledge and great personality and explaining things. Read your bio , I pray your physical health is doing much better.

Got a solar mystery going and I need your expertise. Running 4x100 watt Harbor Freight panels to an Epever MPPT controller to a 200ah Lifepo4. All relatively new gear. System load is light, newer upright deep freezer and an older small one. They draw less than 400 watts when they're on at the same time. I have a breaker switch that separates the PV from the controller. When I turn that off at night, separating the panels, the battery holds charge fine. If I leave the panels connected to the system, my battery drains down to 11.2 and the BMS shuts it off. I thought the new MPPT controllers were supposed to prevent power from leaching out through the panels? Any thoughts on what might be going on? I've learned a lot from your videos and you are my go-to guy for this question. Thanks!