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How To Wire 240V Plug-In Solar Battery — Full Step-By-Step Guide
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The complete, step-by-step wiring walkthrough for a 240V plug-in solar system with battery backup — the full install behind the viral series. https://youtu.be/jN8ajLWP_YU Covers the entire DC side (panels, MPPT charge controller, battery, bus bars, breakers, microinverter), the full AC side (microinverter trunk cable, junction box, 30A twist-lock, 50A receptacle), how to safely integrate into your breaker panel witho...
 
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Buy a full Hoymiles Micro-Inverter Kit that has everything you need to get going. Be sure to use the code THERESATRICKFORTHAT at checkout to save $50 on your order!
2000W Microinverter and Accessories | NC SOLAR ELECTRIC LLC
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Buy Hoymiles DTU unit
DTU-PRO-S-WIFI | NC SOLAR ELECTRIC LLC
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Buy Hoymiles Power Meter CT Clamps
NC SOLAR ELECTRIC LLC
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TEMGO 48V 100Ah LiFePO4 Golf Cart Battery Kit
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Temgo Battery Review: youtu.be/dboHXnSY9LI
Found One of the Best Battery Kits for Home & Portable Power-Disguised as a Temgo Golf Cart Battery
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Buy a smart MPPT charge controller — one of my 2 favorite options.
Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150V 35A Charge Controller
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Buy a smart MPPT charge controller — one of my 2 favorite options (BougeRV 40A).
40A MPPT Solar Charge Controller 12V/24V/36V/48V
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OR buy the smart MPPT charge controller from Amazon.
BougeRV 40A MPPT Solar Charge Controller
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Callsun Panels
N-Type 16BB 400W Bifacial Solar Panel 2x200W
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Watch full review of the Callsun solar panels
Best Budget Solar Kit on Amazon? Here's Why I Say YES! - Callsun 400W Review + Real Tests!
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SunGold 590w Bi-Facial Solar Panels
590 Watt Bifacial N-Type Monocrystalline Solar Panel SGN-590-BDG1 UL61730 CEC Listed
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OR buy the SunGold panels from Amazon
SUNGOLDPOWER 16BB 6PCS 460W Bifacial Solar
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Watch my full review of these SunGold panels
I Got the Cheapest MONSTER Panels on the Internet… (Here’s What Happened)
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Pay Off Solar — your one stop shop for cheap solar panels and micro-inverters! This is where I got all of my stuff! Be sure to use my code TRICK5 and save 5% on your entire order regardless of how large or small!
Payoff Solar - Solar Supply and Installation
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Buy my adjustable solar panel stands
►Portable Solar Panel Stands Add Mobile Legs to Any Framed Module
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Watch the full review of the solar panel stands
Build a Ground Mount Solar Array in Minutes?! NEW Telescoping Stands Reviewed!
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Buy 30 A Twist Lock Cable
GEARit 30A 25Ft NEMA L14-30 Generator Cord
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Buy 30 A to 50 A Adapter
MECMO NEMA 14-50P to L14-30R Adapter Cord
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Buy 10 AWG MC4 Solar Extension Cables
iGreely 3FT 10AWG Solar Extension Cable
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Buy 40 Amp DC circuit breaker — For charge controller wires
DIHOOL Solar Disconnect Switch 6A 2P DIN
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Buy a 100 Amp DC circuit breaker
DIHOOL 100A DC Circuit Breaker Battery Switch
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Buy the cables that go from the DC circuit breaker to the bus bars
iGreely 8 AWG Tinned Copper Battery Cable 1ft
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Buy the bus bars
DAIERTEK 12V Bus Bar 6x5/16" Terminal Studs
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Buy 30 Amp DC circuit breaker — For each of the 4 positive wires going from the bus bars to the micro-inverter
DIHOOL Solar Disconnect Switch 6A 2P DIN
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Buy 2 AWG battery cable
A ABIGAIL 2AWG Pure Copper Battery Cable 1FT
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Buy in-line AC breaker
AC Miniature Circuit Breaker 6A 2P DIN Rail
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Buy weather proof breaker box
LeMotech IP65 Waterproof ABS Junction Box
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Buy MC4 tool kit
BougeRV Solar Crimper Tool Kit w/ 12 Pairs Connectors
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Watch my video detailing how to make MC4 connectors
Make Your Own MC4 PV Solar Wires (Step-By-Step)
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Buy ferrule crimping kit
SOMELINE Ferrule Crimping Tool AWG23-7
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Buy 8 AWG to 3/8 ring wires
iGreely 1/0 AWG Battery Cable, 1FT Pair
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