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One Battery Made My 240V Plug-In Solar Pay Off 4X FASTER!
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The microinverter throttles itself the moment your house load drops below what the panels are producing — which means this plug-in solar setup is quietly clipping a massive chunk of your daily harvest. https://youtu.be/38pvKeLGf34 One battery fixes that, and the math shifts dramatically. In this video I add a 51.2V LiFePO4 golf cart battery to my 240V plug-in solar build, wire in a smart MPPT charge controller, and show you exactly why this setup pays back about 4X faster tha...
 
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Watch the 1st video where I setup and commission this solar power system: youtu.be/C1ExTBENRbw
I Built 240V Plug-In Solar to ZERO OUT My Power Bill!
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Buy Hoymiles 2,000W micro inverter kit (comes with the cables you need): https://www.themicroinverterstore.com/product/2000w-microinverter-and-accessories/350 — Be sure to use the code THERESATRICKFORTHAT and save $50 on your order!
2000W Microinverter and Accessories | NC SOLAR ELECTRIC LLC
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Buy Hoymiles DTU unit: themicroinverterstore.com/product/dtu-pro-s-wifi/208
DTU-PRO-S-WIFI | NC SOLAR ELECTRIC LLC
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Buy Hoymiles Power Meter / CT Clamps: https://www.themicroinverterstore.com/product/dtsu666-new-via-ct-2-250a-split-phase-meter-for-hms-1-
NC SOLAR ELECTRIC LLC
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Buy Temgo Golf Cart Battery: https://amzn.to/4loOXyJ
48V 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery w/ Bluetooth & BMS
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Buy WattCycle Server Rack Batteries: https://www.wattcycle.com/products/48v-100ah-server-racks-bluetooth-lithium-battery — Be sure and use the code TRICK
Server Rack 48V 100Ah LiFePO₄ Battery with Active Balancing, LCD, Bluetooth & Smart Comms
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Misc. Wiring Gear — Weather proof box: https://amzn.to/4eC19e6
LeMotech IP65 Waterproof ABS Junction Box
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30A twist lock plug end: https://amzn.to/4f5MSXi
MECMO NEMA L14-30R 30A 4-Prong Generator Plug
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30A Inline breaker: amzn.to/4nnZgny
DIHOOL Solar Disconnect Switch 6A 2P DIN
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30A to 50A adapter: https://amzn.to/4cW7C2k
NEMA 14-50P to L14-30R 50A to 30A Adapter
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CAT6 twisted pair wire: https://amzn.to/3Pd1l9d
Ultra Clarity Cat6 Ethernet Cable 100ft Black
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Buy my adjustable solar panel stands: https://poweredportablesolar.com/product/portable-solar-panel-stand-legs/ref/84/
►Portable Solar Panel Stands Add Mobile Legs to Any Framed Module
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Watch full review of the Callsun solar panels: youtu.be/_lHq0dginok
Best Budget Solar Kit on Amazon? Here's Why I Say YES! - Callsun 400W Review + Real Tests!
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Watch the full review of the solar panel stands: https://youtu.be/-F7PPfeRTM8
Build a Ground Mount Solar Array in Minutes?! NEW Telescoping Stands Reviewed!
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Buy cheap full-size solar panels from Pay Off Solar: https://payoffsolar.com/products/ — Be sure to use my code TRICK5 and save 5% on your entire order regardless of how large or small! NOTE: Shipping small quantities of these large panels can get ex...
Payoff Solar - Solar Supply and Installation
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Callsun Panels (great option if you need small quantities shipped): https://amzn.to/4wiIfPT
N-Type 16BB 400W Bifacial Solar Panel 2x200W
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SunGold 590w Bi-Facial Solar Panels: https://tidd.ly/48xbfts
590 Watt Bifacial N-Type Monocrystalline Solar Panel SGN-590-BDG1 UL61730 CEC Listed
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SunGold 590w Bi-Facial Solar Panels (Amazon): https://amzn.to/4oIy5Ty
SUNGOLDPOWER UL61730 2x590W N-Type Bifacial Solar Panels
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Watch my full review of these SunGold panels: youtu.be/2_SMf4pUceY
I Got the Cheapest MONSTER Panels on the Internet… (Here’s What Happened)
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Buy MC4 10 AWG cables (You will need to cut these): https://amzn.to/4s5bF1j
iGreely 3FT 10AWG Solar Extension Cable
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Buy 40 Amp DC circuit breaker (For charge controller wires): https://amzn.to/3P4FssW
DIHOOL Solar Disconnect Switch 6A 2P DIN
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Buy the cables that go from the DC circuit breaker to the bus bars: https://amzn.to/3PfBxZM
iGreely 8 AWG Tinned Copper Battery Cable 1ft
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Buy the bus bars: amzn.to/47DgqXC
DAIERTEK 12V Bus Bar 6x5/16" Terminal Studs
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Buy 20 Amp DC circuit breaker (For each of the 4 positive wires going from the bus bars to the micro-inverter): amzn.to/4f43a39
DIHOOL Solar Disconnect Switch 6A 2P DIN
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Buy 2 AWG battery cable: https://amzn.to/4rC4sFa
2 AWG Pure Copper Battery Cable 1FT Red/Black
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Buy MPPT charge controller (Option 1 of 2 good options): amzn.to/4bgtEKX
BougeRV 40A MPPT Solar Charge Controller
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Buy MC4 extension cables: https://amzn.to/4sArU6j
10FT 10AWG Solar Panel Extension Cable IP68
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Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150V 35A Charge Controller
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Buy Series / Parallel Y-Connectors: https://amzn.to/4dajQEA
ECO-WORTHY Solar Connectors Y Branch PV Adapter
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Buy MC4 disconnect tool: https://amzn.to/4tntt7A
Renogy Solar Panel Connector Assembly Tool
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Watch all my plug-in solar videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-2uuHDasQcpYK6Gwr3jWb_oNBDt4IKwK
Plug-In Solar Videos
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Watch my lawn care videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-2uuHDasQcrmWdVhxqQlcJK_-CZX6P1n
Lawn Care. Tips, Tricks & How To
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Sit down for a personal 1-On-1 hour long video consultation with me and I’ll provide answers and insights to anything you want to ask me about from this channel: ko-fi.com/s/dd139831a7
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