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4 Critical Steps for Starting Power to and Off Grid Solar Energy System.
Here I take you through the process of starting the solar system power.
You must follow these steps in order to avoid damage to equipment and operate the system safely.
1. Turn on the Breakers in the Combiner Box, which energizes the conduit from the solar panels to the enclosure panel.
2. Turn on the Breaker from the Battery Bank to the Charge Controller, powering up the charge controller, then selecting the correct settings.
3. Turn on the Breaker from the Combiner to the Charge Controller, this initiates the charging of the batteries from the solar.
4. Turn on the Breaker from the Enclosure panel to the Inverter, powering on the Inverter and energizing the circuit.
This is a video in my series on how to install a stand-alone battery backup solar power system.
System specs and major component parts:
48Volt Nominal System
4100Watt Solar Array (18 x 230Watt SoPray Polycrystalline Photovoltaic Solar Panels)
4400Watt 48V Magnum Pure-Sine Inverter,
Outback FM80 80Amp Charge Controller with MPPT
16 x L-16 6V Deep Cycle Batteries
Main Enclosure Panel (Custom API E-Panel)
Midnight Solar 6 String Combiner Box
UniSolar Roof Rack and Fast Jack Mounting
**Solar power arrays and components are designed to be installed by professionals. They are Dangerous electrical instruments. Misuse could result in injury or death. Please do not try this at home.
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Wiring the MidNite Solar Combiner Box, Solar Off Grid InstallationWiring the MidNite Solar Combiner Box, Solar Off Grid Installation
Wiring the MidNite Solar Combiner Box, Solar Off Grid Installation
zhlédnutí 21KPřed 11 lety
This is the solar array combiner box, when the solar panels are wired from the roof, the positive MC cables of each string are then combined with breakers in this box. This is a Midnite Solar Combiner Box, with the maximum of 6 strings installed and grounded. This is a video in my series how to install a stand-alone battery backup solar power system. System specs and major component parts: 48Vo...
Enclosure Panel Wiring Solar to Charge Controller, Batteries, and InverterEnclosure Panel Wiring Solar to Charge Controller, Batteries, and Inverter
Enclosure Panel Wiring Solar to Charge Controller, Batteries, and Inverter
zhlédnutí 8KPřed 11 lety
Explains how to wire the Solar Array to the Outback Charge Controller, then to the batteries and inverter. This is a video in my series on how to install a stand-alone battery backup solar power system. System specs and major component parts: 48Volt Nominal System 4100Watt Solar Array (18 x 230Watt SoPray Polycrystalline Photovoltaic Solar Panels) 4400Watt 48V Magnum Pure-Sine Inverter, Outback...
How to Add Water to Batteries. Solar Battery Bank Off Grid Maintenance Instructions.How to Add Water to Batteries. Solar Battery Bank Off Grid Maintenance Instructions.
How to Add Water to Batteries. Solar Battery Bank Off Grid Maintenance Instructions.
zhlédnutí 12KPřed 11 lety
Lead-Acid batteries need to be maintained by adding distilled water to the cells. Here I explain and show how to add water to your solar battery bank. This is a video from my series on how to install a stand-alone battery backup solar power system. Hope you enjoyed it. Here are the system specs and major component parts: 48Volt Nominal System 4100Watt Solar Array (18 x 230Watt SoPray Polycrysta...
Solar Off-Grid System Schematics ExplainedSolar Off-Grid System Schematics Explained
Solar Off-Grid System Schematics Explained
zhlédnutí 14KPřed 11 lety
Here are some simple schematics for wiring and designing an off grid solar system. Please let me know if you have any questions and feel free to check out my installation videos, Thanks!
Solar Off Grid System Components Explained In DepthSolar Off Grid System Components Explained In Depth
Solar Off Grid System Components Explained In Depth
zhlédnutí 78KPřed 11 lety
Guide to Major Off-Grid System Components. Many of you have asked for more in-depth explanations of the equipments installed. Let me know what you think, I'd love to hear your feedback or questions and please subscribe! More videos coming soon. System specs and major component parts: 48Volt Nominal System 4100Watt Solar Array (18 x 230Watt SoPray Polycrystalline Photovoltaic Solar Panels) 4400W...
Explanation of DC Relay Switch for Solar Off Grid Power. Automatic Back Up Generator SwitchExplanation of DC Relay Switch for Solar Off Grid Power. Automatic Back Up Generator Switch
Explanation of DC Relay Switch for Solar Off Grid Power. Automatic Back Up Generator Switch
zhlédnutí 10KPřed 11 lety
This is a Solar Converters Inc. DC Relay Switch which I am using to automatically switch on the back up propane generator when the voltage of the batteries gets low. Its a great solution to the heavy use times that your system need to handle rarely.
Nice Solar iPhone 4 Case: Solar Charger and Battery Backup CaseNice Solar iPhone 4 Case: Solar Charger and Battery Backup Case
Nice Solar iPhone 4 Case: Solar Charger and Battery Backup Case
zhlédnutí 22KPřed 11 lety
Looking for an iPhone Solar Case? This is the best! Enerplex Solar Charging Battery Case for the iPhone 4 and 4S. This case can be charged with sunlight or by standard wall charger. It is a Case, Backup Battery Pack, and Solar Charger. I have tested this during my travels to remote islands in Panama and it has proved very useful. Check it out!
Starting up the 4.1kW Solar Off-Grid Power System for the first time! - Final StepsStarting up the 4.1kW Solar Off-Grid Power System for the first time! - Final Steps
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zhlédnutí 36KPřed 11 lety
How to Start a Solar PV System. Step 1. Turn on the Solar Array at the Combiner Box. Step 2. Turn on the switch from the charge controller to the battery bank Step 3. Turn on the Switch from the Array to the Charge Controller Step 4. Turn on the main DC switch in the E-Panel to the power up the Inverter. Step 5. Turn on the Breaker to energize the Main Breaker box. Step 6. Make Sure there is at...
How to Wire an Off-Grid Solar Battery Bank at 48V for most efficiency.How to Wire an Off-Grid Solar Battery Bank at 48V for most efficiency.
How to Wire an Off-Grid Solar Battery Bank at 48V for most efficiency.
zhlédnutí 152KPřed 11 lety
Installation of 16 x 6V Deep Cycle "L-16" batteries for an off grid solar power system. This is two series of 8 6V batteries wired in parallel to get a 48 Volt battery bank. This is done to optimize efficiency and lower wiring cost of the system. Check out my other videos for more in depth analysis of the entire project.
How to install 4100 Watt Solar Panel Array: Solar Off-Grid System Installation Video 22How to install 4100 Watt Solar Panel Array: Solar Off-Grid System Installation Video 22
How to install 4100 Watt Solar Panel Array: Solar Off-Grid System Installation Video 22
zhlédnutí 297KPřed 11 lety
Installation of an array of 18 230Watt Solar Panels, wired in 6 series or "strings" of 3 panels each. These panels were mounted to roof with a UniSolar Rail Mounting System. We have used "weebs" to ground the panels to the rail and ran a grounding wire to connect the rails. System specs and major component parts: 48Volt Nominal System 4100Watt Solar Array (18 x 230Watt SoPray Polycrystalline Ph...
Installing a Solar Off-Grid System 21- Mounting the MidNite Solar Combiner BoxInstalling a Solar Off-Grid System 21- Mounting the MidNite Solar Combiner Box
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zhlédnutí 14KPřed 11 lety
This is my step by step video series on how to install an off-grid stand-alone battery backup solar power system. Here we are pulling the wiring through the flexible conduit and mounted the PV MidNite Solar Combiner box on the wall. We have also wired the combiner and connected it to the enclosure panel. System specs and major component parts: 48Volt Nominal System 4100Watt Solar Array (18 x 23...
Installing a Solar Off-Grid System 20- Grounding your systemInstalling a Solar Off-Grid System 20- Grounding your system
Installing a Solar Off-Grid System 20- Grounding your system
zhlédnutí 10KPřed 11 lety
This is my step by step video series on how to install an off-grid stand-alone battery backup solar power system. Grounding the system is very important to protect the components and the infrastructure you are mounting them to from lighting and fire. Please take a look at this simple yet crucial step! System specs and major component parts: 48Volt Nominal System 4100Watt Solar Array (18 x 230Wa...
Installing a Solar Off-Grid System 19- MidNite Solar Combiner Box ExplainedInstalling a Solar Off-Grid System 19- MidNite Solar Combiner Box Explained
Installing a Solar Off-Grid System 19- MidNite Solar Combiner Box Explained
zhlédnutí 9KPřed 11 lety
This is my step by step video series on how to install an off-grid stand-alone battery backup solar power system. Here is a MidNite Solar Photovoltaic Combiner Box. This is also called a junction box, and has a Din rail allowing 6 x 15Amp breakers, so we can wire 6 "Strings" of panels. System specs and major component parts: 48Volt Nominal System 4100Watt Solar Array (18 x 230Watt SoPray Polycr...
Installing a Solar Off-Grid System 18- Wiring the Charge Controller CompletedInstalling a Solar Off-Grid System 18- Wiring the Charge Controller Completed
Installing a Solar Off-Grid System 18- Wiring the Charge Controller Completed
zhlédnutí 8KPřed 11 lety
This is my step by step video series on how to install an off-grid stand-alone battery backup solar power system. Showing the completed wiring of the Outback FlexMax FM80 80Amp Charge Controller. System specs and major component parts: 48Volt Nominal System 4100Watt Solar Array (18 x 230Watt SoPray Polycrystalline Photovoltaic Solar Panels) 4400Watt 48V Magnum Pure-Sine Inverter, Outback FM80 8...

Komentáře

  • @defjamsgreen
    @defjamsgreen Před rokem

    Excellent setup that’s still maybe running 🏃‍♂️ great today in 2023+ . How’s the system doing now in 2023 if you still have it now With maybe some upgrades that we preppers want to share in your upcoming new videos today . May the solar be with you . 😉

  • @defjamsgreen
    @defjamsgreen Před rokem

    That’s a wonderful typical system you have with the Magnasine 48 v inverter , the original old school and the flex max 80 that passed the test of time back then . 🤙I know you were very proud then of it and maybe still today in 2023 + that it server you well .😉Check out my DIY solar videos, hit like , leave a comment and subscribe if you haven’t yet . May the solar be with you .🤗

  • @pety151
    @pety151 Před rokem

    Making use of the czcams.com/users/postUgkxcJ22tnHH9l1vjdIdEIG27iOG55P7LXI8 reconditioning plan, I just saved 2 auto batteries from being completely junked. The guides were very simple to follow. I wish I would have found this years ago! You may use the guide to recondition any battery type

  • @johannmeiring4208
    @johannmeiring4208 Před rokem

    voice so horrible I could'nt listen any longer.

  • @TheVoiceofKevinC
    @TheVoiceofKevinC Před 2 lety

    I have my volume all the way . Can barely hear you . I can only guess what your saying would help

  • @defjamsgreen
    @defjamsgreen Před 2 lety

    GREAT VIDEO OF YOUR BATTERY BANK BACK THEN AND THE CARE TAKEN TO KEEPING THEM MAINTAINED TO RUN THE SYSTEM AND THE HOMESTEAD . WE PREPPERS MUST STAY READY FOR ANY SHTF SITUATION OR TO SAVE MONEY .CHECK OUT MY DIY SOLAR VIDEOS , HIT LIKE ,LEAVE A COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBE . MAY THE SOLAR BE WITH YOU .🤗

  • @dboyette42
    @dboyette42 Před 2 lety

    If you just want some quick power you could just lay them out on the roof and plug them in. Go back later and secure for the wind, 2x4 and a glue gun DONE

  • @ashforkdan
    @ashforkdan Před 2 lety

    Heat shrink your tools

  • @johnpimlott1843
    @johnpimlott1843 Před 2 lety

    Why are you using MC cable then land it on a 10 breaker/fuse ? A 10 awg is plenty with almost no loose. The solar side is normally higher voltage and lower currant.

  • @duwaneomat4949
    @duwaneomat4949 Před 2 lety

    Hello i whant know how to conect (16) battery in sereise

  • @duwaneomat4949
    @duwaneomat4949 Před 2 lety

    Hello i whant know how to conect (16) battery in sereise

  • @duwaneomat4949
    @duwaneomat4949 Před 2 lety

    Hello i whant know how to conect (16) battery in sereise

  • @deannafernando636
    @deannafernando636 Před 2 lety

    *This battery reconditioning program exceeded my presumptions. It worked on any drill battery, several AA and AAA batteries, **batery.repair** and any camera battery. The steps are simple and the act itself is exciting to do. No matter what type of battery you`ve got, it is sure to function again!*

  • @stevelamperta865
    @stevelamperta865 Před 3 lety

    I don't understand why anyone runs " leas acid " anymore now that lithium batteries are availible ! I couldn't afford to run lead acid .

  • @flyingdutch9818
    @flyingdutch9818 Před 3 lety

    Not what the title says

  • @ashforkdan
    @ashforkdan Před 3 lety

    Less wire if you reversed every other battery and ran a copper bus bar and only used cable at the ends. Just saying. Corrosion happens inside cable also then restricts amps going in. Been there done that. My qualifications are 26 years off grid. And learned the hard way. Just trying to help.

  • @reaj2010
    @reaj2010 Před 3 lety

    One of the main benefits or running 48v is you can use much smaller wire. You don't need all that 2/0 giant wire at that point. Your amperage is 4 times less then a 12v system 👍🏻

  • @romanamerlene8554
    @romanamerlene8554 Před 3 lety

    Great to see that Avasva has new instructions to save my money and energy to build it.

  • @shantelleadeline6053
    @shantelleadeline6053 Před 4 lety

    I did something very similar, new plans from Avasva helped me with this.

  • @shantelleadeline6053
    @shantelleadeline6053 Před 4 lety

    I think you can see some good advices on Avasva solutions.

  • @carlosreyes6448
    @carlosreyes6448 Před 4 lety

    Do you have a 48volt inverter running this system?

  • @t.e.n.archery2809
    @t.e.n.archery2809 Před 4 lety

    How is the magnasine working looking at buying one.

  • @norrisb0616
    @norrisb0616 Před 5 lety

    What do you think of the Lithium Ion Batteries??

  • @pepe58pepito54
    @pepe58pepito54 Před 5 lety

    so the box doesn't need to have a bottom floor . just walls and top?

  • @pepe58pepito54
    @pepe58pepito54 Před 5 lety

    so do you think that 28amp will charge your battery . or will b better to go 12v or 24v to get more amp to the battery to charge faster

  • @jameswilsin5348
    @jameswilsin5348 Před 5 lety

    First of all you messed up on safty rubber gloves tapeing the ratchet was find but you had no safty shield for your face messing with that amount of batterys and voltage you need a safty shield with a head covering and a proper safty vest aprin .you must like liveing dangeriously

  • @aguynamedscott11
    @aguynamedscott11 Před 5 lety

    I couldn’t help noticing that your videos are 6 years old. It would be awesome to see a video comparing solar technology then and now.

  • @jasultkon12
    @jasultkon12 Před 5 lety

    Do you work for a telco?

  • @jasultkon12
    @jasultkon12 Před 5 lety

    Use an extension 😂

  • @stoneyislandranch9783

    Glad i jimped throigh thos video and didnt waste 5 min of my life.. new title how to perfectly position a 48v battery system with batteries 1 inch apart..

  • @nedflandersdittlie
    @nedflandersdittlie Před 5 lety

    Wow. Long and uninformative.

  • @user-oe8wf4rh3i
    @user-oe8wf4rh3i Před 5 lety

    *So they will make a truck... That's good. For some time now I've been figuring "If Tesla really wants to make money, they'll make a viable ( **lovy.biz/44oi** )1/2-ton LUV fleet-truck.". And they plan to make Class-8 semi-tractors & buses as well? Makes me look forward to the first luxury EV motor-home, built with fixed roof-top & retractable solar panels, all powering the EM-induction cook-top, water-heater & washer/clothes-dryer. Add a water collection system with reverse-osmosis treatment & UV-sterilizing, and you'll be set to survive anywhere, anytime!*

  • @hing983
    @hing983 Před 5 lety

    hi can you made video . solar pannel as source to 12v battery ,if battery is full switch to gridtie inverter then battery is low switch to battery

  • @curtokay8046
    @curtokay8046 Před 5 lety

    what size cables did you use 4/0 ? 6/0

  • @MrErique505
    @MrErique505 Před 5 lety

    How do you monitor your 50% discharge?

    • @pv48volts
      @pv48volts Před 5 lety

      The Nominal Voltage of the system is 48V, but the batteries sit fully charged at 56V, with Lead-Acid batteries, when the voltage is at Nominal, (in this case 48V) the battery is in fact at 60% charge

  • @RelaxWithoutLimitation

    What is the name of the company who supply this type of mounting system

  • @Wiesiu250
    @Wiesiu250 Před 5 lety

    Hey men ...use your brain if you have it. This video is a bulshit.

  • @wiltonarmstrong2781
    @wiltonarmstrong2781 Před 5 lety

    Need better audio

  • @KingTechGuy
    @KingTechGuy Před 5 lety

    Yea looks good in all. But not cheap though now either. Lol But yea I have a Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2017 and don't have a solar charger case for this smartphone. ( But a battery case available on Amazon and its on my CZcams channel for my smartphone ) But anyway still not good for about $70.00 or if it's lower. I would get it for one of my family.

  • @georgzachev4005
    @georgzachev4005 Před 5 lety

    It is the number one method to develop your own electric power.

  • @mikeshargent8948
    @mikeshargent8948 Před 5 lety

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    • @peckerpeter2078
      @peckerpeter2078 Před 10 měsíci

      Do you have a link? I did a search nothing, Hooking up battery banks without load balancing is wrong. This video is not load balancing for charging and discharging.

  • @MBFModernHomesteading

    Thanks for sharing, don't have no where near the system you got but still the same idea nonetheless.

  • @shantaymadison5581
    @shantaymadison5581 Před 6 lety

    Instructions from the Avasva site are perfect for beginners.

  • @culllaticiqsu83
    @culllaticiqsu83 Před 6 lety

    Really enjoy it. Let's check Avasva plans also

  • @shannongibson325
    @shannongibson325 Před 6 lety

    You need to make some changes. Check Avasva Solutions if you want to make it right.

  • @user-ou2ph6bz4q
    @user-ou2ph6bz4q Před 6 lety

    Классное крепление

  • @truthexposed9916
    @truthexposed9916 Před 6 lety

    Another know it all fuckwit that knows fuck all......typical American.

  • @carmelinakatzman1863
    @carmelinakatzman1863 Před 6 lety

    I did it quickly and efficiently with instructions from Avasva webpage.

  • @shantelguetgen4157
    @shantelguetgen4157 Před 6 lety

    You can find something like this on the Avasva page. Full step-by-step instructions right on your desk.

  • @shannongibson325
    @shannongibson325 Před 6 lety

    I made it with Avasva solutions.