Offgrid Solar Crash Course: Avoid FIRE and ELECTROCUTION! For Beginners or Experienced Users

Offgrid Solar Crash Course: Avoid FIRE and ELECTROCUTION! For Beginners or Experienced Users

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0:00 Intro
0:21 How To Crimp Large Cables
1:41 Large Lithium Battery Basics
3:57 Before You Build Anything
4:18 You NEED a PV Disconnect
6:05 Check for Loose Connections
6:32 DIY Batteries are for ADVANCED USERS ONLY
6:51 Metal Case Equals Less Fire
7:25 Sizing Battery Cables
8:09 How to Size Wires Properly
9:53 Check Polarity
10:45 Conclusion

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