In this video, we wire up our solar panels from start to finish, beginning with installing all of the wire pull boxes — including the IMO DC disconnect — and finishing with a full walkthrough of the completed system.
We start by mounting and securing the electrical boxes, breaking a few self-tapping screws along the way (it happens 😅). Once the boxes are in place, we install all the internal components, including lightning protection, fuses, and grounding.
After that, we cut and prep all six conductors to their proper lengths and begin the wire pulls from each solar array. We pull wire starting from Array 3, then Array 2, Array 1, and finally into the garage. When we had 6 wires to pull, we use foam wire-pulling lubricant and quickly learn just how much easier the job is with lube versus dry pulls.
Once all wiring is pulled, we connect the solar panels to the electrical boxes and wrap everything up with a final walkthrough showing how the system looks when completed.
If you’re planning a DIY solar installation, running long conduit pulls, or wiring multiple ground-mount arrays, this video should give you a solid real-world look at the process — including what works, what doesn’t, and lessons learned along the way.
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