{"id":1706,"date":"2025-02-26T06:46:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T06:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2025\/02\/26\/diy-solar-panel-system-where\/"},"modified":"2025-02-26T06:46:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T06:46:00","slug":"diy-solar-panel-system-where","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2025\/02\/26\/diy-solar-panel-system-where\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Solar Panel System Where?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtubomatic-video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"autoplay\" width=\"580\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NgMK25mY4IQ?controls=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>#shorts<br \/>3kW Grid Tie Solar Panel System Installation Step by Step Install video: <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Y8OGxdJ9cU8\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/Y8OGxdJ9cU8<\/a><br \/>Parts lists and diagrams link: <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/18fJJaYCKlFY3kJW3_Juq0IWjl1NtyJI5\/view?usp=sharing<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/18fJJaYCKlFY3kJW3_Juq0IWjl1NtyJI5\/view?usp=sharing<br<\/a> \/><br \/>Affiliate Links:<br \/>K2 Systems Racking: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.santansolar.com\/product-category\/racking-and-mounting\/?ref=EverydayDave<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.santansolar.com\/product-category\/racking-and-mounting\/?ref=EverydayDave<br<\/a> \/>NEP BDM600 Microinverters: <a href=\"https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/nep-2-panel-micro-inverter-2-meter-drop-cable\/?ref=SALE<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/nep-2-panel-micro-inverter-2-meter-drop-cable\/?ref=SALE<br<\/a> \/>Value Source Solar Panels &#8211; Signature Solar: <a href=\"https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/shop-all\/solar-panels\/?ref=SALE<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/shop-all\/solar-panels\/?ref=SALE<br<\/a> \/>Quality Source for Batteries &#8211; Current Connected: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.currentconnected.com\/?ref=pwd<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.currentconnected.com\/?ref=pwd<br<\/a> \/><br \/>Solar Components:<br \/>Canadian Solar 355W Solar Panel (From &#8211; Signature Solar,25yr Warranty): <a href=\"https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/canadian-solar-355w-polycrystalline-solar-panel-silver-cs3k-355p-m-pre-order\/?ref=SALE<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/canadian-solar-355w-polycrystalline-solar-panel-silver-cs3k-355p-m-pre-order\/?ref=SALE<br<\/a> \/>New Canadian Bifacial 395W Solar Panel (From \u2013 SanTan Solar 1yr Warranty): <a href=\"https:\/\/store.santansolar.com\/product\/new-canadian-bifacial-395w-solar-panel\/?ref=EverydayDave<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/store.santansolar.com\/product\/new-canadian-bifacial-395w-solar-panel\/?ref=EverydayDave<br<\/a> \/>BDM600 NEP Micro Inverter: <a href=\"https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/nep-2-panel-micro-inverter-2-meter-drop-cable\/?ref=SALE<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/nep-2-panel-micro-inverter-2-meter-drop-cable\/?ref=SALE<br<\/a> \/><br \/>Racking components:<br \/>K2 Cross Rail 44-X 86\u201d Mill: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.santansolar.com\/product\/k2-cross-rail-44-x-86-mill\/?ref=EverydayDave<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.santansolar.com\/product\/k2-cross-rail-44-x-86-mill\/?ref=EverydayDave<br<\/a> \/>K2 L-Foot Slotted Set, Mill: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.santansolar.com\/product\/k2-l-foot-slotted-set-mill\/?ref=EverydayDave<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.santansolar.com\/product\/k2-l-foot-slotted-set-mill\/?ref=EverydayDave<br<\/a> \/>K2 Cross Rail Mid Clamp Silver 30-47mm 13mm Hex: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.santansolar.com\/product\/k2-cross-rail-mid-clamp-silver-30-47mm-13mm-hex\/?ref=EverydayDave<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.santansolar.com\/product\/k2-cross-rail-mid-clamp-silver-30-47mm-13mm-hex\/?ref=EverydayDave<br<\/a> \/>K2 Wire Management Clip, TC: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.santansolar.com\/product\/k2-wire-management-clip-tc\/?ref=EverydayDave<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.santansolar.com\/product\/k2-wire-management-clip-tc\/?ref=EverydayDave<br<\/a> \/>K2 Rail Connector Cross Rail 44-X Mill: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.santansolar.com\/product\/k2-rail-connector-cross-rail-44-x-mill\/?ref=EverydayDave<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.santansolar.com\/product\/k2-rail-connector-cross-rail-44-x-mill\/?ref=EverydayDave<br<\/a> \/>K2 Yeti Hidden End Clamp for Cross Rail 13mm Hex: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.santansolar.com\/product\/k2-yeti-hidden-end-clamp-for-cross-rail-13mm-hex\/?ref=EverydayDave<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.santansolar.com\/product\/k2-yeti-hidden-end-clamp-for-cross-rail-13mm-hex\/?ref=EverydayDave<br<\/a> \/>K2 Ground Lug, 13mm Hex Set: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.santansolar.com\/product\/k2-ground-lug-13mm-hex-set\/?ref=EverydayDave<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.santansolar.com\/product\/k2-ground-lug-13mm-hex-set\/?ref=EverydayDave<br<\/a> \/>K2 Cross Rail Microinverter\/OPT 13mm HexK: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.santansolar.com\/product\/k2-cross-rail-microinverter-opt-13mm-hexk\/?ref=EverydayDave<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.santansolar.com\/product\/k2-cross-rail-microinverter-opt-13mm-hexk\/?ref=EverydayDave<br<\/a> \/>PV 2 Wire Management Clip | 50 Pack: <a href=\"https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/pv-2-wire-management-clip-50-pack\/?ref=SALE<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/pv-2-wire-management-clip-50-pack\/?ref=SALE<br<\/a> \/>Racking Bolt &#8211; EJOT JA3-SB-8.0&#215;80\/50 FZD: <a href=\"https:\/\/ressupply.com\/racking-and-mounting\/ejot-ja3-sb-80x8050-fzd-stainless-steel-fastener-for-wood-substructures\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ressupply.com\/racking-and-mounting\/ejot-ja3-sb-80&#215;8050-fzd-stainless-steel-fastener-for-wood-substructures<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Materials:<br \/>Ground Wire Solid Bare Copper 6 AWG 20 FEET: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QBtMIS\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QBtMIS<\/a><br \/>10 AWG\/Gauge Solar Cable: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3sfkur3\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3sfkur3<\/a><br \/>MC4 Connectors and Tools Combo Kit: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3BJh3zH\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3BJh3zH<\/a><br \/>12PCS Solar Panel MC4 Cable Connectors: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RDTLAC\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RDTLAC<\/a><br \/>UV Resistant Black Zip Ties: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3hwENeS\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3hwENeS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tools:<br \/>Klein Tools 11063W Wire Cutter\/Stripper; 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It&#8217;s called EnergyPal, they will help you determine if solar is RIGHT FOR YOU and set you up with the lowest cost installation that meets your needs.  If you follow my link to sign up you will get a $500 gift card when your install is complete!   <a href=\"https:\/\/energypal.com\/everyday-dave\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/energypal.com\/everyday-dave<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Or, Try Energy Sage &#8211; It&#8217;s free: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energysage.com\/p\/everydaydave\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.energysage.com\/p\/everydaydave\/<\/a><br \/>I used Energy Sage to research solar and receive multiple competing quotes for my install.<\/p>\n<p>Disclaimers: <br \/>This video is for information purposes only, and does not constitute professional advice.  Solar systems can and do involve dangerous electrical connections.  If you do not have experience with electrical wiring, please seek professional support.<\/p>\n<p>Affiliate information and disclaimers:<br \/>Links in description may be affiliate links, we may get paid if you purchase something through one of these links.  This helps out our channel at no extra cost to you.  Thank You!<br \/>(As a SanTan Solar Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases)<br \/>(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)<br \/>Projects with Everyday Dave is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program,<br \/>An affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>#shorts3kW Grid Tie Solar Panel System Installation Step by Step Install video: https:\/\/youtu.be\/Y8OGxdJ9cU8Parts lists and diagrams link: https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/18fJJaYCKlFY3kJW3_Juq0IWjl1NtyJI5\/view?usp=sharingAffiliate Links:K2 Systems Racking: https:\/\/www.santansolar.com\/product-category\/racking-and-mounting\/?ref=EverydayDaveNEP BDM600 Microinverters: https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/nep-2-panel-micro-inverter-2-meter-drop-cable\/?ref=SALEValue Source Solar Panels &#8211; Signature Solar: https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/shop-all\/solar-panels\/?ref=SALEQuality Source for Batteries &#8211; Current Connected: https:\/\/www.currentconnected.com\/?ref=pwdSolar Components:Canadian Solar 355W Solar Panel (From &#8211; Signature Solar,25yr Warranty): https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/canadian-solar-355w-polycrystalline-solar-panel-silver-cs3k-355p-m-pre-order\/?ref=SALENew Canadian Bifacial 395W Solar Panel [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8553,"featured_media":1707,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10593,414,662,7332,1176,4608,3870,10595,10594,54,814,423,223,8410,8406,10592,50,418,7317,32,3867,3878,227,8411],"tags":[10589,396,656,7328,1171,4596,3855,10591,10590,27,800,405,213,8403,8399,10588,23,400,7310,5,3852,3863,217,8404],"class_list":["post-1706","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-3kw-solar-panel-system","category-diy-solar-panel-system","category-diy-solar-panels","category-diy-solar-panels-for-home","category-enphase","category-grid-tie","category-how-to-install-solar-panels-yourself","category-microinverter","category-nep-microinverter","category-off-grid","category-off-grid-solar-system","category-purchasing-solar-panels","category-residential-solar","category-self-install-solar","category-self-install-solar-panels","category-solar-analytics","category-solar-panel","category-solar-panel-orientation","category-solar-panel-system-installation","category-solar-panels","category-solar-racking","category-solar-racking-system","category-solar-system","category-step-by-step-solar","tag-3kw-solar-panel-system","tag-diy-solar-panel-system","tag-diy-solar-panels","tag-diy-solar-panels-for-home","tag-enphase","tag-grid-tie","tag-how-to-install-solar-panels-yourself","tag-microinverter","tag-nep-microinverter","tag-off-grid","tag-off-grid-solar-system","tag-purchasing-solar-panels","tag-residential-solar","tag-self-install-solar","tag-self-install-solar-panels","tag-solar-analytics","tag-solar-panel","tag-solar-panel-orientation","tag-solar-panel-system-installation","tag-solar-panels","tag-solar-racking","tag-solar-racking-system","tag-solar-system","tag-step-by-step-solar"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1706","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8553"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1706"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1706\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1707"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1706"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1706"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1706"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}