{"id":2832,"date":"2025-03-19T07:16:36","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T07:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2025\/03\/19\/how-to-build-a-solar-setup-complete-step-by-step-diy-guide-12v-2000w\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T07:16:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T07:16:36","slug":"how-to-build-a-solar-setup-complete-step-by-step-diy-guide-12v-2000w","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2025\/03\/19\/how-to-build-a-solar-setup-complete-step-by-step-diy-guide-12v-2000w\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Build A Solar Setup: COMPLETE Step-by-Step, DIY Guide (12V, 2000W)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtubomatic-video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"autoplay\" width=\"580\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L4HiYD1i71A?controls=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Build your own 12V, 2000W solar setup by following these simple steps.  There&#8217;s no technical knowledge or skills needed &#8230; plus there&#8217;s no confusing verbiage used in this video.  Here are all the items covered in this video:<\/p>\n<p>Wiring chart<br \/>* <a href=\"https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3YS0Ote\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3YS0Ote<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Book <br \/>* This book was extremely helpful detailing everything you need to know: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3lT7kB2\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3lT7kB2<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Components<br \/>* Inverter (2000W): <a href=\"https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3QPc6KL\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3QPc6KL<\/a> <br \/>* Charge controller (40 Amp MPPT): <a href=\"https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3PQMNGD\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3PQMNGD<\/a> <br \/>* Battery (12V, 100Ah LiFePO4 self-heating): <a href=\"https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3Kmy4UM\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3Kmy4UM<\/a> <br \/>* Solar panel (100W): <a href=\"https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3wTi3OT\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3wTi3OT<\/a><br \/>* Bus bar (250 amp, red): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WBDzUV\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WBDzUV<\/a><br \/>* Bus bar (250 amp, black): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ge7zgO\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ge7zgO<\/a><br \/>* 12V fuse block: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hP481l\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hP481l<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cables<br \/>* Connect batteries in parallel: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4jzUote\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4jzUote<\/a><br \/>* Battery \/ inverter cable: <a href=\"https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3wrbsLd\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3wrbsLd<\/a><br \/>* Battery \/ charge controller cable: <a href=\"https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3cnjZIi\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3cnjZIi<\/a><br \/>* Solar extension cable: <a href=\"https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3Tjtf0I\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3Tjtf0I<\/a><br \/>* 2|0 AWG cable (red and black): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3CxWTeU\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3CxWTeU<\/a> + 2|0 AWG cable lugs: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ayjGnr\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ayjGnr<\/a><br \/>* 4|0, 2|0, 1|0, 2, 4, 6, 8 AWG cable: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SdWnGm\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SdWnGm<\/a> <br \/>* 12 AWG cable: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aGcXIo\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aGcXIo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cable management<br \/>* <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40AiN9m\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/40AiN9m<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fuses<br \/>* 200 amp fuse (used in 2 places: on battery and inverter): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40weKLi\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/40weKLi<\/a><br \/>* Inline MC4 10 amp fuse (used to connect solar panels to charge controller): <a href=\"https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3xEvNN6\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3xEvNN6<\/a> <br \/>* 40 amp fuse (used after charge controller): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Wy7Zaw\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Wy7Zaw<\/a><br \/>* Fuse holder: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ElV1q6\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ElV1q6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Switch<br \/>* High volt, low amp (disconnects solar panels): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40PwUt0\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/40PwUt0<\/a><br \/>* High amp, low volt (disconnects batteries from system): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hw8een\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hw8een<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Monitor<br \/>* BT-2 bluetooth module (connects to batteries for app monitoring): <a href=\"https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3IfjQ5A\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3IfjQ5A<\/a> <br \/>* BT-1 bluetooth module (connects to charge controller for app monitoring): <a href=\"https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3EmfKHN\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3EmfKHN<\/a> <br \/>* Shunt\/battery monitor (monitor battery status directly): <a href=\"https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3lKZ8CV\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3lKZ8CV<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Tools<br \/>* Cable stripper (optional, I bought it but never used it): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40PHj83\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/40PHj83<\/a><br \/>* Cable wire lug crimper plus cable cutter: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Ec4nVy\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Ec4nVy<\/a><br \/>* Cable lugs + shrink wrap: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4jpVSq9\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4jpVSq9<\/a><br \/>* Ratchet with rubber grip (I bought this as I wanted rubber on the end of the handle to avoid touching the end of the handle on posts by accident): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/42qhixd\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/42qhixd<\/a><br \/>* Heavy AWG crimping tool (need it for the 2|0) cable to connect the batteries to the inverter: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hyCHbV\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hyCHbV<\/a><br \/>* Wire insulation cutter\/stripper: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40PFAPS\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/40PFAPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Or, if you&#8217;d prefer to pick up a kit with all of these pieces combined (to save money), you can check out these options:<\/p>\n<p>* <a href=\"https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3TlAMMj\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/cityprepping.tv\/3TlAMMj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Skip around with these timestamps:<br \/>* Classroom: 1:21<br \/>* &#8212; Wiring: 5:39<br \/>* &#8212; Cable lugs: 8:13<br \/>* &#8212; Fuses: 9:06<br \/>* &#8212; Switches: 10:02<br \/>* &#8212; Bus bars: 10:33<br \/>* &#8212; Shunts: 11:11<br \/>* &#8212; Layout: 11:26<br \/>* Lab (inverter to battery): 12:04<\/p>\n<p>Follow me on: <\/p>\n<p>Instagram &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cityprepping\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cityprepping<\/a><br \/>Facebook &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cityprepping\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cityprepping<\/a> <br \/>Twitter &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cityprepping\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/cityprepping<\/a><br \/>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityprepping.com\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.cityprepping.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>#diy #solar #guide<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Build your own 12V, 2000W solar setup by following these simple steps. 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