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Hello, This is definitely a beginner tool question. Someone told me to buy a multimeter to test a solar panel. I also want to have all the tools I need to go on the road with my solar. I have seen these 2 different types of meters. I've never used either type & would like to know what...

Hi Everybody, I am finally continuing to finish my set up and I am following (almost) Will's blueprint here: https://www.mobile-solarpower.com/simplified-400-watt-fewer-wires-and-alternator-charging.html BUT, I will be using 8 AWG wires coming from the SCC to the Y-branch connector. So here...

All my alerts from all the past comments were deleted on my account today. (The bell, upper right.) I can't see anything I commented on in the past 2 months since I joined. Can someone please explain why?

I need to get brass nuts, bolts, washers, for my Battle Born battery terminal connections. (I want 3/8" and 5/16"). They didn't have any at Home Depot yesterday. I only found them one place online, but they will be coming from China and could take forever (and can I trust the material)? (Ask...

I am getting 300 amp ANL fuses and the holder doesn't come with any fuses. I see there are gold plated ones, silver plated, etc. Can you tell me which kind to buy and the best place to get them? Thank you.

Can anyone recommend a 300A covered fuse that can handle the 4/0 sized cables I am attaching? Thank you. EDITED: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079ZL5SLL/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=vehicledwelling-20&linkId=8f3a627c709b7263258218d372eb6e8f&language=en_US Like this but...

I am trying to finish ordering my parts. I need to order the lugs (and/or bolts, cable, for my entire system) and need to know the size of the terminals for the inverter in the title. The manual online does not say the terminal sizes. I am going to be using 4/0 (ought) cable on both the...

Rockpals is having a big sale with additional coupons: https://www.rockpals.com/pages/deal?_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJtcnNzYW50YTJAcHJvdG9ubWFpbC5jb20iLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJKVkt5SjQifQ== Note: Some come with panels and some are sold separately. I bought a heated vest and it came the next day.

I am going to be doing a slightly modified version of Will's blueprint. https://www.mobile-solarpower.com/simplified-400-watt-fewer-wires-and-alternator-charging.html I have (4) 100 watt polycrystalline panels, and (1) 100 watt monocrystalline suitcase panel. The specs on both types are very...

I want to know why my comments are being censored and changed when I said nothing wrong, and NEVER gave permission to change my words. I want to know why you changed a "cuss word" in my PRIVATE chat to some other word repeatedly. I want to know why there are mods that seem to have nothing...

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I have a suitcase panel 100w (no-name) that came with an all-in-one battery I bought years ago. (My all in one battery was stolen.) I think the panel is mono-crystalline because of the rounded corners. (The company I bought them from doesn't sell them any longer.) I also have (4) 100w...

Can anyone recommend a good quality tool to crimp 10 AWG to 4/0 (ought)? I plan to do other people's installations after I get mine down pat.

https://www.bbb.org/ Here is the Better Business Bureau website if you have less than acceptable products, help, or responses from products you buy. https://www.bbb.org/consumer-complaints/file-a-complaint/get-started

Why not help Will Prowse out and watch his YouTube videos and learn about solar electricity too? Don't have time and just want to support him? Just put the playlist on in the background while you do your thing! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7bvIB2TPsChaaGyPfBbk-txxXqe82PK5

Someone posted a link here to this website yesterday. I ran across this heated vest (really too big for me to wear, but could be OK with wearing layers) and I was wondering if it could be used for batteries in a pinch. I don't plan on being in areas that drop below 32F, but could this work as a...

This looks like a great deal with 20% off after spinning the wheel. https://www.rockpals.com/products/rockpals-2000-watt-super-quiet-inverter-generator Does anyone have any experience or opinion of this gas generator?

I am considering my electric loads. I would like to know, IF one were to use an electrical heater, for instance, and there are 2 settings, either 800 watts or 1000 watts, and if you were to use the higher setting for say, 5 minutes, or use the lower setting for 7 minutes, which would be more...

Does anyone own and use this inverter, and if so, what is your opinion on it? Thanks in advance. https://www.homedepot.com/p/GoWISE-USA-3-Outlet-Pure-Sine-Wave-Inverter-2-000-Watt-Continuous-4-000-Watt-Peak-with-5-Volt-USB-Port-PS1003/306070706

I just want to say Happy Thanksgiving to everyone here and thank you for all your help! I especially want to thank Will Prowse for doing this for us! God bless everyone!

So, some people on a DLIVE chat say producing solar equipment produces a lot of pollution. Also, after an EMP, batteries won't work some are saying. Also charge controllers will be shot. Any feedback? (I have a Faraday bag, but hard to get in a battery and can't use the battery if its in...

Can someone please tell me how to print an entire post? I tried and it only printed the first page, second page was blank. There are a lot more pages...Also, it came out really small font. I want to print this thread...

I received 2 BB's and one of the neg. posts looks partially tarnished. I called the company and he asked me to send him a pic. My video cam is broken. I still use a flip phone out of choice. I just realized I could take a pic with that phone. I don't know how good the quality is, but I...

I am looking for a compact "All-in-one" printer, copier, faxer and scanner. Does anyone know of any? (I need small dimensions - going to travel with it.)

What are your thoughts on these solar security cameras? ,

I have this scooter (Ezip 450) with 2 small lead acid batteries. I want to know if it's possible and safe to change to Lithium Iron batteries and if so, how? Would you need a different charger or controller? Someone on Amazon said this, "You can, just make sure your discharge rate on the...

I bought this from Costco last month (I think its the correct one). I like to have it for all my tires (bike, scooter, car, ball) and in case my starting battery needs a jump. It was $99. I will be making my own solar system with 2 battleborns 100ah each. I am wondering if I should return it...

I would like a title changed on a thread. Can you tell me how? How do I know what mods are active here?

EDITED: I have been told by different people not to solder cable lugs. I just was shown by a forum member that I should tin my connections after crimping. I know absolutely nothing about the subject. I would like to hear everyone's opinion that knows. Thanks ahead of time.

Will Prowse (the owner if this forum) on stage at Enigmatic Nomatics van build in Arizona this month discussing solar. Great speech Will!

Who is using solar for their electricity either in a sticks and bricks home or home on wheels, or both?

I don't know if this subject is off limits here, but is anyone going to the 2020 RTR/WRTR? I was referred to Will's YT channel years ago from Bob's forum.

Someone told me to get these to last a lifetime, but there aren't any instructions. Can someone show me a picture or a video how to install these for my inverter wires? https://www.newegg.com/p/1X0-004E-00031?Description= Ring Terminal Ground Lug &cm_re=Ring_Terminal_Ground_Lug- P.S. I am...

Can someone please help me select a busbar size for this arrangement of Will's? https://www.mobile-solarpower.com/400-watt-w-alternator-charging.html I am getting a 300 amp ANL main fuse for the circuit breaker, if that even matters. I didn't see it in Will's book. TY

regarding: DCC50S 12V 50A DC-DC On-Board Battery Charger with MPPT Originally I ordered this from Amazon and they screwed up my orders horribly. They put my account on hold (for no good reason) and then began cancelling things that I ordered. I ordered about $4,000 in solar stuff. I tried to get...