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Description: The Ultimate Guide to DIY Off Grid Solar Power from Tin Hat Ranch | Subscribe: bit.ly/THRSub Popular Uploads: bit.ly/THRPopular Check below the description for the current (2019) parts list. Start with the Kill-A-Watt meter: amzn.to/2LOG5BN DIY Solar power may seem like a daunting task. Fear not, this video WILL set you on the right path. We start by unraveling the mystery of off-grid solar power and teach you the basics, how to understand and think about your system. From there, we show you how to access and size the proper system for an off grid back-up or full time off grid system. Once you've got that squared away, we talk all about batteries. Of all the components, batteries are probably the most misunderstood. There are some nuances in solar power that you must be aware of; this video will set you straight on where to mount and how to wire your panels for the best efficiency. Speaking of efficiency, do you know the difference between an MPPT and PWM solar charge controller? Just watch the video. Often the most overlooked component of any off grid system is safety, and for that we've got you covered as well. Finally, we finish up talking about living with your new system. There are LOTS of links in the video to the components used, schematics, and further information. ALL of these can be found on our "Ultimate Guide to Off Grid Solar" page- goo.gl/e5uZ49 Most Current 2019 Parts List: Renogy 400 Watt Premium Solar Kit: amzn.to/2LOsXMM Renogy 1000 Watt Sine Wave Inverter: amzn.to/2Rb0k2s Renogy 2000 Watt Sine Wave Inverter (System Update): amzn.to/2CNUhYX Voltage Readout: amzn.to/2LUUkFe Inline Fuse Holder: amzn.to/2F9FuJm 200 AMP Inline Fuse: amzn.to/2LQjDYX Outdoor Load Center: amzn.to/2VtkPpv Breaker (only used as a switch, not for safety): amzn.to/2VuDZeH Direct Burial Cable: amzn.to/2Ryh7Mi Disconnect Box: amzn.to/2SA6KEY Battery Disconnect Switch: amzn.to/2LOz6sB (4) Batteries: batteriesplus.com/battery/sli/bci-group-gc2/sligc125 Most installations will require additional components, like a method to mount the panels (basic mount included in Renogy kit), local wiring, battery box, terminal strips, etc. These can be purchased at a local home improvement store. Follow Tin Hat Ranch: Facebook: facebook.com/tinhatranch Twitter: twitter.com/Tinhatranch Patreon: patreon.com/tinhatranch Website: tinhatranch.com Watch More Tin Hat Ranch: Recent Uploads: bit.ly/THRRecent Nuclear Bombs: Survival & Effects: bit.ly/THRNukes DIY Off Grid Solar Power: bit.ly/THRSolarPower Survival Tutorials: bit.ly/THRTutorials Products: Renogy Lycan Powerbox: goo.gl/8Ms1o0 The Kill-A-Watt: goo.gl/DSBem4 Renogy 400 Watt Premium Solar Kit: goo.gl/20z4Q6 Renogy 1000 Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter: goo.gl/mO7jxB Batteries Plus: goo.gl/I50qww Duracell SLIGC125: goo.gl/32JmnS Guides: Ultimate Guide to Off Grid Solar: goo.gl/e5uZ49 Schematic of the Tin Hat Ranch 400 Watt Renogy System: goo.gl/UEmIe3 Solar Assessment Worksheet: goo.gl/3KVxYY Music: "Come Play With Me" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 About Tin Hat Ranch: YouTube's Survival, Prepping, and Gear channel, the Tin Hat Ranch. Watch and learn to survive whatever It may be through a combination of critical thinking, knowledge, and gear. Remember, all of the gear in the world is useless if you don't know how to use it, didn't know why you needed it, or simply didn't know it existed. Every survival situation is a problem that has a solution. Thanks for Watching!