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Another update! I am moving into a house that I just bought and building a huge testing labratory/film studio. I will have some really awesome systems and explanation videos coming :) I am a bit behind on videos right now for this reason, but will be uploading a lot more in the weeks to come. Stay tuned :D

I'm part of a couple off-grid facebook groups. Any time someone posts a question about solar, everyone responds with links to your videos. I can't think of another channel that comes close to being as thorough or comprehensive. Thank you

There are a lot of youtubers making solar power vids, but this guy has a super likeable character. He seems like humble and approachable person.

Its great the market is creating these quality easy to install systems. It shows the marketplace is maturing and solar is becoming even more accessible and accepted.

Im so glad i watched this before going out and buying all the separate components.

So glad I found your channel, finally understanding how solar works.

u impart more knowledge in 5 mins than I've gotten in 5 hrs from university based 'solar' seminars

I have been researching solar for about a year now contemplating a grid tied system for our house and to charge my Chevy Volt. The all in one systems are making this look so doable without the hassle of picking components, getting them wired and then commissioning the system. I've been a technology professional for 25 years so I can appreciate complexity, but simpler is definitely better in this case! Keep up the informative easy to follow videos that have become my go to source for DIY solar/battery systems. Looking forward to the larger 5k system review.

You are one of the best teachers of solar on KZfaq. I love your videos! Thanks

You never stop amazing me,and your Mom must be very proud of you!!!!!!

Thank you Will! I’m so excited about this all in one system. I’ve been watching your videos to learn how to build a solar system for my home to help reduce electric consumption on the grid. I have two water pumps, one for my pond, which runs 24/7 and a pool pump. I didn’t think I can do it myself because these things intimidate me until today. I really think I might be able to do it now with this simpler all in one unit.

Your website is incredible too! Basically one stop shopping for the right system at the best price with options for several levels. That’s exactly what I need. Why bother with others that are more confusing or biased towards one system for which they make more profit. Plus, I can watch your videos about every option and learn why and how I should proceed. Indispensable information. Many thanks for demystifying solar energy.

At the start i had a 12 volt system , then at the end went 48v for the main reasons that it runs a lot more efficient and cool , the amp draw is alot easier on the system ...

If you had a solar installation company I would totally buy its services! Will you are such an honest and quality focused person. Thank you for your videos!

Mind blown with the mobile solar power units. I see these as the go-to solution for RV/van life. So simple, small footprint, virtually plug and play. Thanks for the vids

This young man is an absolute trip! Nice to see the enthusiasm!

Good work will. Congrats on buying your house. I’m very happy for you. You have a really good channel that I endorse. Keep up the good work.

You should next do a video on the techdirectclub nissan leaf batteries that at 48V. I think a lot of us would be interested to hear your thoughts on them. I was thinking of building a system with this unit and the 48V Nissal Leaf.

Very educational. You're helping retired seniors to improved their van /home with solar information. God bless you

Really enjoy your videos on solar. This new all-in-one solar system is a real major GO! It's a game changer for the solar industry and will bring it home for so those wanting solar but get totally lost in the myriad of wire and components not to mention the cost. Plug and play solar has arrived and thank you for the introduction to this system.

Top notch btw, sharing everywhere.

Perfect. Stand alone, no ‘daily ‘supply fee.’ ( connected fee from utilities: regardless of using it or not ). AC in can be a small cheap ‘stand alone ‘ generator to boost a low battery supply. 👍

12 years ago we bought a small 1300sf home with a basement and walk-in attic. I bought a 220w 12-18 volt DC and a 400w wind turbine. I also bought 12- group 31 deep-cycle batteries. The panel, turbine, and batteries were 40 ft from the house. I ran a + and - run using 4ga high-strand wier about a foot underground through 1.5 pvc s40 to the house where I had a 8 block fuse box and 2 3000w TS-inverts. in the basement, I then wired a 110 plugin ever-room and 2 110 in the living room. We used the13w=75 watt 110 bulbs in each light we used the most at night and in the kitchen we used/installed 12v under cabinet RV light under all the cabinets. The house box was never touched and the battery power was independent. At that time it cost me $3,100 and we have been saving a 3rd of our elect bill since and without changing our lifestyle or habits. O, I also run most of all my shop radios, bench, equipment as well

I’ve been watching your videos for sometime and I have to say you describe everything so well I have learned a lot about solar because of you, and you are a very good teacher thanks so much for making these videos.

I purchased the MPP 2400w model, and I can't wait to get started on my solar build. Just saving up for those Battleborns. Will, your passion for Solar arrays has helped so many people. Thank you for all of the great information.

I want to create a little solar system with my 12 yr old daughter to give her some experience. This might be something we can use to create an off grid bedroom to run her electronics. Very cool.

i got shocked with 220 the other day wasn't all that bad, accidental touch real quick, working on a/c condenser motor, got it working by watching these videos.

Double Love, Well done Will! Just what I was Looking for.

I wonder how old this guy is. For the look of age this guy is so mature, confident and knowledgible.

Grab a 1 ohm 25 watt resistor to arrest the spark when connecting batteries to the inverter unit. It's kinder to the capacitors in the inveter. Put the resistor inline for 5 seconds, then move the battery cable to the battery terminal, and throw the resistor in a drawer for the next inverter you plan to play with :)

You are FANTASTIC. I started watching b/c I am building my tiny house off grid, and you have INSPIRED me, and I have found several sources that will allow me to build my full system for under $3000!!!! That is w/ FULL battery bank! After discussion w. an electrician friend, looks like we might have a STARTUP! TYVM!

Awesome videos, so informative and helpful for the beginner! Thanks so much! You also speak so well its enviable! Keeping doing what you do so more people can implement solar with battery storage to go off-grid which helps the planet and go green! Well done mate!

Ok now that you have a house...… it's time for 48v option 2 build. Like as in a grid tied (at least "connectable" off grid) like 4-8Kw 240 / split phase system with LiFe battery bank! Come on Will, you know you want to do it :-)

I love your enthusiasm in the way you present everything. MPP Solar should be give you commission!

Perfect timing. Exactly the video I was looking for

Will, please talk about using Nissan Leaf batteries in conjunction with these controllers in 48 volts to use in home systems. This channel is awesome and very helpful. No bs just facts and real world approach....thanks .

We missed you Will! Even a proof of life, five minute video, is better than no Will for a week.

Wow. I just love your enthusiasm and you make it all sound so simple.

You are a wonderful teacher,even a novist like me understood your lesson. Thank You so much!

Fantastic video, thank you for taking the time and expense to make it.

Hi Will, Your videos are terrific and you're a wonderful communicator! Been watching many diy solar youtubers for years and your channel presents complex subjects in relatively easy to understand ways. I'm slowly working towards an off grid system for a little shack I have in the Caribbean and found your most recent MPP 48 volt tutorial helpful. Can that MPP, from the AC out, connect directly to an electrical panel with circuit breakers? Keep that sharp mind humming. Best regards, D

I love this installation and the ability to install a larger system. Thank you.

Thank you, looking to power a 48v water heater and after watching, looking at power our little house, cheers great vids

I usually add a battery cut off switch which helps avoid the spark :) Great to see a 48v system!

Review wind turbines. I wanna see you use wind turbines since they compliment solar.

This video alone is one of the most inspiring solar installation videos I have watched. Sub'd.

I just starting watching your videos and I I'm very impressed with your knowledge and humbleness I wish you success

Best infromation on your channel !!! Super channel !

Might be wise to mention the AC cable size requirement for full load. Minimum 16 gauge for the 120V size and it will probably warm up and is only going to be good for a very short run. For instance the 16 gauge cord you are using is only rated up to 13 amps most of the time, 2600 watts @ 120V is closer to 22 amps. If you are going to be using full load 10 gauge is a much better idea and the power outlet you plug that in to if you will potentially be pulling over 2600 watts from the grid should be a 30 amp breaker with a cord and outlets to match. When you start using the systems you not only have to calculate the loads the system can handle and the wire size for the DC side but also the AC side under full load. That system can power a decent sized RV that likely has a 30 Amp cord. Would hate to hear of someone burning their home or shop down due to undersized AC cords.

Thank you. I was afraid to use 48v panels but you made it so easy!! Thanks!!

Hello, started watching your videos after the Tom Staton Solar video. I am in San Diego also. Goodluck.

Thank you so much.. I've always felt that getting higher power 300 + watt panels and connecting 24-48 would be much more advantageous. But I've been looking for cheaper modules.. and the one you've put up on the All in-one system.... Keep the great work.. and do a bit more with the 24/48 cheap solution..

I am looking to build a 48v system in the nearest future and I am glad to see you have decided to make a video on more powerfull systems. A suggestion for possible future video: I have been looking at many 3000w+ inverters (for a house) and I am slightly confused about high frequency inverters and lower frequency inverters. Would love to hear your opinion on them. Thanks and keep up the great work. :)

This guy is awesome! I think "Sheldon's cousin" bc he is very well spoken and informative and best of all no BS. I showed this vid to my wife to try and get her on board with putting our chicken coop shed off grid instead of running 100 ft ext cord. So much cheaper to keep the cord but this looks so much cooler.

Can’t wait till you do a 12000 Growatt 48 volt post. Regards from down under 🇦🇺 You’re extremely passionate and this will make you a rockstar

You rock Will! Love how you explain stuff!

I noticed the All-In-One ads indicate that some units have split-phase and true two-phase and that ganged units could be used for three-phase. I wonder how well this would work for getting three phase for a small machine shop, HVAC or water pumps?

Looking forward to the larger inverter video - and hoping you show an example of using 18650's for a 48V battery system hooked up to it!

DITTO brother! You are an inspiration to many 👍😊

Ich mag Deine Videos sehr. Mach weiter so. Ich habe viel aus Deinen Videos gelernt. Grüße aus Deutschland.

More people are adding super capacitors to their PV system to help in the initial motor startup load. Can you explore and make a video? Thanks.

Great Unit to have, I recently started with buying a tiny solar generator portable unit (XMUND XD-PS6) for less than 100 euros from Aliexpress. It has a 155Wh Li-ion battery pack (3.7v 14Ah) and has 4 USB outlets of which 1 is QC3.0 and 1 is USB-C. A built-in 100-150 Watt Inverter is for use with small appliances. It charges with an included 15v - 2A adapter or solar through a MPPT BMS at 2A max. So 30 watts input from an adapter or a tiny 30+ Watt Solar panel. It charges in 6-8 hours from 0-100%. What surprises me is that the MPPT BMS unit uses 30 Watt power from solar even if it's cloudy (behind glass in a bedroom) and if there is no direct sun at all. Approximately 1% an hour, great trickle charger.

thanks to your video i purchased a lv5048 and am exited to set it up...it would be nice to see you setup a whole house system in your new home !!!

Please do video that shows how to do a van conversion setup with this where you need 12v and 110v, how do the wires get attached and wall plugs/sockets light switch etc

The best advantage of a 48V system? Being able to connect to my golf cart batteries. Already purchased a well-used APC 3000XL UPS that I am using as an inverter. About to add four 100W panels and will have a self-propelled power station. Will be very handy when the next hurricane knocks out grid power.

Nicola is definitely proud of you!

Plan on using solar power for long term grid out situations and for off grid as well. Problem is that industry has been slow to provide "plug and play" products. I feel that your video presentations are very informative but this one has caught my interest because of the simplicity of the system. Thank and a gret job.

So all you do is plug it into the mains and that can power the whole house providing there is enough sun, solar panels, and the inverter is big enough? If you exceed the load itll take the deficit from the grid?

I have an editing heads up for you. Your thumbnail has a red line around it. When scrolling, it triggers my mind to think that it's a progress bar showing that I've already watched the video.🖤

Hey Will, if you’re ever looking to buy a 48V battery cells you can buy those from Humless. We buy their batteries all the time they come in 5kw increments. We install large 48v battery systems all time.

Fantastic Will. You never cease to amaze me. Me and 800,000 others!

What panels do you run with this 48V system? Polycrystalline or Monocrystalline? Thank you!

Thanks Will. How would a system like this relate to someone with panels that include microinverters? I was thinking of buying the newer panels with the 240 volt microinverters on each panel. These seem cheaper in the long run and easier to control.

I love your Instruction and your voice!

Thank you you're helping me out big time on solar.

I know I am waiting for you to do some grid-tied home systems. Something for those of us who cannot afford to just pay for all new Tesla stuff.

Hope you keep your RV and call it "The Solar Roller" and deck it out with demo solar systems you can take to events to teach people about solar. (all tax write off BTW)

This is looking ideal, and it looks like they come for 240v also. Congratulations on the house!

You continue to rock. Fabulous videos. Thanks.

will 2 tesla packs in series be OK? Thanks for the info love your channel

Don’t forget about perhaps the biggest benefit of higher voltage - far better inverter efficiency.

This video has helped me lots. I am going to be building a 48v system for my house. I am terminally ill the system isn't for me its for my family after I pass away I want to make sure my family is well cared for regardless of what happens in the future they will have the power to run our home all the time that's what's important to me. Thanks much!!

I watch your videos as they are direct and clear. great work. One installation you have missed is a Grid Tie Microinverter I'm using a 1000W unit from Y&H unit. I'm especially interested in combining 100 Watt Rick panels with the harbor freight 100 watt units.I'm just wanting to take a bit out of my current solar bill and learn enough to go full independence. Thank you Farmer Al

I am using 24v solar panels (330 watts x 2 = 660 watts) with MPPT charge controller to charge 140amp 12v flooded lead acid battery that powers my 12v dc appliances (ceiling fans, lights, laptop, pc, water pump). I do not have inverter yet. If I jump to 48v using step down dc-dc converter, how much energy will this dc-dc converter consume to do the job?

Thanks for the video Will. These seem very simple to implement. For the AC output connection, can we have a dedicated breaker in the main panel or do we need a critical loads panel? I see this as a requirement for many hybrid inverter systems.

Great video and info, thank you for taking the time to make this video 👍🙏♥️

Thank you for doing these informative videos! I’m definitely going to be using the knowledge you are sharing with my projects.

My interest in 48v over 24v is the native 48v DC mini split Air Conditioners that are designed to run direct from panels to unit without an inverter. I would like an inverter and battery system for my Tiny houses, but have limited roof space for a small AC ‘s 1kw of panels so I want to combine these systems. Do you know anything about those systems?

Thank you Will for this insightful video, in fact I’ve been waiting for this opportunity as I’ve just bought the 5kW version PIP5048GK. I’ll be grateful if you or anyone could touch a bit on the fusing and circuit breaker aspects as well. Congratulations for your new home and project. I’m number one fan. Lol

You are too good can't stop watching your videos.

I use mpp solar 24v inverter in my house off grid its just awesome.

Yippee, Another Great DIY with Will video!

I swear this guy is the “Michael Jordan” of explaining things.

Will you and your videos have inspired me to try building a system to run accent lighting for my yard... I even created a Will favorite to save your videos!!! Thank you!!

Will I have wanted to ask you hundreds of questions, but didn’t want to be a pain in the butt asking so many questions. so I just ordered your book. Boy Howdy buddy! Your book is so fantastic!! Not only explaining the different components of a solar system, but examples of how to calculate the proper sizes of each component in plain English for even dumb newbies like myself. I’m so excited about this book! Thanks for the excellent info! Keep up the great work and your excellent videos!! I’m an avid fan.

can I use this for the tesla batteries? If so, do I have to use a BMS? Thanks

Hi Will, awesome vid as always. If possible can do a vid on 18650 battery bank and solar panel for electric bicycle? i plan to use flexible solar panel to custom made to charge by battery for electric bike when riding.

I gathered (from watching Weber auto videos) that you were safe from shocks on DC systems up to 70 volts, and on AC systems up to 50 volts. And this is the official advice of the SAE.

Wow That Is Amazing! 12 24 48 Volt From RV To House Use! What A Transition! I Live In Florida And It Is Hurricane Prone This System Looks Like It Would Fit For Emergency Use! Thank You For The Video And Your Expertise! Nice!