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I have worked in the electronics industry for almost 50 years and have never seen tutorials as clear as you give them. I hope you become a teacher, you have a gift for it and are excellent at it.

I just finished installing a 200w Renogy solar kit and a 1000w pure sine wave inverter all by myself😊 I did my van build myself as well. I'm a 61 year old widow that has no previous electrical experience and I can't tell you how empowered I feel right now.. I discovered you through Bob Wells. You guys along with Hobotech and Enigmatic Nomadic teaches everything anyone needs to know about vanlife and how to do things needed for it. Thank you❤

I just want you to know you're a downright life saver for people trying to go offgrid. You explain this stuff more simply yet more in depth than anybody else online that I've seen

Pro-tip at 1:15. Never install bolts with the nut on the panel side. Instead, run the bolt from the panel side of the hole and out. This will guarantee you that you never accidentally put a too - long bolt into a spot that could push the end of the bolt into and through the panel.

I’ve studied solar DIY systems for 25 years and this is the best single introductory video I’ve found. You nailed it!

I'm a 73 year old grandma. I live on a farm but solar has always been a mystery to me! You made it so plain, even I feel confident to try this!!

I just finished installing the 200W Renogy starter kit, with this video playing as I did so, which made it simple and relatively easy. My work shed is now solar powered. Thanks!

I'm getting ready to install my first solar setup on my minivan. I've watched countless hours of your videos and bought your book. I would not have the confidence to do this without you! Thanks, Will! You are great at explaining how to do this!

Might i add a couple of suggestions. Having been a troubleshooter lineman and utility man for a major power company, there are just a couple of things. 1. All mating surfaces should be lightly sanded/brushed. Pure shiney look nice but will not transfer power as well as two surfaces brushed. 2. It appears that some of the connections are different metals. They all may be copper, but some are tin plated. Electrolysis can and will set up when dissimilar metals are mated and current flows between them. A good anti-electrolysis gel should be applied to these connections. These 2 items can and will save heartache and issues with the system. Efficiency will also improve. And as we all know one must try to make their solar system as efficient as possible. Thanks for your good work.

Dude, you are the Mr. Rogers of solar... the way you explain things... even an elected official could understand.

Dude, you are my new best friend! I have been prepping and I have tried to obtain knowledge of solar power-you just educated me to the point that I'm ready to buy everything in the video! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This information could help SO many people. We could save the planet if everyone knows this info.

I like how Will emphasizes safety with practicality. Don't take any short cuts until you really know what you are doing. Another great Job.

You just uncomplicated a subject that was super complicated in my head. Glad I found it. Thanks for posting.

Wow! I have been an electronic engineer for over 40 years and have also taught it. As young as you are, you display yourself as one of the best instructors I have seen. You will go far, do not limit yourself.

Have watched so many of these videos installing solar panels and it’s the first time I feel confident to install them myself. Thank you so much!

I DID IT!!! I paused your video for like an hour at each step, but my battery system is rocking-and-rolling. THANK YOU!!

English is Second language for me. I understood everything perfectly. He speaks so consistent and clear that I decided to do it myself. Thank you for this tutorial for beginners like me ! 👌👌

You reek of Positivity! That's why I am attracted to your lessons. ;) Not to suggest I'm Negative :P

I'm a complete novice and found this video excellent. Presented well, clear and concise information. All my questions answered, thank you : )

This is the most useful solar panel installation tutorial on KZfaq. Thanks for explaining thigs step-by-step bro!

Beautifully explained Basic Solar kit for beginners Will, you didn't throw in anything 'extra' in the mix that might confuse a newbie. It's nice to see your sponsorship growing on this channel too since you have always been honest with us about the items that you are using for your demonstrations, whether you paid out of pocket or if the item(s) being tested were provided gratis from the manufacturer. You have spent quite a bit of $ to keep yourself from any perceived bias in the products used and there aren't many YT channels that would be willing to step up to the plate like you have. Keep the videos coming Will, you are perfectly positioned in the ever changing YT Solar community by being able to educate a broad audience from total Solar virgin to a 3k watt Solar and Tesla module and everything in between. Nice ! I hope the world is treating you well my friend, as always it's been nice to spend some screen time with ya this afternoon.

Great job, Will! You are a great teacher; detailed, informative! When I got started researching going solar, I figured I was in over my head. This video simplifies it, so that a beginner or "Average Joe" could do it. You provide those baby steps. So many cram too much info into too little of a video. Plus I can have the confidence in the products since you have tested/sourced good products and materials. Thanks.

I have this system and I've watched your videos before and I just adore how easy you make comprehending the intricacies of electricity.

Notes for myself: 1:51 Connect battery lines first then connect solar lines 5:35 Add switch to either of solar lines 9:34 Add fuse between battery and scc on positive line

The best and simplest explanation in layman’s terms I’ve seen. Great job we need more of these.

I have watched many of your videos, in random order, and I love the simple, clear, informative nature. I do have one question: Why hook up the negative cables first, then the positive. I was always taught, and reminded to hook up the positive first, then the ground. I am not doubting your process, I would just like an explanation, so that I can understand the safety/process correctly. Thank you to any/all that help me.

SO grateful I found you! I'm building out my minivan and bought a 12v cooler, solar has been Greek to me til now, whew!! You are awesome and a great teacher. Thank you.

Wow, I've been researching installing a few panels and have felt very much in-over-my-head... but you explained things SO good that I don't feel intimidated by the project anymore. I was particularly concerned about blowing myself up in some way. But you explained the order of wiring very well and I feel confident, I'm a 63 yr old woman and I got this!

I simply can't tell you how much I appreciate your videos! I don't get most of this stuff and am going to be house less in a couple of weeks. I will need to make this happen with minimal cash as I am going to do this on my disability. It looks like I will be in a cargo trailer. This is so helpful and reduces my anxiety! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

I'm just starting out with my first 4wd truck and your tutorials and website has been invaluable for me. Thank you Will.

I know nothing about solar or engineering/tech stuff but this clear tutorial makes me want to do this!

I've been watching your KZfaq videos for the past few months and am so excited. My Renogy 100 watt kit will arrive on Tuesday. So will your book. I still have to buy a battery and inverter plus some of the other odds and ends you mentioned in this video, but having the kit waiting to be hooked up will keep me squarely focused on the project. Wish it was right now because we've already had one power outage and will be having another, thanks to PG&E and the wildfires here in California. Thank you so much for finally helping me over the fear of dealing with electricity (unlike most other sites that don't really explain that part to you). You're a great teacher. So glad I found you.

I watched the Renogy clips @ the Amazon link, YOUR demonstration was FAR superour

I already built my system thanks to your help!!! At 7am my batteries are full, maybe I over built hahaha, but in cloudy days at 11am are full to.

Just ran across this video and realized it was the one that started my hobby. You come a long way, smart young man.

The way you explained the installation of solar power system is highly appreciated thank you so much✋✋

One of the best KZfaqrs out there. So friggin good at explaining everything!!! Thanks so much.

Finally someone who explains everything the way people like and understand it. Greetings from the Netherlands.

I know you've heard this alot but thank you for making it soooo simple.

Will I stumbled onto your channel yesterday while looking for reviews of the Inergy Apex that I was going to use with my Jeep while exploring the wilderness, needless to say I am not buying one and am now going to build my own system thanks to your in depth videos and sharing your knowledge. I thank you sir for your excellent explanations for this total newbie to Solar power!

You're younger than my kids and some of my grandkids, but boy did I learn some useful stuff from you today!!

Just recently discovered your videos. Awesome job! I am completely new to the solar game with my first camper but have always been a DIY person. Have big plans and your videos are getting me stoked to start my first upgrades.

I can’t add to all of the praise that I have read about your solar set up. And I just wanna say thank you for giving me the confidence to do this.

This video was so incredibly helpful. Now and finally I understood what I was watching on something I've been so interested for some time now.

I've been a little confused on this subject. Thank you, you made it easy to understand.

One of the best instructional videos I’ve seen. Simple and to the point!

Great video for eliminating hesitancy for a beginner. Thank you.

Thank you for making this old lady feel smarter. I'm looking for alternatives to power the pump and lights on our 4 tier fountain without tunneling under 15 feet of concrete driveway. Knowing nothing ... I watched your video and feel so much more confident. I'd like to power our shed and power some lighting along the driveway (335 feet long). I had professionals come and install our automated driveway gate using lift master gate arm and solar power. The price was almost $10,000. So I'm thinking DIY solar for the rest of the outdoor stuff. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge. I just might get to sell this house and have enough equity to move to the land of retired sunshine folks (Not Florida).

You are so patient and clear in this video. I cannot thank you enough!!

omg after all the videos i have been researching to use solar for my off grid cabin your videos are the best you are a phenomenal instructor thanks and i will be definitely using you for my go to as I progress my system

Thank you for taking the time and explaining everything step-by-step. I feel confident that I can make my own solar system now. You are awesome!

Best solar "how- to" I've come across. Thanks! I'll be buying a system in a week or so and will totally go thru one of your links!

Hey Will, Just want to start by saying thank you! I have been trying to get my head around solar power ( and electrics in general) for the last 2 or 3 years and even with an electrician brother in law you're the only person so far who has been able to make it start sticking. I'm in the process of building a mobile ice cream and coffee cart over here in the UK, powered hopefully 100% renewable energy so really needed to start getting my head around it. Will try and catch you on your next live stream as I have so many questions. Thanks again mate, you're an absolute legend!

Awesome video with great instructions! I'm a teacher looking at doing a DIY campervan and this was perfect for someone with limited expertise. Of course now I want to see the next one so I can build a bigger system :)

Yay I did it 😁. I just built my first basic solar system for my RV that I'm renovating for off grid living.. Thanks so much for sharing with good basic instructions. 1 project down, many more to go.

Dude easily the best tutorial I’ve seen, so happy I found this. Was able to set up my solar so simply

Will: I have watched many of your videos on battery building and solar setup and I must say you are the best at what you do. If this is your selected platform, let it be, because you rock at it. Telling about the expected spark when you connect that last terminal is a hit too. So many people like myself would stop at that point, thinking that I did something wrong. Continue doing your thing and I will like and subscribe as I see them coming. Good luck.

Excellent. I just picked up a 200W Renogy basic kit. The warnings about the proper cable connection sequences are invaluable.

I wish I knew of you 5 years ago when I set up a system in my camper shell not knowing what I was doing. This won't be my first system, but I'm definitely going to be using this video to do it right. YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER BROTHER!

Love this beginner build video Will! Would love to see more add on components, alterations, and systems! Recent videos have been awesome.

O God, you explain concepts so nicely and clearly, wish I had all teachers like you when I was a kid. Great job mate.👍

The key to great teaching is keep things simple and easy to follow, you have such a calm way about the way you describe the details step by step. Your quite a unique young man with a gift for what you are doing. Awesome stuff 👍👍👍

I purchased this same kit not long ago, installed it in my slide in camper for running a small 750W inverter, and 2 deep cycle batteries. Been awesome using it to charge phones, speakers, run all lights, Cpap ect. Worth every penny. Now looking at upgrading to 400W so even in cloudy weather I can still run everything and my ICECO 12v Fridge.

One of the best DIY videos that I have ever watched. Perfectly paced and well-edited. Clear and concise lesson. Thank you

More people should be interested in solar power!!!!!! Love everything about your channel keep making great content!!

I've installed installed solar panels for nearly 45 years and I have never seen this clear informative diy videos. Thanks.

Dude you were born to do videos like this, very clear and to the point, Thanks

I just finished my solar project and I used your channel as a guide and I have to throw out a huge thank you for all your great information which was very helpful. My system was added to my backyard cabin and it's just awesome! The only thing I did different was I added an inline fuse from (Renogy) on my PV positive wire. When you build a system and you follow your advice it works great! Thanks Bud !

This is only the second of your videos that I've seen, and already I've learned SO MUCH! I've seen others where they gloss over stuff, or proceed as though noobs like me have a clue what they're talking about. Only NOW do I feel I understand and that I can a actually get out there and do it!! Thank you so much!!

I'm new to solar and this video saved me hours of searching on line. You explain things in a way I understand. Thank you

I have been trying to educate myself about solar and off grid power for sailing.. and your channel is by far the best. Thank you! And.. I just bought your book.. even if the pages are blank, I feel like the price was worth it in exchange for your videos!

Whoa! I'm going to watch every video on your channel now. Thank you for the easily digestible breakdown 🙏🏼

I just bought an inverter to connect to my car battery to charge my phone when I relocate to my village. I was looking for this exact info. Thanks, great explanation

WOW! You did everyone a great service posting this! God bless you brother.

You have a way of making me feel like I did a really good job! Even though I haven't done anything yet...

So stoked man, about to start my build, real value in these videos, thank you!

You are so awesome to keep making these videos to help us newbies understand solar and batteries and the stuff needed to make them work well. thanks man :)

Love the simplicity of the video, thank you so much

bloody brilliant mate. I watched so many video clips and your's would have to be the best. You run it through step by step and it was very clear and percise. Thanks bro

Hey man good job on explaining things. Makes it super easy to understand. You speak clear and slow.. perfect thanks

You did an amazing job (video, narration and editing) with this video.

Getting ready to put my first solar system together with information gathered from your videos. You are a wealth of knowledge.

I am so impressed with all the tutorial videos you've conducted on Solar Connections. It helped me so much.. Now I know what to do..

Yaaay I just learned how to put my solar together perfectly, looks like I’m powering my home made go-kart forever!

I just set up my first 200 watt system, as you described exactly in your video, awesome directions, right on!!

You did a great job explaining how and why things should be set up a certain way. Trying to set up my wood crafting shop for off grid operations and you've given me the information to do that thank you. I'll be checking your other videos to see if you cover my final question. 👍

Thanks again. Your videos are the best. Thanks for explaining everything and not skipping over the smaller stuff.

Great job! Most people don't really understand battery storage/power

I Am Glad That You Have This Video It Help Me Understand The Simple Connections. And Thank You For The Added Add Ons To Protect The Battery! Thank You.

And now I understand! I've watched so many videos, trying to understand how to setup a basic solar system. Thank you for this easy to understand and follow along video.

Super and I have no understanding of anything tech and much less electrical! You're a natural born teacher!! Much success 😃

Been waiting for you to make this video for a guy like me and others, thanks great video.

This young man knows his stuff, I have a much better understanding of my solar system.

Brother Will I just looked at this Classic Video. I always love how you explained things in great detail! Keep up the great efforts in helping other people in our quest for OFF GRID POWER!

I'm so glad I found your channel !!! Ty I appreciate all your wisdom and how you explain like so many others agree...... 🙏

great video to help someone understand the basics and get a solar system up and running inexpensively. thanks!

One other trick, use a P-touch to label the positive and negative solar wires close to where they plug into the controller. They look very different at the connector but look exactly the same at the connection point. He does identify the polarity of the PV wire then plugs it in immediately, eliminating a crossed wire. But you may move the system or panel and unplug both and it's nice to have them labelled at their connection point.

This is the first video that I have watched that I actually understood the steps and the order how to hook up my system frozen dinner this is exactly what is needed and adding all the little extra stuff the fuses and the heat things and everything gives us more info I really appreciate it this video now I feel confident that my granddaughter and I can hook up our system to get our power where we live thank you aloha from Hawaii

You answered so many questions I've had about solar. I believe I could set all that up by myself now! Thank you! You're awesome!