DIY Off-Grid Solar FULL Install & Wire Diagrams - Powering Our Homestead w/ the SUN!

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If you’re looking for a safe, reliable way to build your own massive DIY off-grid solar system at a fraction of the cost, you’ve come to the right place. This is a detailed walk-through of the planning and installation of our 7,200W - 28kWH - 5,000W - 120V off-grid solar system that powers our entire homestead. By piecing together our own system from multiple components we were able to save thousands of dollars. Powered by SanTan Solar Panels, REPT LiFePO4 Batteries, REC BMS, ‪@VictronEnergyBV‬ Inverters, Charge Controllers & Color Control GX, and ‪@IronRidgeSolar‬ rack mounting.
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SOLAR WIRING DIAGRAM: tinyshinyhome.com/off-grid-so...
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OFF-GRID SYSTEM MAIN COMPONENTS
Solar Panels (SanTan Solar) tinyshinyhome.com/santan-promo
IronRidge Rack System www.ironridge.com/
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Victron Quattro 48V 5,000W Inverter Charger amzn.to/3KTezkK
Victron SmartSolar MPPT Solar Charge Controllers amzn.to/33QI1qD
CHAPTERS//
00:00 - Intro
00:51 - High Level Overview of System
01:19 - Article
01:54 - Wiring Diagram
02:20 - Solar Shed Recap
03:18 - Grid & Power Goals
05:40 - Solar Overview
07:14 - Planning & Building the Ground Mount
08:07 - IronRidge Design Assistant, Parts, & Panel Install
11:57 - Wiring Solar Panels
16:07 - Lithium Battery Bank
19:03 - Buying Lithium Cells from Alibaba
23:21 - Building the LiFePO4 Battery Back
27:05 - Fusing & Protecting the System
29:03 - Battery Management System (BMS)
31:01 - REC BMS
33:30 - REC BMS Wiring Guide
38:24 - Victron Color Control GX
42:02 - Victron Quattro Inverter Charger
43:45 - Grounding the System
44:50 - Victron MPPT Solar Charge Controllers
48:52 - Final Tweaks & Adjustments
50:28 - Real World Impressions & Usage
51:56 - What Would We Do Differently?
54:20 - Wrap Up
55:00 - Thanks
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@TinyShinyHome 2 жыл бұрын

📄 *MAKE SURE TO READ THE SOLAR WIRING ARTICLE, TOO!* tinyshinyhome.com/diy-off-grid-solar-system ⚡️SOLAR WIRING DIAGRAM: tinyshinyhome.com/off-grid-solar-wiring-diagram

@bricelarie6527 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing ... One point here onto parallel mounted solar array is that each string of solar panels absolutely need its own diode . So yours needs 6*10Amps diodes that you should be clicking in between mc4 connectors onto the combiner boxes ... It's just to avoid any failure in any solar panel string to back feed the others, or in case any difference in between production equilibrium ... Dare, care, ride safe, clean, have fun ... From France with .

@stevelamperta865 2 жыл бұрын

@@bricelarie6527 Solar panels come with diodes built right into each panel ..... Are you getting panels without diodes in them somewhere ?? I don't even know of solar panels without diodes ... Please explain . I may not understand. I have 21 210 watt panels , there in 3 strings of 7 panels each . Each string has a 15 amp fuse , then each has its own 15 amp breaker before going into the smart solar charge controller , which is mppt 150/100- TR VE.can by victron energy

@bricelarie6527 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevelamperta865 Hello, well i'm currently running 3 strings of 7*265w each photowatt solar panel ( it's Spanish cells and french panels ... the sandwiches are made in France, and cells in Spain ) which I don't know if they have an in built diode . So each string of 7 should have its own diode mainly cause they are not reacting the same ... I strongly recommend you put diode at least on each string of panels when connecting them to the same mppt . I don't intend to bother mostly cause I don't run victron ... But strings of 7 panels leads to a circuit voltage under load at approximately 210v Dc and an open circuit at 260v Dc . If you tied those 7 panels string to a victron 150/100 mppt you overloading it . Cause it is designed and sold to accept a max voltage of 150v under 100amps ... 150/100 ... The current unit I use start at 90v up to 500v Dc . It's A 7048max Mpp hybrid inverter . It's a dual mppt . I got 2 strings facing south and one facing west . Point stand ... If your don't have diodes on the tied strings, when the mppt boost the voltage to start the production, the non producting panels will kinda absorb the energy that could have been produced till all the string are able to produce ... It kinda "eat" the benefits . For instance try to have different string orientations on the same mppt without diodes, you'll be surprised to have almost nothing at all as an energy production ... Plus, in any case of a panel failure, you don't loose the benefit the others connected strings ... You will identify the faulty one easily if needed . ( we got case of overheated connecting encasing ... sometimes here ... ) I might be wrong, but I doubt all solar panels got their own diode . Most of common panels don't have integrated diodes by here . Please, check the info . Thanks.

@TinyShinyHome 2 жыл бұрын

Like Steve mentioned, any recently produced solar panel has bypass diodes built right in. Blocking diodes aren't needed anymore either because solar change controllers include them by default. But also the combiner box can have them as well. It's possible the Spanish and French panels are built differently, but here in the US diodes aren't some the we really have to think about much anymore. Check out this video from Will Prowse: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y96PabJ9yafTlKc.html

@RND17 2 жыл бұрын

I am also making plans to use solar panels, but for use on fishing boats. The power required is about 40,000 watts. I'm still studying it. Because it is still a question for me about the safety of lithium in the fiber ship. I'm afraid, the battery will get splashed or there will be moisture that can make the battery burn in the hull of the fiber ship as a place for storing lithium batteries. Is there anything that can help me?

@albertv.siniscal2304 Жыл бұрын

As a Registered Professional Electrical Engineer in CA & NV, you built a spectacular solar system. Al Siniscal, RPEE

@J.fromMichigan Сағат бұрын

This is one of the best-off grid solar and battery system tutorials I have ever seen, and I have seen a lot. I have seen some from many others and up to top universities with way less clear info. Good job. Good stuff.

@mannymota3442 2 жыл бұрын

After having watched countless (I do mean countless) off-grid solar system videos, I must say that your video was the most informative, clearest and best presented video that I've seen. The production and graphics were excellent and engaging. Well done! This is the video that I will recommend my friends view when they're seeking information. Truly well done - thank you.

@chimpo131 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe you should learn how to count 😂

@dailylife6432 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the step by step break down. It was very informative. I have subscribed and will continue to follw you. Thanks again. Roy

@andrew2004sydney 2 жыл бұрын

An excellent, entertaining,, well produced video with great desert sunset scenery shots, nice editing, great audio and entertaining commentary from your wife.

@byondlight Жыл бұрын

Very informative...

@iit9006 2 жыл бұрын

In last 10 years, all the videos I watched didn’t give complete picture but your video covers all aspects with proper guidance. Great work!

@TinyShinyHome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@pack1send1 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos beats a regular television program any day if the week. Cudos on your homestead.

@cinder7183 2 жыл бұрын

Your homestead "reality show" is the BEST. You have a little piece of paradise, created with your own hands and minds.

@anibaldamiao 11 ай бұрын

I'm just amazed that humans go through the effort to make such detailed videos

@MrThat0nekid 2 жыл бұрын

I do solar for a living and man that ground mount is awesome. That’s exactly how we build ours. Great work

@TinyShinyHome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! It was a beast 😂

@boblatkey7160 10 ай бұрын

24 years living off grid and 20 years as an off grid installation contractor and I have to say good job dude! That is technical stuff and you did a really nice job.

@cameronalexander359 6 ай бұрын

Its crazy with the number of videos out there on youtube, that THIS is the only one that takes us from start to finish (explaining all the way) to give a overall view of what's involved. And its under an hour long too!

@TinyShinyHome 6 ай бұрын

:) glad you enjoyed it

@woodjunkie_yt 2 жыл бұрын

Hats off for the video and for the system!

@denisewilson8367 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all of this info. So nice to see it laid out step by step.

@jimhager8583 Жыл бұрын

Hard work pays off, your family is lucky to have great parents and such a beautiful backyard

@TheMuffin1967 Жыл бұрын

The best solar DIY video I've seen! Excellent, thanks for posting.

@kele1264 2 жыл бұрын

THIS IS FANTASTIC. Thank you so much for doing this, and explaining it so well. Best of luck in all your endeavors. Good healh and happiness to you!

@jquigley4 Жыл бұрын

Really awesome video!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to put this all together and share with us!

@0900McShizzle 2 жыл бұрын

Love that you mentioned all the other KZfaqrs who inspired you in your solar build. You’ve inspired me as well and I hope I’ll get the chance to thank you soon as I start working on my off grid home ❤️

@pewheretic7967 2 жыл бұрын

Pertinent, genuine and useful. Very, very well done. Thank you for your effort and info. Gloriously appreciated.....

@pruiz3564 2 жыл бұрын

This is absolutly the BEST BEST video EVER!!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing

@tikitiki7610 2 жыл бұрын

y'all are amazing!!!!! thank you so much. i am so darn envious. good for you and your desire for what you really want!!!

@budhicks101 2 жыл бұрын

The more I study your battery build the more impressed I am.

@karatheriault6715 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all this information. You, your family Amaze me.

@ourunlimitedchoices Жыл бұрын

Great informative video! Solar is one of the next things on our list to upgrade to remain off grid. We've been so impressed with our small ones we got in the mean time!

@missannthrope365 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Jonathan! Quality production and information.

@douglasvamateurradioandmore Жыл бұрын

I have been looking at this stuff for years. I will be watching more of your videos.

@sunnyfeng19988 2 жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC VIDEO

@Sean-vh8pm 2 жыл бұрын

Holey Moley! What an excellent video. This answered so many questions in an easy to understand, no nonsense way. I wish you guys all the very best in your future projects.

@tonymunn 2 жыл бұрын

Best off-grid solar video ever. Thank you. I am a do-er and making the videos is harder than the actual work.

@declanking-williams356 Жыл бұрын

A great fan, and finally a clear and detailed description on solar. Other channels have had my head spinning. Thank you.

@toofewacres5690 Жыл бұрын

My husband plans on building a solar system and this is the best video out there, thank you for being a good CC.

@seanimfeld4167 2 жыл бұрын

Hands down, the absolute best video that I have ever seen on the solar and batteries (and the rest). Outstanding work, thanks for sharing.

@TinyShinyHome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean!!

@MelissaMalzahn 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing you setup. It will help Manu people.

@ProductsChannel 2 жыл бұрын

This is the first video I've watched from your channel. Lots of useful info here. Thanks a million. Keep up the good work. I subscribed to your channel just because you put so much effort into helping folks with all the info. Not easy making videos like this. Respect.

@consciousnesspuppies5941 2 ай бұрын

You are the most awesome person in the world for doing this. All of this info you are providing is a ridiculous amount of work. Thank you!

@makad2675 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video guys. Super helpful for when I do my build. Thank you!

@satyampatel1472 2 жыл бұрын

Solid informative video. All relevant content. No fluff. Nothing useless. Never too technical. I wish more people did videos like this.

@TinyShinyHome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@emmanuelojo4282 Жыл бұрын

This is the best video i have come across on off-grid inverter installation, simple and direct

@mrstrangetiger3228 2 жыл бұрын

We need more nerdy videos like yours. Your mistakes, corrections to the mistakes and shared knowledge helps educate people like me. It makes the process of wiring a solar system less stressful. Thanks =)

@TinyShinyHome 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@basemhana7569 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience and all detailed information 👍

@jameshorourke2 2 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much for the video, info, and diagrams. You two are very kind to give us noobs a great starting point. 😁👍

@pack1send1 2 жыл бұрын

The T-Rex at the solar panels @ the end

@samsteel4456 2 жыл бұрын

I don't have any plans of building a solar system but I thoroughly enjoyed watching this and learning. Thank you for putting in the time and effort to create something so useful.

@TinyShinyHome 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, thanks for watching!

@user-lv8lb2jx4r 6 ай бұрын

the best solar panel explanation that I have received on youtube. Than you so much

@EastLondonKiwi 2 жыл бұрын

Well done, this is a great watch and demystifies a lot of the technical issues that are very confusing to most.

@danielchukwu5062 2 жыл бұрын

This is not just for entertainment it a lecture, thank so much

@arbusco 2 жыл бұрын

I got a tell ya, I love you guys. I look forward every day to seeing your progress. I can go on and on and on about how much I’ve learned from you guys but I just wanted to say that you’ve become important in my life. The fact that you’re doing what you’re doing you’re living your life & that you’re so funny at times, thank you just thank you for letting us have a window in. It’s greatly appreciated!

@TinyShinyHome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Amelia 😊❤️

@tommiejones1072 2 жыл бұрын

Love the picture on the thumbnail. It is a Hugh deal so thankful you had the help from friends. Chicken garden is big, so big it seems enough area to be the footprint of a home. Massive work! Go Tiny Shiny.

@bethanyfields4706 2 жыл бұрын

So, so helpful! Thank you guys very much.♥️

@toolate6971 2 жыл бұрын

This was one of the most valuable and amazing start to finish videos that I have ever seen! Bravo to you and your family for getting this done. I hope to follow your instructions and do the same in NC. Bravo!!!

@DChrisRasmussen 2 жыл бұрын

@melissamoonfire4323 2 жыл бұрын

I needed this information so bad. Thank you so much 😊👍🌵🦖 Hope Mable gets well soon 💕

@26longlongtime 2 жыл бұрын

Shoutout to SanTan Solar. Panels from them are working great for me too. Great info here!

@2point..0 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so kindly, as my Wifee and I are also going to be building Off-Grid too!!! Be Happy, be kind!!!

@FrankCarbo 2 жыл бұрын

When I was 10 years old in Tijuana, my parents rented a house but had purchased land on the way to Rosario. The rental house owner needed the house, so my father chose to build on the purchase land within the time frame given to him. We moved into a neighborhood that was not fully developed and lacking the electrical utility. Though we did not have electricity, my dad had had the tv connected and a few lights to a car battery. Today I am a CA certified electrician and I do not own a solar system. It is insanely stupid how many hands dip their hands to take a profit from an install. I was feeling pressured to make a choice due to our stupid high bills and reducing incentive of 26%. Your video is such an inspiration to me, because it reminded me from where I come from and how at 10 yrs old I already knew how to run my dads system, a simple one but when he was working and we got home early from school I would power it up to watch after school cartoons. Thanks guys for the beautiful work you have shared, feeling blessed.

@rayduffy6172 Жыл бұрын

Wow! You guys are amazing ! I love this stuff.

@davidschaeffer7327 2 жыл бұрын

Awesomeness. Thanks for breaking this down. I watch the KZfaqr you mentioned. But you did the WHOLE enchilada! Thank you. I can’t wait to begin my build in Gila county Arizona.

@JasonandRachelOlson Жыл бұрын

I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! Thank you so much for sharing all this. I'm so happy I found your channel!

@CharlesPryor-ic9ek 6 ай бұрын

Excellent production of your system! Thank you and congrats!

@stevelamperta865 2 жыл бұрын

I built my own off grid system over the course of 5 years . It took me that long due to lack of money. during my build I researched different video's for information on how to . I have to say I believe this video is by far the best ! Very well done.

@royspeakman1157 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant ! Great detail !

@arizonaguy7574 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Probably the best solar system article out there.

@scott1099 2 жыл бұрын

this is the best explanation i have ever seen . Well Done thank you

@ds1752 Жыл бұрын

Excellent step by step! Great information!

@nasty661ss 2 жыл бұрын

Love your informative videos they're very helpful thank you

@dad5825 2 жыл бұрын

Ditto Manny Mota. Great production! The layout represents an immense thoughtfulness, it's obvious. Just super great!

@philipinwood 11 ай бұрын

As already said by others, this is an absolutely amazing presentation… such clarity & attention to detail… all delivered w/charismatic intelligence & production quality! Thank you!

@TinyShinyHome 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@debbiee7850 Жыл бұрын

incredible info and detail. thank YOU !!

@phinehasfenne 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! Great video! I could follow along easily! 👍👍👍

@larrybell4599 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this long nerdy video! It was great.

@DesertDog8989 2 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic public service announcement! Helping people find freedom - and giving them the tools - nothing better.

@FolkloreMcgrin 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making the video guys.

@ChongBoy1 2 жыл бұрын

Not nerdy at all guys, thanks for the detailed info!

@paulfaulkner6299 2 жыл бұрын

I found this really informative - even though I live in an ordinary suburbian house and will end up with a couple of Tesla Power Banks which are installed by people that do it for a living - this has given me an understanding of the how and why and alternates

@nathaelf 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing.

@amarkhanna6518 2 жыл бұрын

living the dream! thanks for posting

@noway8233 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice work , congrats!

@rchavez1840 Жыл бұрын

I was just excited and asked before i forgot. Im still watching. Thanks

@dwightrivera3281 Жыл бұрын

WOw awesome video and great information!!

@stevenpearson9474 2 жыл бұрын

Well done, this is an impressive install and your vid was high quality!

@jackcoats4146 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, and congrats!

@Thejakegee Жыл бұрын

Legit solar video. Thank you.

@dessinigl 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. It is sooooo generous!!!

@saleemthupseetechnologies4166 Жыл бұрын

Cheers Jonathan !

@michellejean8068 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome.

@RND17 2 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT, well done video!

@psi23k 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thoroughly enjoyed it. 👍

@mariuszuk79 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for so much detail it will help a lot in my project

@SriRam-yq4id Жыл бұрын

Very knowledgeable and highly informative video. Thank you for taking your time in sharing your knowledge.

@saleemthupseetechnologies4166 Жыл бұрын

great explanation and technical components

@Patrick_Cashman 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Well done and very informative.

@paulas_lens 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, I saw Rex! My husband loved this video. Thank you for sharing all of your experience!

@MohamedAfifi 2 жыл бұрын

you are really champions and inspirational. hope for you all the happiness

@carsonc1272 Жыл бұрын

Great video... Thanks for all of the info.

@45035 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding shipmates. Press on. USS Kitty Hawk CV-63. Jan 1980 to July 1983. Solar power for life.

@pamelaorisek4822 2 жыл бұрын

You two are the bomb. Best OG vid yet

@JosephDavis-ig7sf 2 жыл бұрын

Presentation was really great.

@tyfincher8948 Жыл бұрын

awesome video. thanks so much for sharing!

@sidiebnou4958 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation. I Respect your hard work

@StoneKathryn 2 жыл бұрын

The look on your face Jonathan at 19:13 talking about the search for Alibaba lithium batteries is priceless! I am amazed how much you figured out to protect the system. I would have never thought about the protection factors you build into this. The pre-charge delay is great to protect the contactor hooked to the BMS and is brilliant! All the breakers and switches to turn off power to the various portions of the system makes working on the system easy without getting shocked! Getting across DC voltage is no fun. The A/C output you wouldn't want to get zapped by either because the alternating current will put your heart in filbrilation. Having the shunt to check for voltage is also brilliant. That's how a multimeter works too. With such a high resistance the voltage drop is huge but the current flow is low so voltage can be measured across the resistor. I assume that the REC Wi-Fi module is password protected! That is nice that you can use any device to look at the system. Thanks for including all the steps in turning on the whole kit and kaboodle! This seems so daunting and I give you lots of kudos for getting all this figured out! That's a bummer that the settings for your back-up generator is difficult to make in the Victron Quattro Inverter. I never even knew there were solar power controllers. So what does MPPT stand for? Too bad the voltage wasn't sensed at first when you turned it on. Wow, that's so much to think about. Nice to know that REC will help with the BMS settings. So glad you have a huge system for less cost! Congratulations! I loved that pesky T-Rex sticking his head out from behind the solar panel mount at 54:17! I loved this guys! Such a huge bunch of information but very well diagrammed and explained! Jonathan you should be very proud of yourself for creating this excellent video!