Wiring chart
* https://cityprepping.tv/3YS0Ote
Book
* This book was extremely helpful detailing everything you need to know: https://amzn.to/3lT7kB2
Components
* Inverter (2000W): https://cityprepping.tv/3QPc6KL
* Charge controller (40 Amp MPPT): https://cityprepping.tv/3PQMNGD
* Battery (12V, 100Ah LiFePO4 self-heating): https://cityprepping.tv/3Kmy4UM
* Solar panel (100W): https://cityprepping.tv/3wTi3OT
* Bus bar (250 amp, red): https://amzn.to/3YHlCTY
* Bus bar (250 amp, black): https://amzn.to/3IibOJe
* 12V fuse block: https://amzn.to/3xVxyG9
Cables
* Connect batteries in parallel: https://amzn.to/3SilGaj
* Battery / inverter cable: https://cityprepping.tv/3wrbsLd
* Battery / charge controller cable: https://cityprepping.tv/3cnjZIi
* Solar extension cable: https://cityprepping.tv/3Tjtf0I
* 20 AWG cable (red and black): https://amzn.to/3IDk08h 20 AWG cable lugs: https://amzn.to/3YLlH9g
* 40, 20, 10, 2, 4, 6, 8 AWG cable: https://amzn.to/3SdWnGm
* 12 AWG cable: https://amzn.to/3SgspSn
Cable management
* https://amzn.to/3XJARdN
Fuses
* 200 amp fuse (used in 2 places: on battery and inverter): https://amzn.to/3AKVNJf
* Inline MC4 10 amp fuse (used to connect solar panels to charge controller): https://cityprepping.tv/3xEvNN6
* 40 amp fuse (used after charge controller): https://amzn.to/3Em7F5I
* Fuse holder: https://amzn.to/3XFnds8
Switch
* High volt, low amp (disconnects solar panels): https://amzn.to/3Iftkhg
* High amp, low volt (disconnects batteries from system): https://amzn.to/3YMbBoE
Monitor
* BT-2 bluetooth module (connects to batteries for app monitoring): https://cityprepping.tv/3IfjQ5A
* BT-1 bluetooth module (connects to charge controller for app monitoring): https://cityprepping.tv/3EmfKHN
* Shunt/battery monitor (monitor battery status directly): https://cityprepping.tv/3lKZ8CV
Tools
* Cable stripper (optional, I bought it but never used it): https://amzn.to/3Klt96u
* Cable wire lug crimper plus cable cutter: https://amzn.to/3xAGJLE
* Cable lugs shrink wrap: https://amzn.to/3XLOQzG
* Ratchet with rubber grip (I bought this as I wanted rubber on the end of the handle to avoid touching the end of the handle on posts by accident): https://amzn.to/3XQG03D
* Heavy AWG crimping tool (need it for the 20) cable to connect the batteries to the inverter: https://amzn.to/3IfNJ5R
* Wire insulation cutter/stripper: https://amzn.to/3ICRPpP
Or, if you’d prefer to pick up a kit with all of these pieces combined (to save money), you can check out these options:
* https://cityprepping.tv/3TlAMMj
Skip around with these timestamps:
* Classroom: 1:21
* — Wiring: 5:39
* — Cable lugs: 8:13
* — Fuses: 9:06
* — Switches: 10:02
* — Bus bars: 10:33
* — Shunts: 11:11
* — Layout: 11:26
* Lab (inverter to battery): 12:04
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