Insulate one of the tips of the BX wire to prevent it sparking the machine. Learn how to wire fuses and a charge controller to the DC side of the solar panel…
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How to Install Solar Panels : Wiring Fuses to Solar Panel DC Side
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frankallen422 says:
January 1, 2015 at 12:28 pm (UTC 0)
dumb ass. you don’t run dc voltage with solid wire.
hermancando says:
January 1, 2015 at 1:20 pm (UTC 0)
still a dumbass take your videos down you hack—this dude needs building
dept to shut him down
De Cook says:
January 1, 2015 at 1:21 pm (UTC 0)
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iiiiiBUMiiiii says:
January 1, 2015 at 2:02 pm (UTC 0)
Wrong wiring dumb ass! you don’t use AC wiring to connect DC, you should
use # 6 or # 8 twisted wire depending on the AMPS your system is putting
out. SURE it will work but your lose of WATTAGE is going to be considerable.
dgc4221 says:
January 1, 2015 at 2:22 pm (UTC 0)
Well this guy probably knows where to hook up the parts, but it is obvious
he is dangerous when considering the code issues and grounding.
N8Dogg1002 says:
January 1, 2015 at 2:26 pm (UTC 0)
Solid core wire on the DC side. Can you say voltage deeerrrrrr-op.
m38jeeeps says:
January 1, 2015 at 2:39 pm (UTC 0)
Bx / Mc not rated for outside , indoor cable only . where’s the red
antishort bushing before you install that connector Bud !!!!!!!!
WolvoExPunk1 says:
January 1, 2015 at 3:24 pm (UTC 0)
Think those wires should be terminated with O ring or spade connectors.
Bare wire is too easily dislodged by vibrations.
Maverik says:
January 1, 2015 at 3:38 pm (UTC 0)
i have a 30 amp charge controller but the 30 amp fuses look kinda small
Sourlammynipplechop says:
January 1, 2015 at 4:25 pm (UTC 0)
15 amps max but using a 40 amp fuse, running mc cable outside instead of
seal-tite and didn’t even put a lock nut on the mc connector. This dudes
house is gonna burn down!
Dave Hymers says:
January 1, 2015 at 4:34 pm (UTC 0)
so you’re going to install a 40amp fuse when you need a 15amp one …. (for
the CC)? 12 gauge can handle about 41 amps, thats cutting it a little close
isn’t it ?
hermancando says:
January 1, 2015 at 4:43 pm (UTC 0)
dude mabey would be good idea to hook up the ground first————–you
are the worst electrician ive ever seen ———man you suck
Msjoyousjoyy says:
January 1, 2015 at 4:45 pm (UTC 0)
Watch it, this guy is good at what he does!
Maverik says:
January 1, 2015 at 5:01 pm (UTC 0)
how do you know what size fuse to use with your charge conroller
boodop says:
January 1, 2015 at 5:19 pm (UTC 0)
hmmmmmm…Armored cable being used outside???? Might want to check the UL
listing on that one chief. And the NEC….
Rich Gately says:
January 1, 2015 at 6:05 pm (UTC 0)
@Hen113 I agree Hen I really love the DIY guys that say I’m running my 4000
sq. ft house on one solar panel I built myself and yada, yada yada, and
then they backfeed through an outlet! Schmucks like this give real solar a
bad rap !!
monkinator66 says:
January 1, 2015 at 6:30 pm (UTC 0)
i totally agree. he should be hooking the power source up LAST..not first.
we were taught to isolate the danger. some sensitive electronics would not
survive this guy’s method.
pensandcalls says:
January 1, 2015 at 7:15 pm (UTC 0)
Like ALL expertvillage videos, they are super short and not very well done
or accurate! They just push a lot of videos out there to appear like an
‘expert’ source of info. Never worth watching.
Virginia Wind says:
January 1, 2015 at 7:35 pm (UTC 0)
I installed a 130 Watt panel with two marine batteries. I have fused the
system with a 20 amp auto fuse going into the charge controller and into
the batterys. When I plug in a higher amp appliance (500W food dehydrator,
angle grinder, etc) to the inverter I blow the batter fuse. What am I doing
wrong?
Arjoonmoal says:
January 1, 2015 at 8:19 pm (UTC 0)
that thing got fucked up after 1 hour use
elgranto7 says:
January 1, 2015 at 8:45 pm (UTC 0)
the inverter must be plugged directly to the batterys in the inverter
socket on your charge controller. Do not use the 12V output on the charge
controller
Globex Ave says:
January 1, 2015 at 9:29 pm (UTC 0)
what side should the panel have a fuse on positive or negative ?????
2FYNFOYA says:
January 1, 2015 at 9:38 pm (UTC 0)
THIS SHOULD BE ENTITLED WHAT NOT TO DO.
Hen113 says:
January 1, 2015 at 10:01 pm (UTC 0)
Where you go to school 1-800-Im-a-HACK. One code violations one after the
next there buddy…
Tom Hopkins says:
January 1, 2015 at 10:16 pm (UTC 0)
500w angle grinder ect is gonna make the inverter pull 50A from the battery
that’s why the 20A fuse blows, try using a higher rated fuse.