Build your own 12V, 2000W solar setup by following these simple steps. There's no technical knowledge or skills needed ... plus there's no confusing verbiage used in this video. Here are all the items covered in this video:

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
2|0 AWG cable (red and black): https://amzn.to/3IDk08h + 2|0 AWG cable lugs: https://amzn.to/3YLlH9g
4|0, 2|0, 1|0, 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 2|0) 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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