Have watched many videos about this... you are the first I've watched that clearly teaches us the basics. I really appreciate this. Thank you for this knowledge sir.
I am a 71 year old grandma and I am studying all I can to set up a small backup system. Have all my components on the way from Amazon after researching. Your video is one of the two really understandable that I have watched. Thank you.
Jeff, This is absolutely and unequivocally THE BEST introductory video that I have seen on how to start with a simple solar system. The idea of building one came to me the other day when I was cooking out in my yard early in the evening and I could not see what I was doing while I was fixing a couple of pieces of steak… So I have decided to look into the construction of a small solar-powered lighting system for my cooking island. Thanks a lot for the video and I will check out your store on eBay. 3-Cheers!
I absolutely love the fact that Jeff makes how to videos for the beginners. Due to the fact that most people who are just getting started. May not know exactly what to do. So you can just come this channel And there are easy step by step instructional videos.
dude this is awesome! it always seems to be so intimidating when it is not explained simply and down to the basics. very clear and very practical explanation. thank you
Anyone who uses the improper " panel " for the proper " module " should be questioned about everything else he utters. Cells create modules, which create panels , which create arrays. Proper nomenclature is imperative when teaching.
You are the DUDE!!! Thank you SO MUCH! I've read short "simple" books, articles, watched other videos....with yours, I finally COMPREHEND it...others make it sound so complicated. Now you need to buy an RV so you can explain to us how all the systems work! (I don't have one yet, but I've already bought a 128 watt solar panel for it!) Thanks again.
They way to start if it were me is to buy a small solar panel, like a 12 volt 100 watt , a 10 amp 12 volt solar charge controller, a 12 volt 300 watt modified sign wave dc to ac inverter and a old 12 volt car battery. No you have something that can create some real power and run a tv set, lights etc. Once you have run that system for awhile you will fully understand how solar works and what it will and won't do.Blow that little system up 10 tens it's size and you could run a off grid house with it. Don't waste your time buying a little 30 watt panel that you wouldn't use for anything latter on. Quit thinking about it and buy something, that's how i got started. All the schooling in the world is useless in my opinion until you actually have hands on with your own system.Always remember to hook up your solar charge controller to a battery FIRST before a solar panel is connected or you'll burn out the controller. Or cover your solar panel with a blanket so it's not putting out any power .
Hi...is there any federal statute that protect against state regulation of Off-grid systems?...here you can't build a DIY off grid system ....you have to hire an engineer to install it!! Crazy!!
I agree with your recommendation to start out with a larger panel that can be used for something useful. I started out with a 2-watt panel and it was good to experiment with for about a day but I have not used it since then. By contrast, my 100-watt panel is being used to supply lights for a shed and power to a mini refrigerator.
Wow, you are the man, thank you, thank you, thank you. You explained it very thoroughly and simply for me to understand. All I can say is, wow. Again, thank you.
+MissouriWindandSolar If I buy a panel from you can I Install it in a Faraday cage type cabinet. will the cables that come out of the box negate the safety of the Faraday cage or will the panel be protected?
Live Music Louisiana Your welcome and i hope i did a good job. It gets more technical then what i explained but you get the idea of how a simple system will work.
I would like to take part in this solar idea but I don't think the sun is allowed to shine on my part of the state. I do remember seeing the sun before but it wasn't around here.
I have a FREE wind turbine and solar panel contest going on right now ,ends September 30 th. 2014, here's the link Free Wind Turbine Solar Panel Free Give away contest # 8 Aug 29-2014 Jeff
Is there a solar kit or ready made unit where it has all the wiring and has been worked out so it is safe and has panels to fit in anybodies window with everything supplied to plug in house hold appliances ? I have searched the market and have not found any.So if you find the same then surly that's a business opportunity.A lot if not most people would want something like that to get interested in it.
Can you show us on how to connect multiple panels like if you connect two panels. If you have a 400 watts ac/dc converter the output is 120volts how can you run an appliance which runs in 240volts? Btw, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I have a 12 volt 150 watt solar panel connected to a 50 amp charge controller and a 55 amp trolling motor. I am new to this source of power and my question is should I leave the system hooked up at night and does the controller prevent the battery from discharging when there is no daylight? I go fishing on the weekends and I would like to hook it up during the week and forget about it until I need it if possible. Also do I need the load hooked up all of the time? Thank you for the wonderful lessons!
ChaplainJuker Yes you leave it hooked up all the time. The charge controller will disconnect the incoming power when your battery is full. The solar panel will not draw power at night if diodes are installed in it. You need to always keep the charge controller hooked up to the battery. Disconnecting the charge controller from the battery with solar power coming into it will burn out the controller.I hope this answered your question.
MissouriWindandSolar Thank you again for your helpful comments! Sometimes the simple things can be the most confusing but with your help I now have a good basic knowledge of solar power and finally I see how these components work together. My next challenge will be to convert my Rv's gasoline generator to wind and solar power and no doubt your products will suit the bill. Thanks!
ChaplainJuker Since you are planning on using this to charge the battery for your trolling motor, may I suggest that you put a switch in the solar panel positive (red) lead? Before unhooking the battery to go fishing, flip the switch so the solar panel is disconnected from the charge controller, then unhook the battery. When you finish fishing and want to put the battery back on charging just hook up the battery then flip the solar panel switch to reconnect the solar to the charge controller. That way you don't burn out the charge controller.
J. Williams Thank you Jeff! - I followed your suggestion and added a switch and best of all I feel sure I won't burn out my equipment. I have subscribed to your channel and I plan to watch every video you produce. Keep up the good work and God Bless You!
very informative, I learned a lot, thank you and I'm looking forward to watching more, which will probably answer this question, but what if another charging source is added, like your alternator in an RV? Thanks again
its obvious you are nervous in front of the camera, but you did a good job keeping it simple to follow along. keep at it, even if its uncomfortable you are doing a good job.
Thank you for breaking this down to where anyone can understand it. You're the first I've heard speak in natural or laymen's language how Solar electricity works. Everyone else seems to think they're speaking to an audience of Electricians. Though I can't afford the whole setup, I will buy one piece at a time until I can power my home off-grid. Again, thanks for your simplicity in explanation. I finally get it.
Good video, except you NEVER want to hook up a charge controller directly to a panel(s) without the charge controller first being connected to the battery bank.
Thank you Jeff...I keep watching your videos...and figuring out and understanding. From this video I learned: (Solar Panel: absorbs the DC energy) hooked to (Charge controller: protects the battery from over charging) hooked to (Battery: the DC energy storage unit) hooked to (the inverter: converts DC to AC), also the analog meters help to monitor efficiency of V and Amps and for location of the solar panel. Hahaha...I got it!
Jeff... Thanks so much for taking the time to educate some of us. One of the areas I've been struggling to understand is how to make sense of how when wiring panels (modules) together in series, and how the new power coming out of them is related to the input capacities of the charge controllers. Here's the example I've been toying with.... Lets say that I have (8) 12V 325 watt panels. They're output amperage is 8.6. I wire 4 of them in series to make a total of a 48V array. This is done with all 8 panels making two strings of 48V, and output wattage of 1300 Watts per string with the amperage staying at 8.6. What would be the wiring scheme to the charge controller, and what kind of Voltage and Amperage capacity would the charge controller have to handle..??On the other side of the charge controller would of course be the batteries, and how would 6V 225 Ah batteries have to be wired to handle the output from the charge controller..??I guess the long & short of my questions would be, is that if you have the time and inclination to do so, one of your instructional videos explaining how it all works together would be really beneficial.I'd love a reply to let me know what you think..
Sir you keep making them and I'll keep watching them. You're right, I need to be taken from the known to the unknown. Lots of people want us to know how much they know. I want to tell them please start off slower, well catch up. I want to thank you for sharing your knowledge and for your time in making these videos. This has opened up a new world to lots of people. (VIDEOS)
I must say, out of all the videos I have watched to learn how to do solar and wind, yours is by far the most educational and helpful. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this learning experience so much easier to understand.
Your welcome John and thanks for taking the time to watch them. I don't care for all the tech talk myself, who cares how a solar cell is made you just wanna know how to get power out of it.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. You have a way of having it all make sense. I believe that even myself can put together a simple solar system now. Can't tell you how many other good instructors I've listened to that didn't make this information connect to the brain cells. The light has come on! Thank you!
I am new to the whole solar panel and wind turbine idea. However your videos have helped tremendously in my research and future deployment of these devices for my home. Thank you for all that you do.
Hi Jeff,I'm in Oz and loving your videos. Thank you so much for making them as I'm very grateful to have solar demystified! For those of us who want to help ourselves you offer a great service.
Thank you Charles. I like doing the videos for the newbies , that's where I started in this business. I am going back to that, no stress and a lot of fun.
I have watched hundreds of videos and read lots of info on this subject and I want to tell you this is one of the best I've seen. I don't know if some folks want you to know theyv know lots about the subject or what. I've got a simple mind when it comes to electricity /electronics and it's because I don't use it on a regular basis. Thank you so much, I'll be watch all your videos. I have subscribed to your site. I'll be passing this along to others to help them also.
Thanks Donald. I try to keep it simple. No one just starting out in solar panels needs to hear all the technical terms for everything. It does get more complicated but a new guy doesn't need to know all that stuff yet.
Jeff, I love the turbines and solar panels. I install them for my customers. You have to start standing behind the products you sell. Today, I called for a simple bad ammeter on my controler (C440-HVA), and was told to call Coleman who build it. Colman charged me for the replacement part because I didn't buy it from them. They offer the same controler for 30 bucks less, and they will stand behind what they sell.
I am so glad to find someone who actually explains what all these components do and mean. Thank you so very much. The only thing that would be more helpful would be a list of where to find everything.
Chris Fant Thinking about it. I don't want to start experimenting straight onto my house so a storage building needs to be built first. Just trying to learn how it all works.
Hi, I live in Missouri and I love technology. I'm only fourteen and I already know how to solder, I understand many things about coding and wiring. I really like your videos and I just wanted to say that.
+The Evil Ginger Wizard Thank you Wizard. I hope you can come down to the store someday and i'll give you a tour of the shops. You can see how we build things. Jeff
Thanks Alan, that means a lot to me. I forgot about the new guys that made my business so I am going back to the basics of wind and solar. I want to help out the new guy.
Wow you are amazing, you are a great teacher, I have watched other videos on the subject only to come away more confused then before I started watching them. Because of you and the method you use in teaching it's given me hope that I may be able to do this. I am very grateful for your time and patients with the lesson, you took your time and explained thing in a way that I was able to understand. Looking forward to the next video...and so on....cheers from Perth Western Australia
Just found your channel last night and I'm addicted! Just starting on your solar video series and am very impressed at how you explain things so simply and clearly for beginners - you're an EXCELLENT teacher! Thanks! :)
Thanks Jeff, I'm wanting to do a small project at a river cabin. I will be watching for all the knowledge I can get. Thank you so much for taking the time and showing beginners like me.
hi jeff ,Im from the philippines. just watched your video today 1/18/2015.for me this is an instructional video and it will help me a lot technically in pursuing a new career in my work as a technician. in wind/solar business here..thanks a lot for the video
My name is Christian and just two days ago I decided to go to college for solar paneling... I got no idea where to start but I'm trying... Videos like yours are amazing to watch when your starting from scratch I hope u can answer any questions I got in the future thanks.
Chris G That's great to hear. They way to start if it were me is to buy a small solar panel, like a 12 volt 100 watt , a 10 amp 12 volt solar charge controller, a 12 volt 300 watt modified sign wave dc to ac inverter and a old 12 volt car battery. No you have something that can create some real power and run a tv set, lights etc. Once you have run that system for awhile you will fully understand how solar works and what it will and won't do.Blow that little system up 10 tens it's size and you could run a off grid house with it. Don't waste your time buying a little 30 watt panel that you wouldn't use for anything latter on. Quit thinking about it and buy something, that's how i got started. All the schooling in the world is useless in my opinion until you actually have hands on with your own system.Always remember to hook up your solar charge controller to a battery FIRST before a solar panel is connected or you'll burn out the controller. Or cover your solar panel with a blanket so it's not putting out any power .
"Quit thinking about it and buy something, that's how I got started. All the schooling in the in the world is useless in my opinion until you actually have hands in your own system." That sir is a VERY good quote... "In my opinion" I will and thank you for the motivation.
Thanks for sharing this knowledge. Always been scared of 120/240 volt sources(stuck bare wires into industrial 240 volts as a kid), and these videos are making it a lot easier to wire up my own solar system to save on the electric bill out here in California.(900 dollar electric bills per month this last summer)
This video is excellent. I have been holding off about using solar until seeing this video. Now I will have a mission. Thank you for taking the time to post this video and explain everything to the new users. Bravo!
Wow, Learned a lot ! This is my 2nd vid that I watched, VERY INTERESTING, and it is made "SIMPLE", so that it doesn't frighten the beginner DIY'er away !
THANK YOU VERY MUCH SIR, I JUST WACHING YOUR VIDEO COUPLE OF MONTH,I JUST FOUND VERY HELPFULL VIDEO AND VERY NICE EXPLANATION, IT IS VERY EASY TO UDERSTAND EVEN WHO DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT SOLAR .THANKS AGAIN.
I just go an older Winnebago w/ Solar and am debating on whether to put money into a gas generator or go your Solar route. Your route seems more cost efficient and less problems and things to tinker with with while on the go. Do you recommend a specific kind of battery.... I've also been reading about power walls with recycled 18650 capactors. Thanks for your videos by the way. Very informative, concise and clear.
Holy Moly, what a service you’re providing, really, thank you for this video I happened upon. And this is 5 years old? Man you were ahead of your time. I recently purchased a property in southern Missouri and unfortunately the house is out there and no gas lines only electric running to the house so you can imagine the bills this winter even with a constant fire. Thank goodness we’re not there a lot. I am wondering if I can get enough panels chained together to eliminate White River. Please let me know if you still provide the necessary equipment to get me started and eventually get off the grid. Thanks in advance for your reply and for the informative video.
I just found this video and find it is very useful since I know nothing about how to build a solar system. Thank you and I will be watching next video in the series.
Update on Grandma's solar generator. Charge controller, batteries, and panels hooked up and looking good. Waiting for my inverter to arrive and then will know more. All looks good on the controller. Took old fashioned notes on your video and referred to them the whole time.
Your welcome Walt I'am a simple guy myself. I can tell ya from experience no one needs to know everything there is to know about solar panels, half of it is useless anyway.
I have just seen your video how to part one. I am thinking about doing the same thing but I did not have a clue until I see this for beginners I think it is the best thing I have seen on UA-cam as it is for people like me that was clueless so good on you I will same sort of thing in my shed fist
Thank you for sharing - We sell portable sheds in Chino Valley Arizona . People are always asking how to do Solar, we always direct them to you. Weather King Chino Valley AZ
Jeff, thank you so much for putting out this video... the best I've seen! I enjoyed the simplicity and the amount of information you mentioned as you went along.
This is the first video I watched that explains a solar system set up in plain English. Thank you sir
Your welcome
Jeff
My thoughts exactly.
John C RV I agree.
Fully agree
This dude is awesome.. Grateful to have instructors like this on youtube teaching. He saves people from wasting $$, needless hassle, and agrevation.
Have watched many videos about this... you are the first I've watched that clearly teaches us the basics. I really appreciate this. Thank you for this knowledge sir.
I am a 71 year old grandma and I am studying all I can to set up a small backup system. Have all my components on the way from Amazon after researching. Your video is one of the two really understandable that I have watched. Thank you.
Jeff,
This is absolutely and unequivocally THE BEST introductory video that I have seen on how to start with a simple solar system. The idea of building one came to me the other day when I was cooking out in my yard early in the evening and I could not see what I was doing while I was fixing a couple of pieces of steak… So I have decided to look into the construction of a small solar-powered lighting system for my cooking island. Thanks a lot for the video and I will check out your store on eBay.
3-Cheers!
Your welcome.
Jeff
It sure is!!!.... Alot of thanks!!
I absolutely love the fact that Jeff makes how to videos for the beginners. Due to the fact that most people who are just getting started. May not know exactly what to do. So you can just come this channel And there are easy step by step instructional videos.
jennifer lyn Thanks Jennifer, your the best
dude this is awesome! it always seems to be so intimidating when it is not explained simply and down to the basics. very clear and very practical explanation. thank you
Anyone who uses the improper " panel " for the proper " module " should be questioned about everything else he utters. Cells create modules, which create panels , which create arrays. Proper nomenclature is imperative when teaching.
You are the DUDE!!! Thank you SO MUCH! I've read short "simple" books, articles, watched other videos....with yours, I finally COMPREHEND it...others make it sound so complicated. Now you need to buy an RV so you can explain to us how all the systems work! (I don't have one yet, but I've already bought a 128 watt solar panel for it!) Thanks again.
AzRavnGrl Thanks. I am going to doing something on RV's i the near future.
They way to start if it were me is to buy a small solar panel, like a 12 volt 100 watt , a 10 amp 12 volt solar charge controller, a 12 volt 300 watt modified sign wave dc to ac inverter and a old 12 volt car battery.
No you have something that can create some real power and run a tv set, lights etc.
Once you have run that system for awhile you will fully understand how solar works and what it will and won't do.Blow that little system up 10 tens it's size and you could run a off grid house with it. Don't waste your time buying a little 30 watt panel that you wouldn't use for anything latter on.
Quit thinking about it and buy something, that's how i got started. All the schooling in the world is useless in my opinion until you actually have hands on with your own system.Always remember to hook up your solar charge controller to a battery FIRST before a solar panel is connected or you'll burn out the controller. Or cover your solar panel with a blanket so it's not putting out any power .
Hi...is there any federal statute that protect against state regulation of Off-grid systems?...here you can't build a DIY off grid system ....you have to hire an engineer to install it!! Crazy!!
MissouriWindandSolar
I agree with your recommendation to start out with a larger panel that can be used for something useful. I started out with a 2-watt panel and it was good to experiment with for about a day but I have not used it since then. By contrast, my 100-watt panel is being used to supply lights for a shed and power to a mini refrigerator.
outbackeddie
Herb Bowditch ý
Wow, you are the man, thank you, thank you, thank you. You explained it very thoroughly and simply for me to understand. All I can say is, wow. Again, thank you.
Here's my 11th. GIVEAWAY CONTEST, ENDS JULY 2015 ua-cam.com/video/GyalHUKlJZo/v-deo.html
+MissouriWindandSolar If I buy a panel from you can I Install it in a
Faraday cage type cabinet. will the cables that come out of the box
negate the safety of the Faraday cage or will the panel be protected?
huh?
no problem I am going solar and wind...
THANKS THE FIRST TIME I UNDERSTAND WHATS GOING ON. Thank you much much for taking the time to show us how this works.
Live Music Louisiana Your welcome and i hope i did a good job. It gets more technical then what i explained but you get the idea of how a simple system will work.
I would like to take part in this solar idea but I don't think the sun is allowed to shine on my part of the state. I do remember seeing the sun before but it wasn't around here.
Plain, simple, and straight to the point! Jeff you have done us newbies good! Thanks Man.
Your welcome buddy.
Jeff
I have a FREE wind turbine and solar panel contest going on right now ,ends September 30 th. 2014, here's the link Free Wind Turbine Solar Panel Free Give away contest # 8 Aug 29-2014
Jeff
Is there a solar kit or ready made unit where it has all the wiring and has been worked out so it is safe and has panels to fit in anybodies window with everything supplied to plug in house hold appliances ?
I have searched the market and have not found any.So if you find the same then surly that's a business opportunity.A lot if not most people would want something like that to get interested in it.
Can you show us on how to connect multiple panels like if you connect two panels. If you have a 400 watts ac/dc converter the output is 120volts how can you run an appliance which runs in 240volts? Btw, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
wish you ran the contest again.
This is great.. Your doing mankind a huge favor by bringing this info to the people. Thanks
fernandizo Your welcome Fernandizo
this was amazing thank you, off to savings i go i'll post my experience when im done again thank you
The best way to share knowledge regarding how to install solar panel. Thanks sir i salute you!!
Genesis Pelegrino Thank you Genesis. I'll keep making the how to videos as long as people want to watch them.
Jeff
I have a 12 volt 150 watt solar panel connected to a 50 amp charge controller and a 55 amp trolling motor. I am new to this source of power and my question is should I leave the system hooked up at night and does the controller prevent the battery from discharging when there is no daylight? I go fishing on the weekends and I would like to hook it up during the week and forget about it until I need it if possible. Also do I need the load hooked up all of the time? Thank you for the wonderful lessons!
ChaplainJuker Yes you leave it hooked up all the time. The charge controller will disconnect the incoming power when your battery is full. The solar panel will not draw power at night if diodes are installed in it.
You need to always keep the charge controller hooked up to the battery. Disconnecting the charge controller from the battery with solar power coming into it will burn out the controller.I hope this answered your question.
MissouriWindandSolar
Thank you again for your helpful comments! Sometimes the simple things can be the most confusing but with your help I now have a good basic knowledge of solar power and finally I see how these components work together. My next challenge will be to convert my Rv's gasoline generator to wind and solar power and no doubt your products will suit the bill. Thanks!
ChaplainJuker
Since you are planning on using this to charge the battery for your trolling motor, may I suggest that you put a switch in the solar panel positive (red) lead? Before unhooking the battery to go fishing, flip the switch so the solar panel is disconnected from the charge controller, then unhook the battery. When you finish fishing and want to put the battery back on charging just hook up the battery then flip the solar panel switch to reconnect the solar to the charge controller. That way you don't burn out the charge controller.
J. Williams That's a good idea.
J. Williams
Thank you Jeff! - I followed your suggestion and added a switch and best of all I feel sure I won't burn out my equipment. I have subscribed to your channel and I plan to watch every video you produce. Keep up the good work and God Bless You!
Thanks very much, the world needs more people like you, I look forward to viewing your other videos.
Thanks PatrickJeff
very informative, I learned a lot, thank you and I'm looking forward to watching more, which will probably answer this question, but what if another charging source is added, like your alternator in an RV? Thanks again
Bubba LowBuck to
its obvious you are nervous in front of the camera, but you did a good job keeping it simple to follow along. keep at it, even if its uncomfortable you are doing a good job.
Thanks James. I filmed it myself. It's very hard to make sure everything is ready to go then remember what to say to.Lol
I need cue cards man.
Great Job Teacher 😊👍👍
Kaleb S. Thanks and your welcome Kaleb
Comm#1. Jeff your videos are UNIQUE, nobody does it better, and I think that will encourage people to convert to solar off grid or grid tide.
Thanks, i appreciate that.
Jeff
subscribed, really good channel thanks for your time to show us great ideas.
Your welcome and thanks for the sub.
Y
Dear Keff, very nicely and calmly you explained. Thanks.
Thank you!
Great video
Thanks
Thank you for breaking this down to where anyone can understand it. You're the first I've heard speak in natural or laymen's language how Solar electricity works. Everyone else seems to think they're speaking to an audience of Electricians. Though I can't afford the whole setup, I will buy one piece at a time until I can power my home off-grid. Again, thanks for your simplicity in explanation. I finally get it.
Your welcome
Jeff
Good video, except you NEVER want to hook up a charge controller directly to a panel(s) without the charge controller first being connected to the battery bank.
You can probably get away with it on such a low power input but you're right, it's a bad habit to get into and a great way to smoke your controller.
the way the Instructor explains the set up is easy to follow..looking forward to more video's
Thank you Jeff...I keep watching your videos...and figuring out and understanding. From this video I learned: (Solar Panel: absorbs the DC energy) hooked to (Charge controller: protects the battery from over charging) hooked to (Battery: the DC energy storage unit) hooked to (the inverter: converts DC to AC), also the analog meters help to monitor efficiency of V and Amps and for location of the solar panel. Hahaha...I got it!
Thank you so much! Im a total newbie and a woman. Your helping me get a basic understanding.
I am glad to hear that.
Jeff... Thanks so much for taking the time to educate some of us. One of the areas I've been struggling to understand is how to make sense of how when wiring panels (modules) together in series, and how the new power coming out of them is related to the input capacities of the charge controllers. Here's the example I've been toying with.... Lets say that I have (8) 12V 325 watt panels. They're output amperage is 8.6. I wire 4 of them in series to make a total of a 48V array. This is done with all 8 panels making two strings of 48V, and output wattage of 1300 Watts per string with the amperage staying at 8.6. What would be the wiring scheme to the charge controller, and what kind of Voltage and Amperage capacity would the charge controller have to handle..??On the other side of the charge controller would of course be the batteries, and how would 6V 225 Ah batteries have to be wired to handle the output from the charge controller..??I guess the long & short of my questions would be, is that if you have the time and inclination to do so, one of your instructional videos explaining how it all works together would be really beneficial.I'd love a reply to let me know what you think..
Sir you keep making them and I'll keep watching them.
You're right, I need to be taken from the known to the unknown. Lots of people want us to know how much they know. I want to tell them please start off slower, well catch up. I want to thank you for sharing your knowledge and for your time in making these videos. This has opened up a new world to lots of people. (VIDEOS)
I must say, out of all the videos I have watched to learn how to do solar and wind, yours is by far the most educational and helpful. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this learning experience so much easier to understand.
Your welcome John and thanks for taking the time to watch them. I don't care for all the tech talk myself, who cares how a solar cell is made you just wanna know how to get power out of it.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. You have a way of having it all make sense. I believe that even myself can put together a simple solar system now. Can't tell you how many other good instructors I've listened to that didn't make this information connect to the brain cells. The light has come on! Thank you!
Outstanding! I am so intrigued with DIY power supply. One day I'd like to run my whole house via DIY power. Thank you for the class.
I am new to the whole solar panel and wind turbine idea. However your videos have helped tremendously in my research and future deployment of these devices for my home. Thank you for all that you do.
Hi Jeff,I'm in Oz and loving your videos. Thank you so much for making them as I'm very grateful to have solar demystified! For those of us who want to help ourselves you offer a great service.
Thank you Charles. I like doing the videos for the newbies , that's where I started in this business. I am going back to that, no stress and a lot of fun.
Again from all who are beginners, Thanks Jeff, very informational and helpful tutorial, stay blessed. Miguel...
This is EXACTLLY what I am after. Thanks so much for making all your videos. They are so helpful to everyone!
Thanks for watching!
I have watched hundreds of videos and read lots of info on this subject and I want to tell you this is one of the best I've seen. I don't know if some folks want you to know theyv know lots about the subject or what.
I've got a simple mind when it comes to electricity /electronics and it's because I don't use it on a regular basis. Thank you so much, I'll be watch all your videos. I have subscribed to your site. I'll be passing this along to others to help them also.
Thanks Donald. I try to keep it simple. No one just starting out in solar panels needs to hear all the technical terms for everything. It does get more complicated but a new guy doesn't need to know all that stuff yet.
Jeff, I love the turbines and solar panels. I install them for my customers. You have to start standing behind the products you sell. Today, I called for a simple bad ammeter on my controler (C440-HVA), and was told to call Coleman who build it. Colman charged me for the replacement part because I didn't buy it from them. They offer the same controler for 30 bucks less, and they will stand behind what they sell.
I am so glad to find someone who actually explains what all these components do and mean. Thank you so very much. The only thing that would be more helpful would be a list of where to find everything.
Your welcome Ian.
There's a link to my website under the video. You can get everything there.
Jeff
Chris Fant Thinking about it. I don't want to start experimenting straight onto my house so a storage building needs to be built first. Just trying to learn how it all works.
Hi, I live in Missouri and I love technology. I'm only fourteen and I already know how to solder, I understand many things about coding and wiring. I really like your videos and I just wanted to say that.
+The Evil Ginger Wizard Thank you Wizard. I hope you can come down to the store someday and i'll give you a tour of the shops. You can see how we build things.
Jeff
Thanks Alan, that means a lot to me. I forgot about the new guys that made my business so I am going back to the basics of wind and solar. I want to help out the new guy.
Still the best and most helpful video iv found on all of youtube.
This is exactly what is needed . We are so proud with people like you ,Thank You!
Your welcome.
Jeff
from the team at Access Antennas Australia in Perth , Western Australia we would like to say thank you for all your help teaching people about solar
***** Well i am honored. I am glad i can be of some help when it comes to understanding solar energy.
Jeff
our site is www.accessantennas.com.au - you must be getting 30 views a week from our site :)
our other site is www.satellitetvqueensland.com.au which also has all your videos aswell . Thanks Jeff from down under :)
Love the lay-man term it really easy to understead.Thanks Jeff
Thank you for your time to explain the basic of solar system. Your video clearly explains the basic that I wanted to understand.
This broke it down for me and now I really think I understand the concept better. Thank you.
Kristin Morris That's cool Kristin. I am glad you like my video.
Wow you are amazing, you are a great teacher, I have watched other videos on the subject only to come away more confused then before I started watching them. Because of you and the method you use in teaching it's given me hope that I may be able to do this. I am very grateful for your time and patients with the lesson, you took your time and explained thing in a way that I was able to understand. Looking forward to the next video...and so on....cheers from Perth Western Australia
Just found your channel last night and I'm addicted! Just starting on your solar video series and am very impressed at how you explain things so simply and clearly for beginners - you're an EXCELLENT teacher! Thanks! :)
Linda Zambanini Your welcome Linda, thanks for taking the time to watch them.
Thanks Jeff, I'm wanting to do a small project at a river cabin. I will be watching for all the knowledge I can get. Thank you so much for taking the time and showing beginners like me.
Your welcome Bret.
Good luck with your cabin project.
Jeff
Thank you for this information. I have begun living in my 5th wheel camper. Off grid is most enjoyable.
Thanks very informative ! You're explaining of how the system works and how to hook up is a big blessing.
I love having Frank Zappa teach me wind and solar! Your info is so concise, I really get a lot from it. I just subscribed.
Sir your videos are always the best , you explain clearly from A to Z
hi jeff ,Im from the philippines. just watched your video today 1/18/2015.for me this is an instructional video and it will help me a lot technically in pursuing a new career in my work as a technician. in wind/solar business here..thanks a lot for the video
THANKS Jeff ..that was great information ..presented "man to man", simple and direct ..and now to watch the other vids ~ much appreciated mate !
Thank you Pete. This is how I started , doing basic stuff for the new guys. The only stupid question is the one not asked.
Jeff
My name is Christian and just two days ago I decided to go to college for solar paneling... I got no idea where to start but I'm trying... Videos like yours are amazing to watch when your starting from scratch I hope u can answer any questions I got in the future thanks.
Chris G That's great to hear. They way to start if it were me is to buy a small solar panel, like a 12 volt 100 watt , a 10 amp 12 volt solar charge controller, a 12 volt 300 watt modified sign wave dc to ac inverter and a old 12 volt car battery.
No you have something that can create some real power and run a tv set, lights etc.
Once you have run that system for awhile you will fully understand how solar works and what it will and won't do.Blow that little system up 10 tens it's size and you could run a off grid house with it. Don't waste your time buying a little 30 watt panel that you wouldn't use for anything latter on.
Quit thinking about it and buy something, that's how i got started. All the schooling in the world is useless in my opinion until you actually have hands on with your own system.Always remember to hook up your solar charge controller to a battery FIRST before a solar panel is connected or you'll burn out the controller. Or cover your solar panel with a blanket so it's not putting out any power .
"Quit thinking about it and buy something, that's how I got started. All the schooling in the in the world is useless in my opinion until you actually have hands in your own system." That sir is a VERY good quote... "In my opinion" I will and thank you for the motivation.
Thanks for sharing this knowledge. Always been scared of 120/240 volt sources(stuck bare wires into industrial 240 volts as a kid), and these videos are making it a lot easier to wire up my own solar system to save on the electric bill out here in California.(900 dollar electric bills per month this last summer)
Glad to help make it less complicated. Thank you for watching.
This video is excellent. I have been holding off about using solar until seeing this video. Now I will have a mission. Thank you for taking the time to post this video and explain everything to the new users. Bravo!
That's really good to hear. ThanksJeff
WOW ! Thank you so much Jeff for posting this .I really appreciate the time you took to clearly explain this technology .
These Videos are just great.. you make it so user friendly, and inspire to learn more
and encourage to get out there and just try. Thank you so much
Wow, Learned a lot ! This is my 2nd vid that I watched, VERY INTERESTING, and it is made "SIMPLE", so that it doesn't frighten the beginner DIY'er away !
Informative video, everything explained in plain english. Thank you.
thanks for the basic setup many people start out trying show you how theres works, looking forward to watching more
Thanks Bernie. I will be doing more on wind and solar pretty soon.
Jeff
THANK YOU VERY MUCH SIR, I JUST WACHING YOUR VIDEO COUPLE OF MONTH,I JUST FOUND VERY HELPFULL VIDEO AND VERY NICE EXPLANATION, IT IS VERY EASY TO UDERSTAND EVEN WHO DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT SOLAR .THANKS AGAIN.
Man, thanks alot for simplifying this for us all and thanks for takin the time to make these videos. They are definitly a great help.
Your welcome . I'll be doing some more soon.
Jeff
this lesson is very educational, I plan to set up off grid up in Thailand for my water pump generator, solar water heater & much, much more
I have watched most of your videos and they are by far the best. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Thank you. I am glad you liked them.
Jeff
I didn't have a clue about this sort of thing thank you so much for taking the time for us newbies
One of the best, most straightforward demonstrations I've seen to date!
Thank you brother Jeff I love you for your wonderful sharing you're doing great job keep up the good work we love you thanks.
Thanks for making this video. You have made it so clear and simple that my wife and I know that we can do this!
Thanks Larry.
I hope you and your wife get started.
Jeff
Thanks for taking the time to do this and making it simple for us beginners. Much appreciated.
Your welcome.I will have a question and answer video coming out next
Jeff
Love you Man. U are the peoples champion.... Keep fighting for us bro.
I just go an older Winnebago w/ Solar and am debating on whether to put money into a gas generator or go your Solar route. Your route seems more cost efficient and less problems and things to tinker with with while on the go. Do you recommend a specific kind of battery.... I've also been reading about power walls with recycled 18650 capactors. Thanks for your videos by the way. Very informative, concise and clear.
Thanks again for making these videos. Probably the best I have seen yet. Much appreciated!
+Trent Hogan Your welcome buddy
Thank you Theo. These are the videos I enjoy doing.
Holy Moly, what a service you’re providing, really, thank you for this video I happened upon. And this is 5 years old? Man you were ahead of your time. I recently purchased a property in southern Missouri and unfortunately the house is out there and no gas lines only electric running to the house so you can imagine the bills this winter even with a constant fire. Thank goodness we’re not there a lot. I am wondering if I can get enough panels chained together to eliminate White River. Please let me know if you still provide the necessary equipment to get me started and eventually get off the grid. Thanks in advance for your reply and for the informative video.
I just found this video and find it is very useful since I know nothing about how to build a solar system. Thank you and I will be watching next video in the series.
Wow this video is great. I didn't have a clue and now I know how to do it with clear understanding. Thank you so much !!
Your wwelcome Nancy, glad i could help.
No worries!👍 Thank you for the prompt reply!
Very informative and easily understood for this non-electrical guy. Thanks. Kelly. A side note my sons live in Doniphan Mo.
Thanks Kelly
I'm so Glad someone got around to doing a video about this, Thanks.
Thank you this video made a lot of things better to understand . I will let you know how it all comes out in the end.
you are a really good teacher for beginner like me thank you so much.
This is the best explanation video on how to install solar power for beginners.
Thanks,
Thank you Saul, i appreciate you taking the time to watch it.
Jeff
Your welcome. I am glad I did it right this time. I usually make a lot of mistakes.
Update on Grandma's solar generator. Charge controller, batteries, and panels hooked up and looking good. Waiting for my inverter to arrive and then will know more. All looks good on the controller. Took old fashioned notes on your video and referred to them the whole time.
I've been interested in using solar for a long time. Thank you for keeping it simple! I learned a lot from you and I'll keep watching!
Your welcome Walt
I'am a simple guy myself.
I can tell ya from experience no one needs to know everything there is to know about solar panels, half of it is useless anyway.
I find that easy to believe lol
super educational for those who are just starting, or want to know how.. thank you...
I have just seen your video how to part one. I am thinking about doing the same thing but I did not have a clue until I see this for beginners I think it is the best thing I have seen on UA-cam as it is for people like me that was clueless so good on you I will same sort of thing in my shed fist
Your welcome. I will be doing some more wind turbine videos here pretty soon.
Jeff
PLEASE KEEP ME UP TO DATE
Thank you for sharing - We sell portable sheds in Chino Valley Arizona . People are always asking how to do Solar, we always direct them to you. Weather King Chino Valley AZ
Thanks! Finally a simple explanation. Now I'm interested in learning more.
Jeff, thank you so much for putting out this video... the best I've seen! I enjoyed the simplicity and the amount of information you mentioned as you went along.
Kevin Iraheta Your welcome Kevin. Thanks for the nice comment
Jeff