12V 1500W DIY Solar Generator
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Off the Shelf Solar Generators
Bluetti EB70S 800W
Great starter all in one system. A lot of capability for the price point.
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Components
Ampere Time 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery
Great Value 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery
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Ampere Time 12V 200Ah Plus Lithium LiFePO4
Great Value 12V 200Ah LiFePO4 Battery
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InstallGear 0/2/4 Gauge AWG In-Line ANL Fuse Holder with 250 Amp Fuse
Only use ANL fuses for 12V systems.
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InstallGear 0/2/4 Gauge AWG In-Line ANL Fuse Holder with 150 Amp Fuse
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63A to 125 A DC Circuit Breaker 12-240V 2P (20A 32A 40A 63A 100A Optional) Solar Disconnect switches DIN Rail Mount DC MCB use for 12V 24V 48V 120V Battery
For smaller battery banks or individual batteries without built in breakers choose the size you need. More expensive, but much higher quality than the surface mount breakers used in the project.
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30 Amp Surface-Mount Circuit Breakers
These are low cost, but quality isn't as good as the DIN Rail Mount DC breakers.
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50 Amp Surface-Mount Circuit Breakers
These are low cost, but quality isn't as good as the DIN Rail Mount DC breakers.
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150 Amp Surface-Mount Circuit Breakers
These are low cost, but quality isn't as good as the DIN Rail Mount DC breakers.
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200 Amp Surface-Mount Circuit Breakers
These are low cost, but quality isn't as good as the DIN Rail Mount DC breakers.
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Materials
BougeRV 20 Feet 10AWG Solar Extension Cable
These are high quality tinned copper cables. UV stability is great. They come with additional MC4 Connectors if you need a connector at both ends.
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BougeRV 10 Feet 10AWG Solar Extension Cable
These are high quality tinned copper cables. UV stability is great. They come with additional MC4 Connectors if you need a connector at both ends.
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56pcs Battery Cable Ends 8-4 AWG Tinned Copper
Great set of common lug sizes to have on hand.
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50pcs Copper Wire Lugs 8-2 AWG Copper
Great set of common lug sizes to have on hand.
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Heat Shrink Tubing Kit - 3:1 Ratio Adhesive Lined, Marine Grade
This is a great assortment of heat shrink tube, it includes adhesive so it seals very well.
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2pcs 12V Automotive Top Post Clamp Connectors
Simple low cost connector for standard automotive battery.
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Step By Step build of a simple 12V off Grid Solar System with performance check and comparison to Bluetti EB70S.
