Solar Tools

This tool works great, it’s my new favorite wire-stripping tool.

Great tool for stripping heavy gauge battery cables.

These cutters are totally worth it. The ratcheting mechanism makes cutting any size copper or aluminum cable very easy.

These cutters are totally worth it. The ratcheting mechanism makes cutting any size copper or aluminum cable very easy. Get 5% off site wide with this code: VVMH5%OFF

This kit comes with everything you need to make MC4 connectors.

Emporia Gen 3 Smart Home Energy Monitor with 16 50A Circuit Level Sensors | Home Energy Automation and Control | Real Time Electricity Monitor/Meter | Solar/Net Metering
I use this system for all my monitoring. It works great and is very accurate. Install this system before you install a home solar or backup system so you know what all your loading conditions are.

If you want to buy the MC4 crimping tool separately this is the one I use.

This ratcheting crimper works great for crimping 22awg – 12awg wire terminals.

SOMELINE Ferrule Crimping Tool Kit, Ratchet Wire Crimping Pliers for AWG23-7 with 23 Sizes Wire End Ferrule Terminals, Quadrilateral Wire Crimp Pliers with Ferrules Wire Kit Crimp Connectors

This tool is fast, makes a great crimp and doesn’t require swapping dies.

VEVOR Digital Torque Screwdriver, 1/4″ Drive Screwdriver Torque Wrench, Electrician Torque Screwdriver with LCD, 2.65-70.67 in-lbs Torque Range, 0.01 N.m Increment Torque Screwdriver with Bits & Case

This is a slick tool. It cleanly punches out holes for any size conduit. You really only have to drill a hole for the small mandrel, because you can then use it to punch a hole for the larger mandrel.

This is the resistor I use for pre-charging the capacitors on inverters before connecting the battery. Connect the positive cable through the resistor to the inverter for about 10 seconds, then remove the resistor and quickly connect the battery cable to the inverter.

This tool precisely measures solar irradiance. Great tool for professional installers, not necessary for the average DIY installation.

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This meter is very compact and easy to use even for inexperienced users. Screen can be hard to see in the sun.

This is a great low cost clamp meter for measuring AC and DC current.

This is a great price for a clamp meter that can measure Inrush current. You only need to measure inrush current if you are trying to evaluate surge loads for sizing your inverter.

This clamp meter is for professionals, it is much more expensive, but very capable and highly accurate. The flexible probe is very handy for hard to reach current checks.

This is a great low cost tool to help you understand the consumption of your appliances and size your battery backup needs. This particular model keeps your data even if power is lost.

256×192 resolution, thermal sensitivity ≤ 50mk, temperature resolution up to ±1°F, and a temperature measurement error of ±2°C or ±2%. Three temperature measurement modes center point/maximum temperature/minimum temperature, fast 25Hz frame rate and wide temperature range -20°C to 550°C (-4°F to 1022°F) with high resolution.
I like this easy to use hand held version. It can take pictures and video to internal memory. It also has two temperature ranges allowing for evaluation of very hot objects like a fireplace.
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Thermal Camera for iOS (iPhone & iPad), TOPDON TC002 Thermal Imager, Thermal Imaging Camera,256 x 192 IR High Resolution, -4°F~1022°F Temperature Range,40mk Thermal Sensitivity,Support Video Recording