How to Crimp Large Cable Lugs For Offgrid Solar or Marine Electrical Part 1

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Intermediate - 15 min - Green Energy & Auto - Will Prowse

The full course: Learn Solar Installation free

What you'll need

Solar starter kit: Panel, controller and cables to learn on.
LiFePO4 battery: The battery modern systems use.
Clamp meter: Measure DC current safely.
MC4 crimp tool kit: Make solar connectors properly.
Portable power station: Solar storage in a box.

Books

Solar Electricity Handbook by Michael Boxwell - View on Amazon
Photovoltaic Systems by James P. Dunlop - View on Amazon
Mobile Solar Power Made Easy by Prowse, William Errol IV - View on Amazon

Next lessons

Electricity Explained: Volts, Amps, Watts, Fuse Sizing, Wire Gauge, AC/DC, Solar Power and more! (26 min, Will Prowse, Intermediate)
Build Your First Solar Power System! Beginner Tutorial Easily Explained, Budget Friendly (11 min, Will Prowse, Beginner)
Build a 5,000W Off-grid Solar System in 1 Hour (11 min, Will Prowse, Intermediate)
The Rules of LiFePO4: The 3 Most Common Causes of Failure and General Guidelines for Long Term Use (10 min, Will Prowse, Intermediate)
DIY 400 Watt 12 volt Solar Power System Beginner Tutorial: Great for RV's and Vans! *Part 1* (33 min, Will Prowse, Beginner)
Offgrid Solar Beginner Crash Course: Build a 10,000W Solar System (11 min, Will Prowse, Beginner)
Top 10 Beginner Mistakes When Building a DIY Solar System (18 min, Will Prowse, Beginner)
12v Solar Charge Controller Buyers Guide - Beginner Friendly! (20 min, Will Prowse, Beginner)