Building A Solar Powered Home | Wiring The Charge Controllers And Inverter

[@imaimaap]

Erin, you are very talented at filming and editing. You make wiring of a solar panel interesting and artistic. If you ever wonder if we appreciate all the extra effort you put in to your videos...the answer is yes.

[@Vahinee88]

I absolutely second that! Love from France gorgeous Erin! Stephanie x 🌻🌻🌻

[@scottjones1905]

12:36 The magnetic side of the level to pick up the metal shavings...(tricks of the trade. Love it)

[@ptaylor4923]

Yeah, that kind of lit up the "oh yeah!" corner of my brain when I saw that. 💡

[@jasonw.1096]

Another good trick to go along with That slip the level in a plastic bag to make it a fast easy clean up

[@barbasbandas6665]

As an electrical engineer myself and a big fan of this channel, these videos have been pure pleasure to watch for me

[@gungadinn]

It's nice to see someone that knows electrical and isn't a hack.

[@carolhuddy4880]

Also an EE and thank you Josh for sharing your skill and thinking on this. I did understand everything you said, lol. It cant be easy to do this all on camera, and still maintain such professional standards. Kudos and thanks.

[@michaelcahill6682]

About 8:37 in the video tells it all for me. Josh wiring up his new panels,chickens in the forground. Livestock in the background. These hard working people are totally self sufficient. Think about that in these present and uncertain times. Keep it up guys. God bless you and your beautiful family. Mike in south central pa

[@wayneknicely1873]

Nothing makes trouble shooting a panel, or machine, easier than a clean panel. 37 years as technician and I have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. But not here. Here you have, Josh the good. Josh the dancer, the bad! (Never stop dancing 💃) And the beautiful, mis Erin! Like others are saying, your skills and attention to detail will pay off over time. You can see if in every inch of this build and every laugh from your family. Even the animals feel the love! Love and prayers to your family from mine!

[@gosolxsolar]

Wayne, What did you think of Josh bonding the ground and Neutral together in the inverter and treating the Main service panel as a sub panel? I would have bonded the ground and Neutral together in the main panel, but not the inverter. I'm just not sure what to make of that. Thoughts?

[@wayneknicely1873]

@@gosolxsolar I'm a low voltage guy and and won't pretend to be anything more. But the service anchor for ground and neutral is on the input so I THINK it is just a preference. The way he ran it meets code for his area. That I'm pretty sure of.

[@Fireholder1]

Like AvE says, you gotta make it easier for the next guy, and it's often the case the next guy is you.

[@philipward122]

The song you played “I like to be with me when I’m with you” so reflects your relationship with each other. Keep up the good work and enjoy every moment you have together.

[@JeffWinter1]

Love watching Josh do the electrical. You know he's adding every redundancy possible for his family. Would not want to pay someone to do all that work. Good job.👍

[@wes9451]

Seriously this is the crap I see in million dollar homes.

[@michaelbradley7529]

I for one appreciate the sacrifices made to get this on film. Really great work all around.

[@motaman8074]

I didn't understand a thing Josh said, but I'm in total agreement.

[@Pedro8k]

Worked in the past with some guys with worse accents you just get used to it and get on with the job

[@motaman8074]

@@Pedro8k not the accent.its the electrical lingo I don't get.

[@Vahinee88]

Hahahaha same here, but I love them too much to skip a video. Love from France 🌻🌻🌻

[@jag4free]

@@motaman8074 haha I understand what you say. I'm an electrician from the Netherlands ( well actually I install security systems and CCTV but the basis start with electrics on school and stuff ) . And the things how they do in USA is so different then here in the Netherlands. For example we use for almost everything pvc based , so the cases and boxes and the tubes. In USA it seems that everything is from metal.. I don't understand why.. . And i can give you so many more examples but I guess you get it.

[@motaman8074]

@@jag4free I would think that the pvc based materials would be safer, but, you know, 'Merica.

[@robertbarnes5839]

Josh I love watching you work . . .I so admire a true craftsman. Retired from an Electrical Utility . . .the outside world does not usually know the value in your skill level. More of our young people should hunger for your skill level. It’s a gift and your wife is very lucky to have you. On the other side of the coin she is such a beautiful compliment to you. Her banter and keeping you on the straight and narrow is priceless. You two are blessed beyond measure to have each other and I truly hope your kids can see what a blessing they have and learn from you both each day. How beautiful (not perfect) life can be when individuals care about the other more than themselves. Listen closely viewers and you will hear in the laughter and see in the facial expressions how much they truly care about each other. Every video I watch I always end grinning from ear to ear . . . .thank you for sharing your beautiful life with the world. 😊❤️

[@swissmiss2525]

Josh is amazing with his electrical skills.

[@agento86]

Older folk here... In this day and age, it's so refreshing to see younger folk with such an unwavering sense of determined "will" to succeed proper through "hard work". So many excellent life skills are demonstrated on your channel. Good on you two and your family. Cheers!

[@dragonmaster228107]

Stephen Christopher Truest of the true!

[@marthasullivan7521]

Great camera skills! I now get excited about installs that I have no clue about. Josh has such knowledge and can explain so well. You two are a GREAT team!!!

[@rdv4rjm]

Thanks Erin for not losing a step in Josh's work. Very interesting and mostly very informative. Thanks Josh for coping with her! Been watching every single video about your solar system. Thank you both! Great team work!

[@liondirk]

Easy to see that Josh was always in demand as an electrician, and not as a dancer. Cleanest wiring job I have seen in a long time.

[@dandaniels4558]

Can you imagine the look on his employers face when Josh said im resigning. I bet there life flashed before there eyes like what in gods name are we going to do without you Josh. NOT MUCH LOL

[@Juliegriffiths1]

There is no one else I would watch connect wires like Josh. It’s like a dance. He is so neat and organized. Your Electrician skills have certainly paid dividends during this build. A pleasure to watch.

[@pauleastend4706]

I can imagine the face your local electrical inspector makes when he opens up your panels.......second to no one sir, some of the finest work I have ever witnessed.

[@CroneLife1]

I'll bet the guy takes pictures so he can say to some of his other inspections, "Make it look like *this*."

[@adamreynolds3370]

You can tell Josh loves doing his own system. I'm a grounds keeper so I had the same feeling doing my sprinkler system. You don't end up with all the stupid stuff you see at work. It's clean and perfect. Well done josh!

[@TonyT-lo2sz]

To say Josh is a master electrician is a under statement.

[@wes9451]

Seriously he takes it to 11. I've never seen an electrician try this hard. I do networking and my home setup isn't exactly beautiful because no one is ever going to see it.

[@richhoward596]

I know it may be boring to some but I have learned so much from Josh working with electricity and I could watch the whole unfiltered process. I love when a new VLOG comes up from y'all. Makes my day every time. And Chuck is the ultimate supervisor.

[@quazar1960]

Expert camera work nice angles and backgrounds and of course the tutelage in electrical and solar.

[@MOERKMOERT]

Using pliers like a hammer, the mark of a true electrician! Love the content like always, from Sweden with love!

[@jamesjonatzke7353]

I did see a ratchet and socket in there.

[@EdwardTilley]

Wow a ton a work; plus filming plus editing plus posting ... The video explains the setup of a professionally installed off-grid electrical panel very well.

[@johnsim3722]

Just great to see an electrician at work. The quality of workmanship and workwomanship is outstanding.

[@chooky1780]

I know nothing about electricity. I have no intention of installing solar panels. So why I am watching this? My favourite YT channel and family that’s why 😁 Sending good wishes to you all.

[@wolbruin3867]

I agree with you, Susan. I also am quite clueless, but wait eagerly for every video to drop. It is now part of my Sunday routine. The most wholesome channel on YT!

[@RVBadlands2015]

I use channel locks on a tshirt.

[@mattmoschkau84]

After spending the last week with a solar salesman trying to get my business all I can say is be so thankful Josh is an electrician. Your explanation an quality of work is so much better! If you ever find yourself wanting a second career solar installation needs people like you. This video was ten times better than over an hour with an “expert “ who really wants to charge me a lot of money!

[@Jack.333]

A New Generation full of Energy Americas Favorite Off-Grid Family

[@pab40sc]

As a retired electrician i admire Josh for sharing. It is slow as he said to film but what a learning path for all who watch. By the way Josh the bonded and isolated ground has confused many a folk. You nailed it.

[@dianegambill3219]

On this day, I needed something to make me smile! I always love watching y’all and your sense of humor with each other!😊

[@tjcole12]

Thank you for taking the extra time to do these tasks in order to show us how its done. It is very much appreciated. Especially when you two wrestle and tickle each other. Love it! That's a good healthy bonding.

[@DannoC355AC]

Hi Josh. I've been an Electrical Inspector in Canada for over 40 years. We also ground the neutral (or negative) at the service entrance and isolate it at all points downstream. BTW, you do excellent work. Love your show.

[@gosolxsolar]

Is the inverter the service entrance? Or, is the service entrance the adjacent electric panel? I'm currently scrunching my face up trying to absorb the idea that the inverter could be thought of as the service entrance.

[@DannoC355AC]

@@gosolxsolar The service entrance is at the first disconnecting means after the supply conductors enter the building. Is this case we have a DC service, so the negative must be connected to the ground electrode. The output of the inverter is not a service. However, it is a new and isolated system, similar to the secondary of a single phase 3-wire transformer. So the neutral must also be grounded at a single point, and isolated at all points downstream.

[@stevejudd7777]

As an Electrician in the UK I took great pleasure in watching this. I used to love building panels and running cables in like this. IT is the only time you can really show quality and pride in your work. Everything else is hidden for us. Dressing cables is all we have. Great work Josh, PS, we bond exactly the same way too with Earth to Neutral at point of entry

[@corona1210]

I feel accomplished after changing a light bulb.🤣 Respect and admiration.🙏

[@bonniehollingsworth1996]

Josh! I could clearly understand every word you spoke. Now as far as understanding what you meant with the electrical jargon, I didn’t get that part, but I love watching you work out the details of your solar system. Erin, your camera work is so beautiful! Good on you both

[@Gruuvin1]

Josh, you are really great at showing some of us how 'insufficient' our own installs are!! Thanks!

[@leslietarboxjr4287]

I am glad Josh knows what he is doing. I am not an electrician and my brain is like scrambled eggs after watching this video. Great job at explaining what you are doing though. I loved the look on Josh's face when Erin said we should have hired an electrician, it was priceless. Love watching how you two work together and the love you have for each other. Great video and am eagerly awaiting the next one.

[@robertsimpson772]

I'm glad Josh knows what he's doing because I was lost after pulling the wires.

[@chicsss]

🤣😂😁😀

[@pennynewell3459]

Me too. It’s all Greek to me.

[@Fireholder1]

For some of us, all we're good at is pulling wire. 😁😂😂😂

[@duanegreen408]

I am not an electrician. Yet I understand everything you are doing. You rock. Love to follow your channel.

[@MrRwdenison]

You guys are AWESOME!! You are my therapy, in these, crazy times we are in !! Keep smiling 🤪 🤟✌️

[@marcerivest6204]

I have worked with electrician for 40 years, and from what l can see you know your stuff. We love watching you guys and always look forward for the next video

[@droppindeuces6981]

Thank you both for taking the time to produce such great content. Must be a lot of work behind the scenes. CHEERS!

[@lee3521]

That's a mighty cute helper you have there guy! Great job, that is a very clean installation.

[@thomasw8400]

I could watch Josh all day. Very knowledgeable.

[@martat2009]

Ya'll make an awesome dynamic duo !!!

[@RumMonkeyable]

Josh needs to teach a solar course at a nearby technical college! Being perfectionists sets a high standard. Thanks!!! ⚡️💡🔆🌞

[@pilotandy_com]

23:20 - Thank you Josh and Erin for documenting this process. It's really great to see what's involved and I love the entire project. It can be frustrating at times to film and work, but keep it up! It's amazing!

[@The101stEagle]

That was a nice visual effect where Josh is walking into the door and the skyline was coming in. Cool.

[@theadventuresofsaltyjrover]

You can tell Josh is a real electrician, by the work his install is all level , evenly space , strapped and bonded . Very clean install your work looks great

[@jonxbalboa7104]

I've been watching you since you started. you guys are amazing. Sending you love from the Philippines.

[@abigailhumes4608]

Although I do not understand anything about electricity nor solar electricity, I do understand that you folks are blessed with knowledge, and endurance like few others. May the Lord continue to bless your family as you so patiently work so hard to forge a good life for your sweet children. You both are truly inspirational to us all by your character.

[@rosewardale381]

Josh's dance moves helped, I had to take a headache tablet because it blew my mind installing your solar system! Thank goodness Josh knows what he's doin because I didn't have a bloody clue! 😁 xx

[@firemanj35]

I Love the fact that you two work as a great team and make fun of each other along with messing with each other.

[@russellboynton8798]

As soon as Josh or anyone starts explaining wiring I hear the teacher from Charlie Brown.

[@madebyeloise3126]

😆Josh changes to Electric instead of English lol

[@adelaferreira4575]

All I can say is...you guys make a great team,when two smart people get together amazing things happen ! Thank you so much for sharing your incredible experience

[@raymondjones304]

Watching an electrician work who knows what he’s doing is like watching an artist paint a picture. I’ve never been able to strip wire with lineman’s pliers!

[@1grandpappy684]

I love the way you used your pliers for wire strippers on that large wire. I hope to never need that knowledge. I keep thinking I'm retired but I get drafted into things by friends and family. I enjoy watching it when you get into your trade of being an electrician because you get into the zone and it is just awesome to watch your behavior! Thank you for sharing your life!

[@oldmanjimh3165]

Definitely earned your worth as an electrician on this job.

[@DB-fh7fl]

Being an aircraft technician I love seeing Josh wiring up your house. I’m a huge fan of renewable energy. Even though we’ve been told our property is not suitable for solar because of all of our trees your design (panels far from the house) has inspired me to look at this option after looking at the back side of of property where we don’t venture often. So thanks for the inspiration

[@ixxolos]

Kudos, Looking clean. I do appreciate good cable routing/management.

[@amuuron4837]

josh this retired electrician appreciates your detailed descriptions of the work. I was only required to do bushings at 1 1/4" and no bond bushings in disconnects. thank you.

[@Jhane1605]

🙋🏻‍♀️ watching here in japan at 12:57am 😅

[@davidkisner8332]

watching you two having fun while getting all this done is the greatest. Love the attitude of NO Shortcuts in building your Home for your family. Do it right the first time. I'll be waiting for the next installment of this channel. Chuck needs to be on site ifin he gonna be the supervisor.

[@KiNGshot1]

Each time I see one of these videos I go man they're so wholesome

[@richardanderson4916]

I understood everything he was saying. I agree 100%. He's been an electrician for years. Did this stuff day in and day out. He makes it look easy because he has a ton of experience and obviously cared enough to be very good at his job. Trades are definitely underrated. Respect to Josh! 🍻

[@JamesCouch777]

I took detailed notes and I think I'm ready to replace the bad end on my extension cord.

[@chicsss]

🤣😂😁

[@rEcOiL1971]

Very satisfying watching you work. A lot of pride goes into your work. Love seeing when electrical and plumbing are neat and organized.

[@christophergalemore1644]

Well done. People don’t realize how important the ground and bonding are. You should have clean power for sure. You need a burnishing bit.

[@alonzobean1]

It's electrifying to watch Josh work. Clean, concise and cohesive. I love this channel

[@alberteinstein9045]

Best SOLAR DIY information data on KZbin. Can you imagine if ALL home owners had a similar system

[@andreweroh]

I feel you've done a great job filming the larger details that aren't covered in the documentation without getting caught micromanaging the viewers time. I think between this video and the documentation I feel more confident that I could undertake this type of project myself and succeed. I really appreciate all the work you both do in making sure your home and your channel are built professionally.

[@briancaldwell9549]

So so Happy to see you guys mid week

[@briancaldwell9549]

Hi from Melville Saskatchewan

[@aliustundag]

Incredible photography! Erin, you have become one of the best cameraperson I know. Once you finish the house I think you will have a great future in filmmaking

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Off grid struggles guys....I feel ya. Looks like a great setup. Not sure I could handle off grid living...I sure like my AC in the summertime

[@robtruckingbear7336]

They have AC already. Your obviously not a regular watcher of the channel dude!! LOL

[@feelingold2995]

Yea, i got to figure all this stuff out soon at my place in WV. Speedy recover there Josh..

[@kingrafa3938]

@@robtruckingbear7336 his name is Josh and they've met in WV with Josh and Erin. That guy you've replying to been here since you're not here, I think.

[@Juliegriffiths1]

It’s looks Like a really big puzzle. Erin. You are both a dream to watch. Your interaction is so honest and true Keep being you.

[@MrMerzinho]

Josh, i commend you on your amazing skills!

[@steenfraosterbro3268]

Josh I love your DIY electrical work, especially the colours you choose for the wires. You have great taste.

[@biggieb581]

Love your videos and your family! Much love from Louisiana!

[@leotisbrown6920]

"Should have hired an electrician" was great Erin !!! You got him. :-) Josh, you're still the man!!!! Thanks for taking us along on your ride !!!

[@IsThisAvailable550]

I suppose when all the building work has finished, this episode is a good advertisement for Josh to set up a new company wiring in solar panels.

[@danielcourtney7478]

I know it is alot harder this way, but I enjoy how you actually show what you are doing and explaining why you are doing things certain ways. Keep safe,

[@BirdYoumans]

I love to watch a real artist work.

[@outlawpf]

I’m a retired industrial electrician. Nice job. I’ve watched your build from the beginning. Stay safe. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@johnbotica7136]

You should get a camera that mounts to his head like headlamp.

[@5379jj]

A gopro

[@jobfreelancer447]

I really appreciate you going in so much detail how it's being done...

[@crdorado1195]

"Ground is Ground, the earth around" - just sayin... SPG - Single Point Ground, wonderful job, Josh!

[@alexanderkokemmen]

You're a real electric magician Josh ! We love to watch you're family .I'm always watching with my family . We love you guy's! Greetings from Holland 🇳🇱!

[@athloneduke]

Josh, ever the perfectionist, but it’s worth doing right.

[@snarfdwarf]

Compliments to the filmer and editor. Ultra sharp footage, beautiful transitions (door to the sky) and entertaining to watch!

[@aaknrbc]

Thanks for uploading love to the fam

[@hillybeaner9689]

Thanks for sharing your process and really showing the way you figured things out instead of just movie magically showing the happy end when the intricacies are all figured out.

[@markscheurich2196]

Love to see a man in his element, you can see the years he has put into his craft! Well done, even though you have to put up with her in the way....lol.

[@davidcharles3313]

I don’t know what you did even with explanation, but I recognize quality workmanship when I see it. Thanks for sharing.

[@kennethkawamitsu5048]

Josh needs a tshirt thats says “I eat little Debbie’s and Know Things” 😂

[@JohnSmith-lv8xk]

Erin says who is Debbie ?!? You cheating on me ?

[@Rev22-21]

Or I sleep at Holiday Inn.

[@susanlee9532]

That’s a big “GO” 😁👍❤️❣️

[@laurieg673]

Lol. Agree.

[@sandygraetz5166]

😅😂🤣😹

[@RodMac1]

Nice job definitely a master electrician Wonderful to watch a Craftsman at work

[@Chandan_kumar1992]

I envy your Electrical knowledge. wish I knew even half of this stuff.

[@johnfunkhouser6277]

Also... Hats off to your film making tolerance while installing.... All the other electricians out there know what I'm talking about. That being said. Well done to the editor!! Great job of filming most of the important steps of the installation.!!!

[@NorthCountryOffgrid]

Man I wish I knew anything about using solar and hooking that stuff up!👍🏻

[@WildWonderfulOffGrid]

When you guys are settled in at your new place and ready to install solar we'd love to make a trip out to help you!

[@ayatbhat9268]

@@WildWonderfulOffGrid positive attitude ❤️❤️❤️

[@kristophersmallsr.9395]

I think the company can give you tech support . If its just a few panels its a piece of cake . But what josh and irene have going on is not a few panels .

[@TerraFirmaX]

Hi North Country

[@azboyd3503]

To be fair Josh's system is one amazing set up you can get much more basic or easier systems this one is the cream off the crop

[@chucktrim1a11]

Much appreciation for you guys taking the time to film all this, I know the electrical part is not bad, the filming is the worst, thanks

[@MaxRunia]

The Josh dancing montage was hilarious lol

[@moniquevelasco20]

OMG! All this paneling job for solar seems so difficult but Josh makes it look so simple. Great job guys and thank you for showing us how it’s done.😘🤗🌼🇻🇪