harbor freight 100 watt solar kit | UNBOXING and SETUP

[@moralesj84]

So far the BEST practical video on this product. Thank you for breaking it down like that. For those of us new to this

[@homezman]

Agreed. Straight to the point and the video explains it all. Thank you.

[@caseykelso1]

But the pri😕k couldn't even acknowledge u ? Not even a heart o r like.

[@purexroyalty20179]

Best video out

[@k1997-c6p]

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[@johnnysparkleface3096]

Amen to that. In all the other videos I've watched, they assume prior knowledge of electrical things, and the replies are baffling too, it's just electricians talking to electricians. Finally, a video that tells how to set it up - plain and simple!

[@largoranch1995]

Using the free harbour freight screw driver to assemble the HF solar panel! Love it.

[@TheChristopherStalken]

I used to work at a fancy Ace Hardware. We sold the green egg BBQ Pits. I had a large collection of those little screws drivers that came with them haha 😂

[@wa4aos]

Hi Greg, WO getting into a technical discussion, you should be using a deep cycle, AKA; Marine battery with a solar system. Car batteries fair poorly, over time, with being drawn down over and over. Deep cycles are designed for just this application. Either battery type will work but for sustained battery health, deep cycle is the way to go. Walmart is a great place to get marine batteries since they move loads of them and you will get one made recently. The automotive stores often have batteries more than a year old. Glenn Laurens, SC

[@Blah-blah-sure]

Though I just came across this video/comment. I thought a marine battery would work. But, questions. Walmart sells what seems like 2 types of Marine batteries. Dc & MC? And dies anyone know how low the batteries drain, using solar?

[@nelliecole9963]

I’m from Laurens.

[@MikeJones-rk1un]

Use lithium phosphate. Far superior.

[@PatricksDIY]

You can fry your charge controller if you hook up the panels before the battery, You should Always make sure your Battery is connected first. ( I didn't read the directions either) lol Then I googled Disconnecting Battery From Charge Controller, and low and behold I found my problem. Edit" The 10.8 Volt reading you were looking at is the Discharge Disconnect Voltage, it means it will turn power off to the " Load" ( last set of screws on the bottom" or your DC light light plugs on the front if the battery reaches that voltage. Then the last number you looked at is when it will allow it to turn back on when it reaches that particular set voltage in this case 12.6 Volts. Just wanted to pas along those tips :)

[@ConsumerProReviews]

This sounds more accurate than the video explanation at 5:45. When he said the system won't charge the battery if it gets below 10.7V, I was like, "Whaaat?? That's ridiculous."

[@nguyenphan5855]

Hi! very good video and easy to follow. Thank you so much. What kind of battery that you are using? can I have the name and model?

[@skc137]

Yep!

[@joep1966]

Nice job. I've been interested in this introductory 100 watt solar system for a while. I never realized how simple it was to loop the panels to the controller, inverter and out. You made it super easy for me. I'm a visual learner. Definitely worth $150! Plus inverter and battery. Joe

[@tonyv8925]

For fans, you can use old computer cooling fans. They only draw about 1/4 of an amp (250Ma) and could run for days. I frequent garage/yard sales and look for dirt cheap electrical appliances that have these fans. I use one in my computer room (a 4" one) and it keeps it comfortable.

[@lolawalsh9187]

What kind of fans???

[@saboabbas123]

@@lolawalsh9187 the fans out of the computer case (desktop) that houses the parts.

[@Goaterd]

This is so timely, Greg. I have wanted to do a simple solar set-up on a shed near my goats; this will be perfect! Thanks!

[@gregpryorhomestead]

It'll keep an LED light on no prob

[@childofthekingjesusmylord8715]

​@@gregpryorhomesteadI got the same setup but I got for 100 a powers in the battery Bank that's a 400 amp hour battery bank I got set up with the harbor freight solar kit plus an extra solar panel but I use it got a 1500 amp inverter and it'll draw the battery down to 10.6% and then I'm able to use whatever I want with the solar charge it back up just don't let the batteries. Die

[@zacharywinters1841]

Very nice!quick,covered all the points and showing what it can run is what a lot of people are looking for!

[@mikecricket113]

Thanks for the video. I just purchased one of these kits to charge two deep marine cells to power my ham radios just in case.

[@hillarywright7965]

Thank you! After watching a million videos....yours is the best!

[@simcube]

The best video on this product so far on youtube. Thank you for the video!

[@johnnysparkleface3096]

Practical! So upvoted and subscribed to you and not the electrician type guys because I had no idea what they were saying. So many instructional video makers forget about the beginners.

[@Pilinchi1]

I subscribed. At first I was skeptical as to "oh no, not another unboxing video" but I found your video very informative and you went really quick through the unboxing process which was a HUGE plus.

[@edwestenhaver]

Thanks for this video. I've been looking for something to charge a12v battery to run my simple pump for my rain barrel irrigation system.

[@schoenperkins8210]

God, I wish I owned a house. This looks neat!

[@cfubonecollector]

I can't thank you enough, now I understand the set up. Thank you for the info

[@tmmg66]

Yep. He covered many details others skip over.

[@carolynsparks3714]

I have purchased this kit.. But I haven't set it up yet.. Your video is going to be very helpful.. Thank you.

[@jeffcee9457]

the best demo so far thks 4 sharing

[@VickyGeagan]

One extremely important thing with hooking up a charge controller you need to connect the battery to the controller first than hook-up the panels. If you do not you risk damaging your solar panels. One Hundred watts equals ten amps I run a fifteen amp system I purchased the connector hub with my panel kit for one hundred and eighty watts. I run a ac led light a toaster oven some small appliances. All off of a thousand watt inverter with a battery bank made up of three industrial commercial marine deep cycle batteries. Used for forklifts and commercial marine applications. I have two new size twenty seven batteries and one size twenty four battery and you can pump water with this kit. You just need a thirty watt panel. Their are dc solar water pumps available.

[@marshallcahill4958]

Kinda funny, he doesn't need to read the instructions 🤪✌️

[@dianefeltner4084]

So you need to unplug the controller before you plug your battery in first.

[@debrabrungardt6366]

@@dianefeltner4084 correct!

[@miltonknowlestheinsanewitc4996]

That system looks pretty cool it's my birthday I'm telling everybody at the moment

[@sawituptx]

Hey, I appreciate the video. You did a great job and actually answered all my questions.

[@ravenlorans]

I Bought one a few years back. Right after they switched from the 3 panel to the 4 and switched controllers and raised the price.. Didn't last long. The Panels started to Peel at the bottoms and shorted out. The Controller also just stopped working. Didn't short out when the panels did, so no clue why it just stopped working.. . The Original Version lasted like 5yrs before it just stopped working also... I thought I could run my Interior Camper Lights off of it and use the Power from the Pole to power the Fridge, Microwave and Electric Burner.. Stuff that draw more than just lights.. . But My Electric Bill never being over 80 a month at most and as low as 35 I said screw it.. Would be cheaper but I also have a Street Light I pay for each month.. one of only 3 on the street and it's Mine. I can have it removed at anytime and put somewhere else..

[@allenmcgee9379]

Excellent video well done I have this kit hoping to test it this weekend.!

[@SnR80574]

Can this be connected to a generator?

[@amstudio56]

OMG, somebody finally explained it so clearly. thank you. so can you add another battery to the system? and how do you?

[@krakenfarm9682]

Yes. Connect the batteries in parallel (positive to positive and negative to negative).

[@dianefeltner4084]

@@krakenfarm9682 so you can add 3 + batteries just add them like you said

[@krakenfarm9682]

@@dianefeltner4084 yes, it will just take longer to charge since the current will be divided among the batteries.

[@jsnyder253]

A proper battery is the key to any solar setup.

[@yvonneanderson9867]

Great video. Encouraging for a possible set up for an Incinolet toilet. Have you heard from anyone doing that?

[@rdewey51]

Wow. Three years pass and ONE panel this size produces 100w and HF just had a sale of them for $89. That is a terrific trend.

[@LovesGrilling]

Wow thank you for the walkthrough!!!

[@jameshovey5584]

11am on March 1st 224. Where did you get a four post battery? I’ve got the same Thunderbolt solar kit I bought about 10 years ago. I just took it out of the box this past Sunday. And I just bought an inverter yesterday from Harbor Freight. Now I have to buy a battery. I thought with the inverter I would not need a “4” post battery and extra cables. So this is what I asking

[@Disabledsquirrel]

I love the video and I love the color of your tor nails.

[@rocaelgomez6616]

Very good video. Simple, and straight to the point.

[@jessstone7486]

This is great even though 4 years old. I've seen this kit at HF recently so now can consider. I live in an apartment so my options aren't many but maybe a little system like this could be my 'tester' system! I LOVE solar > living in Arizona, it's a no-brainer. :)

[@lilboosiebazz4sho]

So this won’t work for a 250 watts heat lamp?

[@rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291]

This review did help. I wanted to get one of these set ups so I could run a small incubator and a heat lamp in the brooder. Looks like I may need to go bigger lol.

[@heartofdixieprepping4797]

Same here. I was just about to by a kit like this at harbor freight. So glad I researched this. I can buy a $30 solar charger for phones, devices and laptops. Much cheaper. I want someone to help me find something that will run my refrigerator or freezer, a light or possibly a crockpot. Not my house by no means but enough we can use a lamp, keep food cold/frozen or cook on a low wattage small appliance. We have a wood burning stove so I'm good on heat and major cooking. Did you find what you were looking for??? I only want solar. Free energy vs. fuel I have to buy ... I'll take free...

[@edyoung6573]

Always hook up the charge controller to the battery first! Then plug in the solar panels! Also deep cycle/wet batteries 12 volts means the battery is at 50% you really don't want to drain the battery below 12volts. It starts to damage the battery.

[@fensterputzernuernberg]

Yes yo u can pump water. with a 12 v water pump ( shurflo or. flojet for example

[@glennbrown5403]

How many do you need to power a whole house

[@jasonbrown467]

you dont have to start with a charged battery, but it will need to be higher than 10.5 volts

[@izzymoney85]

Great tutorial video Man thanks for spending the money and doing all the research Sir 🙏👍🤙

[@othergary]

6:14 Did you drop that battery on your foot, or do you paint your toenails purple?

[@SirenaSpades]

This is a great video for my newbie to solar self!

[@manuelsalgado8510]

Great video, how would you hook up a second 100 watt panel for a little more power?

[@ciphercode2298]

The charge controllers for these are only 10 amps,so if you're talking about tying them in together youd need a larger controller. I think the set of 4 panels puts out like 6.8 amps,if I remember correctly. Your other option is two independent kits with separate batteries.

[@publiccitizen1573]

Best video for this product great job

[@michaelsilva6201]

Why wont it charge below 10.8 ?

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

Very good educational video, thanks for posting. cheers !

[@MsELewis-hc8zx]

Question: does the inverter allow you to charge the battery if the power in the battery is drawn way down? I didn’t understand why the battery couldn’t be charged if it was very low on volts.

[@nightwolf1963]

Will that system run a Diesel heater in a 20ft camper. And keep that camper warm enough during the winter at -20 degrees outside temperature???

[@MrRaackem]

Nice job using a Harbor Freight multi bit screwdriver on another Harbor Freight item!

[@lonniewms7756]

Any updates??

[@rcorrigan48]

Great straight forward instructive video!!~!! Thanks

[@cgelmore488]

Thank you :-) God Bless All

[@jaywatts333]

next video, same panels but a set of 4 kits each (16 solar panels). attach all wires to a series of 4 12v batteries. what all can you run and how long. could you run say a small window unit, ice box, tv, hot plate.. etc. ?

[@foreverfixin]

If you had a bigger battery Bank saying 4 to 6 batteries and a bigger inverter you could run say a small window unit ac

[@foreverfixin]

@j j 2021 I know my 2000 Honda will run a small window unit

[@EmeryBelin-f2o]

What about 2 lithium batteries to run a refrigerator with a 400w-800w inverter, will that work with sane setup but 2 batteries?

[@frankdatank2529]

Can it power a small ac window unit

[@kathleenmaurici1158]

Great video

[@brandonGCHACHU]

So it should run a TV and DVD player in a camper van?

[@nonabrown5271]

Thank you Sir, I just got that setup and nothing came with my inverter and they are saying I need a heavy duty cord to set up in inverter but you didn't so why are they telling me to spend 44+ dollars for a 6 ft cavle to set it up.

[@nelliecole9963]

I have the 4panels kit with 25 w each for total of 100 w with a 100 w charger controller. Can I use the new 100w panel with the 100w charge controller. I mean can I use 4 panels for a solar total of 400w with the 100w charge controller? Or must I get a 500w charge controller to use with the 400w solar power

[@AmusedSketchpad-mh1qz]

Look at amperage output on charge controller. The 100 watts is what rate it charges per hour, maximum. These controllers usually fused for a 4 amp output. A7amp drill will pop fuse/breaker. Closer to 4amp limit more battery consumption. Panels only charge batteries which you provide.Amp output is what you look at. Good charge rating though, look for a 20 or 30 amp output to charge a house.

[@georgeroosevelt3957]

Thank you very much for the video. Well explained. Can’t wait to see your next video that you talked about running other items. God bless and thanks for what you’re doing

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Great information, many thanks

[@Spidermonkeys29]

I bought the 4 panel kit and was wondering if I could bypass the 4 connector and just use one of the panels? Don't want to use octopus haha lol

[@frankelizondo7477]

can this kit with the charger trickle charge three 12 volt batteries at the same time; with all 3 batteries with its own positive an d negative cable connection a plugged into the 3 sets of connector ports at the bottom of charger ?

[@currendodds3304]

Did you ever do an update ?

[@trainmaster0217]

Where do you get the coupons? I see them in my emailer but it says not to photocopy them.

[@MarkCartret]

Good job. Thank you.

[@missr1427]

Will it fix to a outside brick wall

[@rosesteinmacher5632]

How can you do one that shows how you can set up four sets of solar panels? I bought four boxes of them of that one you just did and I just want to know if I put them all together how much power will I get out of it and how would that set it up cuz I'm not sure I realize each one has to go to a battery. I have four batteries for every crate every solar panel system. I got a battery for it. I have everything else that you have there. I also wondering where do I get the wire like if I wanted to run it a long distance not long long distance but a little bit of a distance. Hope you can help me

[@bananamonkee]

Thank you. Very informative.

[@doodlecrayon222]

Thank you. Good instruction. What size battery do I need? Will any size 12v auto battery work? Will a $50 walmart work?

[@dianefeltner4084]

Good question I'd like to know the answer too

[@leopoldoyerena65]

Your battery is the storage basically, the bigger the storage the longer it is going to last, so get a 100 AH or 200Ah, as for the panels, that's your Generador or Alternator the more wattage the faster it will recharge your battery, it all depends on need/use/lasting time..

[@redskinssalazar2628]

I'm building a 2 room house , but I want to know what I would need to completely power both rooms with appliances

[@foxymineralmakep]

love the purple toenails!

[@rage801]

😂😂😂 I had to stop the video to see if anyone had commented on that! 4:37

[@derekcorreia9692]

Mine are blue as I watch this

[@drlisarains7927]

Where does your inverter plug into the charge controller?

[@RC-hm9vg]

Great video!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MatataMcCleskey]

Is this thing waterproof? Can it get rained on?

[@brianinpa.6860]

Which type of home battery bank will this be able to attach to and charge?

[@riverunner9978]

Is that set of panels in reverse polarity like their other ones?

[@hugegizmo151]

How long does it last if you just use just use the bulbs

[@JordoVideo]

@5:42 you say if the battery drops below 10.7 it will not recharge.this doesn’t make sense

[@p.rhapsodyobrien1850]

What if you don't have extra terminals on your battery?

[@babyyoda2219]

Need help. In normal mode it shows 13V and appears to stop charging. But the battery only charged to 12.5 according to the multimeter. I try to put it in 14.4 mode and it seems to do nothing. The charging animation not happening.

[@goddessmanbo5374]

Love the nail polish on your toes I’m so lost I thought the sun charged the solar panels I’m so lost but your video has helped me a lot

[@JackIsAZombie]

The purple toenails on the foot holding the instruction book open confused me so much at first I couldn't tell what was going on or if I was seeing things, lol. Good color on the nails though.

[@brandonhannay9888]

Can you sued it on a rv trailer with 2 battery just to keep them charge up when not a round?

[@markwilliams1016]

Good review 👍 thank you

[@edwardleonard3865]

Will it power a tv

[@homezman]

Good job with this video. This is exactly what I wanted to see. Thank you.

[@garyshearer500]

Newbie here! Am I understanding correctly the solar panel's purpose is to charge the battery? And the battery powers the devices? Is that correct?

[@Blah-blah-sure]

I'm trying to figure out something similar. Ex. How much is the battery drained. And can this power a lamp for a few hours

[@carln1303]

have you tested how many peak amps you can get from this? rated at 6.8, average from 100w solar might be around 6.. I got one of these recently and just tested, bit of a cloudy day and was showing about 4.5A at best on my battery monitor. If you'd like I can follow up here with more results. lmk, and thanks for your video review.

[@raydorsch9517]

remember!!!!!!! always hook up the battery 1st!!!!!!! then your pannels

[@bxr9000]

are you able to use it without battery? say the 50W -X2 foldable , totaling 100W, to power appliances with the inverter thing ? would it damage small devices for charging ?

[@jameshovey5584]

I heard you should hook up a battery first then hook up the charge controller. Without a battery it can burn up

[@renarose1820]

Can I use a hundred volt battery

[@stevencorrea8032]

It's a 12-volt system

[@richardpayne9640]

can you not run a 12v water pump?

[@CLCinflorida]

Can someone tell me why you need a Car Battery for Solar Panels🥴🤔🤔🤔

[@stevencorrea8032]

I have solar batteries but you use what you can use

[@melodyshull9643]

Can you add more panels to that kit

[@stevencorrea8032]

I have 45 watt I have three of those and I have the Harbor Freight 100 watt panel use the Hub just don't go over 400 W on the Hub to combine them

[@glenwolfsheimer3168]

What is the inverter plugged into or is it plugged in ? If it's plugged into house current what's the point of having solar ???

[@boatbuilder1954]

The inverter is connected to the 12 Volt Battery, the Battery is charged from the Solar Panels with the charge controller between the Battery and Solar Panel

[@changodeoro]

great vid ty

[@cb7599]

WHAT SIZE BATTERY ?? WHAT SIZE INVERTER ?? BRAND OF THE ITEMS AND WHERE DID YOU GET THEM ??

[@TheHikingnut]

1000watt inverter and the battery is any deep cell marine battery got mine at walmart $87