Solar Panels : Installing my Thunderbolt Magnum 100 Watt Solar Panels : Harbor Freight

[@MUHerd37]

Pretty sure you don’t need the regulator. The charge controller does the same thing.

[@dylanhugg4731]

I was wondering if the regulator could put in 14.7 volts to the batteries I use agm batteries and the charge controller only puts in a Max of 13 v

[@MUHerd37]

@@dylanhugg4731 Just buy another charge controller. They are as cheap as can be.

[@dylanhugg4731]

I'll have to splice the charge cable to the charge controller and void warranty

[@powerkane]

@@dylanhugg4731 everything is plug and play just buy a 2 wire pigtail from amazon and use that to splice to

[@jrwmi07]

Get some 1/2" plastic pipe and run solar cables through it, outside protection 👍

[@easyprepper101]

That’s a fantastic idea. I will be looking into that’s. Thanks for watching

[@benkanobe7500]

Is a Charge Controller controlling a Charge Controller???? The supplied HF Charge controller should be doing it all (I think).

[@docgalt2801]

Great video!

[@easyprepper101]

Thank you

[@SonsofWadd]

Great video for anyone looking to buy this kit or for general knowledge on how solar panels work. Thanks. I've been looking at this kit to run lights in my building 10' x 12'. Should be perfect for it.

[@easyprepper101]

Yes. This will work get on running the lights and charging cellphones. Thanks for watching

[@StalkedByLosers]

Its been a year. Any issues with the panels out in the rain over time? I have these panels, and I need to decide if I need to weather proof them or not. Any input from you will help me. Thanks.

[@easyprepper101]

No issues with the solar panels and I left my panels out all year long with snow rain freezing rain and ice storms and they are still working

[@stn7172]

@@easyprepper101 are they still working?

[@easyprepper101]

Still no issues

[@Skyfall-sv8df]

Im not an expert at all but why two charge controllers?

[@easyprepper101]

From my reading and talking to my electrician friend, he told me one.

[@josueortiz9860]

Great video. I apologize to ask Where did you bought the wiring extenders? Can you add more light bulbs besides the 2 that came with the kit? Thank you for sharing looking forward for your reply Thank you

[@easyprepper101]

I brought the extenders kit at harbor fright and you can add three lights to the dc plug and hard wire two lights for a total of five. Now I have not tried this, but I would use then three d c outlets. Thanks for watching

[@dylanhugg4731]

Is there a Max input volt for the Charge regulator The charge controller only puts out a Max of 13 v

[@easyprepper101]

Let me look into it and I will get back to you

[@bsoutdooradventures9541]

I was looking for recent video on this solar set up from Harbor Freight . I going to use mine for battery box charger. Your set up is interesting for the gardener. Thank you for share!!

[@easyprepper101]

Trying something different with solar. Lol thanks for watching

[@elminster506]

Is there any power difference if you were to angle the panels versus leaving them flat against the fence?

[@easyprepper101]

Yes. If you have the panels angle towards the sun, you will get a better charge and higher volts and watts per hour. The way my backyard is set up, this was my best option at this time. Thanks for watching

[@billmuellerbandhlawncare]

How many panels would you need to run a small house

[@easyprepper101]

You would have to figure out how much wattage you’re pulling (I would look at your energy consumption on your electric bill) then get the appropriate amount of panels. You will then need to get the appropriate inverter based on the number of panels, I would recommend talking to an electrician.

[@chessplayer1000]

I think those are sealed agm batterys..If so I dont think they will vent gas

[@SamanthaSweetAnne]

Could I connect this to a Wattfun Solar Generator 500W. I think I bought the wrong thing because I was trying to keep it from my husband won't let me buy one.

[@easyprepper101]

I would contact the manufacturer and ask them

[@bagingospringo4396]

Could one "live off the grid" with these?

[@easyprepper101]

You would have to do a lot of research. From checking everything in your house. You will need a lot of panels and batteries

[@bagingospringo4396]

@@easyprepper101 how much does one panel power? Like a light? How much does the 3 u had like what apications do u use them for just wondering

[@otrdriver5917]

No need to vent a sealed battery but wouldn't hurt to vent for heat

[@neodupin7924]

►►► superior video ☺ Th4nks

[@PatricksDIY]

Why do you have 2 regulators hooked up?, The charge controller that came with the kit is a regular itself and is all you need. And Also why did you mount the solar panels flat against the fence, you want to have them at an angle, facing the sky/south. Edit: I read your responses below for the angle, sorry I should have read the rest of the comments first. Glad to have another solar peep on the block :)

[@easyprepper101]

It’s all good. Thank you for watching

[@bagingospringo4396]

So is hooking up the battery for energy easy? I wana do this when we move into our new house

[@duhnise62]

What kind of regulator did you get????

[@EivinSukoi]

Will this charge my 2016 Tesla??. 😄

[@easyprepper101]

Probably not. You would need something stronger. Lol

[@3DOutdoors]

Good looking kit.

[@easyprepper101]

Pretty excited to have it up and working.

[@adrew1963]

how long are the lines from the panels to your control box and battery set up

[@easyprepper101]

Total is 41 feet of cable. And that’s two extender cables and the original cables from the panels, hope that helps, thanks for watching!

[@Ysalomet]

@@easyprepper101 Where did you get the extender cables? Thanks for making the video

[@559kingsucker]

What does the solar input does, I want to know so I can understand what to plug there?