POWER MY HOME - 3kW Solar Panel System Installation - Step by Step

POWER MY HOME - 3kW Solar Panel System Installation - Step by Step

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Budget 3kW Grid Tie Solar Panel System Installation With NEP Microinverters and K2 Systems Racking
Parts lists and diagrams link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xAtlDbne87DTMwEijdcORE4NKN1ruC4h/view?usp=sharing

Vendor Affiliate Links:
K2 Systems Racking: https://store.santansolar.com/product-category/rackingandmounting/?ref=EverydayDave
NEP BDM600 Microinverters: https://signaturesolar.com/nep-2-panel-micro-inverter-2-meter-drop-cable/?ref=SALE
Used & Clearance Solar Panels - SanTan Solar: https://store.santansolar.com/product-category/solar-panels/
Value Source Solar Panels - Signature Solar: https://signaturesolar.com/shop-all/solar-panels/?ref=SALE

Components:
BDM600 NEP Micro Inverter: https://signaturesolar.com/nep-2-panel-micro-inverter-2-meter-drop-cable/?ref=SALE
Racking components:
K2 Cross Rail 44-X 86” Mill: https://store.santansolar.com/product/k2cross-rail-44-x86in/?ref=EverydayDave
K2 L-Foot Slotted Set, Mill: https://store.santansolar.com/product/k2-l-foot-slotted-set/?ref=EverydayDave
K2 Cross Rail Mid Clamp Silver 30-47mm 13mm Hex: https://store.santansolar.com/product/k2-cr-mc-silver-30-47mm-13mm-hex/?ref=EverydayDave
K2 Wire Management Clip, TC: https://store.santansolar.com/product/k2-wire-management-clip/?ref=EverydayDave
K2 Rail Connector Cross Rail 44-X Mill: https://store.santansolar.com/product/rail-connector-44-x-climber-set-w-hole-copy/?ref=EverydayDave
K2 Yeti Hidden End Clamp for Cross Rail 13mm Hex: https://store.santansolar.com/product/k2-yeti-hidden-ec-for-cr-13mm-hex/?ref=EverydayDave
K2 Ground Lug, 13mm Hex Set: https://store.santansolar.com/product/k2-groundlug-13mm/?ref=EverydayDave
K2 Cross Rail Microinverter/OPT 13mm HexK: https://store.santansolar.com/product/cr-microinverter-opt-13mm/?ref=EverydayDave
PV 2 Wire Management Clip | 50 Pack: https://signaturesolar.com/pv-2-wire-management-clip-50-pack/?ref=SALE
Racking Bolt - EJOT JA3-SB-8.0x80/50 FZD: https://ressupply.com/racking-and-mounting/ejot-ja3-sb-80x8050-fzd-stainless-steel-fastener-for-wood-substructures

Materials:
Ground Wire Solid Bare Copper 6 AWG 20 FEET: https://amzn.to/3QBtMIS
10 AWG/Gauge Solar Cable: https://amzn.to/3sfkur3
MC4 Connectors and Tools Combo Kit: https://amzn.to/3BJh3zH
12PCS Solar Panel MC4 Cable Connectors: https://amzn.to/3RDTLAC
UV Resistant Black Zip Ties: https://amzn.to/3hwENeS

Tools:
Klein Tools 11063W Wire Cutter/Stripper; https://amzn.to/3pjebm1
Cable Stripping Knife; https://amzn.to/3SSJIZk
KAIWEETS HT206D Digital Clamp Meter; https://amzn.to/3zY2LJc
KAIWEETS HT208D Inrush Clamp Meter; https://amzn.to/3A549cV
KAIWEETS Digital Multimeter (8% OFF CODE: 08O3ET7H); https://amzn.to/3PBb0Aw
Solar Crimping Tool: https://amzn.to/2XzXHIe
Solar Panel MC4 Connector Assembly Tool: https://amzn.to/39rYLDt
Fluke IRR1 Solar Irradiance Meter: https://amzn.to/3xe8av6

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:47 Materials
06:00 Racking Install
10:38 Module Layout
13:00 Microinverter Install
15:33 PV Module Install
19:19 Final Roof Electrical
21:14 Shed Breaker Panel Wiring
25:44 AC Combiner Box
30:04 System Power UP!
33:03 Conclusion

Disclaimers:
This video is for information purposes only, and does not constitute professional advice. Solar systems can and do involve dangerous electrical connections. If you do not have experience with electrical wiring, please seek professional support.

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