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Diagrams and Wiring Resources
Diagrams and Wiring Resources
Learn how to connect the different pieces of a system together through various diagrams, videos, and tutorials.Can't find what you need? Feel free to contact us with questions.
Wire Sizing
Maximum Wire AmpacitiesInformation to help you determine the wire size for your project plus recommendations for pairing fuses with cables.Wire Loss TablesHandy wire loss tables to determine the maximum distance one-way in feet of wire from the power source to the load.C
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Mar 5th 2020
Missouri Wind and Solar Review: Harbor Freight Briefcase Solar Charger
Jeff from Missouri Wind recently picked up this briefcase solar charger from Harbor Freight and decided to do a quick product review.13 Watt Briefcase Solar Charger Product specifics:Price: $74.99Customer Reviews: 4/5 StarsOur Review: Click here to watch this video on our YouTube channel.Why did we purchase this item? Wayne Meador will be traveling from Alabama to California by bicycle to promote sustainable living and we wanted to sponsor his trip! With the solar briefcase and the rechar
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May 22nd 2019
Harrel Remmer's Solar Powered Ice Cream Truck
Our Henderson, Nevada customer, Harrel Remmer invested time and money to create the first solar powered ice cream truck in Nevada.Four polycrystalline solar panels line the roof of the truck and feed down through the charge controller, keeping his two freezers at a chilly -23 degrees Fahrenheit. If you'd like to check out Harrel's facebook page, U Scream Ice Cream, click here.
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Jun 9th 2017
Zakarume's Mobile Home Solar Panel Installation
YouTuber Zakarume has uploaded several YouTube videos of his solar set up he installed at his mobile home along with the electronics he used and how he wired the components together. His house is just 100 miles from our store location in Seymour, MO, so he was able to stop in and work with our sales and technical staff to help him design his system. His rooftop installation of four 12 volt 240 watt solar panels makes a total of 960 watts. The panels are wired in series to achieve a 24 vol
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Oct 10th 2016