DIY Charge Controller | Installation Options

DIY Outdoor Life April 18, 2022
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The installation of charge controller can be done a number of ways. In this video, I show how to install a cheap PWM for excellent results. This was an inexpensive option that gives me versality, including the ability to share the solar with power stations. Thanks for watching! ___________________________________________ *Links to Products (PROMO CODES BELOW) Waterproof 20a PWM Controller- https://amzn.to/36phthG 10a - https://amzn.to/3KPCwJ6 Temp Sensor- https://amzn.to/36mb4nr Waterproof MPPT- https://amzn.to/3vsW0gp Excellent MPPT (not h20 proof)- https://amzn.to/3Okeubc MC4 Extension (dif. sizes)- https://amzn.to/3vlxw8J MC4 Fuse- https://amzn.to/3vhsolW Boxes for enclosure- https://amzn.to/3KUN3D4 Wire Loom (dif. sizes)- https://amzn.to/3M29QNk 3M Stick on Zip Ties- https://amzn.to/3xEnFh7 Fused Battery SAE- https://amzn.to/3rABIjJ SAE (dif. sizes)- https://amzn.to/3JPGTCN Short Wires for Controller- SAE- https://amzn.to/3JPtmeq MC4- https://amzn.to/3L6Pse1 Fork Connectors- https://amzn.to/3jQWw20 -You can save a lot of money by making your own connectors and wires. If this is a one time job, it's hard to beat the ease of buying the right premade cables and plugs. Feel free to comment with questions! SOLAR!! BougeRV 180w 9BB Panel- https://amzn.to/3JrFUbC BougeRV 100w 9BB Panel- https://amzn.to/3rhoTLb BougeRV 200w 9BB Panel- https://amzn.to/37BECha Renogy Tilt Mount Bracket (28") - https://amzn.to/3Jlt2E0 Top Solar Tilt (22" for 100 watt) - https://amzn.to/3v4xeTv Renogy 28" works for 200w- https://amzn.to/3Jlt2E0 ___________________________________________ Promo Codes BougeRV Solar 10% off- https://shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=865524&m=99165&u=3135070&afftrack= 12% off 180 watt panel- https://shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=848662&m=99165&u=3135070&afftrack= use code - "affsr12" 7% off Renogy- http://73renogy.refr.cc/bsmith0924 10% off Renogy w/ some exclusions- http://73renogy.refr.cc/bsmith0924 ___________________________________________ If this video helped you out or saved you a few bucks, please consider buying us a coffee. It really helps the channel grow, thank you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DIYOutdoorlife -or- PayPal Direct w/o fees @diyoutdoorlife Check out our DIYOL T- Shirts, Sweats, Mugs & other merch- https://diy-outdoor-life.creator-spring.com/ * Affiliate Links provide us with a very small percentage of the sale with no additional cost to the buyer. Please support DIYOL by using my links for any Amazon purchase. Thanks!

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