12 DIY Solar Rookie Mistakes We Made So You Don't Have To

Community Night! Eric and Adam walk through 12 DIY solar rookie mistakes from the forums and share their own experiences. EVMux had other plans tonight, so we pivoted to a phone stream. Rodney was out this week.We cover the big ones: starting at 12V instead of 48V, fake MPPT controllers, counterfeit wire gauges, bad MC4 connections, no fuses, reverse polarity, and skipping your power audit. Plus viewer stories from the chat.Topics in this episode:12V vs 48V systemsWrong breaker for the jobStarting too smallFake MPPT controllersFake rated solar panelsFake wire gauges and copper-clad aluminumBad MC4 connectionsLoose connections and thermal camerasInverter too small / no headroomNo fuses or wrong fusesReverse polarityNo power audit before buyingHave a question or a rookie mistake to share? Email us at [email protected] with subject "Unplugged".Disclosure: This description contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.Signature Solar: https://signaturesolar.com/?ref=unplugged&utm_source=yt&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep34Use code UNPLUGGED50OFF for $50 off orders over $500.Current Connected: https://currentconnected.com/?ref=AzzpK9Fl&utm_source=yt&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep34