DIY PORTABLE 12V SOLAR SYSTEM - Remote Monitored Beginner Friendly Install + Diagrams

DIY PORTABLE 12V SOLAR SYSTEM - Remote Monitored Beginner Friendly Install + Diagrams

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Tiny Shiny Home
3 Video Views·Jan 16, 2023  #diysolar #offgridsolar #victronengery

Looking for the simplest way to create a small, self-contained, 12V solar system that can be monitored remotely? You’ve come to the right place! This is a detailed walk-through of the planning and installation of our multiple mini off-grid 12V solar powered systems with @VictronEnergyBV remote monitoring integration. We use these independent systems to power pump houses and sheds, and the Victron Remote Management Portal to keep tabs on all the systems at once.

RESOURCES //
MINI 12V WIRING ARTICLE: https://tinyshinyhome.com/remote-mini-vrm-system
MINI 12V WIRING DIAGRAM: https://products.tinyshinyhome.com/mini-vrm-solar-system

MINI VRM MAIN COMPONTENTS//
Solar Panel (SanTan Solar): https://tinyshinyhome.com/santan-promo
Storage Container: https://acehardware.dttq.net/tsh-tote
Lead Acid Battery: (You can get these anywhere locally)
Victron SmartSolar 75V/15A: https://amzn.to/3GFks3a
Victron SmartShunt: https://amzn.to/3PX4G8b
Victron GlobalLink 520: https://amzn.to/3m2u6mW

SECTIONS //
00:00 - Intro
00:53 - Simple 12V System Options
01:16 - Why Remote Monitoring?
01:43 - Why Did We Choose the Victron VRM?
02:32 - High Level System Specs
03:44 - Sizing the System
04:01 - Disclaimer
04:23 - Resources
04:38 - Wiring Diagram
05:04 - Remote Internet Connection to VRM Options
08:31 - Self Contained Storage Tote
09:32 - Wiring the 12V System
11:26 - Victron Component Settings
13:54 - Ruuvi Temperature Sensor + Alarms
15:42 - 12V Load Example Wiring
18:08 - Cost Breakdown
20:00 - AC Power + Dual Charging
20:55 - Wrap Up

LINKS//
HYPERADOBE BAGS: https://tinyshinyhome.com/hyperadobebag
MEMBERSHIP: https://tinyshinyhome.com/homies
WEBSITE: https://tinyshinyhome.com
DIY SOLAR INSTALL: https://tinyshinyhome.com/diy-off-grid-solar-system
OCHO : http://www.strongdoodles.com
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tinyshinyhome
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/tinyshinyhome
COURSES: https://tinyshinyhome.com/products
AIRSTREAM RENOVATION: https://tinyshinyhome.com/airstream
SUPPORT US BY SHOPPING ON AMAZON: https://tinyshinyhome.com/amazonaffiliate
MUSIC: https://artlist.io

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