This is the main electrical panel prototype. It include the solar panel circuit breakers, the solar charge controller, the main shut off, the 12 volt fuse panel, and the A/C fuse panel. I am still deciding on the 3000W Inverter/Charger and the 300 AH of LiFePO4 batteries.
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Ancor produces excellent marine grade wire. It is double insulated and fully tinned. I use 12AWG flat duplex wire for all of the 12 Volt DC applications in the van. Please see my video on wire size!
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If you do not have a heat gun you need one! It has many uses – applying heat shrink when making electrical cables, bending acrylic, removing labels, removing van ribs and more…..
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TEMCO provides wire and solar cable. Made in the USA, this is high quality ultra flexible cable.
Solar cable is different. It will not be as flexible as other wire. Solar panel wire must have UV resistant insulation. If standard type electrical wire is used on the roof of your van the suns UV radiation will destroy the insulation on the wire. This may cause an electrical short, and possible solar panel failure.
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For the AC power in the van I used a heavy duty extension cord for wiring. This was more cost effective than buying bear wire.
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A 12 volt fuse block is needed to supply the different amperage fuses for your DC loads.
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Lugs – to use these watch my video on making cables.
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I have always felt that this is magical stuff!
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