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Solar & 12 Volt Power for beginners: off grid power for everyone

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This book is a straightforward guide for the complete beginner! In less than a day you will learn how to: ◆ Choose, size and connect up a Solar Panel and 12-volt batteries ◆ Choose, wire up and use simple lighting for sheds, boats & vehicles ◆ Run mains powered power tools from a 12-volt power source ◆ Power and watch televisions anywhere and at any time ◆ Power and charge laptops and other devices ◆ And much, much more! This book was specifically written for the complete beginner and for those who have struggled to understand the workings of solar and 12-volt power in the past. Overly complicated technical terms have been replaced where possible with straightforward layman’s terms, allowing you to get a grasp of the core concepts of 12-volt and solar power, much more quickly than you would normally be able to. Allowing you to learn in one day what it would usually take most people weeks or months to pick up. This is your first step on your ladder to success with solar & 12-volt power Take It Now! Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (August 14, 2017)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 91 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 197443298X


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 81


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.53 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.22 x 11 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #193,032 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #17 in Solar Energy #20 in Electric Energy #38 in Physics of Electricity


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    • Very good information! Great reference!
Great layout of how a 12v system works. Information layout to setup the system and how to add on to the system going forward. I am working on my overlanding trailer and will be adding a 12v system because I killed my Bluetti with my new IceCo fridge last fall. I purchased a too small of a Bluetti (even after lots of research - so much bad information out there). This book helps with how big a battery is needed for running this number of lights/fridge. It's easy math. Buy the book and keep it for a reference. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024 by Outside8
    • Great Beginning for a Novice, Refresher for Intermediate
I think this has something for both the novice and the intermediate. For a novice, this is a great way to become familiar with the components that could be used with a solar generator. With the information that was provided, I feel I could comfortably do a DIY solar generator (with instructions from a internet source) or know what I am looking for in a pre-built solar generator. For the intermediate, it can act as a quick refresher. The chapters are laid out in small chunks, with excellent pictures and drawings (in color), for each of the components. The chapters explain what the component are for, and how to use them, or connect them in a system. These are brief chapters, so one will not be overwhelmed with excessive material, but with that said one will not learn all the reasons behind each component. He has provided quick and dirty mathematics so there is not a lot of math required, but he has shown where to obtain more detailed math calculators, of one wants more details. I am sure there are things that are missing in this book, but 'What I do not know, I do not know.' I personally feel more confident in what I would need to look for, in a solar generator (pre-built or DIY). This for myself, was the book I was looking for, prior to embarking on my next step towards either 'off the grid' or simple back up of existing electrical reliance, whether it be for a few days, or longer, or just for a man cave (or she shed). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2019 by Pawin
    • Good Info for Beginners with Photos!
It is nice to see 10 point font in a book again! That makes it easy to read! This gives a breakdown of tools, wire bushes, and batteries. It has close up photos of what a connector should look like that you just made. The con- he only used a lead trolling motor battery 🫤. Never talked about gel(AGM) batteries or LiPo4 lithium batteries! In chapter 22, he shows his 12 volt build that is very confusing and cluttered. I'm still not sure if it was 12 volt only or it did (hidden somewhere) have a inverter to change from 12 volts to 120 volts. For the price of this book, I would of expected MORE! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2024 by Amazon Customer
    • easy to understand
great book for beginners
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2023 by Paul
    • Everything you need to know
I am solar illiterate I have no knowledge of solar but I want to power a cabin in the woods with off grid solar power. This book is excellent for the beginner, the author gives you the info you need in an easy to understand format. I would recommend this book if you are like me with limited knowledge of solar. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2022 by jeff
    • Interesting
The author clearly does not understand basic electrical theory. Most of his explainations about watts ,volts, and amps are just plain wrong. The author talks about power loss in small wires ,but doesnt talk about voltage drop which is the real main problem. However...I enjoyed the book and learned some valuable information. It made think about the systems I have built and used over the years. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2021 by Amazon Customer
    • If You Know Nothing This is the Book You Need
Great book. I'm serious, I didn't know anything at all about solar for ham radio, but this book explained everything. I have bought other books on the subject and got zero usable information. Mr. Eccleston got me over that and now I am in the process of building my solar system to keep my radio going in the great outdoors. He really took the beginner into account when writing this book and walks you through every step. Plus he doesn't try to oversell when a less expensive but acceptable option would work just as well. Setting up a solar system is doable for anyone with this book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2023 by Cindy C
    • Quick, easily understood
This book provides a short, direct explanation of how to set up a solar-powered 12vdc system with a battery and solar panels. I feel that, with the material in this book, I have a good basis for building my own system.
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2024 by T. S. Schulze

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