Basic Parts of a Mobile, Marine or Off-Grid Electrical System

This video is about the basic solar parts and components needed for a mobile, marine, or off-grid electrical install. This is episode 1.2 in our Electrical Terminology Playlist in the EXPLORIST.life Academy. *➤Blog Post & QUIZ:* https://explorist.life/basic-parts-of-a-mobile-marine-or-off-grid-electrical-system/ Be sure to write your score in the comments so we can see how you did! 🙋‍♂️ *Visit https://academy.EXPLORIST.life to experience every lesson, ad-free.* Follow along with a lesson plan, quizzes, and chat with other members. In the academy, you don't have to wait until every Sunday to watch the videos and read the articles; they will simply be published once we are finished. *➤ Join the EXPLORIST.life Academy:* https://academy.explorist.life *➤ Shop the EXPLORIST.life Store:* https://shop.explorist.life *➤ Shop Batteries: Use Code 'explorist' at checkout for $50 off per battery:* http://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=explorist_bb67 00:00 Common Mistakes 00:55 What is a battery? 01:43 What is a solar panel? 03:18 What is a solar charge controller? 04:47 What is a DC DC Charger? 06:06 What is a battery isolator? 07:17 What are shore power chargers? 08:16 What does a generator do? 09:04 What are some other ways to recharge a battery bank? 10:12 What is an inverter? 11:09 What is an inverter/charger? 11:56 How do we power 12V loads? 12:44 What is a DC DC Converter? 13:16 What are wires? 13:53 What is a fuse? 14:52 What are breakers? 15:20 What are fuse holders? 16:03 What are bus bars? 17:08 What is heat shrink? 17:36 What is a shunt? 18:06 Final Thoughts Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful with planning and installing your DIY Camper: FULL ELECTRICAL INSTALLS: ➤50A 5th Wheel RV - Full Electrical Upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PavRWuOax1M&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TUU8FUc6LE38TBkdSLjdw_5&index=8 ➤30A Class C Motorhome - Full Electrical Upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fmL1RfmZJk&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TUU8FUc6LE38TBkdSLjdw_5&index=1 ➤ 30A Travel Trailer - Full Electrical Upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM_8s4cTjWA&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=1 ➤ Truck Camper - Full Electrical Upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcDYiYgUCzg&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=6 ➤ Ford Transit Camper Van Electrical Install: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5q7_4FH4LQ&t=2874s&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3&t=1897s ➤ DIY Sprinter Camper Van Electrical Install - Full Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01F4QDVJUq0&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3&t=1897s ➤ Binge the Transit Van Build: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVfA4XCYJBkzfUXunSON1zX