Rain Barrel Solar Panel System Upgrade

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In this video, Robert explains his process for upgrading the solar portion of his Rain Barrel system from the original 20-watt solar panel to a 100-Watt Renogy solar panel.

If you are new to Robert's rain barrel setup, his current rain barrel system allows him to remotely water his garden using PVC drip irrigation, and the solar panel is used to re-charge his battery.

He also shows his process for separating the majority of his electrical equipment (such as the WIFI relay) that is stored in the same tote as his water transfer pump.

Overall, Robert's goal was to not only upgrade his solar panel but increase his solar installation knowledge for professionally installed solar systems.

Below you can find the majority of the parts Robert used in the solar panel system upgrade video:

Parts / Items Used In Video:
►Renogy Solar Panel Side of Pole Mount: https://amzn.to/3hIJgLw
►Renogy 100 Watt Solar Panel: https://amzn.to/3hDs0Y9
►Solar Weatherproof Disconnect Box: https://amzn.to/3hIcPwF
►Weatherproof Junction Box with Mounting Plate: https://amzn.to/3xnQ1cq
►Renogy 9" 12AWG Solar Adaptor Wire Extension: https://amzn.to/3qOttiB
►18 Gal. Tote Box: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-...
►Morningstar Prostar PS-30M Solar Charge Controller: Check eBay

MidNite Solar Items Used In Video:
►MidNite Solar 10Amp DC Breaker (2x): https://amzn.to/3yxqNbt
►MidNite Solar 15Amp DC Breaker: https://amzn.to/3hmpVAS
►MidNite Solar Ground Fault Protector (GFP63): https://amzn.to/3AzqZco


►DIN Rail Slotted Steel Zinc: https://amzn.to/3qRyKWH
►DIN Rail Terminal Block End Bracket: https://amzn.to/3dMuzGk
►Nonmetallic Liquid Tight Flexible Electrical Conduit (2x): https://amzn.to/3dR5TfH
►3/4" PVC Conduit Clamp: https://amzn.to/36gebJI
►Cable Clamp (used for 6-gauge bare copper wire): https://amzn.to/3xn0FA9

Grounding Related Components Used In Video:
►5/8" x 8' Grounding Rod: https://www.homedepot.com/p/ERICO-5-8...
►6 Guage Bare Copper Wire: https://amzn.to/3hKE8qn
►Ground Clamp: https://amzn.to/3dQwedJ
►Grounding Lug: https://amzn.to/2THZgW3
►Slot Hex Washer Machine Screw (Stainless Steel) 10-32x3/4": https://amzn.to/2VflmQn
►K Lock Nut (Kep Nut): https://amzn.to/3Aw7m4O
►Ground Bar Kit: https://amzn.to/2TGH2Ey