--- product_id: 58747785 title: "Solar & 12 Volt Power for beginners: off grid power for everyone" price: "Rp815399" currency: IDR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.id/products/58747785-solar-and-12-volt-power-for-beginners-off-grid-power store_origin: ID region: Indonesia --- # Solar & 12 Volt Power for beginners: off grid power for everyone **Price:** Rp815399 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Solar & 12 Volt Power for beginners: off grid power for everyone - **How much does it cost?** Rp815399 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.id](https://www.desertcart.id/products/58747785-solar-and-12-volt-power-for-beginners-off-grid-power) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Solar & 12 Volt Power for beginners: off grid power for everyone [Eccleston, George] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Solar & 12 Volt Power for beginners: off grid power for everyone Review: Simple and straightforward. - It seems most DIY books and videos fall into two categories; they are either assume you already have vast amounts of knowledge on a subject and are too technical, or they assume you are an idiot and spend 20 minutes explaining what a hammer is and how to use it. Not so with this book. I wanted a simple and straightforward intro to solar power and that's what I got. The author assumes you don't know anything about the subject, but doesn't treat you like you're an idiot. He doesn't go into a lot of superfluous information that isn't relevant like most books. (I don't need to know the history and manufacturing process of solar panels.) His directions and explanations are clear and easy to understand and there are enough photos to and diagrams to make a total novice feel confident in what they are doing. If you're looking to go completely off grid this book may be a bit basic but it's a good starting point. For someone (like me) who wants a s simple solar system to power a work shed this book is probably all you need. I am very happy with my purchase and highly recommend it. Review: 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). ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #488,476 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #34 in Solar Energy #56 in Electric Energy #86 in Physics of Electricity | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,493) | | Dimensions | 8.5 x 0.22 x 11 inches | | ISBN-10 | 197443298X | | ISBN-13 | 978-1974432981 | | Item Weight | 3.53 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 91 pages | | Publication date | August 14, 2017 | | Publisher | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | ## Images ![Solar & 12 Volt Power for beginners: off grid power for everyone - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61zR4Ps1k8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple and straightforward. *by C***S on April 16, 2018* It seems most DIY books and videos fall into two categories; they are either assume you already have vast amounts of knowledge on a subject and are too technical, or they assume you are an idiot and spend 20 minutes explaining what a hammer is and how to use it. Not so with this book. I wanted a simple and straightforward intro to solar power and that's what I got. The author assumes you don't know anything about the subject, but doesn't treat you like you're an idiot. He doesn't go into a lot of superfluous information that isn't relevant like most books. (I don't need to know the history and manufacturing process of solar panels.) His directions and explanations are clear and easy to understand and there are enough photos to and diagrams to make a total novice feel confident in what they are doing. If you're looking to go completely off grid this book may be a bit basic but it's a good starting point. For someone (like me) who wants a s simple solar system to power a work shed this book is probably all you need. I am very happy with my purchase and highly recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Beginning for a Novice, Refresher for Intermediate *by P***N on January 24, 2019* 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). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Info for Beginners with Photos! *by A***R on March 16, 2024* 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! ## Frequently Bought Together - Solar & 12 Volt Power for beginners: off grid power for everyone - Off Grid Solar Power Simplified: For Rvs, Vans, Cabins, Boats and Tiny Homes - Mobile Solar Power Made Easy!: Mobile 12 volt off grid solar system design and installation. RV's, Vans, Cars and boats! 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