25 Useful Tools for Offgrid Solar. Including battery lifts!

Published: 25 May 2024
on channel: DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse
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0:00 Intro
0:18 Torque Screwdriver Tutorial
1:21 Crescent Torque Wrench
1:42 Clamp Meters: Fluke and Budget Option
2:21 Nut and Screw Thread Checker
2:46 Cordless Heat Gun
3:12 Large Industrial Crimper
3:41 Heat Cameras
4:38 Soldering Iron
5:19 Allen Wrench and Hex Torque Options
5:50 Insulated Ratchets
6:00 Bit Driver Universal Tool
6:13 Insulated Small Screwdrivers
6:26 Step Drill Bits
6:42 Compressed Air Can
7:03 Cordless Jigsaw
7:17 Solar Panel Cleaner
7:38 M18 Hammer Drill for Concrete
7:50 Basic Tools Recommendations
8:10 90 Degree Locknut Wrench
8:37 Best Drill Bits in the World!
8:59 Hex Bits for Impact Guns
9:09 Tools for Moving Large Batteries
9:21 Lift Table
9:48 Super Handy
10:40 Hand Trucks and Conclusion


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