Unplugged Live

Welcome to Unplugged Live, our DIY Solar Q&A playlist, where we dive deep into the world of solar energy with live discussions and expert insights! Whether you’re a seasoned DIYer or just starting your journey into renewable energy, this series is packed with valuable knowledge to help you plan, install, and maintain your own solar power system.

In each session, we tackle essential topics like common pitfalls to avoid, system design considerations, installation best practices, and long-term maintenance tips.

Stay connected, subscribe, and join us for upcoming live sessions to gain the confidence and know-how to build a reliable DIY solar setup for your home or off-grid retreat. Let’s take control of our energy future—one solar panel at a time!

The Dangers of Remote Access to Your Solar System | Unplugged Clipped
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The Dangers of Remote Access to Your Solar System | Unplugged Clipped

August 26, 2026

Anker Solix Worth the Extra Cost? DIY vs Easy | Unplugged Clipped
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Anker Solix Worth the Extra Cost? DIY vs Easy | Unplugged Clipped

August 25, 2026

Hacking Power Stations: External Batteries and Charge Controllers | Unplugged Clipped
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Hacking Power Stations: External Batteries and Charge Controllers | Unplugged Clipped

August 24, 2026

Permits, Panels, and Running Conduit: Real Solar Install Planning | Unplugged Clipped
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Permits, Panels, and Running Conduit: Real Solar Install Planning | Unplugged Clipped

August 23, 2026

What Inverter and Battery Brands Does a Solar Pro Trust? | Unplugged Clipped
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What Inverter and Battery Brands Does a Solar Pro Trust? | Unplugged Clipped

August 22, 2026

Community Night: DIY Solar Rookie Mistakes and Live Q&A
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Community Night: DIY Solar Rookie Mistakes and Live Q&A

August 21, 2026

The Tigo Optimizer Noise Nobody Warns You About | Unplugged Clipped
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The Tigo Optimizer Noise Nobody Warns You About | Unplugged Clipped

August 18, 2026

Proof Optimizers Work: Real Tigo Data From a Live Array | Unplugged Clipped
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Proof Optimizers Work: Real Tigo Data From a Live Array | Unplugged Clipped

August 18, 2026

How Jasonoid Preps for Power Outages on a Budget | Unplugged Clipped
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How Jasonoid Preps for Power Outages on a Budget | Unplugged Clipped

August 18, 2026

Closed Loop vs Open Loop: Which Solar Setup Is More Reliable? | Unplugged Clipped
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Closed Loop vs Open Loop: Which Solar Setup Is More Reliable? | Unplugged Clipped

August 16, 2026

What Happened to the EG4 Nova? The XR60 All-In-One Explained | Unplugged Clipped
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What Happened to the EG4 Nova? The XR60 All-In-One Explained | Unplugged Clipped

August 15, 2026

Do Solar Optimizers Make Noise? The Tigo Whine | Unplugged Clipped #podcast
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Do Solar Optimizers Make Noise? The Tigo Whine | Unplugged Clipped #podcast

August 14, 2026

Do Solar Panel Optimizers Actually Work? Real DIY Solar Data
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Do Solar Panel Optimizers Actually Work? Real DIY Solar Data

August 14, 2026

Will the FCC Inverter Ban Kill Innovation? EG4 Responds | Unplugged Clipped
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Will the FCC Inverter Ban Kill Innovation? EG4 Responds | Unplugged Clipped

August 14, 2026

The FCC Inverter Ban Explained: What the Documents Actually Say | Unplugged Clipped
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The FCC Inverter Ban Explained: What the Documents Actually Say | Unplugged Clipped

August 13, 2026

Does Removing the Dongle Make Your Inverter Legal? | Unplugged Clipped
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Does Removing the Dongle Make Your Inverter Legal? | Unplugged Clipped

August 13, 2026

Are EG4 Inverters Banned? EG4's Official Response to the FCC Ruling | Unplugged Clipped
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Are EG4 Inverters Banned? EG4's Official Response to the FCC Ruling | Unplugged Clipped

August 13, 2026

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August 12, 2026

Which EG4 Inverters Are Actually Made in Texas? | Unplugged Clipped
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Which EG4 Inverters Are Actually Made in Texas? | Unplugged Clipped

August 12, 2026

EG4 Responds to the FCC Inverter Ban
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EG4 Responds to the FCC Inverter Ban

August 7, 2026

FCC Inverter Ban: What's Real, What's Hype, and What DIY Solar Folks Should Do
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FCC Inverter Ban: What's Real, What's Hype, and What DIY Solar Folks Should Do

July 31, 2026

The Hidden Costs of Going Off-Grid Solar | Unplugged LIVE
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The Hidden Costs of Going Off-Grid Solar | Unplugged LIVE

July 24, 2026

From 100% Wasted to 80% Useful: Building Beau's Solar Plan Live on Unplugged LIVE
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From 100% Wasted to 80% Useful: Building Beau's Solar Plan Live on Unplugged LIVE

July 17, 2026

Community Night: The $1,000 Backup Power Challenge - What Should You Buy First?
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Community Night: The $1,000 Backup Power Challenge - What Should You Buy First?

July 10, 2026

Summer Solar Chat | DIY Q&A & Community Discussion
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Summer Solar Chat | DIY Q&A & Community Discussion

July 3, 2026

DIY Solar Lessons from Jeffrey: Plug-In Solar, Battery Hacks, and the SolMax Solutions Rebrand
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DIY Solar Lessons from Jeffrey: Plug-In Solar, Battery Hacks, and the SolMax Solutions Rebrand

June 26, 2026

MidNite Power THE ONE: All-In-One Solar Inverter –  Q/A(Episode 25 - Season 2)
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MidNite Power THE ONE: All-In-One Solar Inverter – Q/A(Episode 25 - Season 2)

June 19, 2026

Training Lab: What Backup Power Tier Are You In?
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Training Lab: What Backup Power Tier Are You In?

June 12, 2026

DIY Solar Lessons from Jasonoid: Power Stations, Battery Hacks & Honest Testing
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DIY Solar Lessons from Jasonoid: Power Stations, Battery Hacks & Honest Testing

June 5, 2026

DIY Solar Pro Advice with Rudy Wright: What Builders Miss
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DIY Solar Pro Advice with Rudy Wright: What Builders Miss

May 29, 2026

The Solar Mistake That Will Leave You in the Dark⚡ (Episode 21 - Season 2)
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The Solar Mistake That Will Leave You in the Dark⚡ (Episode 21 - Season 2)

May 22, 2026

Unplugged DIY Solar Trivia Night! ⚡ (Episode 20 - Season 2)
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Unplugged DIY Solar Trivia Night! ⚡ (Episode 20 - Season 2)

May 15, 2026

Unplugged Live Mailbag Edition - (Episode 19 - Season 2)
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Unplugged Live Mailbag Edition - (Episode 19 - Season 2)

May 8, 2026

DIY solar is like a drug that you can't quit
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DIY solar is like a drug that you can't quit

May 2, 2026

EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra & Manual Transfer Switch Setup #batterystorage #podcast #offgrid
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EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra & Manual Transfer Switch Setup #batterystorage #podcast #offgrid

May 1, 2026

DIY Solar Lessons from Johnny’s Weekends: Power Stations to Whole Home
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DIY Solar Lessons from Johnny’s Weekends: Power Stations to Whole Home

May 1, 2026

Stop Wasting Free Power! ☀️ Solar Dump Loads & Power Diversion 101 Episode 17 - Season 2)
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Stop Wasting Free Power! ☀️ Solar Dump Loads & Power Diversion 101 Episode 17 - Season 2)

April 24, 2026

Designing Your Solar Array: Strings, MPPTs, Wire Size & Real-World Mistakes (Episode 16 - Season 2)
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Designing Your Solar Array: Strings, MPPTs, Wire Size & Real-World Mistakes (Episode 16 - Season 2)

April 17, 2026

I ONLY Paid $100 for 4000 kWh of Electricity!
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I ONLY Paid $100 for 4000 kWh of Electricity!

April 10, 2026

Community Night: Off-Grid Solar, EV Charging & MeshCore Updates
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Community Night: Off-Grid Solar, EV Charging & MeshCore Updates

April 3, 2026

DIY Solar Lessons from Minute Man Solar: Start Here Before You Build
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DIY Solar Lessons from Minute Man Solar: Start Here Before You Build

March 27, 2026

DIY Solar Pro Advice with Dexter Monroe: Batteries & Inverters
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DIY Solar Pro Advice with Dexter Monroe: Batteries & Inverters

March 20, 2026

Unplugged Live - DIY SOLAR Livestream Tonight  (Episode 11 - Season 2)
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Unplugged Live - DIY SOLAR Livestream Tonight (Episode 11 - Season 2)

March 13, 2026

Why DIY Solar? Is It Really Worth It? (Episode 10 - Season 2)
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Why DIY Solar? Is It Really Worth It? (Episode 10 - Season 2)

March 6, 2026

Why Your Solar System Isn’t Producing What You Expected (Episode 9 - Season 2)
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Why Your Solar System Isn’t Producing What You Expected (Episode 9 - Season 2)

February 27, 2026

When the Grid Goes Down: Off-Grid Communication That Actually Works (Episode 8 - Season 2)
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When the Grid Goes Down: Off-Grid Communication That Actually Works (Episode 8 - Season 2)

February 20, 2026

How to Get Ready with DIY Solar Power for the Next Winter Storm – On a BUDGET (Episode 7 - Season 2)
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How to Get Ready with DIY Solar Power for the Next Winter Storm – On a BUDGET (Episode 7 - Season 2)

February 13, 2026

Solar Array Shading: What Actually Works?  (Episode 6 - Season 2)
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Solar Array Shading: What Actually Works? (Episode 6 - Season 2)

February 6, 2026

Unplugged LIve is now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
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Unplugged LIve is now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

February 2, 2026

How I Got Into Solar (And Why Backup Power Became Non-Negotiable) - Unplugged Live Clip
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How I Got Into Solar (And Why Backup Power Became Non-Negotiable) - Unplugged Live Clip

January 30, 2026