Contents
Van Electrical 101
Electrical work is scary. Voltage, Resistance, and Watt Hours. Shunts, Inverters, and Charge Controllers. How does it all fit together?
Let’s demystify this critical system.
Introduction
- Course Objective
Fundamentals
- How electricity is produced
- DC and AC Current
- Voltage, Current, and Resistance; Ohm’s Law
- Circuits – Simple, Series, Parallel, Combination
- Modes of Failure – Open Circuits, Short Circuits, Ground Faults
- Power, Energy, Consumption, Capacity
- Single-phase and Three-phase systems
Circuits and Diagrams
- Circuit Diagrams
- Component Diagrams
Components
- Major Components
- Circuit Breakers
- Disconnects
- GFCI’s
Wiring
- Wire Size and Insulation
- Conductor Types and Materials
- Raceways & Cable Trays
- Sizing of Fuses / Circuit Breakers
- Wire Nuts, Terminals and Crimpers
- Switches and Receptacles
Batteries
- Battery Function
- Battery Safety
- Battery Types
- Battery Efficiency
- Battery Ratings
- Battery Failure Modes
- Sizing Battery Banks
- Battery Wiring
Charging Systems
- Charge Profiles
- Charging Devices
- Alternator Wiring
System Monitoring
- Battery Monitors
Solar
- Theory
- Components
- Efficiency
- Wiring
Tools
- Test and Measurement
- Strippers, Cutters, and Crimpers
- Heat
- Soldering
- Fishing
Skills
- Stripping
- Crimping
- Wire Connections
Basic Troubleshooting
- Common Problems
- Checking and Replacing Fuses
Safety
- Hazards and Dangers
- Good Practices
- Personal Protective Equipment
Code and Legality
- Laws
- Code
- Licensing
Other Resources
- Books
- Youtube Channels
- Blogs
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