10 Common (and expensive) DIY electrical mistakes and some tips on avoiding them.

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00:00 Introduction
00:44 #10 Buying Parts Before Having a Plan
01:32 #9 Connecting 12V Components to a 24V Battery Bank
02:18 #8 Not Understanding Wire Sizes or Using the Wrong Wire Sizes
03:54 #7 Not Using the Proper Tools
04:58 #6 Not Reading the User Manual
07:50 #5 Not Reading Component Warranty Terms
08:49 #4 Using Low Quality or Wrong Types/Sizes of Fuses and Breakers
10:58 #3 Poor Workmanship
12:04 #2 Trying to Save Money Without Considering the ACTUAL Cost
13:28 #1 Trying to Reinvent the Wheel