Backyard Power

Product Description

Tired of overpriced solar kits and complex wiring diagrams that assume you’ve got a degree in engineering? Backyard Power is your no-B.S. guide to energy freedom—built with your hands, not your credit card.In this hands-on manual, master electrician and off-grid builder Christopher Neece shows you how to create reliable, self-powered systems for your home, shed, cabin, RV, or bug-out location—without buying expensive prefab kits. Whether you want to run lights in your barn, charge your phone deep in the woods, or prepare for the next blackout, this book walks you through the process step-by-step in plain English.Inside you’ll learn how to:Build a working solar panel from scratch or find cheap used ones that still performCreate a wind turbine using salvaged parts like treadmill motors and PVC bladesHarness water power with DIY hydro setups that run day and nightStore energy safely with battery banks you can actually affordPower 12V lights, charge tools, and even run a fridge off your own homemade gridWire everything correctly, safely, and code-consciousExpand your system as your needs grow—without starting overYou’ll also get complete wiring diagrams, materials lists, and off-grid system plans for cabins, workshops, and emergency setups—plus tips on sourcing parts for free, preventing common mistakes, and maintaining your system long-term.No fluff. No fear. No thousand-dollar kits. Just smart, rugged power systems built by you—with tools you already own.If you can use a drill and follow a diagram, you can build your own power.Welcome to the energy freedom you’ve been looking for.