High-Voltage Solar Storage On A Budget, 24kWh Nissan Leaf Battery Walkthrough

EV packs are the cheapest way to get real solar storage. In this video I walk through a 24 kWh Nissan Leaf pack, show the mounting points, service disconnect, HV connectors, and the basic protection hardware I use. I also show how to check State of Health in a donor car with Leaf Spy, what to look for on the case if the pack is already pulled, and my quick tips for safe handling. Chapters 00:00 Hook, why EV packs for solar 00:20 Mounting holes and brackets 01:00 High-voltage connectors and control plug 01:35 Using OEM pigtails and making a clean harness 02:05 Precharge, contactor logic, and SSRs 02:40 DC fuses and a DC-rated breaker 03:05 Service disconnect and how to pull it 03:40 Safety check before removal from a car 04:25 Visual inspection of an out-of-car pack 05:05 Where the Leaf service plug lives in 2011 to 2017 06:20 OBD2 setup and Leaf Spy basics 07:15 Reading SOH vs SOC, what numbers matter 08:40 24 kWh vs 30 kWh Leaf packs 09:30 What’s next: Where I source my packs and how to end up with a free battery with a little extra effort. Safety High voltage DC is serious energy. Use proper PPE, correct disconnects, listed equipment, correct labels, and follow local code. If you are not qualified, hire a licensed professional. Informational and educational only. Help the channel Help support the channel by using our Signature Solar link, you can save $50 on any purchase over $500 when you use our exclusive coupon code, {{COUPON_CODE}} EDSDIY50 https://signaturesolar.com/?ref=piqshkgv KDIAG Wireless Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner: https://amzn.to/47wKDqA Affiliate disclosure Some links may be affiliate. Using them helps fund real world tests at no extra cost to you.