Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Is DIY Plug-In Solar Actually LEGAL in All 50 States? Today I sit down with one of the founders of Craftstrom Solar — the company behind the viral DIY plug-in solar kits — to get REAL answers straight from the source!
Over the past few months, my Craftstrom videos have exploded with comments, questions, and even debates about how these plug-in solar systems actually work, how safe they are, and whether they're truly legal to use in the U.S. So I pulled your most-asked viewer questions and brought them directly to the Craftstrom team for an open, honest Q&A.
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to Michael Scherer, one of the founders of Craftstrom Solar
1:15 Question #1: Why Are the Craftstrom Kits Priced The Way They Are?
2:38 Question #2: Why Are the Craftstrom Batteries Even MORE Expensive?
7:49 Question #3: What Battery Chemistry Do the Craftstrom Batteries Use?
8:09 Are the Craftstrom Solar kits Legal in all 50 States?
9:44 Do you recommend a licensed electrician help with the installation?
10:24 What about the longevity of the solar panels?
11:52 Why shouldn't someone go buy a cheap micro-inverter online with a limiter?
13:29 Can you add a Craftstrom System next to an existing solar power system?
16:27 How does the Craftstrom kit work with gas generators?
20:07 Can you install a Craftstrom kit on an RV?
21:00 How is your customer support?
23:55 Final thoughts from Michael specifically for my viewers
#craftstrom
#diysolar
#pluginsolar
#theresatrickforthat
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Disclaimer 1: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes. Always consult local regulations and a licensed electrician. Some links are affiliate links, and we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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Is DIY Plug-In Solar Actually LEGAL in All 50 States? Today I sit down with one of the founders of Craftstrom Solar — the company behind the viral DIY plug-in solar kits — to get REAL answers straight from the source!
Over the past few months, my Craftstrom videos have exploded with comments, questions, and even debates about how these plug-in solar systems actually work, how safe they are, and whether they're truly legal to use in the U.S. So I pulled your most-asked viewer questions and brought them directly to the Craftstrom team for an open, honest Q&A.
Buy a Craftstrom Solar kit: craftstrom.com/shop/ref/2
IMPORTANT: Be sure and use the exclusive discount code for viewers of There's A Trick For That at checkout to save some considerable cash: THERESATRICKFORTHAT
Buy individual Craftstrom Solar Components: craftstrom.com/shop/ref/2/#individual-products
IMPORTANT: Be sure and use the exclusive discount code for viewers of There's A Trick For That at checkout to save some considerable cash: THERESATRICKFORTHAT
Buy MC4 disconnect tool: amzn.to/4pzgHSK
Link to playlist of all Craftstrom Solar videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-2uuHDasQcqTQtaY11i9MyMo-YJ5qB2n
Watch all of my solar power videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-2uuHDasQcpSfUqgyHLbT29Wk4gxLkk7
Ask me a question and get a personal in depth response: ko-fi.com/s/8d8df1880c
OR
Sit down for a personal 1-On-1 hour long video consultation with me and I'll provide answers and insights to anything you want to ask me about from this channel: ko-fi.com/s/dd139831a7
All donations get 100% re-invested in the channel:
buymeacoffee.com/theresatrickforthat
🔍 Looking for something specific? Search across hundreds of my videos — way better than YouTube search: https://tatftsearchapp.netlify.app/
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to Michael Scherer, one of the founders of Craftstrom Solar
1:15 Question #1: Why Are the Craftstrom Kits Priced The Way They Are?
2:38 Question #2: Why Are the Craftstrom Batteries Even MORE Expensive?
7:49 Question #3: What Battery Chemistry Do the Craftstrom Batteries Use?
8:09 Are the Craftstrom Solar kits Legal in all 50 States?
9:44 Do you recommend a licensed electrician help with the installation?
10:24 What about the longevity of the solar panels?
11:52 Why shouldn't someone go buy a cheap micro-inverter online with a limiter?
13:29 Can you add a Craftstrom System next to an existing solar power system?
16:27 How does the Craftstrom kit work with gas generators?
20:07 Can you install a Craftstrom kit on an RV?
21:00 How is your customer support?
23:55 Final thoughts from Michael specifically for my viewers
#craftstrom
#diysolar
#pluginsolar
#theresatrickforthat
Affiliate Disclosure
As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you! Thanks for your support!
Disclaimer 1: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes. Always consult local regulations and a licensed electrician. Some links are affiliate links, and we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Disclaimer 2: Due to factors beyond the control of There's a Trick for That, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. There's a Trick for That assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. There's a Trick for That recommends safe practices when working on machines and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of There's a Trick for That, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not There's a Trick for That.
