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Simple DIY solar array - Eco-Worthy 100 watt panels
Here is my simple, cost effective, DIY solar panel array. I built this setup around an ecoflow Delta 2. 4 100 watt eco-worthy panels wired in 2s2p. If you have any questions let me know!
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EcoFlow Delta Pro, Eco-Worthy 100 watt bifacial solar panel wagon! 1500 WATTS
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15x 100 watt Bifacial Eco-Worthy Solar panels mounted to a hay rack running gear and powering an EcoFlow Delta Pro. Mounts are "ECO-WORTHY 45 inch Adjustable Solar Panel Tilt Mounting Rack Bracket (2 Set) RV" purchased from ebay. Panels are "ECO-WORTHY 100W 200W 400W 1000W Watt Bifacial Solar Panel Mono PV 12V Home RV" and I selected the 2X100W Solar Panel option. If you have any questions or w...
2008-10 F250 LED headlight upgrade
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We upgrade the headlight bulbs from OEM to LED on a 2008 Ford F250. If you have any questions or suggested videos leave a comment below! LINKS: H13/9008 LED Bulbs: www.amazon.com/dp/B0943MVXTH?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 Our website: www.rnkustomz.com
OBS Ford Disc Brake Swap
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Here is a video of how my friend and I converted the rear drum brakes to disc on my 1995 ford f250. If you have a 2WD truck you most likely will be missing the block on the rear leaf spring. This will change the assembly slightly, but is still possible. For a detailed parts list with links visit our website. www.rnkustomz.com Our Social Media! Instagram: rn_kustomz
Excellent PV modules on wheels . 👌You’re ready for any SHTF situation . May the solar be with you .😉
@@defjamsgreen ready to bug out! At approximately 5mph or less so it doesn’t bounce too much
Bifacial don't really add much unless they are against a white background. They are great in snow when you need to tilt them to shed the snow fall. Other than those few use cases traditional panels would be better for most.
@@natearrigoni good thing I get lots of snow in iowa, and this trailer will be placed next to my white garage once I get the electrical done in my basement
Good view & demo of those brackets including the way you extended them. Also like how your using a farm wagon to 'harvest' solar. 👍
I like how you built the rack did you have the hay wagon already and how long is the hay wagon and how far apart the brackets let me know and good job
Brand of running gear: new idea. This running gear is extendable “reach” I have it set to 15 or so feet, the wood beams are right at 17 foot I believe. How far between the aluminum solar brackets? Or the front and back mounting brackets for the wooden beams?
How far apart are the 2x4s on the beam
Center of 2x4 to center of other 2x4 is 21 inches
How did you wired the 4 100w panels for the delta 2? Series or parallel?
@@Sanibelsnook there is another video I have posted that goes over that array. It’s my only other solar video currently
You want to max series when you can then add parallel. You have 11-60v at 15A. If the open circuit voltage of your panels is over 20v (22.4v for mine) you can only do 2 in series, so you don't go over 60v. So, 2p2s which will give you 24.8v @10.93amaps if it shorts.
Great job!! 👏🏽
Thanks for watching
Since you’re running them in parallel, do you have any inline fuses installed?
@@MarkoPola currently no I do not. I did buy a 30 amp breaker box but haven’t installed it yet.
I’m thinking about buying some new Bifacial 370w panels from signature solar. But I don’t need a whole pallet of them. If they would sell me 10 or 12 panels at $111 each.
That’s been my concern too, living in iowa I have to get them shipped, and I can’t quite use a full pallet yet so I’m holding off ordering any big panels
I like your PV array on wheels. I have mine on wheels too but much smaller wheels. I purchased used PV solar panels from SanTan solar. I got 240w PV Panels for $48 each a few years ago. They’re producing plenty of power for my needs. I attached my panels to 1/2 galvanized pipe with zip ties. It’s been working fine for the past 5 years. I replace a few zip ties when some break. I move two arrays twice a day to catch morning and evening sun.
Cool setup i like it...
With the Delta 2 have you tried to max out the PV input by over paneling it? What combination (series/parallel) worked the best for you to reach the maximum PV input?
@@kenastl I’ve never overpaneled the delta 2, I slapped the 400 watts at it and called it a day haha. But I’ll do some digging and if I find any good information I can try and make a follow up video
Your open circuit is 24.5V your amps is 5.2A you said you have a delta pro. Your open voltage is or could fry it. Delta pro solar input: Solar Charging Input. 1600W Max, 11-150V, 15A Max
24.5X5 = 122.5 VOC. That's 18.4% allowance for voc increase, i was told by many that's enough headroom. What % do you go off of?
Maybe just add another set casters in the middle section to help with support
Nicely done
I think it's a GREAT little 4 Panel setup!! I may build an identical unit, but like you said, I likely will use 2x4s in place of the deck boards. Thanks for the info!
If you build it let me know! Would love to hear how the 2x4s hold up compared to these?
Sick video keep up the hard work!
where is the battery? can you explain how they were wired togehter, perhaps another video?
This small array was using a ecoflow delta 2. Ill try and borrow it from my brother and make a video showing all the wiring for this setup
Can you connect those panels to your big array?
@@christopherlueth123 technically you could, but from my understanding you only want to merge alike panels in series/parellel to avoid issues/degradation. But I’ve never tested to see how squirrelly it gets
Very simple and clean. Looks awesome!!!
Your wooden frame is almost identical to mine. I'll have 4ea 100w mono's as well. Good video, thank you for posting.
@@Montana_Outdoor_Adventures any suggestions on additional bracing for mine? I’m thinking of cutting a 2x4 to run diagonal across the bottom to hopefully limit the sag.
@@rnkustomz I am going to have to rack mine at a 45 as well, I am not using the Ecoworthy mounts as I have a ton of 1" angle iron salvaged from old bed frames, this angle will also serve as the 45. I got 5 twin size bed frames on market place for ten bucks locally, couldn't pass it up.
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Heck yee
Will appreciate it if you Can you list everything you used so someone can use as a one stop shopping experience?
Once i get the electrical install finished downstairs I plan to make a super in depth video. Stay tuned
I would of used unistrut for the mounting. But i do like the wagon setup.
@@dangeroustoman I tried looking into that but was struggling to understand the mounting options. I needed this deployed fast and for the price of these brackets/ease of setup I went with it. Might try uni in the future if I can find some assistance on what all I need to order
@@rnkustomz just look up videos -- mounting solar panels with unistrut.
Very nicely done array. I used to use 100watt panels too, but now use 450 watt panels. If you got two 550 watt panels you would have made more power and save half the space and save on wires and connectors. Nice setup anyway. Greetings from Jamaica.
@@lawrencedavidson6195 I’ve seen a full 1600 watts with this array, so not sure I’d really save on space, and given the constraints voltage and amps wise on my delta pro, It would be less than ideal for me. Plus big panels like that you usually have to buy 10
@@rnkustomz I use two Renogy 550w bifacials and you're right, they produce anywhere up to around 1.1-1.2kw. however, the VoC is a lot higher and they are super heavy. They are also crazy expensive. I got mine for about $750 on one of those super sales.
@@tlteal I plan to get some big panels when I have the money to do a solid eg4 build, but with me just renting this house I want to keep as mobile as possible
@@rnkustomz you do whatever works best for you. Nothing wrong at all with your setup -- love it especially that it's mobile. Just wanted you to know that I've had great success with the REnogy 550w bifacials and they are producing more than they are rated at but they are also VERY expensive unless you can get them on a special sale. I've also read the sungoldpower 560w panels are very good too.
I have a 50 watt Renogy panel that I like, gonna put it on my boat once my electronics are installed. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the comments!
Cool video! Been looking into cheap DIY solar myself!
Great idea. How do you move it around? Seems like it may be too heavy to move by hand.
@@kenastl I’m actually able to roll it myself, though it does take most of my strength. With 2 people it’s very easy to wheel around.
@@kenastl also I plan to use my 4 wheeler if I ever need to move it more than just rotating it through the day.
You can tell that's not wood you can buy today, look how many rings are in those beams! Today's wood that size would have 1/3 the amount of rings cuz we use so much more now. Awesome setup!
I’m very hopeful this wood will outlast the rest of the trailer components haha. I still have another 10+ of these beams. Maybe another solar project in the future
Very cool project. Could simply put some blocks under the tires to angle it a bit.
I thought about that, it would be way easier than adjust all the 10 legs
Great video, brother. This explains a lot for people on how to wire it up. Thanks for the facebook post as well. I learned a lot off this. Chris session.
Hey, just subscribed, this is C. Jay R from the Ecoflow Delta group, can't wait for the solar wagon video!!!
Come from doing Subaru bearings, been scared shit less of doing my fronts... but yall are making me rest easy... thank you!!!
Any compatibility issues or computer errors without a full conversion kit or electrical harnesses? Are they still working? Any over heating?
@@Tarcisius17 so far they have been working great, no warning lights on the dash, and no overheating that I’ve witnessed.
I wonder how well this would jive with a Hydroboost conversion... Hmmmmmm.
Nice job Question where did you order the parts I have a ford f350 1997 dully I wanted To up grade it
What are the replacement brake shoes when they wear out? What do you ask for at the parts store?
When you order the kit it’ll come with instructions and they list all the parts and part numbers so you can keep servicing your kit when needed.
Question, so the bearings are not packed with grease…. Is it the differential oil that is keeping them lubricated?
Pack them when installing new or servicing, it take a minute for oil to get back to hubs
Now, show how to adjust.
No park breaks?
RTV on the metal case of the hub seal- always. Especially on a truck of that age and the inevitable rust, nicks, and gouges often found from removal of seals in the past. And the best stuff to use is Permatex's gear oil RTV formulation (green colored tube). You might get lucky here and there not doing it, but eventually your luck will run out & you'll be rewarded with oil contaminated pads or shoes.
I really appreciate the tip! I’ll have to look into trying this in the future. Thanks for watching.
What tires are those would you plow with them
in 2011 ,I put a 2002 disc brake rear w 3-73 gears and limited slip. best thing i ever did till i did bowl delete and elect pump. then the ts 6 pos chip! omgawd! now ialso put 2002 rotors on front and 2002 new calipers. only needed a 3/32 shim washers between calipers and iron recievers. stops like now! no effort. stock master. now all wheels are the new body style metric . it is a very good truck now. 7.3 in a 97 extended cab xlt. zero rust clean engine. and the cab lines up with the bed! forgot to mention , that was an entire swap . i had to cut shock mounts off old rear and weld in place. the mounted swaybar brackets to fit obs. not too much considering the result. i love it. now at 380k pulls a 14k lb trailer.
the 2002 width is greater than the 97 by almost 2 inches. the wheels are well placed in the fender. did i mention , it stops now and sometimes 5 minutes ago. unreal what a difference the disc vs drums made. and no more pulling axle to do simple brake job.
@ 3 minute mark, you won't have bolt clearance issues, if you install the bracket facing the correct direction. The calipers should be at the rear of the rotor.
The brackets are facing to the rear of the truck….
confirmed... caliper is on rear of the rotor
Someone put parkingbrake in this swap???
Wow let me shite myself over nothing
What on earth does that even mean
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Jet engine 😂
Love a clean set of lights.
The best!
were you able to reuse the bolts that originaly mounted the drum with the new convertion bracket? or did you have to get longer ones?
You talking about the bolts at 3:10? Look OEM, rusty haha😊
Any update on how they perform? Also, did you need a proportioning valve?
So far so good! And I never did anything with a proportioning valve. It might benefit me and I just don’t know it, but I never even really looked into those.
@@rnkustomz My worry is how hard/soft the pressure would be - affecting the speed at which the brakes engage. Another concern with not having one would be pad drag on the rotor when brakes are disengaged. Not issues there I’m hoping?
@@garrettjones9136are proportioning valves expensive? I'll have to do some research.
@@user-fz7tk5um9othey range from basic at around 45 bucks to full on racecar stuff for 200+$. A basic proportioning valve is all you need, got one from Speedway automotive for 60 bucks
What about the emergency break
Didn't opt to re add that. The cost was too high considering I never used mine once in the 3 years of owning this truck so far.
Untill your brakes go out from a broke line and you can't stop. "Emergency brake". Very bad idea to go without.