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Proficient Prepper
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Registrace 23. 12. 2022
I cover a variety of preparedness and self sufficiency topics such as DIY Solar Generators, Living Off Grid, Generators, Vegetable Gardening and growing your own food, Water and Food Storage, Water Catchment, Emergency Lighting, Product Reviews and other topics I'm interested in.
Also check out my website where I typically include additional details - www.proficientprepper.com
Also check out my website where I typically include additional details - www.proficientprepper.com
Weize LiFePO4 12v 100Ah Battery Review - 10 Year Warranty!!
In this video I take a look at this Weize 12v 100Ah LiFePO4 battery which is a battery I do recommend.
Weize Battery Link - www.weizeus.com/products/weize-12v-100ah-1280wh-lifepo4-lithium-battery-up-to-8000-deep-cycles-smart-bms?ref=prof05
Website Link - batterydirect2u.com/
Amazon Product Link - amzn.to/4cOC2QT
Chapters
00:00 - 00:36 Intro
00:37 - Unboxing and Overview
01:47 - Testing
07:19 - Battery Teardown and Low-High Temp Charging Protection Test
12:25 - Final Thoughts
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, I’ll receive a small commission. You won't pay a penny extra. This helps support my channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!
*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
#weizebattery #weizebatteryreview #diysolar #solargenerator #diysolargenerator #emergencypower #selfsufficientliving
Weize Battery Link - www.weizeus.com/products/weize-12v-100ah-1280wh-lifepo4-lithium-battery-up-to-8000-deep-cycles-smart-bms?ref=prof05
Website Link - batterydirect2u.com/
Amazon Product Link - amzn.to/4cOC2QT
Chapters
00:00 - 00:36 Intro
00:37 - Unboxing and Overview
01:47 - Testing
07:19 - Battery Teardown and Low-High Temp Charging Protection Test
12:25 - Final Thoughts
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, I’ll receive a small commission. You won't pay a penny extra. This helps support my channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!
*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
#weizebattery #weizebatteryreview #diysolar #solargenerator #diysolargenerator #emergencypower #selfsufficientliving
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GOLDENMATE UPS with a LiFePO4 Battery! 1000VA 800 Watts and 4 outlets - Testing and Tear Down
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In this video I a look at this GOLDENMATE 1000VA 800watt UPS with a LiFePO4 battery. It has 4 outlets with battery backup and surge protection. This is the first LiFePO4 UPS I've seen. GOLDENMATE UPS - goldenmateenergy.com/products/ups-1000va-800w-surge-protector-battery-power-backup?sca_ref=6689881.vYRXxU68GR 10% off Discount Code - H0E6YRR5 Amazon Link - amzn.to/4dYFHfO All other products fro...
GOLDENMATE Orion 1000 LiFePO4 12v 100Ah Battery Review - With LCD Display
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In this video I take a look at this GOLDENMATE Orion 1000 LiFePO4 100Ah battery which has just about every feature you can get on a battery. It has a large LCD Display! GOLDENMATE Orion 1000 Battery - goldenmateenergy.com/products/goldenmate-12-8v-100ah-1280wh-lifepo-battery?sca_ref=6689881.vYRXxU68GR 10% off Battery - UJMG1O34 10% off Coupon Code - PROFICIENT Saves on all products All other pr...
Redodo - LiFePO4 12v Battery Review - For Cold Climates
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I take a look at the Low Temperature Charging Protection Trolling Motor Battery from Redodo. Perfect for trolling motors, off grid, home backup, DIY solar power systems, etc. I will tear down this battery in the video. Its a 12v LiFePO4 100Ah battery with the added low temp protection feature. Battery Links Redodo Low Temp Protection - Trolling Motor Battery www.redodopower.com/products/redodo-...
Can I FIX my Inverter? Lightning Strike Follow-up
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In a previous video I showed how a lightning strike destroyed my SUNGOLDPOWER 24v Inverter with Charger In this video I will try to fix it again. 00:00 - 00:16 Intro 00:17 - Update since last video 02:10 - What I did to fix it 03:57 - Testing and troubleshooting 06:41 - Closing Affiliate Links SungoldPower Inverter/Charger - amzn.to/4aNOrTQ or shrsl.com/47fym PowerQueen 24v 200ah Batteries - ip...
Affordable Power Station - AllPowers S2000 - 2000w 1500wh & 200w Flexible Solar Panels
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I take a look at this AllPowers S2000 Budget Power Station and their 200 watt SF200 Flexible Solar Panels. 10% Off Discount Code: ProficientPrepper ALLPOWERS S2000 Power Station: iallpowers.com/products/allpowers-2000w-portable-power-station?Selah/ProficientPrepper/US&CZcams&ProficientPrepper&S2000&ref=ProficientPrepper ALLPOWERS S2000 Power Station Plus 2pcs SF200 Flexible Solar Panels: iallpo...
TOPBULL 12v 3000w Inverter - Review
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I take a look at this 12v 3000w inverter from TOPBULL TopBull Inverter - amzn.to/44x89Si 00:00 - 00:15 Intro 00:16 - Unboxing 03:00 - Testing Setup and Basic Tests 05:45 - 10 Minute Load Test 07:51 - Peak Surge Test 09:26 - Refrigerator Test 09:45 - Testing Results and Final Thoughts DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the pro...
Best Quality Budget Battery Ever? Timeusb LiFePO4 12v 100Ah Pro Battery Review
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I take a look at the LiFePO4 100Ah Pro battery from Timeusb. Perfect for backup power, RV's, fishing, off grid, DIY solar, etc. I do a refrigerator run time test in this review to see how long will it power my refrigerator. Best Budget LiFePO4 Battery Battery Links 6% discount code: Pro6 - (Works for everything at Timeusb) Timeusb 12v 100ah Pro Battery www.timeusbpower.com/products/12v-100ah-pr...
Lightning VS DIY Solar Generator - And the winner is?
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See what happens when lightning strikes near your DIY Solar Generator. In this video I will show you what happened to my homemade solar generator when lightning struck nearby, the attempts I made to repair the damage and what I did so that hopefully this never happens again. DIY solar lightning protection Affiliate Links SungoldPower Inverter/Charger - amzn.to/4aNOrTQ or shrsl.com/47fym Giandel...
Sofirn IF23 - Best Flashlight for Emergencies Ever? + GIVEAWAY!!
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The Sofirn IF23 is not your typical rechargeable LED flashlight. With its SOS, Beacon and Strobe features, it is would be very useful an emergency flashlight. It is IP68 Waterproof and good for just about any activity outside such as hiking, camping, hunting or fishing. The spotlight can go up to 4000 lumens in turbo mode. It also has a side RGB floodlight. You can even charge your phone with i...
8 Commonly Overlooked Preparedness Items You Wish You Had Remembered
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In this video I take a look at the top 8 most commonly overlooked preparedness items. Affiliate Links Reading Glasses - amzn.to/3vUQx5T Refrigerator/Freezer Thermometer - amzn.to/3vTnrUi Champion Generator (2500 watts) - amzn.to/3HAAUTx Similar Champion Model (2000 watts) - amzn.to/3S97elq Bluetti EB3A - shrsl.com/4e8y5 - Amazon link - amzn.to/47Vacjp Bluetti AC200Max - shrsl.com/4bjc0 - Amazon...
LiTime Group 24 LiFePO4 12v 100Ah Battery Review - What is a Group 24 Battery?
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I take a look at the Group 24 LiFePO4 100Ah battery from LiTime. Perfect for a drop-in replacement battery for RV's, trolling motors, off grid, home backup, DIY solar, etc. 5% off Coupon Code - profprep05 Group 24 Battery (The battery I reviewed) www.litime.com/products/litime-12v-100ah-group-24-lifepo4-lithium-battery-built-in-100a-bms-1280wh-energy?ref=ProficientPrepper Trolling Motor Battery...
How To Build Anderson Powerpole Connector Cables including SB Series Connectors
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How To Build Anderson Powerpole Connector Cables including SB Series Connectors
GoKWh 100AH 12.8V Bluetooth LiFePO4 Battery - Review - NEW and IMPROVED!
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GoKWh 100AH 12.8V Bluetooth LiFePO4 Battery - Review - NEW and IMPROVED!
Tesmen Non-Contact Voltage Tester and Digital Multimeter Review
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Tesmen Non-Contact Voltage Tester and Digital Multimeter Review
Power Queen MPPT Solar Charge Controller
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Power Queen MPPT Solar Charge Controller
Going Off-Grid with the BLUETTI AC200MAX Power Station + DC Charge Enhancer
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Going Off-Grid with the BLUETTI AC200MAX Power Station DC Charge Enhancer
How to Build and Crimp Solar Extension Cables with MC4 Connectors
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How to Build and Crimp Solar Extension Cables with MC4 Connectors
24v DIY Solar Generator Setup - 4000w - 10,240kwh with Built-in Battery Charger
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24v DIY Solar Generator Setup - 4000w - 10,240kwh with Built-in Battery Charger
How You May Be Watering Your Vegetable Garden Wrong - Watering Tips - Avoid These Mistakes
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How You May Be Watering Your Vegetable Garden Wrong - Watering Tips - Avoid These Mistakes
How to Build a DIY Solar Generator Setup - Complete Review - Beginner Friendly - 12V
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How to Build a DIY Solar Generator Setup - Complete Review - Beginner Friendly - 12V
Is this the longest lasting camping/emergency lantern? - Olight Olantern Classic 2 PRO
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Is this the longest lasting camping/emergency lantern? - Olight Olantern Classic 2 PRO
How to easily switch between GRID and DIY Solar Generator Power - Transfer Switch - Power Outages
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How to easily switch between GRID and DIY Solar Generator Power - Transfer Switch - Power Outages
DIY Mobile Solar Panel Array - 800 Watts!
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DIY Mobile Solar Panel Array - 800 Watts!
DIY Solar Generator Setup for Beginners
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DIY Solar Generator Setup for Beginners
House Opening for Solar Generator Charging and Emergency Heating
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House Opening for Solar Generator Charging and Emergency Heating
Water Storage Options for Emergencies - Do this now!
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Water Storage Options for Emergencies - Do this now!
Off Grid Entertainment - Free Electricity with a Solar Generator
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Off Grid Entertainment - Free Electricity with a Solar Generator
Dont be p$$sy just plug that damn connector, resistors are for pssy ass diyrs haha
Whoa !!! , almost like you are welding 😂.
That is a great warranty. if you can get them to honor it.
Very nice setup. Would love to have that inverter. May go to 24v after we move.
i also do all diy life04 batterys
to make it pay for it self i use my diy generator all the time what im finding out is i need more battery , they are fully charge most of the time by 10 am during the day i run two deep freezes and a frig and working on ruining the air , on the good days i can ruin untill 10 pm then go back to the grid
Is it just me but it's been a few years since I got a spark. I'm connecting the positive first and...I don't remember a spark...and if it was ...I couldn't tell
Great review
Thanks!
I got two of those same batteries, and the cold killed them, and I paid $803 dollars for them.
Did you contact Weize? I'm curious how they responded. How cold was it? Did the batteries have cold temp charge protection when you bought them? I'm seeing more and more batteries with that feature now. I'm not sure if these batteries always had that or they recently added that feature.
@@proficientprepper No, and I do not know if it had cold protection. but at almost 400 each it should have.
Just 12 v. Stick your tongue to it champ 😂
Nicely done sir. A very clean and well thought out 12 volt system.
Thank you very much!
Turn inverter off. There should be no load on inverter when hooking up battery
Are you afraid of your own shadow too? This is the dumbest thing I've seen on here.
Why not use a lil AA batterie to charge the capacitor? I'm new to that?
I may try that
I thought the positive wire on the shunt was supposed to attach directly to the positive battery terminal.
I have a 30A RV Class A diesel pusher with two ACs. I've yet to find a high freq inverter that can handle the load when one AC is running and the 2nd kicks on. I just ordered this unit and hoping the low freq can take that 2nd start up. I'll keep you posted on my results. What I've noticed with the high freq inverters is that can output their power rating, but that can't handle spikes in power demand.
Yes, please keep me posted. I'm curious if it can handle it.
@@proficientprepper I was able to test it today and worked like a champ! Ramped up to 70% output and held for several minutes. Now I'm going to start planning on getting everything setup and in place for permanent setup.
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what are the physical dimensions of those panels? I'm looking for something that fits in the realm of 'good power output for 4 panels' and 'doesn't cost me a ton of money to get started'. I'd love to see about using 400w panels, but they seems prohibitively large to make it into a 'mobile' array and still be able to get it moved around easily or store it in the garage when not in use.
The panels are 58.27"L x 27.76"W x 1.38"H. However, I don't think BougeRV makes these exact panels anymore. I ordered a couple later and they were longer. Now, I don't even see them anymore on their website. Renogy and Newpowa both are also good 200w panels that I've used in the past.
Super test. Its looks like the AIMS inverter
I've noticed that also.
That's a very neat and impressive-looking UPS you have. It seems to have all the essential features one could need. However, in addition to the mute button, it would be great if it also included a communication port, similar to those found in popular UPS models like CyberPower or APC. This port would allow for automatic shutdown of a PC or NAS in case of low battery and enable remote monitoring of the UPS status.
Yes, the communication port is a nice feature to have. With every additional feature, I'm guessing the price will go up. Thanks for commenting!
An expansion port for another battery pack would be nice too. They could re-work one of their other batteries or design a matching enclosure with a 24v / 50Ah battery for a nice jump in runtime.
please advice on gauge 8 pv wire brands or link please
I bought my 8 gauge PV wire from Windy Nation. www.windynation.com/collections/8-gauge-solar-cable I would recommend getting their wire with the MC4 connectors included. In the past I've searched a lot for MC4 connectors for 8 gauge wire and could not find them.
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Baby spark...
As i was watching, you mention the terminals for the DC wires having to be at 90° to each other to work. I was thinking you could invert one of the terminals so they may be able to lay over each other flat?
I remember trying different ways. I may have tried that already. Next time I use that inverter, I will give that a shot.
Why is the negative cable connected before the positive?
Connecting the positive before the negative is rule of thumb I grew up with and I've followed most of my life. I don't always remember to do that. But I'm not sure it matters with a solar system. I've seen several debates over that very subject. I read once that connecting the positive first comes from from working on automobiles and may not apply to solar.
Something else to keep in mind is to avoid sparks at the battery poles, especially if it is a lead acid battery.
Also, if i want to add more than 400w solar do i have to have a controller that is higher than 24v? Thankyou for any response.
Thanks for commenting. No, you can add more solar. The amount of solar you can have is totally up to the solar charge controller. The one in this video allows up to 600watts for a 12v system. Here are the max wattage allowed by battery voltage for the charge controller in the video - 600W/12V; 1200W/24V; 1800W/36V; 2400W/48V. But you can get different solar charge controllers that will allow more wattage for 12v systems. One of the most important things to consider for solar charge controllers is that they accept a minimum and maximum voltage. The charge controller in the video lists the maximum voltage of 150v. If you go to 150v or over you will most likely burn up the controller. I can't find the minimum voltage, but if its under the minimum, it just won't charge.
Thankyou for this video, it is very informative and u r a good teacher. Can I ask: can I set up 2, 12v batteries in series and then connect to a 24v 3000w/6000w peak inverter with an 100a mppt controller?. Thankyou.
Thanks for commenting. Just going off what you mentioned, yes. That should work. I would check the recommended charge current for the batteries. A lot of them recommend 20amps to preserve the long life of the batteries. A 100amp mppt controller would push 50amps into each battery. Which should be fine. But your batteries might not last as long. Just check the recommended charge current for those batteries. Its ok to go over a little, you just don't want to push 100amps into a battery that recommends 20amps. Even though that may be within the battery specifications.
You should install battery first 😂
Speaking as a veteran and a former technician LOL I was wearing safety glasses watching this video and safety shoes . I did also activate my body cam just in case ....
Nice Clean install everything Looks Great 👍👍😎
Thanks 👍
Power Queen Makes some Solid products for a reasonable price.
Yes they do. I have several Power Queen products.
i have the aims 4000 watt 12 volt inverter looks like the same build it has no lcd display and no house hold outlets but i looks the same dont need 4000 wats in my setup but for the quality of my unit its what i will use to buy a 3000 watt inverter on the cheep side it would cost me 400+ my inverter is heaver the 54 pounds
Yep, I've seen about 4 inverters that look very similar to this one but different brands. They only have slight differences. It would be interesting to open them up side by side to see if they are the same inside.
You connect it in series or parallel connection?🙋🇬🇷
Neither, just straight connection to battery
Dumb video
You didn't show me how to put in the ???
Watch this video about at the 11:55 mark - czcams.com/video/lQ_3_9nPYFM/video.html
I have watched many videos on small 12 volt systems and their construction. I would say that yours is the first I have seen that combines a description of the components and also discusses wire gauge, fuses, breaker sizes etc. Great explanations. To get all that info I have had to go to many different sources to put it all together in my head. The only question I still have not been able to answer is why have a breaker/fuse between the solar charger and the positive bus bar? What are you protecting? The MPPT can only put out so many amps, so if the wire is sized correctly this seems redundant to me. Thanks.
The breaker in between the mppt charge controller is there for multiple reasons. One reason is that I occasionally need to isolate the charge controller from the rest of the system. Of course, you must shutoff power from the panels to the controller first. If you have power coming from the panels to the charge controller and you shut off the breaker to the battery, you can burn up the controller. Another reason is in case there is some kind of short in the controller or panels. Or maybe even a lightning strike. In those cases much more current could flow towards the rest of the system. A fuse may be better for those reasons, but that is the basic reason for that breaker there. Another thing I've learned since this video that I still need to add to my system, is a fuse that sits right on each positive battery terminal. That will protect against something damaging the wires that run to the fuse or battery switch.
Excellent tutorial. You do a great job at explaining every piece. I want to build a system just like this!
Thanks!!
Resistor? I hardly know her.
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oversized battery cables , just wondering wich cable you will use for a 5000 watts inverter....
5000 watts is right up there at the limit for a 12v system. For 5000, you would need the largest wire readily available which is 4/0 wire. 5000watts / 12.8v = 390amps. Windynation is where I buy most of my wire and their 4/0 wire can handle a max of 440amps according to their website. But personally, I would never build a 5000watt 12v system for normal use. 1/0 wire is difficult to work with. I can't imagine building a system with 4/0 wire. It is very thick. For 5000 watts, I would at least use a 24v system if possible.
Connect your negative it’ll be a smaller spark or no spark
That 9-volt trick is pretty cool. I've never seen that done on any video I've watched and I watch a lot.
Good day. After fully charging my battery, the voltage drops to 13V in 2 days, and to 12.90V in 5 days. But when the battery is connected to 200W for 1 minute, the voltage is 13.39V and it stays like that all day? Is this normal or not a battery problem.
Do you have an inverter powered on an connected to the battery? That drop would be normal if you have a powered on inverter because it draws some current while sitting idle. But what does not make sense is that if you use 200W for 1 minute, the voltage does not drop over time. Something does not seem right about that. Without knowing more, it seems that something may drawing power from the battery. But if nothing is drawing power, then it might be a defective battery. I've not had a defective battery or a battery acting strangely yet. So I don't have a lot of experience with troubleshooting battery issues.
@@proficientprepper Thank you for your answer. Exactly, the battery behaves suspiciously (there is a gradual voltage drop) when the battery is charged and nothing is connected to it. The seller wrote that this is the protection of BMS. But nothing is said about this on ebay.
Show internal view
Yes, next time I review an inverter, I will definitely do that. Brad Cagle is another youtuber that reviewed the 2000watt version of this inverter. He opened up the inverter if you wanted to take a look at his video - czcams.com/video/KLdEr6SdgFI/video.html
Never mind a resistor, what about a tri-pod to avoid motion sickness...???
Very true, its hard for me to watch that video now. This was very early on my CZcams channel and I've gotten much better at that since filming since I did this one.
I've found that the internal resistance of the battery is usually enough to keep the spark relatively small and undamaging. However, what will make an abhorrently large spark, and likely damage the capacitors in the process, is to connect a power source with already-charged capacitors, such as a battery with another inverter already connected, to the inverter. This will connect the almost zero-resistance capacitors together, resulting in 1/2*CV^2 worth of energy being directly deposited in the spark!
Your fuse needs to be at the POS post of the battery First... before the wire run.. Same as from the panels to Controller needs a breaker or fuse and from Controller to battery... If your gonna show this stuff then it's up to YOU to explain and Push the Safety.
I have learned that since. I do plan to show that going forward.
Me i always use a testlight to charge it😅
Lol😊