I hope people will read my comments before they fry up their car battery or some other stupid mistake. 1. A car battery is not designed for continues usage, it is made so it can quickly peak for starting the engine, and then use a moderately small amount of power to run your vehicle - heavy consumption will ruin it, also keep in mind that your engine's alternator is designed to recharged the battery at a certain pace, which is nowhere near fast enough if you drain so much power so quickly. now into topic- 2. 1000W continues inverter is nowhere near enough to power all needed tools and gear, I'd suggest a minimum of 1500W continues or 2000W if possible.. there is a reason that most people who want to live off grid, and start from bare land, carry with them a genset with about 3000-4000W of power output and a couple Jerry cans of fuel good luck
Thanks for the input. It is designed to work with cars and would be a great backup in case of an emergency. But use it wrong and everything you say is true. That said I personally use a 2000watt generator for all my power tool needs and now use this inverter as a backup to my backup
@@HomesteadinHawaii sure, but the problem is that most people that are using YT to copy a concept are unable to take certain factors into account, many will just copy it and think it replaces a proper genset or power setup. the limitations are not always known to them
Yes...there are much better batteries to power an inverter than than that in your car yet in the beginning, just run your vehicle if powering larger devices. Also, if you choose your devices wisely you can power a huge variety of things with 1000 watts.
I have the exact bestek 1000 inverter, Bestek emailed me and stated it is capable of handling a 2000 watt momentary power surge. The 1000 watts is referring to continuous service. Most inverters are designed to handle a momentary surge. Thought it might be helpful to know. Thanks for creating this video.
Move into the new millinium my friend. When its time for a new inverter...buy a full sine wave inverter. It cost very little more these days and ALL your devices will love it.
The two brands mentioned in this video are among the best in affordable inverters. You can always spend more yet if on a budget I would go with these (in full sine wave) if you need dependability. Note that the Bestek has easily accessible fuses in case you inadvertently do something silly. I have yet to have a probelm with my Bestek inverters.
An inverter is a lifesaver in remote situations. HOWEVER, having been-there-done-that, it is worth reminding people to watch their power consumption if the vehicle is not running. Small power tools and battery chargers can drain a car battery down enough that it can't turn the engine over to restart. if you drain both your phone and car battery down on a lot that isn't near people, you have a VERY long walk coming....
Great! I really wish I had one starting out. Feel free to use the link in the description if you pick one up, you’ll be supporting these videos at the same time.
I have two of those same ones in 1200w. Mine came with both bolt on and booster clamp cables. I have a battery bank on a push cart and charge them with solar panels.
That would be the much better way to go. Clamp cables only make sense. And having a battery bank hooked up to solar panels to keep it charged, you sir get the win!
Yes, Bestek truley has the best tek. Very durable products i have had mily 400 watt for 6years beaten abused, still riding. The 1000watt is a beast even close to peak use consistently.
That sounds like a great idea! in my opinion the fan should run continuously if you are having to rely on that device being under the hood next to a heat source it is much easier to keep an electronic cool than it is to cool it down after it's hot. 😁 Also hearing the fan run lets you know right off the bat if your fan is working or not.
Great video, I use an invertor tied to my riding mower when power fails to keep my fridge cool. I like your recommendation of the Bestek, however keep in mind a nominal 100 amp alternator only puts out 1200 watts, so you may want to consider using more than that intermittently or you will drain your battery. Actually the invertor may kick out once the voltage drops. Thanks for posting
Yes Edison generator design and Edison dynamo design is available at the US patent office and is an open patent. Build a dynamo power plant for houses . A dynamo is an electric powered generator that produces more electric power than it uses. In theory you could have an unlimited number of dynamos powered by the Edison generator and with inverters and transformers power a city with no fuel water wind or steam . The original power company Edison power Co.
Learn to chisel off the Tesla magnets from the generator and your old car generator pre 1974car generator is an Edison generator. An edison generator spins without water wind or steam. Tesla bound the Edison generator with magnets all around the armature and used water to turn the armature coils to produce electricity. Edison used the field magnets to move the coils of copper wire in the magnetic field. So count the Tesla magnets on the armature and divide by 6 chisel three off and leave three on alternating on and off to get a motor pattern on the armature.
@@HomesteadinHawaii that guy is being sarcastic, but he has a point.. you are using a sledgehammer to hit a nail - your car's engine is a big consumer for the sole purpose of charging the tiny (in power storage) car battery, which is btw- never meant to be used to draw a lot of power in short times
Old car generator pre1974 can be chisel from Tesla bound generator to the free spin Edison generator. Count the armature magnets and divide by 6 and chisel off one sixth and leave one sixth on and chisel off another sixth off and leave another one sixth on. You have chiseled off three sixths and left three sixths on alternating on and off all the way around. You have an Edison permanent magnet motor that produces electric power 12volt DC an inverter produces 110volt AC.
Thank you for sharing. I understand each battery is different, and some more powerful than other. I see you have a big car. From your experience, how many times it is safe for an ordinary drill charger to be recharged before it drains the car’s battery? Thank you.
There are so many variables, but if you’re worried you I’d only do one charge and then run the car. The alternated charges the battery back up. But you don’t want to drain the battery too far either so I tend to err on charging while driving. I have it hooked up inside my car now.
This is inspiring! I’m coming to find a small lot of land. Do you recommend working with a broker? Any suggestions on where to stay? The airbnbs are crazy expensive.
I’d start by looking on Zillow then driving around and checking out each lot personally. As for places to stay, it’s Hawaii, everything is expensive. Not much cheap options out there
I really don't get the title, the inverter IS a power generator, it's not gasoline but nevertheless...The car battery can store about 1kWh, P=I*U, but you shoud not use it below 30% of it's capacity
@@HomesteadinHawaii Yup, in electronic, we say that it's a generator, battery is the power source but still the inverter converts to the output, so in that sense it generates power. Basically it's a power source just like every generator! Maybe it's just semantic, no biggie!
I have made a comment on that a moment ago.. mind boggling how people misuse equipment. plug-in a small inverter on emergency for a short period of time? yes! plug-in for a longer usage with high power draw? for that there are other types of batteries
I think it shows in the readout on the display of of the bested inverter. I’m off island right now so I can’t look at the sander at the moment, but something like a sander will draw down the battery so the car should be running to keep it charged.
@@HomesteadinHawaii Thank you for all the advice and videos keeping me entertained while I was off island for two years….I just bought a vehicle Today And will be using lots of your ideas for living…( car inverter included..lol)
No. The inverter has a reading showing how much power your battery has left. Typically it’s a 12 volt battery so 10.5 volts and you should start the car to keep the battery charged.
I’ve used the inverter for years. You have to watch the number on display and if it draws down too far, turn the car on. How quick it draws down depends on what you are using
I appreciate this channel very much… Question: Do you think this device will provide the rated output from a Honda Civic that probably has a smaller battery than your vehicle. Stay safe in Mexico btw:)
never use you car battery with an inverter for longer period of time, unless it's a tiny whinny 100-150W inverter... those small car batteries were never meant to handle high power draws for more than a few seconds at a time (e.g. starting the engine)
this concept is so stupid. Why would anyone sacrifice the ability to have/use a car for some power elsewhere? Spending $1000 to turn your car into a HUGE generator running on gasoline to have it die out and become dead weight thereafter. Bro.. think a bit harder next time.
You had better learn a little more about your electronics before making claims, out need lot more knowledge!, Oh and before electricity how do you think they built their homesteads?,ask the Amish!
Not many of us want to live like the Amish, but good for them. I am sure I have more to learn but I have been able to power tools with this thing as long as I have the car running
Considering the govt has printed more money in the past 20 years than the previous 100 combined and us oil drilling has peak in 2019 before Biden came into office, I think blaming Biden is misguided. Granted he is an idiot but so are all the politicians. Show me how to get power without using gas while on a budget.
I hope people will read my comments before they fry up their car battery or some other stupid mistake.
1. A car battery is not designed for continues usage, it is made so it can quickly peak for starting the engine, and then use a moderately small amount of power to run your vehicle - heavy consumption will ruin it, also keep in mind that your engine's alternator is designed to recharged the battery at a certain pace, which is nowhere near fast enough if you drain so much power so quickly.
now into topic-
2. 1000W continues inverter is nowhere near enough to power all needed tools and gear, I'd suggest a minimum of 1500W continues or 2000W if possible.. there is a reason that most people who want to live off grid, and start from bare land, carry with them a genset with about 3000-4000W of power output and a couple Jerry cans of fuel
good luck
So then what should we connect these types of alien technology.... to?
Thanks for the input. It is designed to work with cars and would be a great backup in case of an emergency. But use it wrong and everything you say is true. That said I personally use a 2000watt generator for all my power tool needs and now use this inverter as a backup to my backup
@@HomesteadinHawaii sure, but the problem is that most people that are using YT to copy a concept are unable to take certain factors into account, many will just copy it and think it replaces a proper genset or power setup. the limitations are not always known to them
Yes...there are much better batteries to power an inverter than than that in your car yet in the beginning, just run your vehicle if powering larger devices. Also, if you choose your devices wisely you can power a huge variety of things with 1000 watts.
I have the exact bestek 1000 inverter, Bestek emailed me and stated it is capable of handling a 2000 watt momentary power surge. The 1000 watts is referring to continuous service. Most inverters are designed to handle a momentary surge. Thought it might be helpful to know. Thanks for creating this video.
Thanks for the info, that is helpful, that makes it able to run most fridges
@@HomesteadinHawaii It ran my refrigerator and freezer without any issues.
I use modified sine wave all time. works fine for everything .
Move into the new millinium my friend. When its time for a new inverter...buy a full sine wave inverter. It cost very little more these days and ALL your devices will love it.
The two brands mentioned in this video are among the best in affordable inverters. You can always spend more yet if on a budget I would go with these (in full sine wave) if you need dependability. Note that the Bestek has easily accessible fuses in case you inadvertently do something silly. I have yet to have a probelm with my Bestek inverters.
People don't believe me but these inverters are great!
An inverter is a lifesaver in remote situations. HOWEVER, having been-there-done-that, it is worth reminding people to watch their power consumption if the vehicle is not running. Small power tools and battery chargers can drain a car battery down enough that it can't turn the engine over to restart. if you drain both your phone and car battery down on a lot that isn't near people, you have a VERY long walk coming....
@Savage Facts absolutely
I think I did that in the video cause you can drain the battery quick.
Great advice! First investment!
Great! I really wish I had one starting out. Feel free to use the link in the description if you pick one up, you’ll be supporting these videos at the same time.
I have two of those same ones in 1200w. Mine came with both bolt on and booster clamp cables. I have a battery bank on a push cart and charge them with solar panels.
That would be the much better way to go. Clamp cables only make sense. And having a battery bank hooked up to solar panels to keep it charged, you sir get the win!
Yes, Bestek truley has the best tek. Very durable products i have had mily 400 watt for 6years beaten abused, still riding. The 1000watt is a beast even close to peak use consistently.
Yeah. These things are pretty tough.
Yeah. These things are pretty tough.
That sounds like a great idea! in my opinion the fan should run continuously if you are having to rely on that device being under the hood next to a heat source it is much easier to keep an electronic cool than it is to cool it down after it's hot. 😁 Also hearing the fan run lets you know right off the bat if your fan is working or not.
Good point. You can wire it so you can locate it elsewhere though
Great video, I use an invertor tied to my riding mower when power fails to keep my fridge cool. I like your recommendation of the Bestek, however keep in mind a nominal 100 amp alternator only puts out 1200 watts, so you may want to consider using more than that intermittently or you will drain your battery. Actually the invertor may kick out once the voltage drops. Thanks for posting
That Bestek 1000 w inverter sux. Can only handle about 500 watts continuous
I’d prefer to have the Giandle 2200 watt inverter but have found the bested to be good enough for most light duty things
THANKU GOD BLESS YOU
200w per gallon
Nice. Thanks for the much needed info.
Hope it helps. I wish I had one starting out. Feel free to use the link in the description if you get one to help support these videos.
Great tip bro thanks!! We will be there in 3 weeks we can’t waaaaait!!!
Alright! Enjoy the new adventure!
That's freakin amazing
Thanks again mate...I didn't know that either...cheers
It’s a neat little hack, just make sure the car is running for large loads
Yes Edison generator design and Edison dynamo design is available at the US patent office and is an open patent. Build a dynamo power plant for houses . A dynamo is an electric powered generator that produces more electric power than it uses. In theory you could have an unlimited number of dynamos powered by the Edison generator and with inverters and transformers power a city with no fuel water wind or steam . The original power company Edison power Co.
Industrial and environmental toxicology BS biology BA chemistry MA toxicology.
I still have much to learn in that department
Thanks man , you gave me the info . I was wanting. Godd speaker to .
Glad it was helpful
Learn to chisel off the Tesla magnets from the generator and your old car generator pre 1974car generator is an Edison generator. An edison generator spins without water wind or steam. Tesla bound the Edison generator with magnets all around the armature and used water to turn the armature coils to produce electricity. Edison used the field magnets to move the coils of copper wire in the magnetic field. So count the Tesla magnets on the armature and divide by 6 chisel three off and leave three on alternating on and off to get a motor pattern on the armature.
Great job! My exhausting search 🔍 is now over!! Have you dug a well yet? 🤣😂
We have rain catchment
Mahalo's!
mahalo nui!! Working on emergency preparedness .... would like to be able to run the water pump. yes.
Definitely. This inverter is definitely what you want then.
And at only 6$ a gallon, totally reasonable.
Luckily you don’t have to run the car all the time if you’re not drawing a heavy load.
@@HomesteadinHawaii a troll wasting our time. Just ban/block em.
@@HomesteadinHawaii that guy is being sarcastic, but he has a point.. you are using a sledgehammer to hit a nail - your car's engine is a big consumer for the sole purpose of charging the tiny (in power storage) car battery, which is btw- never meant to be used to draw a lot of power in short times
Old car generator pre1974 can be chisel from Tesla bound generator to the free spin Edison generator. Count the armature magnets and divide by 6 and chisel off one sixth and leave one sixth on and chisel off another sixth off and leave another one sixth on. You have chiseled off three sixths and left three sixths on alternating on and off all the way around. You have an Edison permanent magnet motor that produces electric power 12volt DC an inverter produces 110volt AC.
I wish I knew more about that stuff. My electrical knowledge is still pretty basic
Great Video!!!
Mahalo
Wow 🥺 thanks good to know
Great info! Mahalo
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Mahalo
Thank you for sharing. I understand each battery is different, and some more powerful than other. I see you have a big car. From your experience, how many times it is safe for an ordinary drill charger to be recharged before it drains the car’s battery? Thank you.
There are so many variables, but if you’re worried you I’d only do one charge and then run the car. The alternated charges the battery back up. But you don’t want to drain the battery too far either so I tend to err on charging while driving. I have it hooked up inside my car now.
That’s a bad idea, I would suggest you buy a separate 100 amp lithium phosphate battery to carry with you.
That would be even better, this is just an in a bind sort of solution, the idea is to run the car and then it acts as a generator.
This is inspiring! I’m coming to find a small lot of land. Do you recommend working with a broker?
Any suggestions on where to stay? The airbnbs are crazy expensive.
I’d start by looking on Zillow then driving around and checking out each lot personally. As for places to stay, it’s Hawaii, everything is expensive. Not much cheap options out there
I really don't get the title, the inverter IS a power generator, it's not gasoline but nevertheless...The car battery can store about 1kWh, P=I*U, but you shoud not use it below 30% of it's capacity
Are you sure? The inverter just converts the battery power into something you can plug into and the car keeps it charged
@@HomesteadinHawaii Yup, in electronic, we say that it's a generator, battery is the power source but still the inverter converts to the output, so in that sense it generates power. Basically it's a power source just like every generator! Maybe it's just semantic, no biggie!
Add a solar tender for the car and also run a AGM "deep cycle" battery in your car.
That would be better for sure
This is totally impractical and will kill your car battery in no time.
Been using it for a while. Just got to turn on the car now and then depending out your power draw
I have made a comment on that a moment ago.. mind boggling how people misuse equipment. plug-in a small inverter on emergency for a short period of time? yes! plug-in for a longer usage with high power draw? for that there are other types of batteries
Hey I’m coming to big island in July to look at land. What part of puna do you live in
Pahoa, but I’m in Mexico for the summer
How many watts does that sander draw when under load?? I'm sure it's less than 1000W but it would be see how easily that's dealt with.
I think it shows in the readout on the display of of the bested inverter. I’m off island right now so I can’t look at the sander at the moment, but something like a sander will draw down the battery so the car should be running to keep it charged.
1000 ain't squat waste of money 3k or nothing.
True. I like 2000 watts at least. Haven’t really found a need for more, but I don’t use much power
Perfect timing...lol...
48 hours and I arrive ...on my jungle lot....:)
The great adventure begins!
@@HomesteadinHawaii Thank you for all the advice and videos keeping me entertained while I was off island for two years….I just bought a vehicle Today And will be using lots of your ideas for living…( car inverter included..lol)
Car has to run ? Need gas like generator.
For some things yes. But at least you don’t have to buy a $1000 generator
But the car have to be on all the time while you used the device?
No. The inverter has a reading showing how much power your battery has left. Typically it’s a 12 volt battery so 10.5 volts and you should start the car to keep the battery charged.
@@HomesteadinHawaii this answered my question. Will delete my main comment to not duplicate it.
And then, gas prices skyrocketed.
What are ya gonna do? Solar panels I guess but if you’re on a budget…
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how long before car battery is flat
I’ve used the inverter for years. You have to watch the number on display and if it draws down too far, turn the car on. How quick it draws down depends on what you are using
I appreciate this channel very much…
Question: Do you think this device will provide the rated output from a Honda Civic that probably has a smaller battery than your vehicle.
Stay safe in Mexico btw:)
never use you car battery with an inverter for longer period of time, unless it's a tiny whinny 100-150W inverter... those small car batteries were never meant to handle high power draws for more than a few seconds at a time (e.g. starting the engine)
It will be able to power it but running the engine is recomended
I discussed this with an electrical engineer. He said NO CAN DO! Oh well:(
Then flatten your battery in 10 minutes,
At that point your stuck in the middle of nowhere
Not good.
That's why you gotta run your engine at times. Its a generator at that point
this concept is so stupid. Why would anyone sacrifice the ability to have/use a car for some power elsewhere? Spending $1000 to turn your car into a HUGE generator running on gasoline to have it die out and become dead weight thereafter. Bro.. think a bit harder next time.
I haven’t had issues. And it cost $150
You had better learn a little more about your electronics before making claims, out need lot more knowledge!, Oh and before electricity how do you think they built their homesteads?,ask the Amish!
Not many of us want to live like the Amish, but good for them. I am sure I have more to learn but I have been able to power tools with this thing as long as I have the car running
shallow
Deep
BIDEN'S 6 DOLLAR GAS .........GOOD LUCK.....
ignorance is bliss
Considering the govt has printed more money in the past 20 years than the previous 100 combined and us oil drilling has peak in 2019 before Biden came into office, I think blaming Biden is misguided. Granted he is an idiot but so are all the politicians. Show me how to get power without using gas while on a budget.
Did they pay you?
No. I just have one as a redundant backup power supply