$642 24V Beginner Friendly DIY Solar System: Perfect for
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Standby or idle consumption of this particular inverter is 24W
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Did you see my last comment about the guy trying to get money out of me, and saying it was you?
@@3000gtwelder yeah that's a scam. They are all over CZcams.
Good day Will!
I bought a weize 12v 10ah lifpo4 battery to be a drop in replacement for the SLA in an UPS.
However I am unsure after reading the instructions that came with it. I am concerned that the charge circuit in the UPS will damage the lifepo4 battery.
Do you think the built in BMS board is sufficient protection, or would wiring in a DC-DC lifepo4 battery charger be required.
I did do a teardown of one of them and can give you pictures and details of the inside.
Thanks for your time.
Thanks Will! Is there possibility to trigger additional load like water heater only when battery is topped? :)
Will this unit is just about right to power our off grid cabin. I agree with you it's a bit low on the solar input voltage. Most of the OC Voltages on used 240 to 250 watt panels I'm finding is 37 plus volts, in series that's 74 plus volts. Looks to me to be poor planning on their part.
Been living off grid for 15+ years, the one thing that is consistent with all this solar stuff is the digital displays go bad after a few years, .. Dip switches always work.. Anyone thinking of putting out the bucks for off grid systems, get things that have replaceable parts or USB input's..
You have helped so many people with your knowledge! I hope you know how much we appreciate you!
This is the most exciting product I've seen lately for van/RV. Thanks!
This is just what I’m looking for. Thank you Will for your knowledge about Solar
Your videos are so helpful! I ordered this unit in lieu of another solar generator and it arrived this week! Can't wait to test it out. Thanks for sharing such great info.
Game changer for small trailers and Vans Thanks Will
I love how enthousiastic you get because it works. Very inspiring.
Wow, props to this company for making it super duper easy and safe.
“Will”, you’ve done it again !
You are amazing that is exactly the type of system I’ve been trying to put together. You are the best !!!!
I like the portable cart system idea with everything going on these days. I really want to thank you Will for all the links you list...So cool 😎
Best solar related channel on the Tube. Thanks for the time you put into your videos, they are precise and informative.
You make such great videos, Will. For a solar dummy like myself, you do such a great job explaining things.
Great video,love the simplicity of this unit.
Just ordered one for our future skoolie! Looking forward to our build and adventures to come!!! Thanks for the video and your valuable information!
Love these hybrid inverters. And, this one is really nice for smaller systems. Thanks for the review.
Thank you SO much for this understandable video! I have zero knowledge of electric/solar but feel confidant I could do this. Going to check out your DIY channel and the book. More videos like this please!
I have an older model, and like your review of this one as well. I like the solar connectors already to plug in and use. Also the built in 120v plugs look awesome.
Perfect timing. Thanks so much for posting this!
Hi Will, thanks for what you do. New SMA Hybrid inverter looks interesting.
I have had the 5kw Sunny boy ten years never missed a beat.
I have been using this for about 2 years now with a small solar array and Nissan Leaf batteries. It powers two fridges and a freezer and it's nice to know they will run when power goes out. Customer support is one really nice guy who I've spoken with and emailed plenty of times.
Have you tried using an AC / Split sytem with it at all?
How many solar panels do you have connected to it.
Yes please how many panels and watts
@@tborpatterson6467 its only 600 watts (six 100 watt panels) which is all it's rated for.
@@danemmerich6775 I would like to test my home AC on it but its almost 2 tons so I'm sure it would be too much.
Love these videos. I have a 10KW system that the installer left me hanging with around three years into the installation. Like you in the Vegas area, we get around 300 sunny days a year so I want to get this thing working again. The inverters are built in which should make things easier. The power manager no longer works right or is not set up properly so I cannot tell what I'm generating anymore. However, I can see from our power bill that we're getting less than half.
Your videos keep encouraging me to take this on and get this working right again.
You never stop, impressing me.
That is very cool! I am going to send a link to my Dad who will be thrilled to see this video and will probably buy one for his motor home.
Man, that is a nice looking system, I will be getting one of those as soon as I get my second battery. All in one eliminates so many potential problems compared to a system with separate components. Saves a lot of space too.
I am a retired woman and have learned so much from you. I purchased this system and will be setting it up by myself. I was without power during the hottest days of summer this year, twice. I don't ever want to do that again. Thank you for teaching us about solar power. You are an excellent teacher.
You are my #1 source of reliable, accurate and all around best source of knowledge on everything solar. 👍
Thanks Paul!!
That’s neat, the less wires and boxes needed in a van solar set up the better. Charging from the vans alternator is a must on cloudy dull day’s. So the company should revise there model with a few more tweaks, like an inline fuse from the battery like you mentioned. Thx for the review 👍🏻🇨🇦
This is my solution to electric now. Thank you. I will be using your links :) I couldn’t bring myself to spend so much on the renogy full systems that most use in vans for around $2k, before batteries.
Thank you I'm now looking at this system for my garage my first one
Great 👍 content I remember you review this unit a year ago .. older version I think it cost 1500 at the time .. very cool making this update video with the latest version of this unit ...
I like this one. It's perfect for somebody like me that's single. I could use it on the go or as a backup for power outages
Thanks Will! As usual solid video!
Thanks Will,
Got one this year for our RV and it has been so handy, we built a mobile cart for it too, to allow use tent-camping and powering tools far from power on our homestead and in a greenhouse. Ditto your comment on a fuse between the pos cable and battery rated for 125A (this unit has max draw of 123A).
To get the most out of this little inverter, use battery set up that can support at least 123A output current or more. We have found it can handle pretty large tool-loads, and opening it up (I just had to see what was inside!) the unit has a substantial iron core transformer, that seems to handle the starting current on pretty large tools with a suitable battery connected.
The cord for Utility charging needs to be 10AWG. Most RV's are set up for 30A and will match this gauge.
Watch the factory defalt inverter settings! out of the box our unit was set to 50Hz - but easily changed to 60, and the battery charging defaults were all for AGM so if you are planning to use LiFePO4 you will need to change the battery settings. A really great little unit at a low price, very portable, thanks for the recommendation.
Considering the 12v version for my small camper. How does this wire into the existing converter/charger/fuse box? I understand I'll have to unplug the existing charger. But I'm still not clear on how it plugs into the existing 12v/120ac wiring.
❤ O' My God an All in 1 unit. Brilliant! Love it. Thank you.
More items like this for beginners are needed to get people into solar/wind power.
EXCELLENT! I would love a video of applying this to a travel trailer conversion using two 12v LiFePo batteries.
I’m loving this info, I’m using a 35ah battery in my van and it’s really not enough
Wow, they sure have made it easy. I love that it has 20A receptacles built right in! That 750W PV input is kindof unfortunate though. I get it though with trying to keep safety in mind. Also wanted to note that many of the MPP Solar inverters I've used usually have a fuse on the battery input bolted down to the circuit board inside. Obviously preferred to have one externally that can be serviced, but there is likely one in there if you check.
Oh right, battery ocpd is for conductors supplying the unit, not necessarily for the unit. Yes all I have opened have that fuse as well.
Right?! They make it so easy. I was giggling when I saw this, I had no idea they made it. How cool!
Yeah super unfortunate about the pv input. but I know a lot of small systems with less solar than that, so it should work out. But I agree
I mean, they have mc4 adapters, so why not use a high voltage for the pv input? Still seems just as safe if one uses mc4 adapters across the entire array
Agreed @ that 750 / 60 volt limit. *snaps fingers* But certainly headed in the direction I'm looking for.
I have an mpp but different model and it rated as 1000 w as max input but I hooked 2000 w of solar panels. Do you think would it be ok?
@@kevinroberts781 this is what they said in the manual. I think the 1000 w or 700 w is the max capacity of the charge controller to charge batteries
Merry Christmas to you and yours buddy!
Possibly my biggest gripe about this for van/RV people is, besides the low PV allowance, is if you're wanting to wire this into your existing AC system on an RV, it doesn't have an output to your existing AC fuse/breaker box to run hard wired AC voltage items. It looks to only have outlets on it from what I've seen here, not a hard wire output terminal. Correct me if I'm wrong? Neat little unit for someone without an existing breaker box though!
Looks very useful & hope they produce one for 48v batteries ( with a little higher solar input)
After I posted a question about a solar dump I was reading through your comments and saw your response to a similar question about “voltage sensitive relay” for a solar dump would appreciate it if you could educate us on how to incorporate that device in a van life situation. Thanks Kevin Thanks for the best solar education videos on CZcams Will
Hello 😃
You make the best videos on youtube when it comes to lifepo4 and solar power.
There is one small thing I would like to add to several of your clips. This is because there is a high risk that people will build exactly the same as they see in your videos. This even though you always tell me it's for testing. so...
when you connect zero, phase, earth to the invert without the cable itself having any strain relief, you should make the earth cable a few cm / inch longer. this means that if you were to get stuck / trip on the power cable and pull it off the terminal on the inverter, the earth cable will go off last. This in turn means that the connected ac device can not be live in the housing :)
You are always my "go to" person for my solar needs. I have been using a 750w inverter, with the Renogy wanderer 30a pwm charge controller and 2, 100ah AGM batteries. I have had a 100w 12v solar panel connected for most of the time, but also added a 2nd one. (Picture included)
This setup has been working great for small electronics and a few small appliances, such as a mini rice cooker, waffle maker, charging my phone, phone battery packs, iPad and a wireless speaker along with a small Hotspot router for my security camera.
I purchased this unit after seeing this video. After struggling with it showing my solar panels on the screen, 2 weeks in, I figured out I had to switch from parallel to series.
Now they register & are also charging the batteries.
However, my batteries went from 100% to 40% in the meantime and now my unit is not charging my phone, nor can i plug anything in and the AC isnt showing up on the screen.
Is this because my batteries are below 50%?
If so how is this system going to be able to handle a small mini fridge, which is the main reason I purchased it.
I am building a day camper/trailer and will be traveling the next year, living off grid and boondocking.
Anyone who has any helpful information regarding this is much appreciated.
I wonder if you were suppose to use lithium batteries with it. Try visiting his forum for more answers
Where was this a year ago when I was putting together my mom's 12v system based off your 400W build. We definitely need an updated version of the RV/Van build that includes one of these as the center piece.
yes pls!
I agree, I am buying a new entry level Grand Design Travel trailer with a very basic solar package and would love to learn how to wire this up properly to run everything off grid with Lithium batteries.
@@jaredhaddock1812 did you figure anything out? I’m about to pick up a new 17mke and am trying to figure out the same thing!
@@tjbarney22 I will take delivery of my 2400BH in a few weeks and have yet to decide which way I am going but have not fully ruled this one out yet. Let me know what you do! Join the Grand Design solar group on Facebook as well, great recommendations and support there...
@@jaredhaddock1812 I checked this out and it's a private group. You have to currently own a Grand Design to join.
I LOVE LOVE the idea of this one the only few things that are stopping me from buying this unit are it needs a higher watt output / higher solar input only reason i say that is because my few main constant draws are mini fridge diesel heater and my computer / monitors and i would have really loved to see the ability to still have dc output ports for 12v wiring built in as well for the 12v diesel heater and 12v ceiling fan hoping they drop a suprise upgrade for just a bit more cost and im sold
Great job will
Thank you for this video!!!!
Great information keep it up!
You have gained so much knowledge since your last DIY battery build. Can you do another series building your own 24v or 48v system.
Now that there are different options and BMS(what is the best bang for your buck, long term great features)
And of course all the links so we can replicate the build
Very nice setup !
Another Great Video Will THANKS this looks like what I’ve been looking for for my van conversion. I’m hoping you will make a video on how to make a use of a solar dump for hot water. I’m wanting to overpanal with 800 watts and hoping to have extra watts for hot water storage but have no idea where to begin with that. Thanks Kevin
Awesome 🔥❤️🥳🌙🪐💥⭐️✨⚡️
Wow.great invrt..this could beca great gift for me😍
This looks good!
Gr8 stuff. Thanks for the information.
Nice little product.
P.i.p holding it down. Momma i luv you😂😂
This might be just the thing for the covered outdoor kitchen I want to build this spring. Just to run a few lights and a pellet smoker.
I like it!!...thank you Will👍😎
another good one Will
A cable-tie mounting point on the bottom left corner would be useful to take the strain off the AC input cable.
Happy to see an alternative for the Victron EasySolar product. It's kindof the same thing only cheaper and without Victron eco-system benefits. But still a lot cheaper and perfect for Vanlife.
I wish more inverter models of this size had Anderson style connectors. That would be swell!
Looks good. Thanks.
I bought this one last year Im putting it into my new wolf pup rv this year.
Thank you for the information.
Great video 👍
No issues when a generator is used with the RV? The transfer switch should make the AC input totally transparent to this product, but could not find confirmation in product documentation...
You are THE only source I trust! Thanks.
Nice !! Love it !
Well done !
This will be great in my woodworking shop
Perfect, thanks!
Will, I've been watching your videos for a while and found them to be super informative. I'm getting ready to purchase my first offgrid system - just 4 380W panels. What I'm having trouble with right now is understanding what wires I'm going to need. Do you have a video on wire sizing and common endpoints like MC4? There's so much excellent knowledge available about panels, inverters, charge controllers, batteries, and the sizing thereof, but less (that I can find) on wire gauges and connectors and mounting accessories. Is there a video you recommend for such information? It's possible you have one and I've somehow missed it.
I would always go with a growatt 3000w or higher. It's only a few hundred more but way more power
Thanks for this. I am a complete newbie. I am converting a Toyota Highlander to a camper. At present I am hiring someone to design and install a solar system and a diesel heater. I have room on the roof for a 200w solar panel and maybe a suitcase at times.
I will not be traveling with a laptop. I will have some 12v lights and fans and a 12v electric blanket. I’ll also have the diesel heater and a domestic cooler. The big energy draw will be a 700 watt AC little instant pot. It would use 700 in an hour of use but I’ll rarely be using it for an hour and it only uses max wattage to get up to heat and pressure.
I like this because of the all in one unit because of the price, the simplicity and the size. I live in the northeast so solar will be spotty. I will be driving a lot. I would like to have him put in a battery isolator to get power when I drive.
I don’t understand things enough to know if this would work in my situation. I really don’t understand things enough YET to know if this would work with a battery isolator.
i think isolator is the wrong word 12 volt to 24 dc charger is needed to store power in your lithium battery but and isolator may be needed to stop your starter battery from going flat if you lithium battery goes dead you dont want the all in one to draw from the starter battery
It's getting cheaper and easier by the day to give up the grind and go off-grid to live life. This would be perfect for a small Class C or Sprinter van conversion.
I have the other 24v system that you have on the hand truck. Love it. I really need more ah than I have. What banks were you talking about in the video? Keep up the awesome work Will. 👍
Thanks for the great review! Planning to do a tear down on this box?
Nice video, thanks for sharing :)
Great review and timely, looking at this MPP Inverter now. You used SOK for the testing, then mentioned the EG4 24v batteries. Comparing AOlithium (12v's in series to 24v) versus the EG4 24v battery, which is better? Then double battery as needed. This for my GD Momentum 21G.
I have used MPP Solar and Growatt hybrid units. I am pleased with the quality and easiness of MPP Solar than the Growatt. The MPP Solar unit works on low panel voltage whereas Growatt requires 150+ panel input voltage. I lost expensive batteries by hooking them to Growatt hybrid units, I want to share my experience here so you will be cautious when you are planning to use the Growatt brand.
Thanks again Will! You are the man. I think i get a bit confused with 12V, 24V and 48 V talk. I am sure there is always another device to make it work with whatever you need to? Like a Bus install....like maybe hooking up to alternator, right?
heya again a mpp solar unit nice and compact in size and easy to install
Almost perfect. Wish the max solar was at least twice that.
Nice product at a great price.
Sweet, I love that these systems are becoming friendly for all users and lower cost! Is it nice all in one box! ¿Question? The plugin 110v are they 10 amp, 15amp, or 20amps? It made a big difference when trying to run/ plugin appliances.
Aww man, so close but still a great offering! That low voltage sucks for me but LOVE this direction.
I'ma check the amp limit tho because that may give me some flexibility with my panels.
Right!?
I’m with you Asklve Solar. Readily available $40 used 205W 68v solar panels and the specs here are limited to 60v. Hopefully there will be a follow up model with higher voltage and maybe 48v batteries. 🤞🏻
That box perfect for a Van or DIY RV built. Not really for converting an RV. The low spread between charging and maximum voltage will make panel selection a bit more difficult. (42-60v)
i'm a beginner...researching my brains out paralyzed with my analytics....love your site....my go to.....this is the product i've been awaiting.....small , simple, comprehensive.....like you, my guru, the lack of fuse isolation in the battery hook up is about the only limitation (less complicating to remedy than other sys hook ups)....i'm looking for emergency back up for limited appliances ( led lights, led tv, lap top, induction cook top, lap top , emergency radio, cell phone) is this not the perfect little device ?
Will, you always provide us with such good placement we will find what is YC in branch
great video. great product. one thing you didn't mention is that the PV input seems to be designed for 60cell solar panels... they have a voltage output that is within that input range. I wonder if they really are doing MPPT in there, because... it's a 24V system designed for Lifepo4 24V charging voltage input.
You help more than you know
Thanks a lot
Will your so helpful for us newbies, Would you consider doing a video on proper usage of a voltage meter ?
I feel you have in been asked 100 times similar questions. But can you make a video for maximum 10kw (my countries highest acceptable system for private use ) solar system. Beginner friendly with some tips on buy guide ,what protection gear or any gadget for increased safety and monitor. You are awsome man.
10kw is not much different than 5kw or 3kw...just more. Go as big of a panel as you can. You really just need to watch his videos and learn
Hi Will, wondering if you plan to do a video on server rack batteries vs an all-in-one like the Delta EcoFlow. I know they're for different use cases, but wondering about an apples to apples comparison based on comparing the closest size match vs efficiency. Thanks for all the info!
WILL!!!!! Start bundling up packages of stuff for sale!!!!!!! Make a beginner package and sell it!!!!! Ask whatever it takes to be worth your time. Pannel , batteries, charger converter things, bundle it up so it is just a click and people ca have a well thought out solar system. DO IT!!!!¡
The parts list for this system is in the video description and my website. I have many packages on my website
@@WillProwse Ok!!! Will look at your website.
Thank you!!!!
@@WillProwse I just watched the video where it had the panels and charge controler for a ridiculously cheap 195 dollars. I want to try it but know " you get what you pay for". I think I will get the charge controler in this video; just have to bite bullet and start buying the components.
Do you come to North Carolina at all?
EXCELLENT !!