DIY Solar Generator - Part 2 - AC & Solar Charging
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- čas přidán 10. 10. 2022
- Part 2 of the solar battery box build continues with adding a SAE Connector for AC & Solar Panel Charging.
The portable generator will find a home in our Roof Top Tent Trailer to power lights and cooler fridge. In our testing the battery has lasted 3-4 days, when it gets low we will be able to charge with the Renogy 200 Watt Solar Suitcase. The battery box will be portable making it easy to use for emergencies at home. We go through the build process, along with the parts and tools needed to build the battery box.
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Nice build, thx for sharing.. Up until the very last 30 seconds I was telling myself the dude is not going to plug the solar panels directly to the battery.... then I saw the MPPT attached to the panel.. 😅🤣
Oh we have heard that many times. “No charge controller?” 😂 I must not have explained that part clearly enough.
You may want to put a diode in line with the charging port so you don't have a hot plug. Just in case.
Brillant design!
Very nice video. I watched both parts one and two I am going to use a lot of your build suggestions. I'm going to include a 1500 W inverter, and even though these batteries include BMS protection, I prefer to have a solar charge controller monitoring the battery charging. Very nice Solar charger you have there.
Both Part 1 and 2 were helpful for me as I am working back up power for blackouts. Oh and has anyone ever told you that you could almost pass for younger Lars Ulrich of Metallica?? haha thanks for the great videos
Seriously great set of videos! Thank you
Thank you for the feedback! 😀
Thanks for the video, it was clear and calm :) I would recommend fusing the solar panel positive too. It is directly connected to the battery positive so a short on that cable would be very exciting yeah?
Great idea. I see Renogy offers an inline fuse now that will plug right in.
The only thing i would suggest is adding a read out of the battery on the box.. that way you can see what the info on the box is.. also the interior might get warm, and you may want to add a fan to cool the battery a bit..
put some sealant around the connector housing to make it really water proof. Would have just gone with a mc4 receiver connector instead of cutting up all those wires. good build.
❤❤nice build i have two of those tool box one 800watts inverter and next with 48 volt inverter with two 110 AC out put but i have 20A breaker for my out them so my inverter is protected if any it my breaker will only flip
Well guess your not Aussie lol. Anderson plugs are the only thing we really use here. Proven to be tough enough for our conditions.
Nice build tho, i have the 50ah for running a bilge pump for prospecting. I might still some of these ideas, would be good to build a box for it.
It has been 11 months since this video aired, I am working on this same build but would love an update on what you might do differently now. I am going to start with this before moving on to building the trailer camper! This will be handy on an upcoming camping trip.
It depends on your need but I would look at some of the new power stations on the market. I had a special need of wanting the biggest battery for the $$ to power our cooler as long as possible. Since I didn't need an inverter or any fancy outputs this was the best choice. It is still working great although I think i may add a few more USB-C connections.
id pay a reasonable amount of money for this!
Nice job👌👌. Personally like the Anderson plug, it may need that lil bit more oomph to click in but flip-side is rock solid on any corrugated road we've come across, never worry about stopping at camp and discovering fridge came unplugged 👍😁
Yes those Anderson plugs are very very sturdy. 😀
Links are much appreciated
Thanks for sharing this videos bro 🙏
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Thanks for sharing
You bet!
Very fun watching this build. Would you be able to charge this battery from your vehicle using the 12v ports?
Nice.
I'm in the middle of a cargo camper build and while the AIO power stations are nice I don't need all of the extra items they come with, don't care for the 12v “cigarette lighter" plug to integrate it into my trailer power system, and don’t want to send it in if something breaks. If done correctly a DIY power box can grow with you and your power needs. Thank you for the videos!
Questions:
-have you had any issues with the wires getting hot?
-Have you put anything in so you can charge the battery while also using the USB and power ports?
I would rather have the grey connector at least they are better than lighter plugs. Also you should see the charge rate with the 30 foot cable because there will be loss in longer cables. Overall this is good I may do a few things different but the idea is the same. Most people have the panels mounted on the roofs of the RV so just a connection would work. The box can be mounted on the tongue if you don't have propane tanks or single tank. I sure don't want to lug a battery around. 73
Good ideas if using with an RV.
Nice video. Thanks for sharing. With the battery mounted off-center, how is carrying the toolbox around with more weight on one end than the other?
The handle is wide enough so it stabilizes the load pretty good.
I wonder, could you link more than 1 battery and have volt/charge meter on it as well
What did you not like about the big Anderson Style Connector??? They are pretty widely accepted as the "Best" DC connectors!
While this connector is definitely sturdy, it might be a bit too tough, especially for a solar connection that you’ll be plugging and unplugging often.
Really love this video, I was overwhelmed by builds on the net and was nearly ready to give up. My build is going to be based on yours. Its so simple.without the need for a dc/dc charger and mppt to be put inside. Would you add or changebanything since youve been using it? Batttery size okay for your needs? Well done fella. Awesome vid
This battery gives us 3 to 4 days of use with our Setpower fridge and has been working well so far. I may put more USB ports on as you never seem to have enough.
@@ExploreTrekAdventure awesome 😎, by the way what was the name of the connectors you used for the solar panel and charger leads?
How about car batteries u can use also? Thanks for sharing this videos bro❤👍🙏
You could but would have to make sure and add a vent the box. There are some very inexpensive lithium batteries on the market now which would we worth checking out.
looks good but I've seen that the controller should be near the battery and not the solar panel. something to do with loss of voltage or better flow of current.
We like the benefit of having the all in one solar suitcase. You can use it to for other things like charging car batteries.
Excellent series, thank you! I may have missed it, but did you provide an estimate of what it cost you overall?
We didn’t tally up the total but have all the parts listed in the description.
What app/battery monitor are you using. I didn't see that installed in the first or second video. Forgive me I am new and just learning. Thank you.
We used a Renogy battery which has a built-in monitor. You just download the app and connect it via Bluetooth. 😀
Is there no need for a charge controller between the battery and solar panel or is that built into that interface on the back of the solar panel?
There is a charge controller built into the solar suitcase. You can check out this video which we go over the battery/monitor & solar suitcase in details.
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How difficult would it be to add one 15 amp outlet to this set up? I have sleep apnea and am looking to build something similar so that I can run my CPAP on camping trips
You may look into getting a 12v adapter for your cpap machine. Not having to run an inverter will save power.
What's cost savings vs the premade power stations like a Bluetti or jackery?
The battery was $500 and is 100ah or 1200wh. You can compare that with Jackery or Bluetti. They both make great units it just depends on your need. We just wanted the most battery for the $$ to power a cooler fridge & lights.
Just curious….how did you secure the battery..? I am actually interested in that part. Thanks
We used a 2” nylon strap around the battery and small bolts to hold it to the side of the case.
Can you give me a diagram about this? I am planning to do such a project for 12v 200ah battery and 5000w inverter.
Cost?
How do you decide what gage wire to use where?
Google "wirebarn wire calculator". You punch in the details of your circuit and it will give you wire options that will work.
Where did you get the parts at, did you order on line?
We have all the parts listed in the description of the video. Most of it was from Amazon.
This case needs a DC/AC converter
What was your cost without solar panels? Thanks
You can find info on everything we used in the build in the video description.
Nice work! Total cost of materials?
We don’t have a total cost calculated but the individual pieces are linked in the description.
What! All this and you don’t have a cost!!!!
@@madisoncrawford2483 😂 could of made a ballpark estimation. For sure my guess is somewhere around $1300
Correct me if im wrong but wouldnt it be safer to add some kind of ventilation to the case?
Lithium batteries do not need to be vented but it would be good to add if heat was an issue.
can you do this with a car battery instead
You could but would want to make sure the box is vented.
As for cost, I’m in the process of purchasing parts for my build, a 12v 100Ah system. It’s looking like I can get about double the watt hours of an premade unit for the same price. I can also start with a box, battery, battery charger, some fuses and wire, and outlets and have a working system. I can then add outlets, solar controller, DC to DC alternator controller, dedicated Ham Radio circuit, lights, meter’s, Bluetooth, Chinese diesel heater circuit, camera battery chargers, or whatever as in need and not have to put out the full cost all at once. Plus I know the system and can fix it myself with parts I can get overnight or 2 days from Amazon. To send your malfunctioning premade units in takes time and effort. I can basically order replacement parts and do the repairs in less time than it takes to get authorization to send it in for repair. When the Zombies attack I plan on being prepared. The name of my company will be ZE Equip (Zombie Eliminator). Watch your back !
Slotted screws?! 🤦♂️ Have you been watching too much Fisher's Shop?!
I know...😂. It was a struggle but we found them on the workbench and they were the perfect size.
Very expensive setup 🤔
What changes would you make?