DIY SAVES $$$? 3000wh Solar Generator Battery Power Station Bank USB LED 12v Build on Tackle That!
Vložit
- čas přidán 27. 12. 2023
- Thanks for clicking in! Join me today building this DIY power station from start to finish. We go over concepts, placement, pondering, building and more! Lets start with the box, we will need a wheeled tool box! Next, a 1000w inverter, some exterior plugs, led RV lights, marine switch panel and more! Lets wire it all up and see if its works! Check out the affiliate links below for a parts list for your next build!
Also, what else would you like to see me build? Or you have questions about this build? Let me know in the comments!
Dewalt Tool Box amzn.to/3RGsNcU
1000W Inverter amzn.to/48e3xSd
Marine Rocker Switch USB Panel amzn.to/3RWrZlj
6 AWG Wire Lugs amzn.to/48yKFx3
6 AWG Wire amzn.to/47bVKD7
2x Redodo 12V 100Ah Mini Battery amzn.to/3tHbAb7
8" Utility White 30 LED Strip Light amzn.to/3RLjHf4
12 Pieces Boat Navigation Lights amzn.to/3twReBl
15 Amp AC Port Plug amzn.to/3Rvfv2A
15A Weatherproof Outdoor Power Outlet amzn.to/3vjdNdy
12V 36Ah Lithium LiFePO4 Battery amzn.to/47gt4ZQ
2 Way MEGA/AMG Fuse Holder 100A amzn.to/48CmRIJ
(No Spark) 25W030 Cermet Wire Wound Resistor amzn.to/3S6EZVS
===== Out of the Box Solar Generator Options =====
BLUETTI AC200L, 2048Wh amzn.to/3NHEEWM
ECOFLOW DELTA 2 Max 2048Wh amzn.to/48QxGqT
======= TOOLS I OFTEN USE!! ========
Klein Cutting / Crimping Tool : amzn.to/4b5A5jb
Klein Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper : amzn.to/3HvJyTi
Klein Insulated Screwdriver : amzn.to/498Q4LH
VISE-GRIP Wire Stripping Tool : amzn.to/3U6tpeF
AstroAI Digital Clamp Meter Multimeter : amzn.to/3vGydx0
WINDYNATION Pure Copper Flexible Cable Wire (Choose your size) : amzn.to/4baSpaw
ThruNite LED Flashlight Archer 2A : amzn.to/3SpWz7b
Heavy Duty Hot Air Heat Gun : Kitamzn.to/48K0TnC
Heavy Duty Cable Cutters : amzn.to/3ObgkNi
Hammer Lug Crimper Tool: amzn.to/4bbncnY
=====================================
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
I forgot to show you guys how to add solar!! Check this short out: czcams.com/video/f-LXlGVH3mA/video.htmlsi=GHIL1HSgpp7AlMQ3
it's a nice & short 19 sec vid so not a big pill to swallow click friendly:)
how much is the build now from $802?
Thanks for the kind comments! One of the smallest solar charge controllers I can recommend is one of these for less then $50 and its compact. I've used one for about 2 years now, keeps my batteries topped off! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YXZMKD2?ie=UTF8&th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=lspv0b-20&linkId=3ab090cf18739b85d4472147baa818a7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
that's funny "LOL" I guess that I didn't look at your remark DUH....
One point that seems to be seriously overlooked with these diy systems is user serviceability. With a commercially bought solar power station it is incredibly complicated if not totally impossible to break them down and replace components that fail. With this system the entire thing is serviceable. That to me offsets any aesthetic considerations.
That's a fantastic point, I will mention your comment on my next short! Thank you!
For me, the main reason to build your own solar generator is because it’s easy to do it yourself which means it’s easy to maintain and upgrade.
I couldn't agree more 👍👍
Good build but mixing different types and sizes of batteries probably not the best way.
Thanks for your comment! You do need to be careful, I agree. Meanwhile, these are the same type of batteries, LIFEPO4. And yes, you do not want to draw more power than the BMS can handle on each.. I am well under that in this build. Also each BMS will protect the cells should you accidently do something incorrect, or draw too much power.
This is a great idea. I just made my shed a solar powered off the grid work space. This idea will add more versatility to what I have in mind.
Awesome! glad it helps! Good luck on your builds!
It was good work 👍🏻👏🏻and I think it is necessary for each home to have one like it for emergency situations...
My friend...I have two notes about the work I hope you accept them:
1. When you connect the inverter to a four-cell battery, it was preferable to connect the poles of the inverter to the beginning and end of the cells and not to one side of them... I mean the positive should be from battery number one and the negative from battery number four so that the charging and discharging occurs on all the cells.
2. Ventilation holes must be made at the bottom of the box on the side of the white battery for the purpose of circulating the air into the box while the fan draws from the top on the opposite side and creates a complete ventilation cycle without suffocating the air intake process.
Thank you from Iraq ⚘️🇮🇶⚘️
This is a genius idea amd it just so happens that i have almost all of these exact same components laying around the nursery, including 3 taylor dunn carts. 2 broken down and one thays on its last leg. It uses a prehistoric charger, that i just know is going to burn my whole place down. So ive been considering replacing it and going lithium. I have 36 SPIM08HP cells, 30 solar panels, some high power inverters and converters and a plethora of miscellaneous electrical and mechanical parts. All from past projects that were either retired from service or never completed (Damn ADHD) and all designated for use in seperate projects.
Despite having all of these components, I had never thought about using them all together. That is until i came across your videos. Now you have renewed my interests and got me itching to bring back at lea one Taylor Dunn back from the grave. So thank you for sharing your work. I hope you continue to create this type of content. We need more creator's like you that are open to showing your whole build process, step by step, all while using recycled and reperpused component's togther to make cool stuff that actually works.
It is the type of stuff that is severely lacking on youtube. Sure there is a ton of channels that show similair stuff, except they are all shills, using brand new sponsored parts to build things thatbare completely out of touch and unrealistic for us common working folks with familys and limited funds.
Wow that's awesome to hear, thank you so much for sharing and your feedback! Yes yes, I do plan on keeping these types of videos flowing.. filming my next one now! I know it's sometimes annoying to have extra parts, or keep stuff that has died but some parts of it are still worth something... one day you get the light bulb to combine it all together and make something new for you! 😁
Love it. Here in FL as well and have been looking for something around this size (3kwh) that would be cheaper than a retail box. Great job!!
Thank you, cheers to that FL Sunny Weather!
Perfectly done 👍👍👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice job! Gave me some ideas and some inspiration!
Thank you!!😎👍
@@TackleThat will do, thanks!
Gotta come back and finish this video later. Being able to add solar would be nice just to compare specs with the other all in one products
Awesome thanks for watching! Check out this on how to add a solar controller, you can size it based on your needs! : czcams.com/users/shortsf-LXlGVH3mA?feature=share
looks like a nice setup
Thank you!
Very nice build. Greetings from Jamaica.
Thanks for your kind comments!! Have you jumped at Ricks Cafe? Love that place.
I’m building some kind of system that uses a 3,000 watt inverter, because I need to stop and rest while driving. Pull over somewhere, hook this bad boy up, turn on the air conditioner to rest/take a nap, heat some coffee, etc. i’m thinking 3 x 100 amp hour mini Redodo to push my 3,000 watt Redodo inverter charger since my AC uses about 2,300 watts, so gives me some room to run more
Looks good, and nice use of a collection of batteries. If they were lead, not good, but LiFePO4 shares so nicely. Might need to disconnect and check them every dozen cycles or so and full charge individually if necessary.
I think I'd mount the fan blowing into the box. The intake for the fan is a large hole with low air velocity and somewhat sheltered, plus easy to shelter more that one spot. Around the edge of the lid might have water dripping, and suction there will pull it into the box.
Good points! Thank you. If it does end up running hot, I'll try an intake and exhaust fan.
New video quick going over the need for balancing! czcams.com/video/3fhUu3WffbY/video.html
Nice.👍
Thank you! Cheers!
well done 😉
Thank you! Cheers!
Also, the resistence load allows for higher output on the inverter than inductive load. They rate the inverter for max use with inductive, thus the 1300 watt draw with heating element in heat gun.
Ah good to know, thank you!
I think overall, the 12 volt just makes the most sense, most choices, better prices on battery and inverters. I’m shocked tge 1,000 runs your heat gun. I had tried a $500-$600 harbor freight pure sine wave, it failed within 15 minutes. It was a 3,000 watt continuous and only pulled 2,300 watts. Next I tried a Renogy 3,000 pure sine wave, dead out of the box. You’re using a generic one, over 30% over rated watts, no problems, excellent
Right on! Yeah its not all the time they are rated less than they can usually handle. I was surprised too! I tried the HF inverts, had the same issue, had to buy one way larger for the peak draw, they don't like start up spikes at all.
Nice build cool 🥰🥰😇😇😇am Canada Toronto I build my own power station water proof I have few of them
Very cool! Thank you for your support!
That is very nice build cool love it 🥰🥰🥰🥰i build my own i have just 800 watts inverter 8Amp 60Hz 110 A/C outlet have 3 outlet 110A/C i see lot video only thing i never see no body have breaker in there powers i have 2 20Amp breaker coming from my inverter going to my 2 outlet 110A/C so if any thing happened the breaker will only flip my inverter will not damage
Thanks for your great question! The way I understand it is, we use breakers to protect wires, not devices. So if you use a huge inverter, with many smaller wires off that inverter, you need to protect each wire (circuit) with a breaker rated for the wire ampacity. This is usually all done via a load center (I also run a 3000w inverter with a load center). The 1000w inverter I use on this small build has both internal fuses and built in protections. Also, all wires connected to this inverter can handle that so it's no problem to not have any 120v breakers. Lastly, You always want to fuse/breaker your batteries, that way your batteries and load can be separated if there is any problem. The inverter is just another load. Of course I am no electrician and always want to consult your local codes. Hope that helps!
The wheels you can remove on ridgid box
I didn't know that! thanks for sharing!
Complimenti,ordinato power box,non ho compreso se ha la carica con solare,ne ho seguito un altro autodistruttivo qui su routine,ma questo mi sembra migliore.
Thanks!! To add solar check this out czcams.com/video/f-LXlGVH3mA/video.htmlsi=GHIL1HSgpp7AlMQ3
Why not put an 120 volt ac to 12 volt dc charger so you can plug it in to charge up?
I built one of these about 12 years ago on a luggage dolly with a panel. Helped out during power failure with lighting and fan for our living room.
Yes for sure! That red charger in the box is my little 10a charger. I will have a 20a soon, which will charge this a lot faster. Thanks!
Building your own is always So much cheaper than buying an All in one system, But it will always be physically larger. I would love to take a Milwaukee packout style bottom base with the bin on wheels and build a large system, But i already have all in one systems so it doesn't really make much sense to do. Its unfortunate that LifePO4 is so Heavy.
Thanks for sharing, yes you give up size and weight with LIFEPO4, but you gain a whole lot of peace of mind as they are much more forgiving and safer to use.
Or just get a 1kw power station cos they're cheap as chips, a box with wheels and 2, 3 or 4 x 12v batteries. Connect batteries in series (24v 36v or 48v) and connect via a fuse and switch to the solar input of power station. Stick it all in the box with wheels.
Definitely an option.. I just haven't seen solar input being very high so external batteries could be a charger for the power station, but it could not support 1000w continuous draw.
@@TackleThat yes they're usually about 500w max solar input at 48v+ . For times you need more than 1kw continuos for over 1.5hrs stick the inverter in the box and a spanner/screwdriver.
Great build, that is until you added that cheap, high frequency, transfomerless inverter. A much better choice would have been to add a low frequency, transformer based inverter charger. Your system would last, far, longer, and you would have a much higher surge capacity to power high inductance loads.
Thanks! The best thing about a DIY build is you can put whatever inverter suits your needs in there. I don't plan on starting large motors so no need for a low frequency inverter in my case.
at the beginning I saw a solar charger lets see you make it a real gennerater by connecting a solar charger.
You know it!! Check out this video on how easy it is to add: czcams.com/users/shortsf-LXlGVH3mA?si=Not_kkf2epPvJv41
Nice video. Can it fit 2 Redodo mini inside?
Regarding to the 1000W inverter, to get 1000W output on the AC side, the power input draws by the inverter will be about 1250W, due to inverter efficiency, 80% is typical, so if you use just one 1280Wh (12.8V x 100Ah) battery, you can run for about an hour.
Yes, absolutely. You could fit 3 mini 100ah with room left on the side and top. Thanks for the info!
Greeting from Canada,Toronto nice build how come you not have any breaker going to your 110A/C outlet plug
Hey way up there!! Thanks for watching! I'll address your Q in your other post.
Watching this video, I am wondering what it looks like inside the factory portable power stations. QUESTION; About how long did this build take? Thanks again
Good question! If I had all the parts, I could assemble it in a few hours.. but you know, couple trips to the store and life makes it a few day project for me. Factory all in one systems are very compact and not serviceable.. with this I can change or upgrade parts as needed! Its also much cheaper.
Do you have a wiring diagram for the rocker switches. To make the first one a master switch
Hi there! Check out this video, just wire up your positive to any of the switches red wires (+VE LOAD) in this video and your negative just like normal. Then when you turn that switch on, it will complete the circuit and provide + power to the rest of the panel. - czcams.com/video/lHwetz08R_w/video.html&ab_channel=JoeTheBoatGuy
Question; What are your thoughts on taking the Ridgid stackable setup, put the batteries and maybe the inverter in the lower section, then all the other components in the second stackable on top of it? Seems really cramped in there but looks like a really nice setup.
Ive got the erbaier stack, whoch appears to he almost identical to the rigid. This was the idea i had as well.
I may make a atand alone one first with the middle size box then do a bigger build later on.
Ive seen this done, with some smaller boxes per your needs, like sometimes you need a charging setup, sometimes you just want a battery and inverter to take power on the go temporarily... I like that you can pick you stack and go with that type setup. Clearly those boxes are quite an investment over an all in one box type setup.
Do you think there will be an issue with the batteries staying balanced?
Thanks for your question! Balancing is needed for cells in series (when adding voltage together). Since these batteries are all run in parallel (adding capacity together), they will stay perfectly balanced with each other. Running parallel also makes there little concern for connecting different size batteries up, as long as they are the same technology (lifepo4 in this case). See off grid garage for real world tests in this matter, he has a lot on this topic. czcams.com/video/JcV6IIFqKt0/video.html&ab_channel=Off-GridGarage
New video quick going over the need for balancing! czcams.com/video/3fhUu3WffbY/video.html
Very interesting build.
Took me a bit to figure out that display belonged to the inverter. Makes it look very professional.
You didn’t list the charger in the description. Would have been nice to look that one up as well.
One thing you don’t have is an actual shunt or am I missing it?
$800 seems cheap. Can’t replicate that with your Amazon parts list.
Thank you! Yeah the display is nice to have with the higher quality inverters. I am pretty familiar with lifepo4 voltages so I didn't feel the need to also have a shunt. I just want to know about how many W I am drawing out of the bank. This build was last year, maybe prices are continuing to go up, but I have the breakdown at the end. You should be able to still get close, and still be way cheaper than an all in one system.
What's the surge capacity on both the batteries and that inverter?
Often the inverter can surge to 2000W, that's a 167A kick on the batteries (assuming the batteries can keep up). That will probably blow that 100A fuse... a 150, 175 or higher fuse may be needed.
BTW your 1300W test at 81.7% efficiency (they're usually 90% or better) is a 132A draw from the batteries (or 120A at 90%)!
Larger inverters of 2000W or 3000W are fine if you use the appropriate number of batteries to keep up with the amp draw. They can be used to run high draw items, such as a kettle, or workshop machinery, which don't necessarily operate for long periods, but wont operate from a 1000W inverter. Maybe not as portable though.
All very good points, thanks for the comments! I also didn't want to go too large on the fuse, otherwise I wouldn't be protecting the wire size as well.. next build will be a 24v system with much more power!
100a + 2 x 50a and that little 36ah batt.. so it can pull 200amps easy.
New to all of this. Would it make sense to do a 2000W inverter on a system that is 2560W?
Hi there! If you need to draw that much power, sure! It would last about 1.25hrs at that rate, so not long. I don't plan on running a large load, I want to power up smaller stuff for a long period of time camping or in a power outage. Larger inverters get big and heavy pretty quick, this is a portable setup. Thanks!👍
whats he orange box on the top by the front, its not in your parts list, amazing job,
Thank you!! Is it the AC charger? That is how I charge the system back up with a household plug. Here is a link to a newer version: amzn.to/4e4kySp
I didn’t think it was a good idea to mix different sized batteries in line? I’m guessing you had the smaller ones already, then got the Redodo mini afterwards? I’m leaning towards this portable set up too. I already have the roll around box. Thinking of 3 Redodo mini batteries. I’m hoping you linked your parts.Just curious why you set it up to power it up from one switch? I’m sure there’s a great reason, just not sure. Excellent idea on the LED lights, seems like a lot of thought went into it?
Links are in the description! Thanks for your comments!! Yeah I thought about what I'd need this for out and about and went from there. A variety of power and lights are my most common needs, so focused mostly on that! I have all the 12v accessories on one switch, they are low draw. The inverter has its own switch and will need to be wired up DIRECTLY to the battery with large cables and a fuse like I have.
Please use a 12 volt solenoid to power the inverter.
Thanks for your comment! Sorry I don't follow.. a solenoid is a device used to move something mechanically, like door locks on your car.
What size nuts and bolts did you use? Building one myself
Thanks for your question!! Most of everything is mounted with #8 screws.
Would of used a bigger box bigger inverter matching 100 ah batteries thicker wires to at least runs a microwave. Otherwise working concept.
Thanks for your comment! Those are good ideas for your needs.
Is it ok different sizes of battery mix and connect together i heard from professionals that it is not good if you say it is ok so pleas make a short video and explain. Thanks
Running them in parallel is really no concern if they are the same battery type, which are in this case (lifepo4). Sure I can make a video on this, I think that would be helpful.. thanks for your suggestion!
@@TackleThat Thank you so much for the respond and i would appreciate if you make a video to explain no issues if make parallel with the same type of battery I subscribe you and waiting for your video.
Nice build. Can you please provide a link for the capacitor that you used in this video? Thanks
Hi there! Sure, do you happen to mean the fuse? here it is! amzn.to/48CmRIJ
@TackleThat thanks but I meant the thing that you used so that there isn't a spark when you connect the inverter to the power wire.
@@206deeznutz Ah yes, here that is! thanks again! amzn.to/3S6EZVS
@@TackleThat thank you!
Good job. What was the total cost of this biuld?
Hey There! We go over that at the end, only around $800! czcams.com/video/mFv6ITHZSoo/video.htmlsi=ydNIRESzE8FmS_4h&t=2435
rack server batteries here i . sorry but 5kwh at 48v for as low as 1000 bucks and a 48v invertor it might cost double but you getting more. im building a 10 kwh power station cart with 3k watts in solar panel for 4500 bucks.
Yeah, those are great batteries.. highly recommend them on larger systems. For this small build this worked out well for my needs! I have a more permanent setup similar to what you have described as well.
Can this run a blow dryer?
Lol yes it can! 😂😂
So Just a giant stationary battery with wheels that needs to be recharged ?
.... pretty much every power station could be simplified to that level, with or without wheels lol. I mean, add the solar charger, 120v charger, fuses, wiring, switches, volt meters, inverter, inputs and outputs, lights, fans, ac adapters, etc... and yep --> Just a stationary battery on wheels.
@@TackleThat my point is exactly. This always existed but people will jump off the cliff for the false hype on name brand and even your homemade without a brand label
You don't happen to have a diagram or sketch as to how it's laid out and what went into what? That would be super helpful
I don't at this time, but I highly recommend Will Prowse videos to learn the basics. Each build is different so once you know how to wire it up, makes it easy to customize the build to your needs as well! I may do a short video on how its all wired up if you'd like!
Isn't that inverter too small?
Hey there! Size is relative to what you are trying to power.. 1000w powers most things in my house other than 240v items. That's what I was going for.
Why don't you put a small charge controller in it, and go off grid?...
Sure, I can do that if needed! I have a larger system for the house too.. This one is the portable unit. Takes a lot of solar panels to charge up this kind of capacity, so it is not too practical to carry around all that if I dont need to recharge it with the sun.
the way I see that not 3000W it 1000W?
Hi Phil, its 3000wh (watt hour) system which is calculation for capacity. It has a 1000w inverter, which is how much power it can provide continuously. Even though we had it up to 1300w with no issues.
😅Hello nekem azok a 220 V os aljzatok veszélyesnek tűnnek. A villa ágait véletlenül is meglehet fogni.
Nálunk a fogyasztónak a vezetéke villás kialakitású.
Amúgy ügyes!
Check it out, it’s not a solar generator.
Lol yeah, that's why I joke about it in the video. These don't generate any power. Solar panels do that. I think they got that name since they provide power, and around the same size as a ICE generator.
Ok, check out how quick we can make this battery station into a solar generator! czcams.com/video/f-LXlGVH3mA/video.htmlsi=GHIL1HSgpp7AlMQ3
Every DIY “solar generator” video I watch makes me more interested in buying a commercial one.
Thanks for your comment either way! I get diy is not for everyone.
Does it generates the solars good?😂
Haha, I had a rant in my video about everyone calling these that.. and I edited it out.
"...nothing bad happened...."-you almost blown up all your stuff... 😅
PS that pliere is not good there...bad chimice of set up inverter positiin better paralel to battery not 2 make short circuit with any tool-like your plier
Yes I was shocked lol! also good points, thanks! I need more rubber coated tools like my Klein screwdriver..
Ok video but GOOD GRIEF!! another video that says diy and doesn't explain nothing just puts it together and assumes everyone has knowledge on each component and what it does and where to hook up etc etc etc..
Thanks for your comment! I will take that into account next video! I try not to make them sooo long no one would watch, I was trying to find a happy medium.
👍 it's ok..I'm learning about solar and I'm trying to find titles that says beginner friendly or diy.. I liked the video making your own I'm getting there.. keep making videos you are a lot easier to follow than most
@@jamesbradley7739 Gotcha! If you haven't run into Will Prowse, highly recommend him for all the basics, and advanced setups! www.youtube.com/@WillProwse
How can I reach you? I need help.
Hi there, check out my email on the channel description, I will see if I can help!
Another amateur making a big boy battery box. Dumb
Yessss! That's literally what DIY means!!