Beginners Solar project ( very Simple )
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- čas přidán 11. 03. 2024
- Ta Day we are doing a very simple solar project that you'll Love , it was so easy and turned , so good i may expand it lol
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In the description box , there's an Amazon link that will take you to a list that includes all the parts used in this video .
⚠️ PLEASE FUSE YOUR CABLES (right at the + battery terminal)
Wet batteries, AGM, LifePo4, SLA, etc…
All batteries have enough potential energy to do phenomenal damage.
A good quality fuse holder and fuse rated a bit higher than your highest current demand.
Even a NON self-resetting circuit breaker is an option.
I have a 1kv 12vdc pure sine wave inverter connected to a single 200ah 12v LifePO4 battery for emergency power for my communications repeater gear. The most current measured on the DC side was 50a. I used a 60 amp non self-resetting breaker. (used 3’ length of copper #2awg)
Thanks . Looks like a nice unit.
Parts total is about $1020 adding up the items listed
Before tax - government always gets their fingers in the pie
Two points you are incorrect on.
One, the voltage number to keep in mind of on the charge controller for protection is the VOC panel voltage. Which is 22V, so you are looking at 66V you should add 20% for cold weather voltage rise, so 78v. Still safe for your controller, but keep it in mind.
Two, the 45A is the max amps the BATTERY will see, not the max amps of SOLAR you can connect.
45A times 12.8V tells you the max WATTS of solar the controller will send to the battery. So 45*12.8 is 576 max watts it can pass to the batteries.
People from Texas (like me) watch your videos and say, "Hey... this guy sounds totally normal to us!!! Finally, somebody who sounds the way people are supposed to sound!!!" ;-)
This guy should do all the instructional videos, hilarious.... OMG he could turn the most dry instructional into an amusing time for sure, good on you!
Thank you Sir
Truth! I'd rather watch him than Bob Villa any day.
I love how he explains it - like I’m hanging with a fun buddy who was helping us
@systemic_disclosure766 you must be a yankee
I love the honesty of learning as you go.
Whoever edits is a mad genius. Cured my ADHD
Thank you very much . I do my own editing
The "mission impossible" flute had me rolling! 😂
😂 I agree!
I am glad I spent my Sunday watching your video.
You should watch it at 2X speed! 🤪
I have been trying to understand the parts of a solar system for YEARS. Literally, YEARS. And couldn't quite get it. There was just so much info stuffed in that I didn't need to know. It seemed like the people doing hte videos were more concerned about convincing everyone they have a big brain instead of teaching us how to do it.
In twenty minutes, you explained what these things are, what they do, and how to hook them up, when all those others couldn't do it in YEARS! You are awesome. It IS simple! Too many others try to make it so hard, but you didn't and I can't say how thankful I am for you.
I've already subscribed ten minutes in to this video, my first on your channel. I can't wait to watch more. Thanks, man. Sincerely.
That dude is EXACTLY the kinda folks I hang out with.
1) Editing was beyond S-Tier. So good.
2) This is the absolute best tutorial on this EVER.
Thank you very much , you don't know how much I appreciate that . It took me 3 days to edit this video after the filming and everything else was done.
3 days Well Spent, Friend! I've now listened & watched, & taken notes 4 times, & you do not get boring! You have helped me turn a semi random collection of pieces bought & found over 5 years, into a nice tiny system for my porch. I'll save up to try to get the battery(s) that don't hook up with the phone, but I LOVE the Little Screen!
Thanks again😀👍
Came for the technical information, stayed for the sic musical soundtrack. You rock!
Lmbo
🤣
The mission impossible theme song cracked me up!! Great video!
Lol thank you
I thought eco flows are just battery banks,@@FishinNStuff, not generators?
Never realized that a wonky Recorder solo goes hard over a bass back beat lolz.
Never realized that a wonky Recorder solo goes hard over a bass back beat lolz.
OMG me too, just killed me right there. what a terrific idea 🤣
The only thing i would suggest, is add a solar disconnect between the panels an your charger controller, that way you can disconnect them to do maintenance on the controller or batteries. Also, if you end up adding more batteries, consider putting in a BUS bar so its easier to keep the lengths for the cables the same. When you add multiple batteries, having different length cables changes the rates at which the batteries charge.
Thank you for the information buddy
Excellent reminder of a snippet of info that had hidden in the back dusty corner of my mind! Thanks
FYI....a single Delta Pro will NOT do 220V by itself. If you look at the plug you referenced it is a 30A RV plug rated at 125V. You can combine two with a kit to get 220/240 out.
Yep. True
I heard him say it's only for 110 volt ⚡
And that would require at least 3 more batteries due to the surge voltage and an additional invertor. Making it even more unrealistic cost wise. As compared to running service from his meter.
I believe he prefers off grid.
@@benalexander9907 all that expense simply to light his shop? Doesn't make much sense.
If he works in his shop, he probably uses electric tools
That one battery won't last long
I like watching your videos, no matter the content. It is you, you're the reason I watch. Your life and the way you live are why I watch. Your attitude through good times and not so good times is inspiring.
2 things--add a 100 amp MRBF fuse to the positive terminal of your battery. It would also be a good idea to add a battery switch between the inverter and the battery. Second put a 30A manual reset circuit breaker in the positive solar cable so you can cut off the solar if you need to/protect the wires. Love the humor!
The inverter's remote shut off is nice, but your more likely to regret using it like a light switch. You've got a lot more power than you need if all your going to do is run the lights. When you decide that you could charge batteries for lawn tools in the shed you'll want to add an actual light switch so you can leave the inverter on and turn the lights off. Treat the inverter shut off like a whole house power shut off switch. You'll be happier in the long run
You are right . Im. Thinking about adding to it for a small deep freezer 🤔 but I'll have to do the math
@@FishinNStuffadd a timer/ control to only allow to automatically power certain stuff like power tool batteries for when you have Max charge and sun is still out
I used to think I was the problem on why I didn't understand how to build my own solar generator system... now I know.. I speak "redneck" 😂.. it was just a language barrier! Great detailed tutorial!! 👍🏼👍🏼
I am running the same HF inverter at my cabin-when I put my well in, I needed a second inverter because we would blow the inverter out if the well pump was running and we were trying to run the microwave at the same time etc. I dedicated the old inverter to the rest of the cabin and put the well pump on the HF inverter. I did this because I knew the HF inverter’s sine wave curve was pretty clean on an oscilloscope and got even better under load-well pumps are expensive to replace.
So far the HF inverter has been really good. The well sucks out 1650w in draw every time it runs and stays at that level until the bladder tank pressure hits its 60psi and it has been great.
Best part is there are HF’s everywhere and if there’s a problem I just take it back.
Most modern led lights have a transformer in them that can be bypassed to run at 12v
Yes. If lights were the only thing needed, why invert just to rectify with loss at each stage?
@@Sepulchrave88 I agree.. Even if the inverter is needed for other equipment, the lighting (and whatever else he can) should be 12V DC
You are off the charts entertaining. Down to earth and real. “Get ‘er done!” Sine pronounced sin will just make your video more memorable! Thanks for the information that I can use!
Thank you very much . I appreciate that more than you know , I work hard to try and make em fun to watch .
Pure sine wave converter mimics the power from your utility company but it's actually better smoother power. The correct reason why you have to run thicker wires is not just the heat but the voltage drop is the reason why you run thicker wires when you're running a longer.
i watch this and now I'm drunk and slurring my speech. mission accomplished
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Hella funny, little rude tho 😂
That's not drunk and it's also not slurring. That's country, man, and made me feel right at home. If you know, you know. Looks like you don't.
When we kept chickens, I knew better than to let the kids name them. When that battle was lost, I tried to get my oldest boy to call his drumstick. Glad to see your bird so well named, but he caller her Pecksy and she died by Raccoon instead of for dinner. RIP Pecksy
I just eat the eggs , sorry about Pecksy . I've lost 3 this year , due to hawks
He's hilarious! I've pretty much done the same thing for my shed, built a custom solar system...and I own a stand-alone Bluetti AC200 Max 2048Wh solar generator for even more backup power. Sweet! It is just that easy folks.
I started off with a solar system much like this. I had cobbled it together from cheap second-hand components I'd picked up here and there. Now I'm living off a system that's still very much like this one you've built, just expanded it a bit to run my house off. I still have my original system, but use it to power my workshop. I have other small units scattered about the property so I can go anywhere on my land and have access to power without hauling a generator everywhere. I like to have an inline fuse in my systems.
PV - Photovoltaic cells (the solar panels).
This is a clean and simple build. Well done.
Thank you very much . I really like the simplicity of it . But im still learning
Yes, I was going to say: Install a quality fuse, to protect components.
Look at it as "OVERKILL" insurance, in case you accidentally try to let the smoke out of an electronic device.
All electrical devices are powered by magic and smoke. If you let the smoke out, the magic no longer works⚡🔥😱😁☕
I have to say I LOVE that charming and amateurish recorder version of the Mission Impossible Theme. Too funny!
I thought so too lol
Your editing and story telling with valuable information is gold! Keep it up! Letttttttssssss gooooooo!
Thanks for posting this. I really needed someone to walk me thru the processes like you did here!
PV means Photovoltaic. 🤙
Thank you
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Mission Impossible theme on recorder had me cracking up. Too good!🤣
My brother , you are more entertaining than any thing in broadcasting , im talkin tv , radio cable hell social media in general . Thank you for simplifying solar for all to understand . God bless you !
Ill be laughing for days after this and know some things too ! Lmao!!!
Thank you very much
Learned more about solar here than anywhere else. Thank you.
Sir, you know your stuff. Excellent battery, VERY excellent charge controller, because you are correct: MPPT is the way to go, especially now that they are the best and don't cost much more. AND a pure sine wave inverter. Copper cables. All very good technology. Thank you!
Next, You'll need one of'em wind generator propeller things...and a damned up Creek water Mill.for backup
The charge controller amps rating is the max output to the batteries. So if you have 3 panels at 5amps in series is still 5 amps but what the charge controller will do is bring the voltage down to 14 ish volts to charge the battery you will see 15 to 20 amps going into the battery. Good luck on your solar build I'll be following
Thank you . I told you I'm a beginner lol
I’m doing both. You’ve given me a whole new understanding of solar. Subscribed and watching more of what you do. I have 4 lights I run in my 10x12 shed I use as my wood shop. I like what you used and will be making the journey to harbor freight about 80 miles away. Thank you sir!
I put a link in the description box that has the parts I used and the prices
Nicely done brother!! I've watched a BUNCH of solar setup videos. Most of them by "professional" solar guys. You actually explained things clearly and it made sense. I sincerely appreciated the way you explained things. 😊 Good job!
Thank you very much . I'm no expert for sure . But most of the experts aren't CZcamsrs, that's the problem
Make sure to keep your receipts since solar projects are tax deductible. Did one last year and it really helped during tax time.
Well all my projects are tax deductible . But your exactly right . Everyone can deduct this project . Thank you very much
" I dropped my Hot Pocket!" ... Cracked me up! 😂😁
Now that this here is some well written, well edited, well produced content! Thank you !
Thank you very much . I work long and hard filming and longer editing but I don't write it . It's off the hip
Off the hip? Off the lip! You do SUCH a great job. Thanks Again!@@FishinNStuff
Great job with this video! I did a similar install on my channel to make my golf cart solar powered, I am also a beginner, and am always learning. You made this video so easy to follow.
Best Solar Tutorial EVER! Thank you!
Great way to add free power to a shed ty
Nice and you have lots of expansion room + a place to charge all your " power packs + at.
Good job bro!!
Love it. Keep it up. Your saving lives and don't know it. Hats off to you.
Thank you
Dang, what a great video. I love your delivery and your explanations were bare minimum but enough to get the job done. Anyone could watch this video 1st and then go onto watch more difficult ones and actually know what is going on.
I was going to get a shed and run power to it from the house with all the permits and stuff by an electrician but haven't priced it out. Who knows what it would cost. Now I can have another alternative. Great stuff.
Solar could be higher . Especially if your building is close to your house . But self sufficiency is another added benefit
Narration, effects, cut-ins, editing - Superb! Truly enjoyable and informative. New subscriber now.
Thank you very much . I try to make it enjoyable and fun . It's alot of work . You seem to know alot about editing
That IS a really good looking battery! I want one
Amazing description… you cover everything a DIY person needs to know. I bought two 200Ah batteries and will star with that to fully power my office room. Some time ago I separated the office room into an sub-circuit so I am thinking that will be the easiest circuit to off-grid in my setup. 👏🏼Bravo & Tks!
Great video!! I took my Ecoflow in a little bit different direction. When we had the ice storm in Texas 3 years ago, we were without power for 5 days. I have 15 solar panels on a grid tie inverter, so we were without power, and my solar panels were useless. I cannot tell you how frustrated I was during that time. I ordered my Delta Pro and put it in my living room and started powering up everything in my living room (big screen tv, lamps, computers, tablets, phones, internet, Roku, wifi, etc). My wife was not too happy with having to listen to the fans on the Delta Pro but it was not too bad. I found that the one Delta Pro did not give me the comfort level that I wanted so I watched for specials on the extra batteries and now have 2 extra batteries attached to the Delta Pro for 10,800 WH. I found that 4 of my 240w panels would keep the batteries charged to 100% daily except on very cloudy days. My emergency plan is to simply run extension cords to the refrigerators/freezers and other locations as necessary if the power goes out. I now have a glass table sitting on top of the three units with a faraday tablecloth on top to hide the units and reduce the fan noise and it is hardly noticeable now. It is comforting to actually use and know that my system is working since it is part of our lives now used on a daily basis offsetting my electric bill and not sitting around hoping all will work when the power goes out. Also, this method did not require me to hook up my Delta Pro to the whole house or run my Delta Pro in a hot and humid garage where my power panel is located which could cause problems over time. Very flexible.
Looks like those light assemblies have a female receptacle on the opposite end of the power cord. You could plug those lights together, then into the converter with the last one. This would get rid of those extension cords and simplify your install even more. Overall a good video. Keep em coming.
Great job, Keith. Solar stuff looks complicated, but like you did, its not really that bad. Worst part is in the figuring, watts, amps, whatcha gonna need. Again, it sounds more complicated than it is.
Smart thinkin making the box where you can expand your system.
Good to see ya back again. Looking forward to seeing you and cranky in more videos.
God bless ya'll and stay safe out there in this crazy world.
" *DrumStick"* That's a Classic !
Nicely done Brother !
*FJB !*
Lol 😁 if the shoe fits lol
Whoever edits his videos needs a raise! Absolutely awesome! Even if I don’t learn anything, I’m laughing all the way through it! 🤣🤣🤣 Best learning videos ever! 😂😂😂
The chicken scream is gold!!
Ooooo....
This is what I want to do this spring.
Sweet!
Nice video, but you forgot something. Circuit protection. You need to fuse the solar controller to the battery. And, fuse (or circuit breaker) from battery to inverter. It should also be mentioned to use a Lifep04 battery that has low temp cut-out protection for locations that get below 32⁰ F. Otherwise, the battery will fail if charging occurs below 32⁰. Discharge is okay down to about-4⁰ F. 👍
I did forget the circumstances breaker. But most inverters have fuses already. But ive been told bit to fuse the charger too the battery because if it blows it will burn up your charger
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Be very careful with all lithium batteries. Been gettin a bunch of fires with all types
Отличная работа!😊
Loved the Mission Impossible Recorder music
For all that money i will just hook up to the electric bank
great job im just getting into solar myself. set up pannels on my back deck and am running tv computers lights xbox in my bedroom which is where i am most of the time. I cant wait to see the difference in my electric bill. Im using a powerstation because i didnt know how to do what you just showed me. I love learning about this so ty very much. i use the same solar panels you are i need to get me some of those panel mounts. thanks again love all your video's. Big fan... ty again.. B.B.
Let me know how much you save . I'm interested to
I literally could watch you all day!
Dude rocks. Hillbilly rig master. Genius
I've already bought my solar power complete system and getting ready to install! Mines a little bit bigger so I'm using fuses (which came with the system). Your so correct about that charge controller being hooked up correctly. A buddy of mine caught his dang boat on fire bc he hooked the solar panels to his charge controller first!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 ENJOYED THE VIDEO!
Great to see a new video Keith! Awesome as always buddy.
Thank you great to be back
This is a smart setup because the waves in the galvanized panel will provide ventilation to cool the solar panels. The efficiency drops off when they get too hot. Also nice and dry under there.
I understand your language. You just gained a new follower. Seriously, your explanation was great and not overly complicated.
Thank you , I appreciate it lol
You are funny, wicked smart, and very informative. Thank you! I subscribed immediately, and you're right. Those batteries are excelente for the price. I'm with you, I don't WANT blue tooth! All good wishes.
Thank you very much I appreciate you watching
Really cool video. Thanks for sharing all the stuff you learned and making it simple to follow.
Thank you for watching , I really do appreciate that
I think it's a good idea to solder it and then crimp it and put some del electric grease around it and heat shrink it up that way it stays clean and hopefully it doesn't rust
Mission Impossible on the recorder had me rolling 😂
We know what you are saying.
We understand Red Nsck and we like it.
America's 1st original language.
Simply add easy to understand.
God bless you and your family Brother 😊 ✝️ 🙏
Heck yeah 😁
I can’t tell if you are trying to relay information to us or if you are trying to convince yourself that what you are doing is correct as you go? Either way…good stuff
I told you I'm a beginner lol 😆
I'm not sure what the music is about I'm annoyed I'm not 8 Mins in we aren't slow wos
Yes..! Thank you for the review! 😁
I LOVE THOSE MOUTAIN BRACKETS LOL.
My dog was very interested when the recorder music was playing.
Haha
open circuit voltage (voc) is the volt you add up because then is the voltage that will blew up your charge controller in series .
That's what I was going to say but you beat me to it. You could also theoretically see this if the batteries are full and not taking any charge.
@@hobbes1069 you can destroy your charge controller if the voltage is above max. learn about it and safety first.
I am looking to power a shed about 50-60 feet from my house and was scratching my head on how to affordably run power to it and just came across your video! I was thinking "I can do that" for the whole video till you got to the end and showed me the units already built and that they are PORTABLE and can be used in more than 1 location and now I'm thinking of going that route instead!
Great Video! Thank you for posting.
Great video Fishin N stuff!!
Finally! Someone who I can relate to! Georgia here and country to the core!
Good info bro. Never really knew the difference between series and parallel... 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Series voltage goes up
Parallel amperage goes up 👍
Dang man where you been!
I'm sorry . I had a tough month getting and had to get ready abs go to that fishing show . And this video took a while . I think I edited for 3 days on it lol . All that's over and I'm ready to dive back in
Yeah, where have you been?
Been working on this solar panel project lol takes time to make this content
Thank you for this post.
Thanks for the demo and info, have a great day
Awesome informative video with cool sense of humor,the perfect combo.
While this is informative and a great idea you have 1 major flaw. You NEVER place electrical components in a wooden enclosure. Wood is highly flammable if something arcs you could ignight he wood and burn your bldg down.. alway I close in a metal box. This isn’t flammable you also need to ground the box well so if it arcs the power will safely be sent to ground and not you. This is wiring 101 in any manual. Otherwise good info
Great video (PV = Photovoltaic). Thanks for sharing
Been thinking about doing this, thanks for the heads up
Thanks for all the Good Info and How to do Appreciated
Ha!! Such a fun video.....specially for us beginners. Yes....elementery and scholarly. Thanks so much!
Informative and entertaining! Thanks!
Absolutely amazing video. You crammed a lot of complex information in here and just like the other comment said, the editing was some of the best on CZcams. Great job. I will check out your channel.
Thank you , I really appreciate that
Pretty much 19 inches, your the boss 😅 nail it!
Thanks! Lot's of good info here!
Fun project
Suggestion to new solar enthusiast. Try to use as many DC direct appliances you can. DC TV, DC lighting DC refrigerator DC AC units.. etc... By going with as many or all DC powered applications you will not only extend your power options you'll also extend your battery and or direct operations.. no loss due to converting dc to ac . Using a converter these days for lighting is well... not the best or cheaper option... LED DC lights cheap run cool.. etc...
I can't even! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Super informative and funny enough to hold my attention.
Lol
I've made my lights my kitchen lights aer free love my solar 😊
Wow. Wasn't expecting to watch a solar panel diy video and see a picture of L'Bow partway through. That's a deep cut reference I doubt 99.9% of the viewers are going to know.
Great instructional video!!!
Great build great video thanks for teaching me something new
I just love watching your videos there lol
Trully entertaining, to lissen to you.....and to lissen to your thinking processes as you're working thru the planning stages. Enjoyed it!