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I finally setup my large solar system - June '23 Off Grid Update
For the last year or so, I have been working to get running with my 5000 watt Growatt solar system.
I have 3000 watts of panels on my lean-too and another 2000 watts on my cabin. The panels on the lean-too run underground and connect to my Growatt SPF 5000 ES and the panels on the cabin connect to an EPever Tracer8415AN.
These two systems are setup in my basement and are charging 3 rack mount 5000 watt batteries. From my batteries, I am sending 48VDC out to power network equipment, lights and cameras in my cabin and storage area.
My plan is to continue to build out the building over the shipping containers and mount the rest of my panels on the roof of that building which should get me to ar...
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Building, dirt work, and explosions - Off Grid Solar - April Update
Просмотров 99Год назад
Tennessee Valley Solar posts informational and instructional videos dealing with the set up and configuration of solar and related equipment. Like and subscribe to receive updates on our latest videos. See our Solar Power RUclips Playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLAHjuQHu9HCvWQpyOM50gcVCjuUZ0BnSZ Over the last two years, Tennessee Valley Solar has helped over 800 families set up solar and become more en...
March Off grid solar cabin update - We have running water!
Просмотров 94Год назад
In this video I show the off-grid water system I installed. Up until recently, we had been using a 5 gallon tank of water sitting on the sink. Now we have running water on tap for the sinks, dishwasher, water filter, and toilet. Tennessee Valley Solar posts informational and instructional videos dealing with the set up and configuration of solar and related equipment. Like and subscribe to rece...
Building the 8000 Watt Solar Array - Part 3 - Early Sept Off-Grid Cab Update
Просмотров 2112 года назад
In this video series, I go over what I have been working on to set up my new 8000 Watt Solar Array. This array will be mounted on the roof structure that will extend of the top of my shipping containers giving me a roof area of about 27 by 31. In this video, I am covering the mounting of the panels on the roof, the wire that I pulled, and the equipment I mounted in the basement to handle the po...
Building the 8000 Watt Solar Array - Part 2 - Early Sept Off-Grid Cab Update
Просмотров 2212 года назад
In this video, I go over what I have been working on to set up my new 8000 Watt Solar Array. This array will be mounted on the roof structure that will extend of the top of my shipping containers giving me a roof area of about 27 by 31. We finished putting the roof on the lean-too so I had to move my temporary solar setup out of the shade. We also put up a wall on the side of the lean-too which...
Building the 8000 Watt Solar Array - Part 1 - Late August Off-Grid Cab Update
Просмотров 4492 года назад
In this video, I go over what I have been working on to set up my new 8000 Watt Solar Array. We ran a trench for conduit as well as started a roof structure that will extend of the top of my shipping containers giving me a roof area of about 27 by 31. When this is finished I will being using a Growatt Hybrid Inverter that supports up to 6000 watts of solar input as well as an EPever Charge Cont...
Setting up a quick Off-Grid Solar System and DC powered fridge - August Off-Grid Cabin Update
Просмотров 2282 года назад
In this video, I cover setting up a quick Off-Grid Solar System that I setup to charge some batteries in an area that is some distance from my main power source. I also cover a DC powered fridge I have been working on setting up as well as several other thing going on around the cabin. Tennessee Valley Solar posts informational and instructional videos dealing with the set up and configuration ...
Setting up my Shipping Containers and Clearing off my Chert Pit. Late July Off Grid cabin update
Просмотров 592 года назад
I finally got to set up my Shipping Containers this weekend! Now that my field area has been flattened, we have finally been able to move the Shipping Containers into the spot we have been wanting to have them setup. Now that the Shipping Containers are in their spot, the goal is to build a roof over the Containers as a place to mount my full solar area. Of late, I have kind of gotten away from...
More dirt work! Early July Off Grid cabin update
Просмотров 702 года назад
We have been moving a lot more dirt, including pushing a road down the ridge on my property. Tennessee Valley Solar posts informational and instructional videos dealing with the set up and configuration of solar and related equipment. Like and subscribe to receive updates on our latest videos. See our Solar Power RUclips Playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLAHjuQHu9HCvWQpyOM50gcVCjuUZ0BnSZ Over the last t...
Lots of Dirt Work - Solar Powered Off-Grid Cabin - Late June Update
Просмотров 5702 года назад
I am running a bit behind on getting my videos uploaded, but this is my late June update. A friend of mine and I rented a skid steer together and he has been working miracles on moving some dirt and getting things looking a lot better. When all of this is done, we will have A LOT more space for parking vehicles, my backhoe, or anything else we need. This is really helping make our cabin useful ...
Building Deck and shower - Solar Powered Off-Grid Cabin - Early June Update
Просмотров 712 года назад
In this video, I will cover some changes I have made to my cabin property recently. This includes my deck, the roof on the deck, an outdoor kitchen, as well as a shower I have setup. Tennessee Valley Solar posts informational and instructional videos dealing with the set up and configuration of solar and related equipment. Like and subscribe to receive updates on our latest videos. See our Sola...
Off-Grid Mini-Split and May Cabin Update
Просмотров 1612 года назад
In this video I cover my 12,000 BTU mini-split that I have installed at my off-grid cabin. I cover my power consumption with my Mini-Split AC and discuss some about the unit. I also cover some dirt work and other changes I have been making at my property.
Seven issues to watch for when purchasing used solar panels
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
I this video, I am covering 7 issues to watch for when purchasing used solar panels. Used panels can be a great investment, but only if you get what you paid for. Don't let anyone convince you its OK to say "These are used panels, what did you expect". If the seller told you about the issues upfront, then that's different. Panels in the conditions covered are not in good shape and are potential...
What to expect when dealing with T-Force/UPS Freight in Decatur AL
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A young guy (Mitchell) with T-Force/UPS Freight in Decatur AL loaded these two pallets for me and couldn't care less that T-Force/UPS Freight had clearly damaged the freight and that his loading job was clearly not road safe. I asked the loader what could be done about the fact that one the pallets was drastically leaning to one side and would sway back and forth when pushed. He informed me tha...
Installing AC Power and Growatt Solar Power Upgrades at my Solar Powered Cabin
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Installing AC Power and Growatt Solar Power Upgrades at my Solar Powered Cabin
Ender 6 3d-Printer Issues
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Ender 6 3d-Printer Issues
Walk through of my setup for my solar powered off-grid cabin
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.2 года назад
Walk through of my setup for my solar powered off-grid cabin
Toro Workman 3200 Rebuild and Repair - Part 1
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 года назад
Toro Workman 3200 Rebuild and Repair - Part 1
Review and Completing Installation of 8kw Diesel Heater For Off-Grid Cabin - Part 3
Просмотров 1432 года назад
Review and Completing Installation of 8kw Diesel Heater For Off-Grid Cabin - Part 3
Hacking Westinghouse 4.5K Generator to add Internet Remote Start - Part 2
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Hacking Westinghouse 4.5K Generator to add Internet Remote Start - Part 2
Hacking Westinghouse 4.5K Generator to add Internet Remote Start - Part 1
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Hacking Westinghouse 4.5K Generator to add Internet Remote Start - Part 1
Off-grid cabin - Jan 2022 update - Growatt Install and Power Upgrades
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.2 года назад
Off-grid cabin - Jan 2022 update - Growatt Install and Power Upgrades
Review and Installation of 8kw Diesel Heater For Off-Grid Cabin - Part 2
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.3 года назад
Review and Installation of 8kw Diesel Heater For Off-Grid Cabin - Part 2
Exploring land and hillside around our solar powered off grid cabin
Просмотров 563 года назад
Exploring land and hillside around our solar powered off grid cabin
Planning for driveway layout at off-grid cabin
Просмотров 473 года назад
Planning for driveway layout at off-grid cabin
Review of install of Senville Dual 9000 BTU Mini-Split - Part 2
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.3 года назад
Review of install of Senville Dual 9000 BTU Mini-Split - Part 2
Review of install of Senville Dual 9000 BTU Mini-Split - Part 3
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.3 года назад
Review of install of Senville Dual 9000 BTU Mini-Split - Part 3
Review and Installation of 8kw Diesel Heater For Off-Grid Cabin - Part 1
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.3 года назад
Review and Installation of 8kw Diesel Heater For Off-Grid Cabin - Part 1
Off Grid Cabin Update - Adding Second Array and Running Power to the Barn
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Off Grid Cabin Update - Adding Second Array and Running Power to the Barn
Cabin Update
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Cabin Update

Комментарии

  • @johnhknapp
    @johnhknapp День назад

    Pretty cool! But how does the Raspberry Pi know that the generator is running?

  • @williamdowns4817
    @williamdowns4817 4 дня назад

    Pretty nice upgrade David

  • @dawnpatsey2752
    @dawnpatsey2752 27 дней назад

    Hi I have toro workman 3100 and wondering if you could tell me how the wires run to the rectifier unplugged and forgot to get picture now stumped what wires goes together any help would be great

  • @МішаМедвед
    @МішаМедвед Месяц назад

    Good afternoon, I need such an overview of the settings for the Growatt SPF 6000 ES Plus Hybrid inverter 6kW + Wi-Fi, thank you, battery 5 kW

  • @dillonmiller7446
    @dillonmiller7446 5 месяцев назад

    Do you still have this Workman? If so i could really use a couple pics of the carburetor vacuum line routing and the governor to carburetor linkage. The repair manual doesnt give the best depiction

  • @mattsaulsbury1831
    @mattsaulsbury1831 6 месяцев назад

    u show nothing about the connection from panels to invertor? are all invertors running from same panels?

  • @goodcitizen4587
    @goodcitizen4587 7 месяцев назад

    Fun tour.

  • @k290783
    @k290783 7 месяцев назад

    Buen dia, por si les sirve de ayuda, Yo tenia ese problema que al cargar mi bateria con energia electrica me marcaba error 03 cuando llegaba al 100% seguia cargando la bateria de litio y se iba al 59v y se apagaba la salida de corriente, y mi solucion fue que tube que regular la luz electrica la 220v a que me llegara bien al equipo growatt y ya no me marca la falla ya hace el corte a sus 56v, es problema de que no llega bien la energia electrica de 220v

  • @kimatong1166
    @kimatong1166 7 месяцев назад

    Chinese products are not reliable. They should not be run for 24 hours.

  • @speakerlover13
    @speakerlover13 8 месяцев назад

    How has this been holding up? I’m looking at the same unit to cool two bedrooms. If you turn on a head unit in one room, does the other one seem to output anything? I’d like them to be as independent as possible. Thanks!

  • @McKayBuiltIt
    @McKayBuiltIt 8 месяцев назад

    You get it running?

  • @Hardcock71
    @Hardcock71 8 месяцев назад

    I'm having the same issue but the error code is 2 what do I do pls help

  • @fidelrivera5966
    @fidelrivera5966 10 месяцев назад

    Many of the problems we have with those vehicles when they sit too long. The rings can stick white vinegar. Let it sit take a small plug out. Put the vinegar in and the engine and diaphragm in the carburetor get real brittle and a crack.

    • @freshmaker5
      @freshmaker5 8 месяцев назад

      Can you please word this a little different I couldn’t follow. Where do we put the white vinegar? With the oil in the engine? How or where do you put it in the carburetor?

  • @RogerBolieau
    @RogerBolieau 10 месяцев назад

    Rear axle

  • @wikeywikeywhick3852
    @wikeywikeywhick3852 11 месяцев назад

    it would be great if the shipper put some decking on those cheap skids but oh no its just easier to blame the carrier for damage.

  • @UKnoWhatImSayN
    @UKnoWhatImSayN Год назад

    I had to use a search engine to find this video. RUclips does not want us to find this well put together information.

  • @pedroarcr
    @pedroarcr Год назад

    Since you work with so much solar stuff you may want to consider doing an electric conversion. Unfortunately Toro never sold these in electric, but the MDX ones are great little electric carts. These days there are great options for 48V lithium packs from EcoBattery and others. So if you can adapt something like a Navitas motor to that gearbox you may end up with something very useful and quiet that you can charge off the solar.

    • @tennesseevalleysolar4101
      @tennesseevalleysolar4101 11 месяцев назад

      That is a really awesome idea! Thank you for the suggestion. I have a couple of these machines and have been trying to figure out the best way to deal with them. The motors on mine are about done for and the carburetors are extremely expensive. Doing an electric conversion may be exactly what the doctor ordered. I have never done an electric conversion before, but I will check out the batteries and motor you suggested.

  • @ChevyJohnathan
    @ChevyJohnathan Год назад

    Great vids. I’ve done this, but I can only connect to the raspberry pi while connected to the same network. Any tips? Thanks

  • @cartoonfan959
    @cartoonfan959 Год назад

    model is IT40

  • @Dreancaidi
    @Dreancaidi Год назад

    Whats the white plug in device with Growatt written on it sticking out of the bottom?

  • @Dreancaidi
    @Dreancaidi Год назад

    Nice one! What kind of breaker is on the solar panel wires? Is it anti arcing? How many amps? Volts?

  • @gamerkid3030
    @gamerkid3030 Год назад

    I received 2 of these batteries 8 months ago. I just now found this video. I want to run 2 of these together for power in my barn and add more batteries /panels when i can afford it. I just dont know much about building batteries. Can i use one bms for both batteries? Also, how have these batteries performed for you?

  • @LinYe-bm5df
    @LinYe-bm5df Год назад

    how much

  • @MrSehka77
    @MrSehka77 Год назад

    I have a toro workman 3200 same as your . I can't get to to start need a fuel pump for a new one it cranck and cranck but won't start ... it's getting fuel all the way to carb . So getting fuel .. but not sure of carb is bad basically gunk up internal or if its another issue ? Any help would be appreciated it thanks

  • @MrDave9111
    @MrDave9111 Год назад

    I know this is two years old, but put a cover over your batteries - like a piece of lexan. It can be removeable. If that large adjustable wrench falls on a battery, you can be sure it will hit both terminals and short the battery. I've seen batteries explode when they are shorted. The top will blow right off blowing acid all over the place. It can be really bad.

  • @greaseball13
    @greaseball13 Год назад

    Over a year ago... What did you figure out on this machine? I have one I am chasing running issues on now. I found a service update on fuel system online. Looks like it was already done on yours by the placement of the gas return line on the tank. Did it on the one I'm working on and made no change.

  • @ioannistziovanis-k9l
    @ioannistziovanis-k9l Год назад

    Hello, i have off grid solar system with lifepo4 batteries that work 24/7. my question is, can i add grid tie inverter 1000w? they reason i want to add it, is to safe battery capacity to have more power at night. so when my off grid solar system is on, and if i add on the plug the grid tie inverter it will work? or i will do damage to my off grid inverter ? thank you very much

  • @bratamic1
    @bratamic1 Год назад

    Any body else having this issue should check the battery connections are making good connection. This was the problem I had and all it was was lose connections. I suspect it could have been the same issue here that got corrected when the battery got changed. I thought to come back and give my 2 cents to anybody else with a similar issue.

  • @KRITTER1087
    @KRITTER1087 Год назад

    Looks to me the pallets wernt rated for the weight should maybe sent on 3

  • @Marklin15
    @Marklin15 Год назад

    why didn't you ask him to push it as far foward as he could?

  • @craighamilton1111
    @craighamilton1111 Год назад

    Hopefully valve seal , is oil level ok , might die due to oil level.

  • @craighamilton1111
    @craighamilton1111 Год назад

    Do you have a spare clutch cable you would like to sell. Please let me know.

  • @martienstofmeel2192
    @martienstofmeel2192 Год назад

    Thanks for your video. Can you say something how long the life time is for this 1000watt converter? Are these good and have you cheap adres?

    • @mattsaulsbury1831
      @mattsaulsbury1831 6 месяцев назад

      i had a 500w ran for several years. until i overloaded it with new panels. got another one for higher voltage. running perfectly

  • @Electronzap
    @Electronzap Год назад

    Nice.

  • @alejandroroal990
    @alejandroroal990 Год назад

    I am about to get one. One question; does this inverter give pure sine wave or modified wave? I have a few UPSs connected to the grid and they have to get pure sine wave current in order to work...

    • @Ulbre
      @Ulbre 11 месяцев назад

      Yes, it'll be the same sine wave as the grid, that's how these things work....they match & sync their wave to the grid wave and then they increase the voltage slightly which means the inverter's power will get used first before the grid and any additional power will come from the grid.

  • @virgilpina8227
    @virgilpina8227 Год назад

    I've got a Westinghouse 9500. Does anyone know where I can place a regular on/off switch in it?

  • @jimruzicka7843
    @jimruzicka7843 Год назад

    G&R Imports for pretty much anything you need for that engine

  • @The_Blackstone_Guy
    @The_Blackstone_Guy Год назад

    As a city driver in Chicago this is the norm. Imagine bring that to someone’s house letting them know it’s damaged, before off loading(which is a pain in the ass with freight leaving over skids all broken) to get it off the liftgate to just be told “it’s too damaged I’m not taking it”. We tell management freight should be handled better and for the 8 years I’ve been here all they say is “we’re working on it”.

  • @defjamsgreen
    @defjamsgreen Год назад

    SO NICE WITH THE UPGRADE AND YOU ARE NOW BANGIN MORE POWER THEN YOU USED TO THEN WITH THE OLD SYSTEM THAT GOT YOU ALL STARTED . MAY THE SOLAR BE WITH YOU .

  • @runneryg
    @runneryg Год назад

    DON'T EVER SWITCH OFF THE MAINS WHILE CHARGING ON THE INVERTER AND HAVE THE SIDE SWICH OFF AND FORGET TO TURN OFF THE DC RELAY CIRCUIT BREAKER IT WILL BLOW UP THE CAPACITORS YOU HAVE TO SEND IT IN FOR REPAIR. I DID IT TO MY ONE WHILE TIRED TO TURN IT OFF IN THE DARK FORGOT TO TURN OFF DC BREAKER FOR SOLAR IT SPARKED QUITE A FEW CAPACITORS FROM THE SOLAR WIRES INSIDE THE INVERTER. 3 DAYS OLD HOPING I GET MY MONEY BACK AS I BOUGHT ON LINE. 14 DAY UK CONSUMER LAW FOR ONLINE FAULTY GOODS. FINGERS CROSS SOLAR WENT CHARGING FROM DAY ONE BUT MINE WAS POWMR THEY SAID IT WORK WITH MY BATTRY MY BATTERY IS LIFEPO4 THE INVERTER WAS LITHIUM LI-ON ALL WAS WORKING THEN 3 DAYS DOWN THE LINE SAD FACE ERROR 9 SENT FOR REPAIR IN TROBLE SHOOTER.

  • @patrickbodine1300
    @patrickbodine1300 Год назад

    Coat any broken glass panels with clear Flexseal. Mine have been working fine for 4 years without turning milky. Output is minimally affected.

    • @patrickbodine1300
      @patrickbodine1300 Год назад

      On the sun side.

    • @tennesseevalleysolar4101
      @tennesseevalleysolar4101 Год назад

      I have never tried flex seal. All i know i that everyone else I have seen that has tried to clearcoat/epoxy there broken panels have been disappointed. I guess flex seal might work fine, I am not sure.

  • @KevinModz65
    @KevinModz65 Год назад

    Add drywall anchors/screws so they stick down into the cooling fins and install 12 volt fans, 2 per inverter. Wire the fans directly to the inverter terminals so they spin they will start spinning around 8 volts, we use a resistor to cap them at 12 volts. You will never burn one up again

  • @omar893
    @omar893 Год назад

    Good setup. Question: Would it work with a 110 volt Ac to 12 volt DC converter (600W)? Is there a limit on the amps?

  • @jimholmes7261
    @jimholmes7261 Год назад

    Do you have any solar panels for sale 6/22/23 ?

  • @alfredotorres3553
    @alfredotorres3553 Год назад

    Very Informative Video Keep it coming.

  • @JonOffgrid
    @JonOffgrid Год назад

    neto my house was on 6x6s i been working on putting a roof over my deck an put panels on it up 20 ft

    • @tennesseevalleysolar4101
      @tennesseevalleysolar4101 Год назад

      Sadly panels take up a lot of room. With 20 foot wide, the best you could do would 6 panels across. Depending on how deep the roof is, you may be able to have 2 rows, so 12 panels. If so, you may be looking at 3,500 to 4,000 watts of panels. Its a start but most people are happier with 5 to 6K of panels. Gives a better chance of charging batteries on cloudy days

  • @JonOffgrid
    @JonOffgrid Год назад

    cool sir i am form N west GA lots of rain here i have a grwatt to the spf 6000 watt and pip GK ITs like the 220 yea have i use a st5000 to step it down to 120 or220

  • @sh839c
    @sh839c Год назад

    Coming along nicely

    • @tennesseevalleysolar4101
      @tennesseevalleysolar4101 Год назад

      Cool. Thanks. So happy to finally be running on the larger system that allows me to finally get away from having to use the generator so much

  • @abbassahmade
    @abbassahmade Год назад

    resolved how?

  • @peacefulprepper2402
    @peacefulprepper2402 Год назад

    Great job showing the things to look for. I just got my hands on 7 immaculate LG 400W Bifacial panels for free. I did a video on them but had nothing bad to show. I am glad you did this video. Thank you.