Installing Solar Power and Lights in my Off Grid Log Cabin, Drone View of my Wilderness Homestead
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- Опубликовано: 22 дек 2022
- I install lights in the main floor of the cabin, solar panels on a tilting racking system in the garden by the greenhouse and inverter and batteries in the basement of my cabin.
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Always staying busy. We were taught to work from sun up to sun down.We watched maybe a 30 min show on television. , But for the most part we showered , had dinner ,then went to bed . Started all over the next day .
I look back , and it's been a good life . I'm 70 and still live on the farm and gather my own firewood.
Been blessed
I lift up my hat ma'am with all respect! Lived similar and do my fire wood myself. God's Blessing for Christmas from Northern Germany!
Hey he has it made Home Depot and lowes is right on his same road where he and his wife and kids are you all come back now you hear!
Just a constructive criticism, from an Italian technician. Cables that you put outside in the snow need to be protected and not left in the elements. You should make a small trench and insert them in a PVC pipe that protects them from humidity, rodents and the elements. The cables that go to the batteries must be better arranged, with cable ties, and not left at random. Even the cables that go to the solar panels must be protected, with diflex or corrugated pipe, which protects them from the elements and rodents. For the cable terminals, you must use the appropriate crimping tool: you have used a simple snap-on pliers which does not guarantee tightening optimal, and it is dangerous. I repeat: mine is a constructive criticism in the face of my experience, and do not take my words badly.
The exposed piping is temporary. It is winter and the ground is frozen. It would take too long to dig the trench now. In his other channel, he said that he will dig trenches.
You're of course correct but I reckon it would be a nightmare to dig a trench in frozen ground. Perhaps in spring
By code here depending on type of cable the solar wiring can be left exposed without added mechanical protection. And once the ground thaws as long as it's the right type of cable can also directly bury it without any PVC etc.
Depending on the type of lugs he used for the batteries they can be used as just manual hand crimp and not a heavy hydraulic 12ton crimp.
Agreed with majority of your suggestions just trying to clarify with local code cause most of what he did by code is ok (though I agree with the cleaning it up and added extra protection you suggested etc)
And depending on what voltages he's getting out of the solar it falls under extra low voltage in which basically do whatever the hell you please. If he's just using solar as a 48v or less charge for batteries then going into an inverter to change it to AC and bump it up to the 120V needed here for his uses it can be free air like that.
Just providing info as a Canadian electrician.
He already has a trench started for the pipes that the cables are going to run through it was shown in previous videos so my suggestion would be to possibly watch the journey up to this point or go back a couple of months and watch the videos leading up to what you are advising.
Rather effete all this electrickery stuff ! surely you should be lighting with rushes dipped in bear grease ?
May Cali live forever. I love that dog.
Hey you don't happen to be thee Kenny Roberts, famous motorcycle rider do ya?
@@dianebackhouse4532 No, that's not me
@@dianebackhouse4532 This is me part-time Kenny Roberts! The rest of the time I smoke bamboo!
I love her too! Such a beautiful dog!!
I think Cali is the most loved Golden on our globe.
I can imagine and feel the comfort and warmth of sleeping inside the cabin next to the fireplace while heavy snow is falling outside. The quietness of winter night
Just unreal the knowledge this man has when it comes to building things. A real. "Master of trades". Merry Christmas!
I have said this before, but it bears repeating: One runs out of superlatives to express our appreciation for your cinematography, dedication to building a fantastic cabin, and your care and love of Cali. The experience of watching you in each episode is truly heart warming. Thank You for sharing with all of us. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!! Give Cali a BIG SMOOCH from Mike & Ronnie. GOD BLESS
Those river otters are freaking adorable! You're lucky to have them as neighbors.
Cali is Definitely a faithful companion. Just waiting there in the snow with her throw toy while he does his work.
I read these comments and I wonder if the commenters watch the whole video before they comment. Thanks for the content
What an amazing journey this has been. Enjoy it. Every. Single. Day. Our heavenly Father has given you the ability to build this amazing cabin. Just look around at His beautiful creation that surrounds it. It's breathtaking! Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year to you and yours!!
Cali sure loves the snow. Wish every pet could be loved as Cali and treated so well. Enjoy your videos. Merry Christmas to you and your family
Your dog knows exactly what you’re saying. I can’t say I’ve seen a video that the people have included there animals as you have and I appreciate it a lot, and she knows it for she knows what you say. You both suit each other, take care, and be safe,love your video. Thanks
Some seem to know everything better by the looks of the comment section. 1. It's too cold and the soil is frozen, so no digging. 2. I daresay he's gunna dig them in next spring/summer. I wouldna do it differently. In fact, I've got a kind of similar setup for solar energy. I've set it up in fall 2004 - and then, I've buried the cabling tube under then soft soil. So, ere one puts forth some criticism, take the time and read the situation. Besides, mr. James seems to me to be an expert builder who knows his stuff. So - peace, people, peace. I think this is a tremendous, wonderful build and I commend the builder for his tenacity and sheer strength of will to muscle through this incredibly demanding and difficult project.
Merry Christmas Mr. James. Stay Strong and healty! :-)
Us Canadians like to brag about how high the snow is and complain about how low the temperatures are...but somewhere deep inside, each is thrilled by fresh snow! Awesome video, thank you Shawn and 💛 Cali 🤎 👍😎🇨🇦❄🎁 P.S. awesome music!!!🎼🎶
Cold weather people everywhere love it and are very proud, whether they admit it or not
You have a very good four-legged friend. He is very social. It will never be boring with him. Take care of him.
He is a she.
@@annrhodes3544 Sorry, didn't know. So a great friend.
Shawn.....it's been brilliant watching all year how the house and the seasons have changed , so Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and the family, not forgetting your best pal Cali.....looking forward to what's in store next year....all the best big man, "Slainte Mhath" (pronounced, Slange - var....cheers, 🥃🥃)....👍👍👍🍺🍺🍺🏴🏴🏴
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!
🎅🤶🌎☕️🫖🎄🐈⬛🦌🌟
Cheers bud...l 🥃🍺🥃🍷🥂🥂🍺🥃🥃🍺🥃🍷🍷
@@johnfromscotland1050 I'll make mine tea today. On the way here, we counted over 20 vehicles in the ditches. Black Ice laughs at four-wheel drive!
So pretty with all the snow, beautiful.
I was just wondering Shawn if you are planning to put anything over those 2 big bolts on the front porch huge posts? And I would love to commend you on your beautiful videography, so we'll filmed as always, and I agree with Kenny, may Cali live forever.
He already mentioned this in a previous video that he is planning to cover those bolts up with something he can slide up and down over the posts for easy access since he doesn't like the look of it now.
Copper.
It is intelligent to utilize the advantages of modern technology. Homesteaders would have installed solar panels hundreds of years ago if it was an option. No one was trying to prove anything, just survive and thrive. Great work.
Installing every thing is quite a job. Love seeing you and Cali. Stay warm and safe. God bless.
Merry Christmas to the whole MSR family. Hope the day is peaceful and blessed.
Starting to get a "house" feel. That's gonna be the coolest homestead when "done".
@@MAKOBITE lol. Pretty sure the access road getting close was just one of the reasons to rebuild. This place is 4 X the size ... and I'm sure there's many comforts to be added after the essentials. I can just imagine this paradise in 10 years.
Might never be "done"..
Thanks for taking the time to capture those fantastic nature scenes, Shawn. Your cinematographic skills are second to none, and while it's exciting to follow the process of building the cabin, it's equally exciting to see the beauty of nature that surrounds you. It reminds me a lot of my childhood, growing up in North-Western Ontario. Cheers! 😁
Your drone shots are spectacular..
Be careful n enjoy your holidays!! You have gone far..your compound/ homestead...is amazing!!
Thanks for sharing 👍!!
👍🐺🧙♂️🦊👍!!
Will you have Christmas at Emily cabin this year she has done a great job on her cabin she should be very proud of herself
Sua cabana está linda .Um Feliz Natal e um próspero Ano Novo de muita paz e saúde e prosperidade.
You and Cali form a mutual admiration society. I love watching you two interact with each other. You’re both smart as whips.
I think this is the time your family enjoys the cabin to its fullest.... no bugs! Looking forward to seeing how the solar works for you and if the batteries stay charged in the cold weather. Sometimes, I do think you could have built a more stable solar moving frame yourself.... maybe for the next batch. I wonder how sturdy this system is given the harsh climate and winds. But I'm happy you have achieved your dream... Now it is finishing off all those related projects and maintaining your food supplies. Followed you since the beginning. This cabin will survive for generations in your family. What a legacy!
Every animal in the wild has a companion of its own kind. Cali is at the perfect age to start teaching a pup the ropes of living in the wild. People that have only one dog take their dog to the dog park to be around other dogs and mingle. Cali is out in the middle of no where with no doggy friends to mingle with. She would make a great mother to a new pup and have a pal to pal around with. Watching Cali for years now it always saddened me, she don't have a companion she can call her own and cuddle with. I hope you get her a pet pup so she can be happy and have someone to play with when your very busy.
She has all she wants he is only in his backyard building that cabin and in the city limits with all the stores wild cats friendly cats dogs and all so don’t worry you all come back now you hear
The land is beautiful, your cabin is amazing
We've been watching Shawn for a few years now, Would we love to do this....yes for sure. Would we be able to do it....probably not. Has Shawn left the rat race, and is now King in his own Realm I hope so. Keep it up it's a breath of fresh air every video
Great to see how step by step you become more self reliant and at the same time increase the amount of comfort in your new home. Having solar panels and a decent amount of batteries is certainly contributing nicely to this goal.
How wonderful your work has been, getting closer to becoming a very comfortable housing with much more resources than your previous property...always good watching your videos...also very nice seeing your daughter’s many habiliteis 🤗
Thanks for all the time you take to let us glimpse at your life and your build! It is so much fun to join in and see the progress. Blessings in 2023!
The tree’s look beautiful with all the snow. Wonderful scenery.
There's really so much to love and enjoy about your videos. Valuable information about living and building a Life in Nature, Cali, the scenery and your impeccable cinematography, editing, and choice of music ... it's hard to avoid envy as I watch you live my dreams. I watch with a smile of vicarious satisfaction. Thank you, sincerely.
Best wishes for you and your loved ones! Happy, healthy, peaceful New Year!
Hello Shawn and Cali from Australia! Again, mesmerizing footage of the surrounding area as usual, absolutely gorgeous, especially that quick view of the front of the cottage with snow falling and Cali sitting in front! Beautiful! Shawn, you continue to amaze me with what you can do and achieve, aside from give actual birth is there anything you cannot do? Seriously, you are amazing, the homestead is amazing, Cali is also amazing! Does she not get cold out there in that snow all the time? Shawn, Cali from us here in Australia, stay safe, keep on Youtubing, have a wonderful Christmas and New year, 2023 will be another wonderful year fingers crossed, enjoy your family time and give Cali a hug for me, until next time we see you, stay safe!
I wish you and your family a very happy, prosperous, healthy, blessed New Year 2023. Glad you have your solar installed and those lights you were putting up looked lovely. Till the New year from a very wet UK.
Looks like people needs to watch both of your channels!!! Merry Christmas to you and your family Shawn!!! Stay safe and warm!!! 🎄
Magnificent production, the videography the music and all! Thank you so much!
Awesome job you have done with your log house, wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2023
I absolutely love this homestead !
Even though bigger spaces requires more projects and those extra specialty items.
The ratio between indoor space and outside landscape functionalities are cohesively coming along. Working inside the natural open space footprint to achieve a complimentary oneness.
And there will always be room for improvements and expansions.
Beautifully done Shawn!
Have a wonderful merry Christmas with wife, children, family and friends!
🎄⭐️🎄⛄️
What a beautiful spot.. Merry Christmas and Very peaceful New Year.. At least all the hardest work has been done and what an amazing job!
Thank you, Shawn, family and Cali. Merry Christmas. God Bless and stay safe.
Love love the view out of that window.. timeless.. peaceful.. so beautiful.
G'day from Down Under. Merry Christmas to you and the family and looking forward to all your presentations in 2023. Keep safe and keep well.
Ohio got hit by negative 20 by this morning snow ice and winds , the winds being up to 60 miles a hour suck lol , merry Christmas
Merry Christmas 🎄 and thank you for sharing your building this beautiful cabin.
🙌🙌🙌🙏🏻🙏🏻🙌🙌🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
Merry Christmas Shawn & Cali, stay nice & warm in your beautiful cabin ❤🎄💗🐕❄
Hi Shawn, Merry Christmas! You never really get a break, you have tons of work to do around the cabin, Cali to look after, the hours it takes making these videos, you definitely have a full plate every day. Thank you for all you do Shawn.
Always a pleasure watching you finish up another task! Merry Christmas, and. Happy New Year! Looking forward to following on Patreon after the New Year.
Thank you for opening up this passage of your life, its been wonderful to watch how you have progressed ! An I learned quite a bit from that, happy new year !
I like how you take time to capture moments of nature and wildlife around you and incorporate them into your videos. 🤠👍🏻
You live in such beauty! Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year. Thank you.
That location is just as beautiful in winter as it was in summer. The work you've done building the cabin, garden area & fencing all adds to a feeling of a great place to live the life you've worked so hard for. Power will make it better. Happy holidays.
Thank you. Your videos are so comforting to me. I would change my current life for this in an instant.
Eureka! You have light 😊That snowy scenery is so relaxing - it’s looking better and better - great job 👏☺️
Thanks for taking me along. Cali, as usually, was very entertaining. Hope you, Cali and your family have a Blessed and safe Christmas.
I've been waiting for this video. Well done and informative, as always, Shawn James. Thank you for sharing.
Congratulations,for your hard work,and for choosing to love nature!!
I always follow you.
I wish you and your family a very, very Merry Christmas!!👍❤️🎄🍸🍾
Graciela Da Silva greets you from URUGUAY 🇺🇾 December 2022
Hi Shawn and your dog. I am wishing you both a very Happy Christmas and A very Happy New Year. All my love from G in England.
Just stopped in to wish you, your family and Cali - of coarse - A Very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Big hugs from Perth Ontario. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!!!
Love watching the videos. If I weren’t so old, I would love living this type of life. Great job. Also love the music.
Merry Christmas to you and all your family. Thanks for your tube work. Absolutely awesome.
Terry .UK
Totally enjoy watching your craftsmanship and god bless you your family and Cali
Shawn! Just wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas! Hope you all have an awesome holiday, and a safe holiday too!
Hello from Down Under, what a beautiful snowy picture from the start. Shawn, your home is beautiful, a true picture to behold. Congrats on a good job done well.
Happy Holidays to Sean n Cali n the family
Love the cabin how you build it with you own hands
n with patience n wisdom
Love watching your videos that you continue to build things
Surrounding your cabin
Ty 4 sharing
Stay blessed
❤️🙏🏽🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
It's so much hard work and the results of hardwork is so fulfilling to watch...
There's that sweet girl! Keeping dad's morale up with lots of dummy throws. Congrats on getting the solar array up and running. That's a big sigh of relief in and of itself. Keep warm and Merry Christmas to you, and your family Shawn.
So nice to see you are having a real Christmas! If we would have that amount of snow the whole country (The Netherlands) would grind to a halt. Have a really good Christmas Shawn!
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Merry Christmas, it's lovely to see a man so connected with the Earth. Go well Shawn and Whanau
Feliz Natal! Saúde e prosperidade para vocês. Te amo Cali! ❤️
Merry Christmas Shawn and family, watched for a long time now and love this channel your work is incredible the cabin is beautiful!
God has given you gifts for sure no denying that be blessed and give my favorite dog a hug I had a goldie named max for 14 years I loved him very much just wished they lived longer
Its great to see that all your extremely hard work is finally paying off at the cabin.
Such beautiful scenery and cozy winter images!
Cali is such a faithful compagion she follows you everywhere, Wishing you all a peaceful Christmas and I hope Cali gets an extra special treat
you amaze me always. You can do anything and everything. It is so beautiful out there and your house is getting more and more cozy! Merry christmas to you and your loved ones!
Watching the video today I thought….What a life Callie has…that’s just awesome! Merry Christmas Shawn, hope you have a Blessed New Year as well! 🎄
Loved the shots at the first part of this video. You have a great eye! Sometimes I spontaneously say "WOW!" at a drone shot or the really lovely shot of the sky and main porch pole. Very beautiful property. Your cabin looks so very lovely in the snow.
Shawn, you are awesome. Merry Christmas and a safe, productive, and happy New Year, Jan from Australia.
Merry Christmas Eve Shawn. Having my morning coffee enjoying your video. Thanks for bringing us along.
Even more than I am amazed by your beautiful cabin, I am amazed by that people like you exist, it’s just incredible.
It would have been so easy for you to ask for a helping hand.. or a whole team of workers like most do.
But you did this on your own ..
I wish I were a self made man
My goodness, you ARE multi-skilled. Everything gets done with so much know how and confidence! A blessed Christmas to the James family. Been watching from the start of the project at the previous property. Hope for many more videos over the coming years. God bless.😄
Absolutely breathtaking, so cozy and peaceful. Merry Christmas to you both...🤶🎅🐕🎄🙏
It's pretty amazing what you have done in the last year. Merry Christmas.
Beutiful nature. Love to see the snow falling down, snow makes all sounds "be more soft" and it looks so "clean". But, it is a lot of job too, have to remove it from some places. But at christmas, we all should have snow, it makes the holy season more holy and clean and real and make us relax more. Love that new spot you have there. Merry christmas to you all. 🎅🤶🧑🎄
Shawn is a jack of all trades. Wouldn't be surprised if he's a surgeon as well. Merry Christmas and blessing to you, Cali and you beautiful family.
Happy Holidays to you and your family. Hope you all got to where you wanted to be, before the storm.
Started watching way back 5 years ago, then last couple years just kinda forgot. Glad to see it's still kickin' and going for ya!
It's hard to comprehend all the work those hands have performed. People are amazing. Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas.
My RUclips friend. You are amazing to watch great job editing and producing such great footage. Be safe Happy belated birthday Cali!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. Looking forward to your videos in 2023.
Good job my friend.those solar panels will make your life much easier.Celebrating Cali’s Birthday + bones & more was pretty cool,Marry Christmas and Happy 2023 🥳🎁✊🙏
Merry Christmas Boss and thank you for sharing I always enjoy watching your videos, you live in paradise yes sir
very inspiring from the entire build of your cabin on. Love your dog as well!
You've got yourself a piece of paradise right there ! I love it !! ❣