'Me, Myself & I.' Zach you are one Dedicated, Industrious, Hard Working, Creative man who has applied ur God given talents as well as those of other folks. You have a Leg Up 🦵 above most. That said, plz remember that there are reversals, bad weather, sunless weeks. We are all Dependant on YAH. I trust in His provision for you n for all of the brothers around the earth 🌎 ❤️🌍
I'll be looking for these videos. I'm in the process of going from central heat over to caveman heat. Solar is next! Thanks for the work you put into this channel. You're appreciated! 👍
Thank you brother for your video. You hit the nail on the head when you said that one must take their own initiative to read, investigate and learn if interested in a topic. I have a strong desire to get a system going on home and make our tiny 3.5 acres our Homestead for future RUclips educational videos. You appear honest and forthright. If you are going to do a large system, maybe we can put our heads together and do a carbon copy with a beginning to end video and see if our end results balance. Blessings!
Funny, I just got an email from my gas company offering $100 gift card if I change my thermostat to a smart one that will allow them to change my temperature when needed. No thank you. Picked up free firewood instead down the street. The guy had the tree service cut everything into great lengths for a fireplace. Not having big brother tell me I need to freeze for whatever time is convenient for them. Thanks for showing the solar equipment. One step at a time is how I am doing it too.
I suggest when you start out small , first thing you buy is the biggest charge controller you think you may need , that way you won’t have to buy a new controller every time you upgrade
Zach, my entry level is a 3000-watt 24-volt inverter for my sunroom. I have 3 battery banks with salvaged batteries. My only problem is I am in western Washington and have minimal sun in the winter. I am currently using 2 300 watt panels, but have about 25 more in storage for when I get out of this "Kali North" craphole!!! I also have a Xantrech 2000-watt inverter mount next to my kitchen fridge, my entertainment center (60" plasma and stereo, DVD, cd), and my garage fridge. I keep salvaged 12-volt batteries charged and can move them to each inverted to keep those appliances running.
just starting out and invested in a 3000watt 120vac 24v dc all in one inverter. it is a sungold. not the happiest with them. i have 7- 200 watt panels. 2 lifepo4 batteries 24 v 100amp. wont run everything 24/7 but saves but will run everything that I have on the system during the day. some at night
There is a massive chip factory being built in Arizona right now (2nd largest construction project in the country from what they tell us) by a Taiwan company because they see the direction things are going with China getting ready to take Taiwan and they want to get out before it happens. Hopefully some of this tech comes back to U.S. made once the plant comes online.
We’ve gone both solar on our home through a install company and a system at our homestead that we built ourselves. Both save us money. The panels are made in the Philippines and Canada also besides China.
Yeap, they are made in China and if you buy this directly from China the sell for: Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter 1000w 2000w 3000w 4000w 5000w 6000w 48v 24v 12v 220v Solar Power Inverter ZA-7000W $11.50-$46.00
Do you have a source you recommend for direct from China purchase? Amazon wants $255 for a similar model to the one he is showing. I hate buying from China, but if I have to I prefer to cut out the middleman markup.
solar in a country im living in not going to really work during a winter. firstly angle of a sun not right, secondly we have only couple of hours of daylight before it goes dark again, third winter here lasts like4-5 months.
Yea, I’d love to have solar but there are too many obstacles for me. I live in the woods. I get very little direct sunlight. I live in the woods, on purpose. I have cut an opening for a garden, beside the pond but that’s 200 yards away. Yes I know higher voltage is less amps coming from there but I want that sunlight for the garden. I will not cut down more trees. I built this house 1/2 mile from the road on purpose. I want privacy in the woods. That’s not exactly compatible with solar. I spent a boatload of money to get power back here without cutting down the woods. I’ll just do the best I can with what I’ve got, but for others, get solar.
Why not try mounting panels up in the trees? Or build a treehouse type platform between some trees and then mount panels on that? You can use tall posts to reach up high enough for light. It's unusual but work with what you have...
Really? That’s your suggestion? If I built a treehouse type platform, the leaves above would still be blocking the sunlight. Your second suggestion is to put it on poles? The trees are 80 to 110 feet tall!!! Do you remember reading that I’m in the woods? A tree in the city doesn’t have to grow higher to get sunlight so they are smaller. I would have to have poles that are at least 100 feet above ground. Can you guess how much that would cost? Oh yea, then there’s that problem of getting them here from where ever they are made. Sure I could do it with a couple million dollars, will you loan it to me? Oh but then there the building code restrictions that are nearly everywhere that requires special permission for anything over 50 feet high, you know there’s a problem of people flying in machines that might run into such items!
Really? That’s your suggestion? If I built a treehouse type platform, the leaves above would still be blocking the sunlight. Your second suggestion is to put it on poles? The trees are 80 to 110 feet tall!!! Do you remember reading that I’m in the woods? A tree in the city doesn’t have to grow higher to get sunlight so they are smaller. I would have to have poles that are at least 100 feet above ground. Can you guess how much that would cost? Oh yea, then there’s that problem of getting them here from where ever they are made. Sure I could do it with a couple million dollars, will you loan it to me? Oh but then there the building code restrictions that are nearly everywhere that requires special permission for anything over 50 feet high, you know there’s a problem of people flying in machines that might run into such items!
We are finally getting a solar. As you were saying, technology has got to a point that it can be done simpler with the all in one inverters. I built a 1500 watt system in a day to power our water well. And have the components to build a 3000 watt system to power freezer and refrigerator and washing machine. When I get a minute to build it.
How deep is your well?.l have a very deep well,at lest that’s what the driller told me and charged me for a 600ft deep well. can l still use solar for my deep well?someone told me no😞
@@mcanultymichelle my well is 25 ft deep. I am using a 110 volt 10 amp 1/2 hp pump. My 1500 watt set up runs this fine except in the heat of summer. It over heats. I have plans to re do some things like maybe try a 3000 watt 12 volt inverter to lower the Temps on motor start up and insulate the shed that is in to lower Temps in the summer. I am very new to this and it seems trial and error for now. I do know that there are all in one 240 volt inverters that should run your well. The 12 volt pumps are limited to around 300 ft.
People I talk to about going solar complain about the expense. Of course it's expensive if you pay someone else to do it all for you. I keep telling them to learn the ins and outs of how it works. Comparison shop and source the components themselves. Learn how to install and use it. Save thou$nd$.
Can you give some advice on how to start on solar? I want to build a house thats never once had anything from the electric company. But I need some kind of power to build the house.
Hi Zach thank you for your valuable content. Could you tell me which inverter, how many batteries, solar panels and other parts I would need for a 1,500-2,000Kwh system? This figure is my annual usage.
We are installing a 3500 watt inverter with 1200W Solar Panels and 2 100Ah gel batteries. For lights (LED), fridge and kitchen receptacles.. I saw on one of your videos where you placed a breaker at the end of your panels.... what type of breaker was it?
15...Let Him be blessed all day long. 16 Let there be plenty of grain 🌾 in the earth, On the top of the ⛰️⛰️, Let its 🍑🍓 wave like Leḇanon, And those of the city 🏙️ flourish like grass of the earth. 17 Let His Name be forever, His Name continue before the 🌞; And let them bless themselves in Him; Let all nations call Him blessed. 18 Blessed be יהוה Elohim, Elohim of Yisra’ĕl, He alone is doing wonders! Tehelim 72
I am stupid desperate for a DC system just big enough for lights, a DC fridge, and fans. You know who won't help? Solar companies have no interest in a small solar system. I have lived off grid for years so I don't believe in much electricity use, I just don't have the brains to built it. If a person wanted to start a solar generator for emergencies not grid tied they could clean up, I run into ppl like me all the time. Either old, poor, disabled or not technically minded enough to do it ourselves. Heck make a plug n play system and grow rich..or a consulting company with step by step.
You have the right idea...and for your needs you don't need much...small battery bank, charge controller and enough solar panels to keep them charged...there are literally thousands of articles on the internet on how to put that together let alone youtube...
@@mielectric2428 I'll take that bet, I'll even add in dessert. When i try to learn watching videos, there is just so much that goes over my head. I also feel that ppl want to look smart and knowledgeable, that or they believe they are talking to ppl with a base of shared knowledge. Nope teach me like I'm 7. Small solar system for dummies.
America used to to do chips and most consumer electronics. Then China came on the scene and were given our jobs by the U.S. manufacturers, as they saved money. Low and behold, we depend on an adversary to make the merchandise, that we cannot live without. Taiwan make most of the automotive chips and China make them also but a bit cheaper, because of slave labor...
Huge Intel chip plant being built in Ohio. Which also brings with it other companies. Down side - sucking up all kinds of farm land and the politicians have their heads so far up their assess it is sickening.
He mentioned lithium batteries. Does anyone know about how lithium batteries are a death trap? They can light on fire and if you try to put it out with water it gets worse... lithium fires are impossible to put out without special chemicals. We all need to question something - why is one of the most tyrannical states in the usa (California) PUSHING mandatory solar? If it’s so benevolent? We have to question everything. All the time. Even the things we think are good.
zac is correct, but in a way so is your point. question it, but when you learn about it, then know it. Commifornia is pushing solar and batteries because they will not allow more generation to come online, so the power companies have to use the consumer to make up the difference. BUT.... just because they are doing it doesnt mean it is evil. hitler drank water, so is water evil? the way commifornia is doing it and what they regulate makes it tainted , but you can choose to do it on your own terms and thus gain BUT a simple fire extinguisher that works for lithium is easy to get. dont want to buy one, well there is an age old alternate, SAND. know thy enemy.
You saved 10s of thousands of dollars on power over the last 10 years???? How the hell much is power in your area??? Where we live...10 years of power...even using the hell out of it for some shop equipment...would be somewhere in the neighborhood of $21k...so all your solar cost you basically nothing.....I see...loosing me on this solar stuff the last couple vids....
oh wait..I checked..power in your area is actually a full penny per kwh cheaper than my area....so unless you are running a full blown business using a lot of power...still can't see how you have SAVED 10s of thousands of dollars...maybe you should do a detailed video on that....not calling you a liar but am calling BS....this is how so many solar supply companies make money...they sell BS to people...and lithium batteries are not only extremely dangerous if something goes wrong but their costs are only going to go UP with all the push for electric vehicles...so again...I only recommend lead acid or AGM batteries....cheaper...safer...proven....easier to replace...and can last years...I know some with car batteries that have lasted them over 10 years...depends on maintenance...and again I only recommend individual inverters for each circuit...cheaper and can be bought almost anywhere without waiting for a replacement and your whole system isn't shut down while you get it....and many circuits can be ran DC and not even need an inverter...just saying....you seem to have joined the rest of youtube solar hell with your info...just don't get it...thought you thought things through better than that Zach...but...your money/freebees...do what you want...let's just not pretend it is the best way to go...
@@Anamericanhomestead Families I know will pay $500-700 a month over winter here (New Zealand). We have a big solar rig and if we weren't trying to sell our property we would have pulled the grid tie a few months back - we used $9 of electricity from the grid and our power bill was over $100 on line user charges! We will be totally off grid at the next property.
@@Anamericanhomestead That is true I know..but that does not explain your saving of 10s of thousands...nor would it really theirs..those paying those prices are in my opinion just not very smart...poorly insulated homes, using electric heat and central a/c...all stupid and ridiculous...we use only wood heat..most of the time the wood we find or get free...using our noggins you know....and we use a swamp cooler which if far better and cheaper than a/c...for the electric bill and for our health...as for cooling off grid..simply put a pipe in the ground 5 or 6 ft...make sure it is long enough to cool flowing air and run a dc fan with a filter box and hook directly to a battery bank and solar setup..minimal cost for all the a/c you could ever want...and you can do the same for heat in the winter...at least during the day by running a pipe in a black heat box as you would for solar hot water..again with a fan...6 inch pipe and fan or whatever is needed for your size building...etc etc etc...so many options for saving money on or off grid that no one ever seems to talk about...boggles my mind..
well for most electricity is "cheap" i know people whos bill is 300 per month at peak usage, and the same usage other places would be 1500. Zac made a choice to go to the simplest of lives, and then learn how to build on that base. part of his cost savings is lifestyle change in that process. is all of his savings measured in kwhrs? no, some is measured in just doing without because he didnt "know" what he now knows. Zac made a choice to change his life and rely on himself, and in that process he has saved money, and used that time to better himself and learn.
It amazes me that the people thinking that they are preppers and self sufficient, but still grasp technology......Not anything natural about this dude.
leaving the system is accomplished in steps,
We've been off grid for almost 10 years. It's pretty amazing how easy it is to put solar in. Huge pay off for little effort, and no monthly bill.
you have a contact info? I would like to speak to you on that. Collecting data is key!
'Me, Myself & I.'
Zach you are one Dedicated, Industrious, Hard Working, Creative man who has applied ur God given talents as well as those of other folks. You have a Leg Up 🦵 above most. That said, plz remember that there are reversals, bad weather, sunless weeks. We are all Dependant on YAH. I trust in His provision for you n for all of the brothers around the earth 🌎 ❤️🌍
I'll be looking for these videos. I'm in the process of going from central heat over to caveman heat. Solar is next! Thanks for the work you put into this channel. You're appreciated! 👍
Thank you brother for your video. You hit the nail on the head when you said that one must take their own initiative to read, investigate and learn if interested in a topic.
I have a strong desire to get a system going on home and make our tiny 3.5 acres our Homestead for future RUclips educational videos.
You appear honest and forthright. If you are going to do a large system, maybe we can put our heads together and do a carbon copy with a beginning to end video and see if our end results balance.
Blessings!
Funny, I just got an email from my gas company offering $100 gift card if I change my thermostat to a smart one that will allow them to change my temperature when needed. No thank you. Picked up free firewood instead down the street. The guy had the tree service cut everything into great lengths for a fireplace. Not having big brother tell me I need to freeze for whatever time is convenient for them. Thanks for showing the solar equipment. One step at a time is how I am doing it too.
I suggest when you start out small , first thing you buy is the biggest charge controller you think you may need , that way you won’t have to buy a new controller every time you upgrade
Zach, my entry level is a 3000-watt 24-volt inverter for my sunroom. I have 3 battery banks with salvaged batteries. My only problem is I am in western Washington and have minimal sun in the winter. I am currently using 2 300 watt panels, but have about 25 more in storage for when I get out of this "Kali North" craphole!!! I also have a Xantrech 2000-watt inverter mount next to my kitchen fridge, my entertainment center (60" plasma and stereo, DVD, cd), and my garage fridge. I keep salvaged 12-volt batteries charged and can move them to each inverted to keep those appliances running.
just starting out and invested in a 3000watt 120vac 24v dc all in one inverter. it is a sungold. not the happiest with them. i have 7- 200 watt panels. 2 lifepo4 batteries 24 v 100amp. wont run everything 24/7 but saves but will run everything that I have on the system during the day. some at night
Good morning Zach cant wait for that video. Shalom 😇
Thank you for another informative and awesome video
The power inverter looks like the one I use .get pure sine wave.
sungold power are nice and Sok battery suver rack i have a 4000 watt samlex evo they nice to
There is a massive chip factory being built in Arizona right now (2nd largest construction project in the country from what they tell us) by a Taiwan company because they see the direction things are going with China getting ready to take Taiwan and they want to get out before it happens. Hopefully some of this tech comes back to U.S. made once the plant comes online.
Would love to see in detail of your install and products.
We’ve gone both solar on our home through a install company and a system at our homestead that we built ourselves. Both save us money.
The panels are made in the Philippines and Canada also besides China.
Yeap, they are made in China and if you buy this directly from China the sell for: Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter 1000w 2000w 3000w 4000w 5000w 6000w 48v 24v 12v 220v Solar Power Inverter ZA-7000W
$11.50-$46.00
Do you have a source you recommend for direct from China purchase? Amazon wants $255 for a similar model to the one he is showing. I hate buying from China, but if I have to I prefer to cut out the middleman markup.
Hey Zack, I was wondering saw a video where you were using a different seed company. Can you share that with me?please
solar in a country im living in not going to really work during a winter. firstly angle of a sun not right, secondly we have only couple of hours of daylight before it goes dark again, third winter here lasts like4-5 months.
Keep speaking the truth.
Two batteries deep cycle should do tv lights internet .but go lithium I've seen them as low as 300 piece.
It is shipped from Canada, found this in my instruction manual.
Same thing. 🤣
We started with a battery and 1200 watt inverter I bought on clearance.
Love the freedom
How bad do you want it
Samlex are made in Canada and USA
America!
Yea, I’d love to have solar but there are too many obstacles for me. I live in the woods. I get very little direct sunlight. I live in the woods, on purpose. I have cut an opening for a garden, beside the pond but that’s 200 yards away. Yes I know higher voltage is less amps coming from there but I want that sunlight for the garden. I will not cut down more trees. I built this house 1/2 mile from the road on purpose. I want privacy in the woods. That’s not exactly compatible with solar. I spent a boatload of money to get power back here without cutting down the woods. I’ll just do the best I can with what I’ve got, but for others, get solar.
Why not try mounting panels up in the trees? Or build a treehouse type platform between some trees and then mount panels on that? You can use tall posts to reach up high enough for light. It's unusual but work with what you have...
Really? That’s your suggestion?
If I built a treehouse type platform, the leaves above would still be blocking the sunlight. Your second suggestion is to put it on poles? The trees are 80 to 110 feet tall!!!
Do you remember reading that I’m in the woods? A tree in the city doesn’t have to grow higher to get sunlight so they are smaller. I would have to have poles that are at least 100 feet above ground. Can you guess how much that would cost? Oh yea, then there’s that problem of getting them here from where ever they are made. Sure I could do it with a couple million dollars, will you loan it to me? Oh but then there the building code restrictions that are nearly everywhere that requires special permission for anything over 50 feet high, you know there’s a problem of people flying in machines that might run into such items!
Really? That’s your suggestion?
If I built a treehouse type platform, the leaves above would still be blocking the sunlight. Your second suggestion is to put it on poles? The trees are 80 to 110 feet tall!!!
Do you remember reading that I’m in the woods? A tree in the city doesn’t have to grow higher to get sunlight so they are smaller. I would have to have poles that are at least 100 feet above ground. Can you guess how much that would cost? Oh yea, then there’s that problem of getting them here from where ever they are made. Sure I could do it with a couple million dollars, will you loan it to me? Oh but then there the building code restrictions that are nearly everywhere that requires special permission for anything over 50 feet high, you know there’s a problem of people flying in machines that might run into such items!
We are finally getting a solar. As you were saying, technology has got to a point that it can be done simpler with the all in one inverters. I built a 1500 watt system in a day to power our water well. And have the components to build a 3000 watt system to power freezer and refrigerator and washing machine. When I get a minute to build it.
How deep is your well?.l have a very deep well,at lest that’s what the driller told me and charged me for a 600ft deep well. can l still use solar for my deep well?someone told me no😞
@@mcanultymichelle my well is 25 ft deep. I am using a 110 volt 10 amp 1/2 hp pump. My 1500 watt set up runs this fine except in the heat of summer. It over heats. I have plans to re do some things like maybe try a 3000 watt 12 volt inverter to lower the Temps on motor start up and insulate the shed that is in to lower Temps in the summer. I am very new to this and it seems trial and error for now. I do know that there are all in one 240 volt inverters that should run your well. The 12 volt pumps are limited to around 300 ft.
People I talk to about going solar complain about the expense. Of course it's expensive if you pay someone else to do it all for you. I keep telling them to learn the ins and outs of how it works. Comparison shop and source the components themselves. Learn how to install and use it. Save thou$nd$.
Can you give some advice on how to start on solar? I want to build a house thats never once had anything from the electric company. But I need some kind of power to build the house.
A gas powered generator is what we used to build with.
Hi Zach thank you for your valuable content. Could you tell me which inverter, how many batteries, solar panels and other parts I would need for a 1,500-2,000Kwh system? This figure is my annual usage.
Are there books you would recommend to start learning about solar?
I like Wil Prowse, “Mobile Solar Power Made Easy.” He also has some good videos explaining it.
Anyone have an opinion on Solar Film? Supposed US solar tech company .. 🤔
We are installing a 3500 watt inverter with 1200W Solar Panels and 2 100Ah gel batteries. For lights (LED), fridge and kitchen receptacles.. I saw on one of your videos where you placed a breaker at the end of your panels.... what type of breaker was it?
Use DC breakers only, Midnight Solar make good ones.
@@Willbkool Thank you so much!
what ever happened to the root cellar? Did you finish it or are your sons living there? lol
Samlex is made in Taiwan
👍
"gimmie my stimulus checks!"
Looks like the enemy has snuck in Yang's UBI and is habituating the wildlife, doesn't it?
Yes, those inverters that don't say where their from are made in China.
I know you used to only have kerosene lamps. How much kerosene did you use a month?
WE still use kerosene
@@Anamericanhomesteadthank you, how much kerosene do you use a month?
Goal Zero and 60w was my starting point 7 years ago. GZ STILL CHARGES UP TO 96% even after using it daily all these years later.
Which model? Thx!
Chips made Taiwan
15...Let Him be blessed all day long. 16 Let there be plenty of grain 🌾 in the earth, On the top of the ⛰️⛰️, Let its 🍑🍓 wave like Leḇanon, And those of the city 🏙️ flourish like grass of the earth. 17 Let His Name be forever, His Name continue before the 🌞; And let them bless themselves in Him; Let all nations call Him blessed.
18 Blessed be יהוה Elohim, Elohim of Yisra’ĕl, He alone is doing wonders!
Tehelim 72
I am stupid desperate for a DC system just big enough for lights, a DC fridge, and fans. You know who won't help? Solar companies have no interest in a small solar system. I have lived off grid for years so I don't believe in much electricity use, I just don't have the brains to built it. If a person wanted to start a solar generator for emergencies not grid tied they could clean up, I run into ppl like me all the time. Either old, poor, disabled or not technically minded enough to do it ourselves. Heck make a plug n play system and grow rich..or a consulting company with step by step.
You have the right idea...and for your needs you don't need much...small battery bank, charge controller and enough solar panels to keep them charged...there are literally thousands of articles on the internet on how to put that together let alone youtube...
Ill bet you lunch that i can put all of this solar stuff in a way youll understand and be able to use.
@@mielectric2428 I'll take that bet, I'll even add in dessert. When i try to learn watching videos, there is just so much that goes over my head. I also feel that ppl want to look smart and knowledgeable, that or they believe they are talking to ppl with a base of shared knowledge. Nope teach me like I'm 7. Small solar system for dummies.
@@OligosFew send me an email, it should be in Zacs links below, put in title "Ill take that bet" .
America used to to do chips and most consumer electronics. Then China came on the scene and were given our jobs by the U.S. manufacturers, as they saved money. Low and behold, we depend on an adversary to make the merchandise, that we cannot live without. Taiwan make most of the automotive chips and China make them also but a bit cheaper, because of slave labor...
Remember leds ain't good for you.
The frequency of light range damages your eyes.
Might use less power; but not healthy for you.
That depends on what LEDs you are using..they come in a million configurations you know...
Huge Intel chip plant being built in Ohio. Which also brings with it other companies. Down side - sucking up all kinds of farm land and the politicians have their heads so far up their assess it is sickening.
He mentioned lithium batteries. Does anyone know about how lithium batteries are a death trap? They can light on fire and if you try to put it out with water it gets worse... lithium fires are impossible to put out without special chemicals. We all need to question something - why is one of the most tyrannical states in the usa (California) PUSHING mandatory solar? If it’s so benevolent?
We have to question everything. All the time. Even the things we think are good.
Those are lithium ION batteries. These are lithium IRON Phosphate. Much much more safe and stable.
zac is correct, but in a way so is your point. question it, but when you learn about it, then know it. Commifornia is pushing solar and batteries because they will not allow more generation to come online, so the power companies have to use the consumer to make up the difference. BUT.... just because they are doing it doesnt mean it is evil. hitler drank water, so is water evil? the way commifornia is doing it and what they regulate makes it tainted , but you can choose to do it on your own terms and thus gain BUT a simple fire extinguisher that works for lithium is easy to get. dont want to buy one, well there is an age old alternate, SAND. know thy enemy.
You saved 10s of thousands of dollars on power over the last 10 years???? How the hell much is power in your area??? Where we live...10 years of power...even using the hell out of it for some shop equipment...would be somewhere in the neighborhood of $21k...so all your solar cost you basically nothing.....I see...loosing me on this solar stuff the last couple vids....
oh wait..I checked..power in your area is actually a full penny per kwh cheaper than my area....so unless you are running a full blown business using a lot of power...still can't see how you have SAVED 10s of thousands of dollars...maybe you should do a detailed video on that....not calling you a liar but am calling BS....this is how so many solar supply companies make money...they sell BS to people...and lithium batteries are not only extremely dangerous if something goes wrong but their costs are only going to go UP with all the push for electric vehicles...so again...I only recommend lead acid or AGM batteries....cheaper...safer...proven....easier to replace...and can last years...I know some with car batteries that have lasted them over 10 years...depends on maintenance...and again I only recommend individual inverters for each circuit...cheaper and can be bought almost anywhere without waiting for a replacement and your whole system isn't shut down while you get it....and many circuits can be ran DC and not even need an inverter...just saying....you seem to have joined the rest of youtube solar hell with your info...just don't get it...thought you thought things through better than that Zach...but...your money/freebees...do what you want...let's just not pretend it is the best way to go...
I know people paying $300 or more per month for electric. Sometimes far more....especially in the heat of the summer and cold of the winter.
@@Anamericanhomestead Families I know will pay $500-700 a month over winter here (New Zealand). We have a big solar rig and if we weren't trying to sell our property we would have pulled the grid tie a few months back - we used $9 of electricity from the grid and our power bill was over $100 on line user charges! We will be totally off grid at the next property.
@@Anamericanhomestead That is true I know..but that does not explain your saving of 10s of thousands...nor would it really theirs..those paying those prices are in my opinion just not very smart...poorly insulated homes, using electric heat and central a/c...all stupid and ridiculous...we use only wood heat..most of the time the wood we find or get free...using our noggins you know....and we use a swamp cooler which if far better and cheaper than a/c...for the electric bill and for our health...as for cooling off grid..simply put a pipe in the ground 5 or 6 ft...make sure it is long enough to cool flowing air and run a dc fan with a filter box and hook directly to a battery bank and solar setup..minimal cost for all the a/c you could ever want...and you can do the same for heat in the winter...at least during the day by running a pipe in a black heat box as you would for solar hot water..again with a fan...6 inch pipe and fan or whatever is needed for your size building...etc etc etc...so many options for saving money on or off grid that no one ever seems to talk about...boggles my mind..
well for most electricity is "cheap" i know people whos bill is 300 per month at peak usage, and the same usage other places would be 1500. Zac made a choice to go to the simplest of lives, and then learn how to build on that base. part of his cost savings is lifestyle change in that process. is all of his savings measured in kwhrs? no, some is measured in just doing without because he didnt "know" what he now knows. Zac made a choice to change his life and rely on himself, and in that process he has saved money, and used that time to better himself and learn.
Where's my Obiden money?
It amazes me that the people thinking that they are preppers and self sufficient, but still grasp technology......Not anything natural about this dude.