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Run a torch over the scuffed plastic at a good speed and remelt the plastic to get rid of the scratches. Don't go slow, go pretty fast. Better to go too fast at first and then slow down till you get the right speed.
Thanks much appreciated. I showed this video to a coworker who likes to fish and build things. I think you’ll have another new subscriber. Be cool ~ Rob from SoCal
I`m dirt poor for life in Louisiana. I never dreamed I`d have solar powered air conditioning but for decades I did dream OF having it. Well, I saved my stimulus money and in July 2022 I bought the parts...a 2000 watt inverter, 60 amp MPPT solar charge controller, 20 amp plug-in charger, cables, fuses, testers, and a 300ah Ampere Time battery. I already had a few solar panels and got one more 200w one. My relatives called me several names for "wasting" my money instead of buying a leather couch, but guess which "crazy" guy had air conditioning in his 5th wheel camper when we had FIVE power outages during the extreme heat emergency this summer? LOL!
😂😂😂😂 good job‼️ I bet they all came to your camper too, to cool off too‼️Lol ..to many too's😂 I bet your relatives wish they had kept they're big mouths shut too😂‼️ Enjoy hon..be safe... don't let them gaters eat ya😂‼️😎🤠🪶🦅🪶🦬🦬🦬🦬 Arizona USA
The only people who will call you dumb are the people who are not doing anything for themselves,enjoy that AC,and power when nobody else has any,good on you
I`m a musician. I would LOVE a Taylor acoustic guitar and a home recording studio, but I know what to expect from Louisiana weather. When I first became unable to work I lived for two years in a camper van with nothing. I sold possessions to buy some fuel for a lamp, two cheap dollar store LED lights, and batteries for them and a little radio. I ate berries and pecans and a food pantry brought me a tiny box of food each month. I walked to a park with jugs to get water. It`s a horrible feeling knowing they`re coming to turn off your water and electricity. Then in 2020 we were hit by two hurricanes. We`ll get hit by more. It usually happens every 5 years. @@fisherkieds6282
Did an inverter on my son's van a while back... I was blown away by how fast this stuff adds up when you do it RIGHT. I'm a lifetime tradesman, and former stereo installer, but wasn't prepared for the cost of wire these days along with breakers, etc. Safety ain't cheap, and cheap ain't safe.
I work as a tech in military aerospace and I'm an ASE Master Certified Auto and Truck technician and I'm building my 2nd LiFePO4 battery/solar system for my RV with 6 batteries. This video is awesome! I can learn the tech stuff from hundreds of videos but none are more entertaining that you plus you gave me at least 2 great ideas for the system I'm building now. 1) The cheap battery tray to keep the batteries from moving 2) Mounting my components on a board before installing- genius! You might not be a tech guy but your are sure smart! And funny! And some of the best video editing I've seen! Thanks and please keep it up!
Can you advise what parts you used to build the solar system with the 6 batteries? What size inverter, what size cables, what type of box did you put everything in, what size solar panels, and where you obtained everything from? I want to build something like this for my home. Preferably something that is scalable. Where I can connect the boxes together for more power output. Any information you could provide would be useful to help me design this.
To get more viewers it would cool to have a contest or drawing of some sort and give away the builds that you advertise for your sponsors. Just a thought. (Love your videos)
Right on man! ASE-Certified Master Automotive Repair Technician, ASE-Certified Advanced Engine Performance Specialist L1, and ASE-Certified Automobile Service Consultant C1 over here also.
I have to say a lot of stuff from harbor freight is hit or miss, I've had a heat gun, Bauer shop vac, clamps, sanding station last numerous years and other products break in a few days, Great place for little knickknacks I do think they are better stocked than home Depot on variety and unique tools
Use to work for them. Absolutely hated when i didnt know about something a customer needed. Im one of those guys that goes crazy trying to figure out everything i possibly can fit inside my brain
Or mobile pirate radio...let the FCC TRY and triangulate where you are broadcasting from to confiscate your equipment. LOL (Those in the know, know in more depth what I just said. ;-) )
@@angryw4nderer That may be so, I honestly don't know. But the fact remains, that when the FCC comes down on pirate radio operators - and they do - what you can count on them doing is taking your equipment. Every last bit of it. They never arrest anyone because that would blow things open for a court challenge of their authority and power. They KNOW they are exploiting a law written damn near 100 years ago and not intended to do what they are doing with it. So the game gets played...they take your stuff, and eventually the "station" will pop up again and the cycle repeats. I've never met a pirate operator that directly broadcast over another legal station. They find what any sane person would call a dead "channel" and broadcast, not stepping on anyone's toes. The FCC standards are so ridiculous the "harm" they claim is being done by pirates is anything but.
It also seems easy enough to put a little roof over the holes so the air gets in but not any rain so its effectively weather proof outside of humidity issues?
This is easily one of the most straightforward right to the point diy videos I've seen on this type of build. Everyone else likes to over complicate things and make it sound like you need a masters in engineering to do this. This is my new tutorial video of my next project in my overlanding rig build
Yes I know that but I was born in the 60s and we still call it 110 For all intents and purposes, the terms mean the same because transmission losses and power drops can reduce the 120-volt power supplied by the power company to as little as 110 volts by the time it reaches a receptacle. The true voltage at most receptacles is usually somewhere between these values . It's like duct tape , it states out being called duck tape because it was water proof and invented for ammo boxes , then a duct work company bought the patent and changed it to duct tape . Now it's duck tape again . But everyone knows what your talking about
just some feedback and ideas: - the solar controller draws very little power when idle, and by placing it on the other side of the switch, you have to have the box powered on to charge it with solar, which probably means the inverter and fan are also on, which draw FAR more power. Move that solar controller to the battery side of the switch. - PWM is probably fine for your use. MPPT is for times when you either need to squeak every watt you can out of the panels, or when you have a lot of panels and missing out on 5% would be a lot of lost power. - lithium batteries have a higher voltage, so your indicator is probably overly optimistic, being calibrated for lead acid. You might have difficulty finding one in that shape that's designed for lithium though - your lithium battery has built-in protection from deep-discharge, so you probably can't damage it from over-discharge. it'll just stop providing power automatically. - I would suggest you add a "ground bus" bar inside the box, to tie all your grounds together, so you don't have so many wires going to your battery's negative. - good call on using the circuit breaker (its not a "fuse") on the inverter. it's easy to accidentally overload the inverter, and just being able to flip the breaker to reset it (rather than change a fuse) is convenient. the fuses in the inverter itself are only designed to protect the INVERTER from damage due to overload, and should not be relied on for accessory safety. Make sure your breaker is rated at least 10% below the rating on the fuses in the inverter. (the manual should tell you what value of breaker to use) - also good call on using the powerpole for the solar connector. that SB50 is probably overkill for your panels, but it should work just fine. Those MC3 barrel connectors are a PAIN to connect and disconnect, and really aren't designed to be connected and disconnected with any frequency, whereas the SB50 is designed for lots of convenient use. Just attach the MC3's to the pigtail going to the SB50 and leave them connected. - I think I would have cut a larger hole and put a 4-outlet panel on the outside for my 120vac. With that single external connection, odds are you are going to need to pack a small power strip for when you need to plug in multiple accessories at the same time.. - I worry a little about all the holes and the exposed fan, if you're intending to use this in a marine environment. But waterproofing that would be a lot more work. I know that a lot of my projects are difficult for me to decide if I want to go to all the added trouble to waterproof them. Some I do, most I don't. Some I don't, then have problems, and have to go back and try to add at least some additional waterproofing. It's much easier when you plan for it from the start. - the inverter's wire gauge recommendations are for longer runs, like 10-20 feet. For short runs like this, you'd probably be fine going up a gauge or two and saving yourself some headache dealing with stiff wires. That's a relatively small inverter and will do just fine with 6 gauge at that short distance. - I almost forgot - adding a "current meter" to your battery + wire is VERY handy, to see how many amps you're pulling (or recharging) on the battery. There are meters with a "donut" you just pass the big red wire through to get a current reading. Those meters usually can display voltage too, so you can use that instead of just the volt meter you have now. - and I don't see how you are connecting the external charger. I'd consider adding another SB50 like you have for your solar, to make that an external connection as well so that you don't have to open the box to charge. Nice build, thanks for the video!
You can cut off the inverter , it has its own switch . And in doing that the fan cuts off too . Even if it draws a tiny bit of power . It's to much for me. I'll only use this occasionally when fishing or camping . I have 2 EcoFlows also for emergency . And I really only use them occasionally too . But tie still right . The way you wire it should be for the way you intend to use it . That's why making your own is so awesome
sine is pronounced sign. Here's your sign! If you don't tell someone you aren't an electrician, looking at this power supply, they will never know. It looks professionally built. I wish I had helpers that did 1/4 that good
Nive job. I actually built a portable 1k pure sine wave inverter unit almost 8 years ago now. Used an old cooler with wheels I had. Installed 2 xs power agm batteries and the harbor freight 100 watt solar kit. Glued hinges to the panels to be able to fold them up. It was bulky and heavy but it worked. Since then I've replaced the agm with 2 50ah lithium and pwm controller. Still use the panels. It's now power for a shed. I will say this. Replacing the agm with lithium was a real weight saver. Nearly 40lbs.
As a fellow solar DIYer I would like to say ya did an awesome job 👍👍 Just a couple little areas where you could have saved some money, without compromising the generator's integrity: -According to Blue Sea, the cabling for a 100Ah battery, with short cable lengths, you could got away with 4AWG (at run lengths under 3 metres (= pos+neg cable lengths), for both critical 3%, & non-critical 10% voltage drop. -For the inverter cable run, you could have used 6AWG. 600W inverter =V*I=P, which is to say, volts x current = power, which = P/V=C. So, 600W divided by 12VDC = 50Amps, which equals 6AWG. Where I live, in New Zealand, that is some cost saving, when you add up the cable +lug's difference. Plus, smaller cabling = easier to work with. Also, installing an energy meter is a great way to check your power usage. Handy for calculating your remaining battery capacity, for time. I use a basic 4in1 meter, that shows the battery voltage, current draw, power (watts) consumption, as well as the energy used (power + time). You could easily add one in, to your box. ENJOY YOUR HARD EFFORTS 👍👍Good fishing.
This video has really inspired me! I went out and got this same tool box and I am in the process of installing a 2000w inverter, three 100ah batteries, solar controller, various switches, fuses, fans and ventilation.. And it's still going to be weatherproof.. At least that's how it works out in my head.. It's exciting!
@@patporter481 it's finished now.. only the bare minimum was installed in the box. The solar controller and all related items will be mounted externally on the wall. It's actually worked out very nicely.
I’m a woman & I admit I was lost much of the time, but I watched this all the way through because 1) you are entertaining as hell, and 2) this sort of thing fascinates me! I don’t have anyone to help me with stuff like this & watching your video makes me wish I did! This would be so useful! 🙏 Congratz on a brilliant idea!
You can do anything you put your mind too . Though I'm not the best teacher on these type subjects , your going down the right path watching videos like this to get your feet wet and learn some of the things involved
@@FishinNStuff Tbh, I’d rather pay to have someone build it for me. I live in a fire prone area & everyone in my town knows we might have to evacuate at a moment’s notice & a unit like this would be so useful for living off grid if worse came to worse…
My truck!!! That cut in of the truck driving to Harbor Freight (where my wife conveniently happens to be a manager 😉) looks like the very same, early 1960s, exact color blue Dodge truck we had while I was growing up. Gooood memories (it had a 392 hemi with a 1 ton 4speed). 😀
I've watched your channel for a few years. But this is a standout build. On a scale of 1 to 10, this is a 14. I built my own about 6 months ago. It's mounted in the truck. But your mobile application has mine beat by miles. Congratulations. This build will be tough to beat.now couple this to your black lights, your boat lights and all the other stuff, and, well, it's nothing short of awesome.
Question, I’m considering building this, rather than buying one. My question is, how long does it last? I mean under significant load, say a small refrigerator, Or electric heater?
I can't tell you how long it will last . But I can tell you 600w won't run a heater . It'll probably run a small dormroom fridge. But not a regular size one . You'll need to get a larger inverter , at least 1500w . The one I made will run computers tvs stuff like that . But compressors abs heating elements pull more power . I'm going to hook solar up in a building in the future and use a bigger inverter
My boyfriend pulled a temper tantrum over a stupid thing and just walked out. Man, thank you because i really needed a huge bellylaugh!!!😂 That fish joke had me. What can i say. You came up on my feed for a good reason. I would love a solar generator for my well pump in florida.😊
I don’t fish, I don’t know if I would ever build anything like this but I subbed because I love this video! I also love anything DIY when a great content creator breaks it down this well. Thank you!
I’ve made one of these before. I was a lineman and it’s something that I just wanted to do. The only added feature I had was that I made a ground rod connection for the ac power I just felt safer. You did an awesome job dude;).
I like the fact your friend is man enough to say "I like purple", so am I... it also has the benefit that other guys are somewhat reluctant to ask to borrow it... and those that do, return it pretty quick - lol. Your video instructions/demo are clear, the little bonus things, the extra protective fuses, tool/parts/supply info, are really helpful.
Your editing is top notch. I absolutely love all the cuts. Even when you say something wrong you go back and correct yourself that’s just great. Keep the videos coming new subscriber.
Just a couple of notes for safety. When using this system be sure to have the battery disconnect turned on before plugging in the solar panels. This will prevent toasting the solar controller. You can run lithium batteries below 12.2 volts. As a matter of fact the inverter probably has a cutoff when the battery gets down to around 10 volts to prevent fully discharging the battery. If you were using a lead/acid battery then you don't want to drain them too much or it will kill the battery. The cooling fan is a nice addition to keep things from getting too hot but I would suggest a hole(s) on the opposite side of the box for good airflow in and out.
Yea I took a short extension cord , cut short the female attached to solar controller, then attach the longer polarized male to panels, my main cut off is to cut only the solar controller, everything else fused with own switches. It works well n safe 👍 solar controller cost to much to waste
That little ub1280 battery is a reliable little power source. I use it to run a rule 500 gph, 4 Amp bilge pump to keep the deck of my 12 foot rib dry. Great product.
This is perhaps the best more budget friendly build I have seen! As someone who is interested in building battery boxes, I am definitely taking some tips. Awesome tutorial!
Wow! Incredible build and tutorial. For us folks that aren't quite so hip, slick and cool maybe you could do a parts list to save time gettin' the right stuff. Thank you, thank you!
Another nice thing about the stack-ability of those cases is that I bet with a little modification you could add additional battery capacity to this system. Make it modular to the use you expect that day.
Very true, another one of those Anderson connectors (probably red to signify it is battery and gray for solar input) and a short whip of cable between battery expansion and main power head and you can easily add probably two batteries each (no need to waste room on extra parts) You may want to use a massive diode block and a 3 terminal connector though as you might have different charges and don't want them to aggressively equalize(for cheapness you can have each one have a cutoff switch and a small indicator so you know when they mostly match with a cheap schottky during charging to ensure the lowest battery charges first for faster equalization as you load the higher charge battery)
I made one of these before and used it to run my fish finder and also used it to go night fishing. Since your using lifepo4 battery components should be rated to use with type of battery. You absolutely did a good job with it.
The companies that build these will be gunning for ya 😃👍 you just explained so much with out complicating the process! Good work and your craftsmanship is outstanding 👏🏼
I'm old and can't remember if I commented before but this video convinced me to build one. Same harbor freight rolling toolbox. I put a 100ah battery and 1000w inverter in it. Mounted the inverter control and a pwm charge controller to the lid. Put a battery switch on the side of the case and a 110v on the other side. Drilled vent holes and mounted a 12v boxer fan for cooling. I haven't needed to use it yet but did test it running the blower for my wood furnace. Now I have 3 100ah lifepo4 batteries and 300w of solar panels for backup to backup generators. Thank you for your simple and sensible videos!
@ronhawkins8604 thank you for watching them Sir . I too never knew how simple it was , so I decided to learn . I don't know it all . But I found out it's not that difficult
I just found you by accident, and Sir, you are the genuine article! Great stuff. Very interesting, and you are creative with your solutions. I subscribed immediately. Thank you!
Big Fan here and loved the build; I did one identical with nearly the same components two years ago for my boat. Overall, great video but there was a critical mistake presented @29:00 minute mark. When using a LiPo battery, they can go down to a DoD (Depth of Discharge) to zero, if you wanted. ONLY NON LiPo batteries or regular Deep Cycle batteries is where your 12.2V/12.5 volts 'minimum' comes into play! You WILL NOT damage a LiPo battery when exceeding past 12 volts, however, your DoD WILL, ever so very slowly, start to diminish your returns over time. Take Note: @25:54, you clearly see the DoD percentages product marketing info-graphic in the lower right hand corner for this battery. So while you 'can' take the battery down lower, it's advised to stay within your 25-50% DoD to get a 'greater' value out of your battery as a whole. But for the common DIYer, the statement for 12.2 volts 'damages' these batteries was incorrect. Keep up the excellent work!!
Dude ... yer awesome! I've built a Solar Battery Generator and just finished the basics for my Trolling motorized Kayak. I have to agree with everyone else that your channel is as entertaining as it is instructive. The basics with professionalism and humble enough to say "OOOPS" once in a while ... "Let's rework that part"!!! Glad to be your newest subscriber!
@@missreynolds3637 the charge controller will stop charging when they are full but a shunt will track the amps going in and out so you know exact state of charge of the battery.
@@bullseye9899the charge capacity meters I have just accumulate measurements in one direction, so it's not that good for keeping track of charge levels by coulomb counting; have you found any that can measure current in both directions and be able to handle both charge and discharge?
Precisely, As I Want To Convert New Empty Shed Into A 24/7 MANCAVE ,With Window Ac And Refrigerator Here In Lower/Middle East Florida......Remember 24/7 ....In Case She Bites...LOL.......
I like how simple this is, each component is separate and can be switched out easily and or up graded without a lot of trouble ! Thank for sharing… I think this could be a cool build for a parent and a son or daughter !!!
Finally... Someone who knows who to talk to me about remote power setups. I have had it all figured out, sort of, for years, but it never all came together as well as this little box and your way of relating it all. Thanks!
Really cool build. That hydraulic crimp you have will do the job fine. I find that it is best to start with the crimp size that they recommend, and get it started. The dies will touch, and the lug will not hold. So you swap in the next smaller die and use that. I usually go to the full length of the smaller die, and it's absolutely fine. New sub from Australia
I was surprised when he pronounced it junk. I've used the very same crimper with excelent results. Maybe he had a defective unit or was using the wrong die or wrong size lug.
I just wanted to say thank you for the great video. The production and creative skills are outstanding. Excellent execution of building a portable power station.
Random recommendation from RUclips...gotta say, I watched whole video. I really appreciate you just getting straight to the point and with a little humor. thanks
Great build!!! I built one quite similar, with a few variations Used a Deep Cycle battery, I didn't have a free lithium to use😂 so it's likely heavier. Love the wood mounting board, I used Alien Tape and hot glue. For charging it at home installed the charger inside the box, with a plug socket like you find on most PCs to plug into. Lastly, I've got 2 cigarette lighter outlets for running 12v devices. All outlets are water resistant and are available from auto or boat part stores (Amazon, Wal-Mart, etc)
I like this guy; he gets so thrilled by the simplest and common things like an extendable luggage handle. I bet he was one of those kids that, on Christmas morning, threw away the toy and kept the box to play with.😁
I'm coming up on my 29th year as a commercial/ industrial electrician and I have to admit you did a great job of explaining the 🍻🍻connections. Normally, when trying to watch something I already know, I fall asleep 5 minutes in, but your animations and jokes kept me awake and watching. 😂 All in all, sir, GREAT VIDEO! My only tip would be is when dealing with large guage cable in tight quarters is to pre bend, mark and cut leaving a little overage to trim as "just-in-case" after you put the first terminal on one end. 🍻
Loved it. I’m over here trying to use microcontrollers and struggling, making it communicate with the computer. And this gentleman just showed me how’s done. Plain and simple.
Like you I too built an ammo can power station. I built mine to use for Amateur Radio Emergency Services to use with my go box for emergency communications. This build inspired me to make one with a smaller box on top with my radio gear in it for quick deployment in emergencies. Thanks for all of your great videos and how you keep things simple and make it easy to follow along. I tend to send people to watch your builds when they ask me about building an ammo can power station.
Ever see how many fuse panels are in most modern vehicles and how 'bout them EV's? My old '06 Honda Odyssey has three panels (two behind the kick panels on the floor and the larger under the hood). The only thing you need to avoid when fusing is over amperage (using a 25 amp when only a 10 is required).
I Thank You for Posting this video! You and Mr Lure, CRACK ME UP!! And im really into Solar! My sailboat is all solar and i have 2 battery banks. 1 for the motor and 1 for the house bank (boat, we just call it house bc it lights up our running lights and VHF/AIS, Chartplotter/fishfiner/depth finder.....). You get it! HAPPY THANKSGIVING 🙏❤🇺🇸⛵👣🤗
Excellent instructions. In ham radio, we often put together source-boxes for power supply's and this one is a really good example of a way to obtain alternate power sources.
Very nice build. "Sano" in some circles! 🙂 Idea: glue small squares of bug screen over the vent holes from the inside. It'll keep the bugs out while allowing the air to flow... Again, very nice!
Cool video!!! I'd thought about making one of those for our camping trips, but hadn't yet because I hadn't found a box which was a good fit for the project. You saved me a bunch of time with this video since now i don't have to go figure out all the component placements. And... Voltswagon 😅
Reminds me of my granddad having all his good tools in pink, when I asked him why they were all pink, he said it's so people would stop asking to borrow his good tools lol.
Great idea! A heat gun should take care of the scratches that you made on the box. Also, try using elevator bolts for the exterior, they sit flush with the surface!
Great idea. On the circuit breaker, it should be installed closest to the battery, i.e. between battery and master cutoff switch. This protects the battery and eliminates the inline cable fuse you used.
I watch all your videos and have used quite a few. But this build is the best one you've done. With situations like they are, I need a build like this as a backup for my Amateur Radios. Thanks so much for your videos. Gas may be hard to come by some day but I want to figure out a larger setup with solar panels.
That is a pretty awesome P. Station , you could also use a few of the compartments in the top box to store different charging cables too , anyway , I hope you and the family have a great Thanksgiving
I was looking at power stations + solar panels for camping while fishing and hunting and got bummed when I saw the prices for the good stuff... This video popped up on my recommended at the PERFECT TIME! Thanks big man!
Really enjoy watching your videos. This one caught my eye as I'm an off grid enthusiasts and assemble off grid solar systems for my RVs and give suggestions to friends. In this video you attempted to use an hydraulic press and referred to it as junk when your connection failed. I too had this issue and reverted to the crimper you showed being used at a retailer. These crimpers I refer to as a "pincher" and not crimper. The "crimp" that you end up using this type crimper can cause unnecessary resistance and a "hot" spot; consequently, I don't use this "pinching" crimper. I now use the hydraulic crimper and this is how. I first crimp the connection and once done, I leave the connector in the press and simply turn it 45 degrees (a quarter turn) and crimp it a second time. This technique makes a very good connection and one that has a lot less resistance to it. Give it a try.
This build is awesome man! I want to make one of these myself now! One thing I noticed is that you have both bus bars mounted to wood using metal screws. Wood is a conductor and not an insulator. Same reason you cant use wood posts without insulators for electric fence. Your bus bars are essentially connected through the wood. Im sure its not causing issues, but may be an issue long term. Just found your channel and subscribed. I look forward to seeing more.
I finally finished building this power station. I used a 700 watt pure sine power inverter. I also bought the lithium battery with the discount. The only problem I ran into was waiting for all the component to arrive!
Some time back I built myself something similar, but using a 300W 240V inverter, and a lead-acid leisure battery. It's been a must-have when camping for years.
I always love watching your video, as everybody else said in the comments, you knocked it out of the park. Awesome video I love the build want to do one for myself have been thinking about it and you gave me some awesome direction. Only thing I would suggest is that with the lithium batteries from what I understand you can run them down to zero without hurting them several thousand times it’s the lead acid batteries that you have to not run down to low voltage or they’ll damage other than that the video is spot on. Thanks for sharing
You are correct . I was thinking about lead acid . I meant to talk about lead acid being cheaper for some people . But at the price of that GoldenMate . It's not much cheaper
Awesome build! One thing though (and maybe this has already been pointed out). The voltage indicator won't work on an LFP battery in the same way as it would on a SLA battery. LFP will maintain pretty much their max voltage until the very end, then abruptly drop off whereas a SLA battery will taper off in a more uniform manner. An amp hour meter would be more accurate. Not that I am claiming to be an expert, but that's my understanding. My build uses a shunt to indicate AH used/remaining. That is, to show the state of charge (SOC).
I knew that about the fast drop off but I never even thought about . But your exactly right . Well I always say my viewers are smart than I am lol . Thanks for pointing that out
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Reply: Wow, I couldn't agree more! The Segway PowerStation Cube Series definitely seems like a versatile and reliable power source for outdoor adventures and home backup solutions. The massive capacity, fast recharging, and versatile sockets make it a must-have for camping trips and family outings. Plus, the waterproof technology and comprehensive protections provide peace of mind. Thanks for sharing this insightful comment!
Well done, Keith . The bigger power from that battery would be great camping, bank fishin. Don't know that I'd put on the boat, but it would give access to 110 volt. And I'm guessing that the Harbor Freight box is strong enough you could use it as a stool to set on. Either way, it ought to give you lots of options. I didn't see much there on the install that I'd do different, 👍👍 Thank you for all the report you go to to bring us these videos. God bless ya'll, and have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
❤❤❤❤❤😂😊❤❤❤ I am a woman of 61 of age and when I say I have watched this video 10 times I. Enjoy it. I thank you for the step-by-step. You have taught me so much. I installed a refrigerator in my Van with this connection. I cannot thank you enough because I have watched so many other videos.But this video taught me the most and had me laughing at the same time. Thank you sir for doing this video and sharing with us. You Are awesome.
Very nice build and the fact that it’s portable is outstanding. Wished you would have connected a solar panel to show it charging on the controller. Solar power is awesome.
I left it off because the video got so long , even after editing it as much as possible . I was going to use a portable panel I already have for it that folds up . But I am doing another solar system video soon and I'll talk more about solar panels on it
What size and output solar panels are you planning to use? For a battery of that capacity a little set of portable panels probably would just be good for a little top off augmentation with most of the charging needing to be done from the mains charger.
I like your style and you're not boring and you got a good ideas and you're pretty smart and I love DeWalt tools myself; I use the heck out of that multi-tool
You done good on your video ! I understood everything you instructed us to do. Onlyest thing you didn’t cover in enough detail, in my humble opinion, was the solar panel itself. Could you do a follow-up with more details about it. Does it fit in the same toolbox or do you need another box ? Is it one of those foldables ? Thanks I enjoyed the video. Subscribed.
I left it off because the video got so long , even after editing it fitec as much as possible . I was going to use a portable panel I already have for it that folds up . But I am doing another solar system video soon and I'll talk more about solar panels on it
You are too smart for me follow all of your directions ! 😅 I did enjoy the build and the finished product looks very professional ! The abundance of fuses should ensure that the components are well protected ! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family and to all of your subscribers ! 🦃
I watched this because I was curious. It's very informative and you took your time explaining it. I'm unable to do this for my self and my husband died in 2009. However, I continued to watch because you're amusing. And I liked the jokes.😂
Yet again, another awesome build project. I'm curious about one thing. Did you weigh the entire box after it was finished just to see what the total weight of it is?
I use those tool boxes for many things that aren’t tools. They are decently priced and keep the water out as long as they are setting properly on thier bottoms the rain won’t get inside. Great boxes!
I really liked the video! I was just curious about the total cost of this build? Also, I was thinking, with having a stackable tool box, you could add another battery(s) on top for more juice.
This is brilliant! I think i'll look into doing this for my camping rig! I just found a thermoelectric cooler for cheap, and I'd love to use it without killing my car battery!
I'm not a fisherman but I'm really glad I stumbled over your project. You covered all of the bases and if I ever build something like this, it will be inspired from your project. Thank you for taking time to do this video. I think your rolling power station tackle box would also double as a chair in a pinch. 😀
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Run a torch over the scuffed plastic at a good speed and remelt the plastic to get rid of the scratches. Don't go slow, go pretty fast. Better to go too fast at first and then slow down till you get the right speed.
Thanks much appreciated. I showed this video to a coworker who likes to fish and build things. I think you’ll have another new subscriber. Be cool ~ Rob from SoCal
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100amp fuze. Not 100 watt. Duh. ( It ain't Sin wave it's sign wave. ( As on an oscilascope)(
What part did you use to charge the battery using 120v house current? It's not listed on your Amazon parts list. Great video btw😁
I`m dirt poor for life in Louisiana. I never dreamed I`d have solar powered air conditioning but for decades I did dream OF having it. Well, I saved my stimulus money and in July 2022 I bought the parts...a 2000 watt inverter, 60 amp MPPT solar charge controller, 20 amp plug-in charger, cables, fuses, testers, and a 300ah Ampere Time battery. I already had a few solar panels and got one more 200w one. My relatives called me several names for "wasting" my money instead of buying a leather couch, but guess which "crazy" guy had air conditioning in his 5th wheel camper when we had FIVE power outages during the extreme heat emergency this summer? LOL!
😂😂😂😂 good job‼️ I bet they all came to your camper too, to cool off too‼️Lol ..to many too's😂
I bet your relatives wish they had kept they're big mouths shut too😂‼️
Enjoy hon..be safe... don't let them gaters eat ya😂‼️😎🤠🪶🦅🪶🦬🦬🦬🦬 Arizona USA
I'll bet you'd be stickin' to that leather couch during the power outtages, wishin' you had the AC!
I tell you what… that’s good
The only people who will call you dumb are the people who are not doing anything for themselves,enjoy that AC,and power when nobody else has any,good on you
I`m a musician. I would LOVE a Taylor acoustic guitar and a home recording studio, but I know what to expect from Louisiana weather. When I first became unable to work I lived for two years in a camper van with nothing. I sold possessions to buy some fuel for a lamp, two cheap dollar store LED lights, and batteries for them and a little radio. I ate berries and pecans and a food pantry brought me a tiny box of food each month. I walked to a park with jugs to get water. It`s a horrible feeling knowing they`re coming to turn off your water and electricity. Then in 2020 we were hit by two hurricanes. We`ll get hit by more. It usually happens every 5 years. @@fisherkieds6282
I've been working with electronics for over 23years. This guy did an amazing job.
Thank you very much
That's a great recommendation for all of us and he deserves the praise.
Did an inverter on my son's van a while back... I was blown away by how fast this stuff adds up when you do it RIGHT. I'm a lifetime tradesman, and former stereo installer, but wasn't prepared for the cost of wire these days along with breakers, etc. Safety ain't cheap, and cheap ain't safe.
Welcome to Bidenomics
@@knerduno5942 Got that right.
@@knerduno5942 Go clean your room.
Excellent post,
So true…😊
Oooh… I like that safety not cheap stuff. I will definitely steal that one! I love to collect nuggets of wisdom ❤🇺🇸👍🫡
I work as a tech in military aerospace and I'm an ASE Master Certified Auto and Truck technician and I'm building my 2nd LiFePO4 battery/solar system for my RV with 6 batteries.
This video is awesome! I can learn the tech stuff from hundreds of videos but none are more entertaining that you plus you gave me at least 2 great ideas for the system I'm building now.
1) The cheap battery tray to keep the batteries from moving
2) Mounting my components on a board before installing- genius!
You might not be a tech guy but your are sure smart! And funny!
And some of the best video editing I've seen!
Thanks and please keep it up!
That is an awesome comment and it means alot coming from someone of your background . Thank you very much
Can you advise what parts you used to build the solar system with the 6 batteries? What size inverter, what size cables, what type of box did you put everything in, what size solar panels, and where you obtained everything from? I want to build something like this for my home. Preferably something that is scalable. Where I can connect the boxes together for more power output. Any information you could provide would be useful to help me design this.
I Agree with You Too :)
To get more viewers it would cool to have a contest or drawing of some sort and give away the builds that you advertise for your sponsors.
Just a thought.
(Love your videos)
Right on man! ASE-Certified Master Automotive Repair Technician, ASE-Certified Advanced Engine Performance Specialist L1, and ASE-Certified Automobile Service Consultant C1 over here also.
I work for Harbor Freight Tools. I appreciate all that you're doing. Positive or negative. I hate not knowing everything about our products.
You can get all the little connectors and stuff at HB? I never knew!
You got a good heart!Good to see that you care.🎯😎👊
I have to say a lot of stuff from harbor freight is hit or miss, I've had a heat gun, Bauer shop vac, clamps, sanding station last numerous years and other products break in a few days, Great place for little knickknacks I do think they are better stocked than home Depot on variety and unique tools
I use harbor freight for as much as possible. I tend to use my impact as a hammer..... so baur products get the job done.
Use to work for them. Absolutely hated when i didnt know about something a customer needed. Im one of those guys that goes crazy trying to figure out everything i possibly can fit inside my brain
The stackable tool box system and power station on wheels would work perfectly for a mobile amateur radio station. Thanks for the build video!
Or mobile pirate radio...let the FCC TRY and triangulate where you are broadcasting from to confiscate your equipment. LOL (Those in the know, know in more depth what I just said. ;-) )
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FCC only has jurisdiction over intrastate commercial broadcast fyi
@@angryw4nderer That may be so, I honestly don't know. But the fact remains, that when the FCC comes down on pirate radio operators - and they do - what you can count on them doing is taking your equipment. Every last bit of it.
They never arrest anyone because that would blow things open for a court challenge of their authority and power. They KNOW they are exploiting a law written damn near 100 years ago and not intended to do what they are doing with it.
So the game gets played...they take your stuff, and eventually the "station" will pop up again and the cycle repeats. I've never met a pirate operator that directly broadcast over another legal station. They find what any sane person would call a dead "channel" and broadcast, not stepping on anyone's toes. The FCC standards are so ridiculous the "harm" they claim is being done by pirates is anything but.
@@JViellopedo channels
@@wickedpanik8304 Huh? This is about radio broadcast. WTF are you talking about?
One suggestion the air or vent holes in the top I would put screen mesh over those holes to keep critters out
It also seems easy enough to put a little roof over the holes so the air gets in but not any rain so its effectively weather proof outside of humidity issues?
Wonder if putting a CPU fan on those holes. One intake and one outtake helps?
I would run a USB splitter and have two fans. One push, one pull. No other holes.
I had a wolf spider get in mine. With my in there checking things out he startled me.
I would think about a dryer vent on the inside (put in backwatds) so it only opens when air is being sucked
This is easily one of the most straightforward right to the point diy videos I've seen on this type of build. Everyone else likes to over complicate things and make it sound like you need a masters in engineering to do this. This is my new tutorial video of my next project in my overlanding rig build
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I’m right there with you buddy cause this is gonna be a build. I’m fixer insert myself into💯💯💯
I really appreciate that , I'm not the smartest guy out there . So I try and explain things the way I want them explained to me .
So what was your net cost for it all? Less the lithium battery
agreed. i noticed that too. great vid
I'm glad you made the distinction between 110 and 120 because everyone says 110 or 220 but they've been 120 and 240 as the standard since the 1980s.
Yes I know that but I was born in the 60s and we still call it 110 For all intents and purposes, the terms mean the same because transmission losses and power drops can reduce the 120-volt power supplied by the power company to as little as 110 volts by the time it reaches a receptacle. The true voltage at most receptacles is usually somewhere between these values . It's like duct tape , it states out being called duck tape because it was water proof and invented for ammo boxes , then a duct work company bought the patent and changed it to duct tape . Now it's duck tape again . But everyone knows what your talking about
just some feedback and ideas:
- the solar controller draws very little power when idle, and by placing it on the other side of the switch, you have to have the box powered on to charge it with solar, which probably means the inverter and fan are also on, which draw FAR more power. Move that solar controller to the battery side of the switch.
- PWM is probably fine for your use. MPPT is for times when you either need to squeak every watt you can out of the panels, or when you have a lot of panels and missing out on 5% would be a lot of lost power.
- lithium batteries have a higher voltage, so your indicator is probably overly optimistic, being calibrated for lead acid. You might have difficulty finding one in that shape that's designed for lithium though
- your lithium battery has built-in protection from deep-discharge, so you probably can't damage it from over-discharge. it'll just stop providing power automatically.
- I would suggest you add a "ground bus" bar inside the box, to tie all your grounds together, so you don't have so many wires going to your battery's negative.
- good call on using the circuit breaker (its not a "fuse") on the inverter. it's easy to accidentally overload the inverter, and just being able to flip the breaker to reset it (rather than change a fuse) is convenient. the fuses in the inverter itself are only designed to protect the INVERTER from damage due to overload, and should not be relied on for accessory safety. Make sure your breaker is rated at least 10% below the rating on the fuses in the inverter. (the manual should tell you what value of breaker to use)
- also good call on using the powerpole for the solar connector. that SB50 is probably overkill for your panels, but it should work just fine. Those MC3 barrel connectors are a PAIN to connect and disconnect, and really aren't designed to be connected and disconnected with any frequency, whereas the SB50 is designed for lots of convenient use. Just attach the MC3's to the pigtail going to the SB50 and leave them connected.
- I think I would have cut a larger hole and put a 4-outlet panel on the outside for my 120vac. With that single external connection, odds are you are going to need to pack a small power strip for when you need to plug in multiple accessories at the same time..
- I worry a little about all the holes and the exposed fan, if you're intending to use this in a marine environment. But waterproofing that would be a lot more work. I know that a lot of my projects are difficult for me to decide if I want to go to all the added trouble to waterproof them. Some I do, most I don't. Some I don't, then have problems, and have to go back and try to add at least some additional waterproofing. It's much easier when you plan for it from the start.
- the inverter's wire gauge recommendations are for longer runs, like 10-20 feet. For short runs like this, you'd probably be fine going up a gauge or two and saving yourself some headache dealing with stiff wires. That's a relatively small inverter and will do just fine with 6 gauge at that short distance.
- I almost forgot - adding a "current meter" to your battery + wire is VERY handy, to see how many amps you're pulling (or recharging) on the battery. There are meters with a "donut" you just pass the big red wire through to get a current reading. Those meters usually can display voltage too, so you can use that instead of just the volt meter you have now.
- and I don't see how you are connecting the external charger. I'd consider adding another SB50 like you have for your solar, to make that an external connection as well so that you don't have to open the box to charge.
Nice build, thanks for the video!
Very nice observations, I'm definitely going to try this with my kobalt box that just sits and collects dust bc I don't put my tools in there
Very thorough observations and suggestions. From someone in the cheap seats doing homework on Joe to make one of these setups, thank you.
You can cut off the inverter , it has its own switch . And in doing that the fan cuts off too . Even if it draws a tiny bit of power . It's to much for me. I'll only use this occasionally when fishing or camping . I have 2 EcoFlows also for emergency . And I really only use them occasionally too . But tie still right . The way you wire it should be for the way you intend to use it . That's why making your own is so awesome
Dude...its a comment section. Not a asting call for podcast guest.....holy moly yiu need your own chamnel
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sine is pronounced sign. Here's your sign! If you don't tell someone you aren't an electrician, looking at this power supply, they will never know. It looks professionally built. I wish I had helpers that did 1/4 that good
also those crimp connectors aren't yellow, they're yella
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I try lol . And I do appreciate that honesty I do . I'm just a regular guy having fun and making fishin stuff lol
Teach them. People can learn
Some of us prefer sinners.
My man I've tried to understand electricity for about 3 years now. And the way you explained it it just clicked. Thank you my good man
Thank you for watching Sir
Nive job. I actually built a portable 1k pure sine wave inverter unit almost 8 years ago now. Used an old cooler with wheels I had. Installed 2 xs power agm batteries and the harbor freight 100 watt solar kit. Glued hinges to the panels to be able to fold them up. It was bulky and heavy but it worked. Since then I've replaced the agm with 2 50ah lithium and pwm controller. Still use the panels. It's now power for a shed. I will say this. Replacing the agm with lithium was a real weight saver. Nearly 40lbs.
get rid of the old pwm and get a mppt charge controller
As a fellow solar DIYer I would like to say ya did an awesome job 👍👍
Just a couple little areas where you could have saved some money, without compromising the generator's integrity:
-According to Blue Sea, the cabling for a 100Ah battery, with short cable lengths, you could got away with 4AWG (at run lengths under 3 metres (= pos+neg cable lengths), for both critical 3%, & non-critical 10% voltage drop.
-For the inverter cable run, you could have used 6AWG. 600W inverter =V*I=P, which is to say, volts x current = power, which = P/V=C. So, 600W divided by 12VDC = 50Amps, which equals 6AWG.
Where I live, in New Zealand, that is some cost saving, when you add up the cable +lug's difference. Plus, smaller cabling = easier to work with.
Also, installing an energy meter is a great way to check your power usage. Handy for calculating your remaining battery capacity, for time. I use a basic 4in1 meter, that shows the battery voltage, current draw, power (watts) consumption, as well as the energy used (power + time).
You could easily add one in, to your box. ENJOY YOUR HARD EFFORTS 👍👍Good fishing.
Thank you , and thanks for the tips . I'm not the best at it . But you don't learn if you don't try
@@FishinNStuff I learnt the same way, buddy 👍
Nice! The multi tools are a game changer. It's one of the best tools ever invented in my opinion
This video has really inspired me! I went out and got this same tool box and I am in the process of installing a 2000w inverter, three 100ah batteries, solar controller, various switches, fuses, fans and ventilation.. And it's still going to be weatherproof.. At least that's how it works out in my head.. It's exciting!
Nice!!!
That will be a lot of weight and space for one box especially if you are wheeling it through unpaved areas.
@@patporter481 it's finished now.. only the bare minimum was installed in the box. The solar controller and all related items will be mounted externally on the wall. It's actually worked out very nicely.
I’m a woman & I admit I was lost much of the time, but I watched this all the way through because 1) you are entertaining as hell, and 2) this sort of thing fascinates me! I don’t have anyone to help me with stuff like this & watching your video makes me wish I did! This would be so useful! 🙏 Congratz on a brilliant idea!
You can do anything you put your mind too . Though I'm not the best teacher on these type subjects , your going down the right path watching videos like this to get your feet wet and learn some of the things involved
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Tbh, I’d rather pay to have someone build it for me. I live in a fire prone area & everyone in my town knows we might have to evacuate at a moment’s notice & a unit like this would be so useful for living off grid if worse came to worse…
@@irishgrlor even worst-
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Gotcha 👍
As a man I was just as confused as you 😂
My truck!!! That cut in of the truck driving to Harbor Freight (where my wife conveniently happens to be a manager 😉)
looks like the very same, early 1960s, exact color blue Dodge truck we had while I was growing up. Gooood memories (it had a 392 hemi with a 1 ton 4speed). 😀
69 Dodge D 100
I've watched your channel for a few years. But this is a standout build. On a scale of 1 to 10, this is a 14. I built my own about 6 months ago. It's mounted in the truck. But your mobile application has mine beat by miles. Congratulations. This build will be tough to beat.now couple this to your black lights, your boat lights and all the other stuff, and, well, it's nothing short of awesome.
Question, I’m considering building this, rather than buying one. My question is, how long does it last? I mean under significant load, say a small refrigerator, Or electric heater?
I can't tell you how long it will last . But I can tell you 600w won't run a heater . It'll probably run a small dormroom fridge. But not a regular size one . You'll need to get a larger inverter , at least 1500w . The one I made will run computers tvs stuff like that . But compressors abs heating elements pull more power . I'm going to hook solar up in a building in the future and use a bigger inverter
@@FishinNStuffthanks for explaining everything. What was the final cost?
@@FishinNStuffI have that same Hydraulic crimper. Sometimes you have to use one size smaller dies to get the crimp tight with certain terminals.
awesome build!
now I can apply this to my car! :D
thanks!:)
My boyfriend pulled a temper tantrum over a stupid thing and just walked out.
Man, thank you because i really needed a huge bellylaugh!!!😂
That fish joke had me. What can i say.
You came up on my feed for a good reason.
I would love a solar generator for my well pump in florida.😊
I watched this twice and to me it’s an excellent way to make winter days pass quickly. I’m building 3 to give to my sons. Thanks enjoyed the video.
I don’t fish, I don’t know if I would ever build anything like this but I subbed because I love this video! I also love anything DIY when a great content creator breaks it down this well. Thank you!
Thank you . I agree with you about break down . Great minds think alike
I’ve made one of these before. I was a lineman and it’s something that I just wanted to do. The only added feature I had was that I made a ground rod connection for the ac power I just felt safer. You did an awesome job dude;).
I like the fact your friend is man enough to say "I like purple", so am I... it also has the benefit that other guys are somewhat reluctant to ask to borrow it... and those that do, return it pretty quick - lol.
Your video instructions/demo are clear, the little bonus things, the extra protective fuses, tool/parts/supply info, are really helpful.
Hahaha you make a good point 😁
Best not let me borrow those tools in that case 😂 I do like purple lol
Your editing is top notch. I absolutely love all the cuts. Even when you say something wrong you go back and correct yourself that’s just great. Keep the videos coming new subscriber.
Just a couple of notes for safety. When using this system be sure to have the battery disconnect turned on before plugging in the solar panels. This will prevent toasting the solar controller. You can run lithium batteries below 12.2 volts. As a matter of fact the inverter probably has a cutoff when the battery gets down to around 10 volts to prevent fully discharging the battery. If you were using a lead/acid battery then you don't want to drain them too much or it will kill the battery. The cooling fan is a nice addition to keep things from getting too hot but I would suggest a hole(s) on the opposite side of the box for good airflow in and out.
I should have mentioned that thank you very much
SO very cool! Could you maybe put another fan on the opposite side - one bringing air in and one bringing air out….?
Yea I took a short extension cord , cut short the female attached to solar controller, then attach the longer polarized male to panels, my main cut off is to cut only the solar controller, everything else fused with own switches. It works well n safe 👍 solar controller cost to much to waste
@@cindyshipley1came here to make this suggestion, one fan for intake and one fan for exhaust.
how much did you spend on this build
God bless good sir! I’m gonna do this!
I made an ammo box power station, and just love it....Super handy. Something like this is next on my list.
I agree. It's a cool project
I just love his DIY projects. @@pinetree9343
That little ub1280 battery is a reliable little power source. I use it to run a rule 500 gph, 4 Amp bilge pump to keep the deck of my 12 foot rib dry. Great product.
This is perhaps the best more budget friendly build I have seen!
As someone who is interested in building battery boxes, I am definitely taking some tips.
Awesome tutorial!
Wow! Incredible build and tutorial. For us folks that aren't quite so hip, slick and cool maybe you could do a parts list to save time gettin' the right stuff. Thank you, thank you!
Yes. Please.
Agreed on the parts list that is.
@@tosten9993would the one you suggest have as much capacity? I mean in both power storage and output.
@@Garysalunatic yes
Yep,. List would be helpful. The build though so easy to follow. Thank you!
Another nice thing about the stack-ability of those cases is that I bet with a little modification you could add additional battery capacity to this system. Make it modular to the use you expect that day.
What I was thinking too
Very true, another one of those Anderson connectors (probably red to signify it is battery and gray for solar input) and a short whip of cable between battery expansion and main power head and you can easily add probably two batteries each (no need to waste room on extra parts)
You may want to use a massive diode block and a 3 terminal connector though as you might have different charges and don't want them to aggressively equalize(for cheapness you can have each one have a cutoff switch and a small indicator so you know when they mostly match with a cheap schottky during charging to ensure the lowest battery charges first for faster equalization as you load the higher charge battery)
@@johnthefactfddict3281 I would make additional batteries into another box or maybe two boxes to keep the weight down and the portability up.
@@patporter481 that is what I said, did you not read it properly?
@@johnthefactfddict3281 i am not participating in this video, my name was added but not by me.
I made one of these before and used it to run my fish finder and also used it to go night fishing. Since your using lifepo4 battery components should be rated to use with type of battery. You absolutely did a good job with it.
Thank you very much
The companies that build these will be gunning for ya 😃👍 you just explained so much with out complicating the process! Good work and your craftsmanship is outstanding 👏🏼
I dont fish... but I did enjoy this video. i will watch your build videos all day long! 10/10 my friend!!!
I'm old and can't remember if I commented before but this video convinced me to build one. Same harbor freight rolling toolbox. I put a 100ah battery and 1000w inverter in it. Mounted the inverter control and a pwm charge controller to the lid. Put a battery switch on the side of the case and a 110v on the other side. Drilled vent holes and mounted a 12v boxer fan for cooling. I haven't needed to use it yet but did test it running the blower for my wood furnace. Now I have 3 100ah lifepo4 batteries and 300w of solar panels for backup to backup generators. Thank you for your simple and sensible videos!
@ronhawkins8604 thank you for watching them Sir . I too never knew how simple it was , so I decided to learn . I don't know it all . But I found out it's not that difficult
I just found you by accident, and Sir, you are the genuine article! Great stuff. Very interesting, and you are creative with your solutions. I subscribed immediately. Thank you!
Thank you very much
Big Fan here and loved the build; I did one identical with nearly the same components two years ago for my boat. Overall, great video but there was a critical mistake presented @29:00 minute mark. When using a LiPo battery, they can go down to a DoD (Depth of Discharge) to zero, if you wanted. ONLY NON LiPo batteries or regular Deep Cycle batteries is where your 12.2V/12.5 volts 'minimum' comes into play! You WILL NOT damage a LiPo battery when exceeding past 12 volts, however, your DoD WILL, ever so very slowly, start to diminish your returns over time. Take Note: @25:54, you clearly see the DoD percentages product marketing info-graphic in the lower right hand corner for this battery. So while you 'can' take the battery down lower, it's advised to stay within your 25-50% DoD to get a 'greater' value out of your battery as a whole. But for the common DIYer, the statement for 12.2 volts 'damages' these batteries was incorrect. Keep up the excellent work!!
Dude ... yer awesome! I've built a Solar Battery Generator and just finished the basics for my Trolling motorized Kayak. I have to agree with everyone else that your channel is as entertaining as it is instructive. The basics with professionalism and humble enough to say "OOOPS" once in a while ... "Let's rework that part"!!! Glad to be your newest subscriber!
That esky means alot . I'm the first 1 to admit I don't know everything but like you I sure enjoy building stuff and trying something new .
On the lifepo batteries it's hard to judge the state of charge by voltage. You should get a shunt so you can track the state of charge accurately.
Doesn't the charge controller do that for him so long as it has a lithium setting???
@@missreynolds3637 the charge controller will stop charging when they are full but a shunt will track the amps going in and out so you know exact state of charge of the battery.
@@bullseye9899the charge capacity meters I have just accumulate measurements in one direction, so it's not that good for keeping track of charge levels by coulomb counting; have you found any that can measure current in both directions and be able to handle both charge and discharge?
Precisely, As I Want To Convert New Empty Shed Into A 24/7 MANCAVE ,With Window Ac And Refrigerator Here In Lower/Middle East Florida......Remember 24/7 ....In Case She Bites...LOL.......
Ps In Case Of Hurricanes Alley , ALSO😂😅😢
I like how simple this is, each component is separate and can be switched out easily and or up graded without a lot of trouble ! Thank for sharing… I think this could be a cool build for a parent and a son or daughter !!!
Finally... Someone who knows who to talk to me about remote power setups. I have had it all figured out, sort of, for years, but it never all came together as well as this little box and your way of relating it all. Thanks!
Man, I could listen to you talk all day. You're a riot.
Really cool build. That hydraulic crimp you have will do the job fine. I find that it is best to start with the crimp size that they recommend, and get it started. The dies will touch, and the lug will not hold. So you swap in the next smaller die and use that. I usually go to the full length of the smaller die, and it's absolutely fine. New sub from Australia
Also, you were using it downside upwards. It is a single acting cylinder and needs to vent
I was surprised when he pronounced it junk. I've used the very same crimper with excelent results. Maybe he had a defective unit or was using the wrong die or wrong size lug.
I just wanted to say thank you for the great video. The production and creative skills are outstanding. Excellent execution of building a portable power station.
Thank you Sir
Random recommendation from RUclips...gotta say, I watched whole video. I really appreciate you just getting straight to the point and with a little humor. thanks
Your accent is such a joy, I really liked listening to you! Great video!
Thank you very much . I catch alot of slack over my accent lol . People love it or hate it 🤷
You a Bad man! Well, you probably a good man but on this build, you knocked it out of the park.
Lol thank you
Best explained video i have ever seen
And i spend alot of time on the tubes
Great build!!! I built one quite similar, with a few variations
Used a Deep Cycle battery, I didn't have a free lithium to use😂 so it's likely heavier.
Love the wood mounting board, I used Alien Tape and hot glue.
For charging it at home installed the charger inside the box, with a plug socket like you find on most PCs to plug into.
Lastly, I've got 2 cigarette lighter outlets for running 12v devices.
All outlets are water resistant and are available from auto or boat part stores (Amazon, Wal-Mart, etc)
This is surely a top-notch product. Highly recommended
I like this guy; he gets so thrilled by the simplest and common things like an extendable luggage handle. I bet he was one of those kids that, on Christmas morning, threw away the toy and kept the box to play with.😁
How did you know that 🤨🤪
I sure hope so! He probably did more with imagination & cardboard than you ever thought of doing cause you didn’t find the instruction manual 😂
I'm coming up on my 29th year as a commercial/ industrial electrician and I have to admit you did a great job of explaining the 🍻🍻connections. Normally, when trying to watch something I already know, I fall asleep 5 minutes in, but your animations and jokes kept me awake and watching. 😂 All in all, sir, GREAT VIDEO!
My only tip would be is when dealing with large guage cable in tight quarters is to pre bend, mark and cut leaving a little overage to trim as "just-in-case" after you put the first terminal on one end. 🍻
Loved it. I’m over here trying to use microcontrollers and struggling, making it communicate with the computer. And this gentleman just showed me how’s done. Plain and simple.
I appreciate that theres no cheesy rock music
It is the best half-hour "comedy/brilliant info" show I've watched since Gallagher :-)
Like you I too built an ammo can power station. I built mine to use for Amateur Radio Emergency Services to use with my go box for emergency communications.
This build inspired me to make one with a smaller box on top with my radio gear in it for quick deployment in emergencies.
Thanks for all of your great videos and how you keep things simple and make it easy to follow along. I tend to send people to watch your builds when they ask me about building an ammo can power station.
Great build. You inspired me to start building mine. You definitely went a bit overkill on the fuses, but you can't be too safe
Ever see how many fuse panels are in most modern vehicles and how 'bout them EV's? My old '06 Honda Odyssey has three panels (two behind the kick panels on the floor and the larger under the hood). The only thing you need to avoid when fusing is over amperage (using a 25 amp when only a 10 is required).
I Thank You for Posting this video! You and Mr Lure, CRACK ME UP!! And im really into Solar! My sailboat is all solar and i have 2 battery banks. 1 for the motor and 1 for the house bank (boat, we just call it house bc it lights up our running lights and VHF/AIS, Chartplotter/fishfiner/depth finder.....). You get it! HAPPY THANKSGIVING 🙏❤🇺🇸⛵👣🤗
Excellent instructions. In ham radio, we often put together source-boxes for power supply's and this one is a really good example of a way to obtain alternate power sources.
I'm not going to build this project, but I always enjoy watching you get creative in your shop. 👍🏼
Is good to know any way
Very nice build. "Sano" in some circles! 🙂 Idea: glue small squares of bug screen over the vent holes from the inside. It'll keep the bugs out while allowing the air to flow... Again, very nice!
I'm an old southern boy and like the way you talk.
Cool video!!! I'd thought about making one of those for our camping trips, but hadn't yet because I hadn't found a box which was a good fit for the project. You saved me a bunch of time with this video since now i don't have to go figure out all the component placements. And... Voltswagon 😅
You'll like it for camping
Reminds me of my granddad having all his good tools in pink, when I asked him why they were all pink, he said it's so people would stop asking to borrow his good tools lol.
Lol 😁 your grandpa was a genius
I loved this project, made it within 3 days, and it worked perfect! Went camping and it ran my cpap machine perfectly for 2 days.
Great idea! A heat gun should take care of the scratches that you made on the box. Also, try using elevator bolts for the exterior, they sit flush with the surface!
Great idea. On the circuit breaker, it should be installed closest to the battery, i.e. between battery and master cutoff switch. This protects the battery and eliminates the inline cable fuse you used.
I watch all your videos and have used quite a few. But this build is the best one you've done. With situations like they are, I need a build like this as a backup for my Amateur Radios. Thanks so much for your videos. Gas may be hard to come by some day but I want to figure out a larger setup with solar panels.
I'm very interested in Solar also 👍
That is a pretty awesome P. Station , you could also use a few of the compartments in the top box to store different charging cables too , anyway , I hope you and the family have a great Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving
This is the BEST build i have seen!
Now i have to rethink "the box" mine is going in lol.
Thank You Keith!!
Thinking i would use a second fan to pull air into the box to help cool inverter.
I was looking at power stations + solar panels for camping while fishing and hunting and got bummed when I saw the prices for the good stuff... This video popped up on my recommended at the PERFECT TIME! Thanks big man!
Thank you for watching , there's a list of all the parts used in the description box
Excellent build, always appreciate seeing new ideas, especially useful ones.
That is cool, nice build Keith!!
Now if your night fishing you can run that coffee pot!!🤣🤣🤣
Hahaha . I try bit to screw up my edits and I'm not sure how that happened . I guess it's hard to proof watch a 30 min video lol
@FishinNStuff Right on, sometimes a oopsy happens!! I do bring a thermos of coffee with me though
when I night fish!!👍👍👍👍
Really enjoy watching your videos. This one caught my eye as I'm an off grid enthusiasts and assemble off grid solar systems for my RVs and give suggestions to friends. In this video you attempted to use an hydraulic press and referred to it as junk when your connection failed. I too had this issue and reverted to the crimper you showed being used at a retailer. These crimpers I refer to as a "pincher" and not crimper. The "crimp" that you end up using this type crimper can cause unnecessary resistance and a "hot" spot; consequently, I don't use this "pinching" crimper. I now use the hydraulic crimper and this is how. I first crimp the connection and once done, I leave the connector in the press and simply turn it 45 degrees (a quarter turn) and crimp it a second time. This technique makes a very good connection and one that has a lot less resistance to it. Give it a try.
This build is awesome man! I want to make one of these myself now! One thing I noticed is that you have both bus bars mounted to wood using metal screws. Wood is a conductor and not an insulator. Same reason you cant use wood posts without insulators for electric fence. Your bus bars are essentially connected through the wood. Im sure its not causing issues, but may be an issue long term. Just found your channel and subscribed. I look forward to seeing more.
FIRST thing I thought TOO 😮
At 12V, wood is a good insulator. At higher voltage, it can become a conductor. Much like your skin, it can be either one, depending on volts.
Great catch.... even the low voltage will leak and in time likely improve conduction as moisture and dirt buildup.
I finally finished building this power station. I used a 700 watt pure sine power inverter. I also bought the lithium battery with the discount. The only problem I ran into was waiting for all the component to arrive!
It's cool 😎 ain't it lol . Did you watch my last video . It was very awesome . Made me happy lol
What did the total run you?
@@Arturius66 Total cost for all the components were $526.35
Some time back I built myself something similar, but using a 300W 240V inverter, and a lead-acid leisure battery. It's been a must-have when camping for years.
I always love watching your video, as everybody else said in the comments, you knocked it out of the park. Awesome video I love the build want to do one for myself have been thinking about it and you gave me some awesome direction. Only thing I would suggest is that with the lithium batteries from what I understand you can run them down to zero without hurting them several thousand times it’s the lead acid batteries that you have to not run down to low voltage or they’ll damage other than that the video is spot on. Thanks for sharing
You are correct . I was thinking about lead acid . I meant to talk about lead acid being cheaper for some people . But at the price of that GoldenMate . It's not much cheaper
Awesome build! One thing though (and maybe this has already been pointed out). The voltage indicator won't work on an LFP battery in the same way as it would on a SLA battery. LFP will maintain pretty much their max voltage until the very end, then abruptly drop off whereas a SLA battery will taper off in a more uniform manner. An amp hour meter would be more accurate.
Not that I am claiming to be an expert, but that's my understanding. My build uses a shunt to indicate AH used/remaining. That is, to show the state of charge (SOC).
I knew that about the fast drop off but I never even thought about . But your exactly right . Well I always say my viewers are smart than I am lol . Thanks for pointing that out
@@FishinNStuff Another badass video. These LFP's are crazy good!
I love this channel. Comical, informative, and created by a genuine individual. I share the videos with my friends all the time.
I really appreciate that .
Comment: Wow, this Power Station from Segway sounds like an amazing addition to any outdoor adventure or home backup solution. The massive capacity, fast recharging, and versatile sockets make it a versatile and reliable power source. The waterproof technology and comprehensive protections also provide peace of mind. Definitely something I would consider for my camping trips and family outings. Thanks for sharing this video!
Reply: Wow, I couldn't agree more! The Segway PowerStation Cube Series definitely seems like a versatile and reliable power source for outdoor adventures and home backup solutions. The massive capacity, fast recharging, and versatile sockets make it a must-have for camping trips and family outings. Plus, the waterproof technology and comprehensive protections provide peace of mind. Thanks for sharing this insightful comment!
Well done, Keith . The bigger power from that battery would be great camping, bank fishin. Don't know that I'd put on the boat, but it would give access to 110 volt.
And I'm guessing that the Harbor Freight box is strong enough you could use it as a stool to set on. Either way, it ought to give you lots of options.
I didn't see much there on the install that I'd do different, 👍👍
Thank you for all the report you go to to bring us these videos.
God bless ya'll, and have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
❤❤❤❤❤😂😊❤❤❤ I am a woman of 61 of age and when I say I have watched this video 10 times I. Enjoy it. I thank you for the step-by-step. You have taught me so much. I installed a refrigerator in my Van with this connection. I cannot thank you enough because I have watched so many other videos.But this video taught me the most and had me laughing at the same time. Thank you sir for doing this video and sharing with us. You
Are awesome.
Very nice build and the fact that it’s portable is outstanding. Wished you would have connected a solar panel to show it charging on the controller. Solar power is awesome.
I left it off because the video got so long , even after editing it as much as possible . I was going to use a portable panel I already have for it that folds up . But I am doing another solar system video soon and I'll talk more about solar panels on it
What size and output solar panels are you planning to use? For a battery of that capacity a little set of portable panels probably would just be good for a little top off augmentation with most of the charging needing to be done from the mains charger.
Purple is the color of royalty
You get that from Dennis Rodman or Prince? 😅
I like your style and you're not boring and you got a good ideas and you're pretty smart and I love DeWalt tools myself; I use the heck out of that multi-tool
Thank you very much
You done good on your video ! I understood everything you instructed us to do. Onlyest thing you didn’t cover in enough detail, in my humble opinion, was the solar panel itself. Could you do a follow-up with more details about it. Does it fit in the same toolbox or do you need another box ? Is it one of those foldables ? Thanks I enjoyed the video. Subscribed.
I left it off because the video got so long , even after editing it fitec as much as possible . I was going to use a portable panel I already have for it that folds up . But I am doing another solar system video soon and I'll talk more about solar panels on it
@@FishinNStuff I’ll watch with interest. I have very little knowledge of such things but I’m trying to learn.
@louiswarmoth7354 I totally understand I'm still learning about solar myself
You are too smart for me follow all of your directions ! 😅 I did enjoy the build and the finished product looks very professional ! The abundance of fuses should ensure that the components are well protected ! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family and to all of your subscribers ! 🦃
Happy Thanksgiving Sir
If a fuse blows, finding which one might be a pain though lol
Better than frying your stuff though.
I watched this because I was curious. It's very informative and you took your time explaining it. I'm unable to do this for my self and my husband died in 2009. However, I continued to watch because you're amusing. And I liked the jokes.😂
Will I appreciate you watching
Yet again, another awesome build project. I'm curious about one thing. Did you weigh the entire box after it was finished just to see what the total weight of it is?
I sure didn't . But I would guess 40lbs maybe . Since the battery is 28lbs
It's sine pronounced like sign. For sin inversion, please talk with Jesus. Have a blessed day.
Hahaha
Amen! Preach it!
Or your local mathematician.. sin^-1(x)
Yeah thats how grammer works. With the e being on the end. Im sure he really needed to know that though. Thanks for the lesson!
I use those tool boxes for many things that aren’t tools. They are decently priced and keep the water out as long as they are setting properly on thier bottoms the rain won’t get inside. Great boxes!
Great build! I may have missed it, but do you have a build list and cost of the overall project?
Thanks again for sharing this project! 😊👍
I second this question. Please provide a build list and cost breakdown. Terrific video. Thank you!
It's in the description
But the inverter cost wasn’t included
This is one of the best and most educational informed mechanical videos for a project that I have ever seen. You do very nice work sir
Thank you very much
I really liked the video! I was just curious about the total cost of this build? Also, I was thinking, with having a stackable tool box, you could add another battery(s) on top for more juice.
This is brilliant! I think i'll look into doing this for my camping rig! I just found a thermoelectric cooler for cheap, and I'd love to use it without killing my car battery!
I'm not a fisherman but I'm really glad I stumbled over your project. You covered all of the bases and if I ever build something like this, it will be inspired from your project. Thank you for taking time to do this video. I think your rolling power station tackle box would also double as a chair in a pinch. 😀
Awesome job and fun to watch. Can't wait to build my own. I just looked at that box the other day. Now I need to go back and buy one.
This was the most down-to-earth and easy-to-understand explanation of how to wire a solar setup I have seen. Thank you.