How to Thrive During Increasing Blackouts
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- In this video, I'll share how our whole-house battery backup kept us comfortable and powered. It did so during recent storms. No more worrying about blackouts - we had lights, AC, appliances, and even the pool pump running! Discover how you can achieve the same peace of mind.
Learn how solar panels, batteries, and inverters work together. See how they work with a generator to make a resilient power system. I'll explain the parts. I'll show you the setup. I'll share tips for energy independence.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:54 - Whole-House Backup System
07:18 - How Our Solar Backup System Works
09:14 - Integrating Grid Power and Solar Panels
11:45 - Conclusion & Outro
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East texas here also. Really nice setup. Had a tree fall on my house a couple weeks back. Such a pain. Nice post.
Sorry to hear that. It was crazy for a few weeks. Hopefully all is well for you now.
The Lego example is a good analogy to how it really does work. Because you can try putting together a Lego set without the included pictogram manual that comes with the set. The good news is that the Lego set does come with the manual. Likewise, the inverter system in modern times now comes with the easy to follow manual in most cases and also the plethora of RUclips channels that help people walk through the settings, etc. so it really does compare to a Lego set, you can build whatever you want and there’s plenty of information to get it built even if you’re a first timer.
You got it going on there. Great Job. I'm East TX also. Few miles north of Longview. Nit sure where you are. Been working on my energy independence no where near as far as you. But doing as finances allow. Have to of the solar mini splits installed and have solar to them as well as a couple solar generators and 4 gas generators and over 350 gallons of fuel. So won't ever be caught flat footed again. Still have a long way to go. But will get there. Thanks for the video..... Jeff
In many ways you’re better off than we are! 😁 always good to hear from neighbors. We are just outside Tyler.
Great Videos! Keep up the good informative content.
Thanks, will do!
good video...Thanks!
You bet!
Nice work man! I don't think I will ever be done lol. My system needs about 200kwh for my crowd and maybe 40kw solar array it seems sometimes. But I have a good start with the 85kwh and 16kw array.
You’re so far ahead of us! I’m trying to catch up 🤪
200kwh a day?
@@donlatinohits no lol. Just wish I had plenty of extra for cloudy day. But we do use a lot of power.
@@rodneyhunt what's the maximum your household have consumed in a day
@@donlatinohits The high maybe 120kw or so. I have an EV so that brings the numbers up some.
If only i could afford that setup.
Start small and build as you can
So, I’ll be real curious how this system works long-term with high power compressors (like AC units) on your high frequency inverters. Those don’t typically work well with high frequency inverters. Low frequency inverters (like Victron) are usually much better for those - and can do everything the high frequency inverters can do.
Me too
Regular size Ninja coffee pot... more like 1600-1700 watts.
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I got an EG4 battery and panels and want to but more system parts and get something set up. However I cant find anyone to help install a set up here in Trinity County. Do you recommend anyone?
At the moment, I don't know any installers. I'd love to put a list together. I've also considered doing a workshop at some point for people to see it done in real life. Stay posted to hear when we do.
You should think about propane or kerosene for heat. Save battery power. Even a tankless water heater.
Good advice. I’ve got quite a few videos on propane heat. It’s one of my favorites. 👍🏼 I need to look further into tankless water heaters. I used to have one running on natural gas when we lived in the city.
Wow sounds like jets in the background or you're in a wind tunnel with all those inverters LOL
That’s as bad as it gets and it sounds worse in the video than in real life. But I wouldn’t want it in my house. 🤪
@@EastTexasHomestead no way would that be in my home. I run the Victron 450/200's and they are dead quiet.
Victron makes some great stuff. I built a system with their equipment a few months ago and was impressed. It was significantly more complicated than my existing setup though.
@@EastTexasHomestead yes I suppose it could be more complex but quiet as a mouse and exceptionally reliable. I'll take that over everything all day everyday. To each their own. :-)
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Help! Lol. I watch all the channels and I feel I'm missing something or nobody says it. @ 4:58 "refrigerator 1000w" so is that 1k x 24 hours = 24,000? Or just 1000w? If it's 1k per hr then your batteries would need to carry 24kw correct? (Minus solar input) This is where I get confused! 😅
Sorry for the confusion. That’s only while the compressor is running. It will cycle on and off all day. Just like our well pump that uses 5000 watts, it only turns on a dozen times a day or so and only for a few minutes at a time. One thing you can do is purchase an electric usages monitor plug to see how much each unit uses per day. Plut this thing into the wall behind your fridge and then plug your fridge into it. You will be able to see how many kWh/day as well as it max power draw at startup. They’re about $10 on Amazon. This one looks pretty good. amzn.to/3L9uvRe (affiliate link) I hope this helps. Let me know if not.
@EastTexasHomestead thanks for the reply. Just trying to size a single room as a critical circuit for eg4 battery, inverter and solar. (Home office)
Gotcha. Best of luck and let me know if I can help in any way 👍🏼