Will, what can I say? You are my one stop shop for ALL things solar. I've been a subscriber for a long while and your videos, never disappoint. You're always to the point, tell us the stuff we really need to know AND understand. I have a need to fully understand things and you present things in a way that is fully understandable. Your website is packed with info that is 100% relevant and unbelievably helpful. From technical know-how to pricing, you cover it all! I wish you all the best and am so glad for the success you're enjoying, it is well deserved. I am in New Zealand and planning to go rural and off the grid, in the not too distant future. You are providing me, with everything I need, in terms of solar, to make this possible. Many thanks buddy, I truly appreciate it, as I am sure all your followers do! keep up the great work.
I'm learning alot from your videos. You're the best DIY solar power teacher on RUclips! I love your battery vids too, I'm on a budget so building my own battery packs will really help out.
Dude, youre a genius! ive been reseaching this for a while and your video is by far the best recap of all best practices. Plus, you give the parts and links. Im heading to your site now. You rock, man!
Built this system at our of grid cabin and it is working wonderfully. Built a 24v 150ah battery from individual cells. Made a rookie mistake though....hooked to (4) 320W panels in series and didn't take into account the open circuit voltage, so it was over 150 volts a bit. Unhooked one panel until my Y branch connectors arrive and I can hook up in series and parallel. No harm done though. Thanks for all your videos man!
OMG this video is intense! I really love how you explain everything. I have some basic knowledge about electronics but I really appreciate how you explain everything and it’s such a fun and entertaining video to watch!
I just read half your book. Your videos & your book is amazingly consistent and both keeps it simple as possible/practical. Thks I thinks I'll use a buck-boost DCtoDC converter so I can power just about any DC appliance and grid ACtoDC battery charger.
Thanks again for outstanding video on 24v. I used 12v systems for my home because it the only thing (12v) available for me at the auto parts store . I'm a many time seasonal hurricane survival, I am doing my best to keep up on Solar Energy. 🐵😀☺
Hi all! I´m trying to build a "solar farm" I grow indoor whit led systems but the energy consumption increased a bit, I have a full house whit 7 divisions but i only use kitchen whit one indoor tent whit 2000w and the living room whit 2 screens and a desktop computer. When i used my irradiator before building the tent I was spending around 160 dollars per month only whit fridge, computer Heather and 3 lamps occasionally used, bathroom, bedroom and small lamp near computer. Now whit the tent the electric gear are bit more vast, fans, extractor, led lamps, weather control stuff, ac, fans. That´s why I found this channel I was thinking in have beside totally organic grows free energy! This system seams to be the best super cool solution!! Bless you! Brilliant!!. A system like this can be adapted to tent cultures and small gardens wonderful!. I would love to try this setup in a growing lab using only leds up to 4000w but the idea its save energy for those raining days to avoid a crop fiasco!. Super cool video!! Thank you for sharing!
Wow, I am 61 ‘young man’ and just started getting into this stuff. Now in Aug, 2020, it is an absolute necessity for prepping though so I also included multiple gas and propane generators and stand alone Jackery and Ego power stations along with the solar arrays just to be redundantly safe.
Thank you so much Will! Great job contributing useful positive help...not just ingormation , but help. There's lots of data out there, but we regular people can't access it...you have a gift 🎁 and you've shared that gift. Virtue...that's a rare thing these days. Blessed is the man who hands are busy, who's mind is active, this is a blessing from God. It echos out into time space as goodness!!!
Thank you so much for your channel Will..... this part of building my off grid house is literally giving me anxiety. Lol. It’s been the bane of my existence lately. Ok, bane is a strong word but still.... appreciate all of your solar brains. 👍
I built this exact set up for a 500 s.f cabin and garage in NW Wisconsin. I have 1600W of panels and 2 BB batteries. I also added a charger and automatic transfer switch. Crazy power at the cabin. Fridge, vacuum, TV, Kurig, etc. On nice summer days, I charge our golf cart and have even charged our Tesla Model 3 when the sun is high. It is a beast. My board looks identical other than like I said I have added an automatic transfer switch and a 4 bank charger (I went with a 4 bank for future if I add 2 more BB batteries). It's amazing and I have never had a wire even get warm. The inverter fan rarley comes on. Maybe a few seconds when fridge kicks in or when Kurig reaches peak. So it's nice and quiet. The ll in one units form what i understand the fans run constant.
Great videos - something I'd like to see more detail on is grounding the system. In some systems you seem to run a cable from the inverter to a negative busbar whereas in your 2000w system i don't see one
Thank you for tackling something 24V! There is a large community of folks that have ex-military vehicles that have either straight 24v or dual 12V/24V systems so this will be a big help. While I’m not making a camper on my truck, many other owners are so this would be helpful.
Love Blue Sea products. As a HAM operator I have set up a fairly extensive DC distribution system with emergency backup power systems. Blue Sea fuse boxes are really good quality, and use them in my go boxes. I use West Mountain products for my charge controller (epic pwrgate w/ solar, battery, and power supply inputs), power guard w/ monitor, and rigrunner (dc distribution fuse type box). In process of adding additional ah and a Giandel inverter
*Video Table of Contents:* Total Cost of the system: 3:16 How to build it: 4:34 How to series connect battle born batteries: 5:58 Charge profile for battle borns used in a 24v system: 8:29 Final Installation!: 9:12 Taking apart my tesla battery: 9:35 Blueprint and parts list: www.mobile-solarpower.com/2000-watt-24v-solar-system.html The battle borns were provided for free to make this video.
DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse can you wire that inverter directly into a 110 v breaker distribution panel? I’d prefer to hardwire my cabin. Can the transfer switch be connected to a generator instead of the grid?
@@4philipp Many inverters , most of the larger ones have terminals to hard wire them in, I like the Vevor 24v 3500w inverter for a small cabin off grid.
@@mattg8787 Just string the panels in series to not have more voltage than what ever solar controller you have can handle , then you can parallel another string or two depending on what the Mttp will handle, check the specs.
Hey I'll , I saw you in J. Garcia's video at Rich's rebuilds ! It's cool that you know each other ... my favourite lithium project experts , that are sharing "the knowledge !
I have been watching a lot of your videos recently! Thank you for explaining everything in layman’s terms for those of us who aren’t the most electronically savvy! Do you have any videos where you set up a solar and wind combo system?
Thanks for the video in 5+ years I plan on grabbing a 25 foot e450 motorhome for 17-18 grand and live on the road traveling every few months from rv park area to park area around the country too. Your channel will be a helpful guide when the time comes for me to set up a solar system :P
You are literally my solar hero ♡ thank you for these videos.... 5 years off grid and struggeling to understand my 12 volt solar and want to up to 24.... these vids help more than you know
I copied this system with 4 -12v battle born and 4 renogy 100 polys it is all i need in my 63 Airstream to boon dock . accept A/C thanks for the help i also made purchases thru ur links u r welcome thanks again oh ya bought the book as well.
Great video. I'm learning a lot from you. I also like that it looks like you shop at Grocery Outlet (Noticed the bag next to your tesla battery). My main food source. Thanks!!
Thanks so much for the awesome information you're definitely gifted with the knowledge of how these systems work. We want to start a system that we can rely on to supply all our electrical needs. We are moving to the Philippines and I'm wondering if we can bring these items with us to the Philippines so that we can set it up over there for our home that is over in the Philippines. Do you think that we could have more than one system like the one you described in this video or should we just do one big system and have a bigger compliment of battery supply? Would love to have your feedback
Dude - your "on board" installs are getting cleaner and cleaner. Badass. Thank you for this one, this is exactly what I was looking for. I'm going to add four 305w Canadien Solar panels and call it a day. I'm saving the money until the next van build, then I'm buying it all and installing it all there. Thanks again, I'll be coming back to this video fo sho.....
Yeah Baby!! I've already sourced this at 1700 bucks and I haven't even looked at used or ebay components yet! Sahweet!! Thanks Will! X4- UB121000-45978 12v 100AH AGM Battery $600 X1- Power Bright 2300-Watt Power Inverter $200 X4- Canadian Solar CS6K-305MS Solar Panel $800 X1- Tuscom 40A MPPT Solar Charge Controller $30 X1- ABS Solar Double Cable Entry Gland $13 X1- MC4 Connectors Y Connector in Pair MMF+FFM $10 X1- Voltage Converter Regulator 24V to 12V 40A $30 X1- DC 6.5-100V 0-100A LCD Display Digital Meter $20 total $1703
Fugate University Thanks for the shopping list. I was thinking I’d like to build the system first and just use it with an AGM and save up for the lithium
Will, love your vids, but please remember we are trying to keep up with you so when you say "This" and "That" as you move your hand quickly around the system (and you talk fast) then we don't always know what the "this" or "that" you refer to is. So we can miss a whole sentence that way. I love your explanations you really teach us well & I don't want to miss a thing you say! Another great video filled with information, education & inspiration. Thank you!
We need to get you addicted to Anderson Power Poles. Love them. I use them for everything in my emergency base station / radio room. AC to DC power supply for typical everyday use, battery backup with battery management system, small solar backup system, (unit takes in power supply, batteries, and solar, and manages it accordingly to supply power to equipment while either charging batteries or switching over to batteries when power goes out). From there it goes through a power guard system that shuts down the system for over or under voltage etc. from there it goes through a battery monitoring system that supplies all the desired analytics, and finally into a DC distribution panel. Also have a DC to AC inverter for small emergency uses....Giandel 1200/2400 Pure Sine Wave. Power Poles are a great choice for east connect/disconnect and compatibility within our systems
Really appreciate the vid. Explained very so even this old guy can understand the benefits of a 24 volt system instead of 12 volt. Thanks ! As I will have a generator instead of grid power , it looks like this system will also work.
Thanks so much for your videos - I am hoping to build a similar system for an off grid cabin. My question is how to hook this to a AC distribution box/junction box instead of using the AC outlets on the inverter.
Just found your channel, excellent information presented in an easy to understand way. I don't see much I formation about how you integrate a converter/charger. Sorry if this is addressed somewhere, haven't watched all your videos yet.
Really good job with these. Big fan. Learning a lot and more from every video, but still a novice. I seem to learn the most when you do side by side comparisons, so, How would this system compare with a Goal Zero 3000 @ around $3000? I have your books. Keep up the great work!
Thank you, @Will for the helpful blueprints/plans. Could you please explain the battery protect and why it says "Do not use battery protect" in your plans? Thanks
Hello, Will 😊 You taught me electricity and solar power so thank you so much! How do you feel about the Tiny Watts Solar 500w solar panel roof deck being used in your 24v system??
As someone else from east county San Diego. I would love to hangout sometime im a full-time nomad currently I'm building a skoolie. Im planning a 220v ac mini split so this really helps
I really like this simple system design and the Battle Born lithium batteries, but I want to scale it up. It seems to me if I wanted a higher output inverter and more solar, I would need higher capacity battery bank to work well with the higher charge and discharge rates. Have I missed something? The other question is about grounding and surge suppression since I won't be doing this on an RV, but a small system to tinker with at home. If I have a combiner box for the panels, would I just connect the surge suppressor to the negative bus bar and also the earth ground using the same bus bar terminal for both? Thanks
Will, great videos! You've convinced me on the 24v Battle Born set up for our van build, but I need to run a roof top a/c unit where we live and while driving (I'll use a soft start so the inverter can handle it). I'd like to have 3 charging sources: 600w solar, 14vDC from vehicle alternator, and 110vAC from grid/generator...is there a charger you know of that can handle these multiple different inputs or do I need 3 seperate chargers?
Will, You have been a lot of help. One comment when doing RV hook up the first thing to look at is the rv grid power plug in. Is it 240 vs 120, that makes a big difference in the system ordered and set up. My coach is a 50 amp 240v. I designed for a 120v system. Its ok because running on 30amps is just fine and better for the Lifepo battery. My coach has an auto transfer switch to switch between shore power and the generator. I now have to add a second auto transfer switch that is 240v so I can switch between the solar / battery inverter to shore power/generator. I have the system mostly put together but still have to mount the 24v solar panels. This would be good to know when putting a system together.
I am putting a system together and really would like your advise but it seems that you rarely comment. I do believe you are the best in the field and great educater but responses seem to be the lack of area I feel. I like most, just do not want to get things wrong and the questions I have are very simple that you would have the answers on top of your head I am 100% positive.
Y K also seems simple and cheap enough to expand...as in build a second setup and power different appliances from that one. Personally, I’d like a two system setup. When one breaks for égaré et reason you still have the other to run critical infrastructure and lights.
Will, what can I say? You are my one stop shop for ALL things solar. I've been a subscriber for a long while and your videos, never disappoint. You're always to the point, tell us the stuff we really need to know AND understand. I have a need to fully understand things and you present things in a way that is fully understandable. Your website is packed with info that is 100% relevant and unbelievably helpful. From technical know-how to pricing, you cover it all! I wish you all the best and am so glad for the success you're enjoying, it is well deserved. I am in New Zealand and planning to go rural and off the grid, in the not too distant future. You are providing me, with everything I need, in terms of solar, to make this possible. Many thanks buddy, I truly appreciate it, as I am sure all your followers do! keep up the great work.
I'm learning alot from your videos. You're the best DIY solar power teacher on RUclips! I love your battery vids too, I'm on a budget so building my own battery packs will really help out.
I asked you a question in your most recent video but you pretty much answered it all in this video! Thanks for all the info. Great video!
Dude, youre a genius! ive been reseaching this for a while and your video is by far the best recap of all best practices. Plus, you give the parts and links. Im heading to your site now. You rock, man!
Built this system at our of grid cabin and it is working wonderfully. Built a 24v 150ah battery from individual cells. Made a rookie mistake though....hooked to (4) 320W panels in series and didn't take into account the open circuit voltage, so it was over 150 volts a bit. Unhooked one panel until my Y branch connectors arrive and I can hook up in series and parallel. No harm done though. Thanks for all your videos man!
When I build my own conversion I'm gonna use this, I'll feel safe go off grid for EVER!!
OMG this video is intense! I really love how you explain everything. I have some basic knowledge about electronics but I really appreciate how you explain everything and it’s such a fun and entertaining video to watch!
I feel smart when I watch your videos. I try so hard to understand it too !! LOL Great video
I just read half your book. Your videos & your book is amazingly consistent and both keeps it simple as possible/practical. Thks
I thinks I'll use a buck-boost DCtoDC converter so I can power just about any DC appliance and grid ACtoDC battery charger.
Will, I like the use of the Battle Born batteries. This is something us common folk can use and build our system with.
Glad you have $800 for a battery, crazy 🤪,
Thanks again for outstanding video on 24v.
I used 12v systems for my home because it the only thing (12v) available for me at the auto parts store .
I'm a many time seasonal hurricane survival, I am doing my best to keep up on
Solar Energy. 🐵😀☺
I bought this guys book on Amazon. Just to give him my money. He has taught me so much.
Hi all! I´m trying to build a "solar farm" I grow indoor whit led systems but the energy consumption increased a bit, I have a full house whit 7 divisions but i only use kitchen whit one indoor tent whit 2000w and the living room whit 2 screens and a desktop computer. When i used my irradiator before building the tent I was spending around 160 dollars per month only whit fridge, computer Heather and 3 lamps occasionally used, bathroom, bedroom and small lamp near computer. Now whit the tent the electric gear are bit more vast, fans, extractor, led lamps, weather control stuff, ac, fans. That´s why I found this channel I was thinking in have beside totally organic grows free energy! This system seams to be the best super cool solution!! Bless you! Brilliant!!. A system like this can be adapted to tent cultures and small gardens wonderful!. I would love to try this setup in a growing lab using only leds up to 4000w but the idea its save energy for those raining days to avoid a crop fiasco!. Super cool video!! Thank you for sharing!
I will be 50 this year and I am learning something new.Thank you young man.
Wow, I am 61 ‘young man’ and just started getting into this stuff. Now in Aug, 2020, it is an absolute necessity for prepping though so I also included multiple gas and propane generators and stand alone Jackery and Ego power stations along with the solar arrays just to be redundantly safe.
you old bastards screwed us over, drugs, destroying the nuclear family unit, oh and thx for the bush and clinton regimes….
I’m 70 and love to learn from this man! 😊
Thank you so much Will! Great job contributing useful positive help...not just ingormation , but help. There's lots of data out there, but we regular people can't access it...you have a gift 🎁 and you've shared that gift. Virtue...that's a rare thing these days. Blessed is the man who hands are busy, who's mind is active, this is a blessing from God. It echos out into time space as goodness!!!
My friend the fact you share this knowledge is selfless.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for your channel Will..... this part of building my off grid house is literally giving me anxiety. Lol. It’s been the bane of my existence lately. Ok, bane is a strong word but still.... appreciate all of your solar brains. 👍
Love when I catch one of your pre-home vids. "Future progect storage area" dude, you slay me sometimes!
I built this exact set up for a 500 s.f cabin and garage in NW Wisconsin. I have 1600W of panels and 2 BB batteries. I also added a charger and automatic transfer switch. Crazy power at the cabin. Fridge, vacuum, TV, Kurig, etc. On nice summer days, I charge our golf cart and have even charged our Tesla Model 3 when the sun is high. It is a beast. My board looks identical other than like I said I have added an automatic transfer switch and a 4 bank charger (I went with a 4 bank for future if I add 2 more BB batteries). It's amazing and I have never had a wire even get warm. The inverter fan rarley comes on. Maybe a few seconds when fridge kicks in or when Kurig reaches peak. So it's nice and quiet. The ll in one units form what i understand the fans run constant.
Great videos - something I'd like to see more detail on is grounding the system. In some systems you seem to run a cable from the inverter to a negative busbar whereas in your 2000w system i don't see one
Thank you for tackling something 24V! There is a large community of folks that have ex-military vehicles that have either straight 24v or dual 12V/24V systems so this will be a big help. While I’m not making a camper on my truck, many other owners are so this would be helpful.
Love Blue Sea products. As a HAM operator I have set up a fairly extensive DC distribution system with emergency backup power systems. Blue Sea fuse boxes are really good quality, and use them in my go boxes. I use West Mountain products for my charge controller (epic pwrgate w/ solar, battery, and power supply inputs), power guard w/ monitor, and rigrunner (dc distribution fuse type box).
In process of adding additional ah and a Giandel inverter
*Video Table of Contents:*
Total Cost of the system: 3:16
How to build it: 4:34
How to series connect battle born batteries: 5:58
Charge profile for battle borns used in a 24v system: 8:29
Final Installation!: 9:12
Taking apart my tesla battery: 9:35
Blueprint and parts list: www.mobile-solarpower.com/2000-watt-24v-solar-system.html
The battle borns were provided for free to make this video.
DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse can you wire that inverter directly into a 110 v breaker distribution panel? I’d prefer to hardwire my cabin.
Can the transfer switch be connected to a generator instead of the grid?
what are the solar panels and what's the configuration of them
@@4philipp Many inverters , most of the larger ones have terminals to hard wire them in, I like the Vevor 24v 3500w inverter for a small cabin off grid.
@@mattg8787 Just string the panels in series to not have more voltage than what ever solar controller you have can handle , then you can parallel another string or two depending on what the Mttp will handle, check the specs.
Will, just finished wiring mine 30 mins ago copying yours except Renogy batteries. Even precharged the capacitors 😉 Thanks a bunch.
I'm so grateful for your videos. Keep up the good work man!
Hey I'll , I saw you in J. Garcia's video at Rich's rebuilds ! It's cool that you know each other ... my favourite lithium project experts , that are sharing "the knowledge !
Hey Will is what it said before auto correct . Can we fix that ...? LOL ....
thanks for your time. istalling on my boat i hope over current protection for 12 volt works well
I have been watching a lot of your videos recently! Thank you for explaining everything in layman’s terms for those of us who aren’t the most electronically savvy! Do you have any videos where you set up a solar and wind combo system?
Thanks for the video in 5+ years I plan on grabbing a 25 foot e450 motorhome for 17-18 grand and live on the road traveling every few months from rv park area to park area around the country too. Your channel will be a helpful guide when the time comes for me to set up a solar system :P
You are literally my solar hero ♡ thank you for these videos.... 5 years off grid and struggeling to understand my 12 volt solar and want to up to 24.... these vids help more than you know
I'm glad I can help 😊
Solar hero😁
Lol he ignores most replies but jumps on the hot woman calling him a hero 🤣🤣🤣
Can you blame him Ken? Lol
Is the battery bank limited to 24.4 kWh and what is 24.4 kWh.
Any one out there that can help a solar dummy?
I copied this system with 4 -12v battle born and 4 renogy 100 polys it is all i need in my 63 Airstream to boon dock . accept A/C thanks for the help i also made purchases thru ur links u r welcome thanks again oh ya bought the book as well.
I'm looking to build something in the 2000w range by slowly adding panels. Great video.
Nice video sir. 👍 thanks for helping people with this solar gen info. Everybody needs to learn how to speak watts someday.
Great video. I'm learning a lot from you. I also like that it looks like you shop at Grocery Outlet (Noticed the bag next to your tesla battery). My main food source. Thanks!!
Nice, Will! How bout taking a shot at this setup with a 6000w inverter😎
Very good comparison touching all aspects of the system (performances and costs). Thanks
You're an amazing young man. I have learned so, so much. Thanks!!!!!!!!
Captian Sanders same!
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Thanks so much for the awesome information you're definitely gifted with the knowledge of how these systems work. We want to start a system that we can rely on to supply all our electrical needs. We are moving to the Philippines and I'm wondering if we can bring these items with us to the Philippines so that we can set it up over there for our home that is over in the Philippines. Do you think that we could have more than one system like the one you described in this video or should we just do one big system and have a bigger compliment of battery supply? Would love to have your feedback
You discussed doing a Victron Inverter review. I’d love to see those two Battle Born batteries in a 24V Victron setup.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and info! Its such a great service to the world.
Mate you are awesome ! Your website is full of super helpful info too. THANKS!!
I like your builds, nice and clean.
Dude - your "on board" installs are getting cleaner and cleaner. Badass. Thank you for this one, this is exactly what I was looking for. I'm going to add four 305w Canadien Solar panels and call it a day. I'm saving the money until the next van build, then I'm buying it all and installing it all there. Thanks again, I'll be coming back to this video fo sho.....
hahaha - just got to the tear down part. I wonder how much you could get if you just sold the board and all??
Awesome!! And thank you!
Oh man I agree. I was thinking of building a system and selling the whole thing. You are totally right.
Yeah Baby!! I've already sourced this at 1700 bucks and I haven't even looked at used or ebay components yet! Sahweet!! Thanks Will!
X4- UB121000-45978 12v 100AH AGM Battery $600
X1- Power Bright 2300-Watt Power Inverter $200
X4- Canadian Solar CS6K-305MS Solar Panel $800
X1- Tuscom 40A MPPT Solar Charge Controller $30
X1- ABS Solar Double Cable Entry Gland $13
X1- MC4 Connectors Y Connector in Pair MMF+FFM $10
X1- Voltage Converter Regulator 24V to 12V 40A $30
X1- DC 6.5-100V 0-100A LCD Display Digital Meter $20
total $1703
Fugate University Thanks for the shopping list. I was thinking I’d like to build the system first and just use it with an AGM and save up for the lithium
Dude... You're awesome .. I applaud your ingenuity ...
Great info!! I seriously need to get started with this!
Will, love your vids, but please remember we are trying to keep up with you so when you say "This" and "That" as you move your hand quickly around the system (and you talk fast) then we don't always know what the "this" or "that" you refer to is. So we can miss a whole sentence that way. I love your explanations you really teach us well & I don't want to miss a thing you say! Another great video filled with information, education & inspiration. Thank you!
For subtitles Touch the cc square located on the top right side😺
Super job man! Congrats on the new setup
Thanks man!
Awesome system man. Thanks for making these videos!
I really enjoy your videos. Very helpful information. Thank you.
Another great video thank you for the explanation and the parts that you use and why you use them
We need to get you addicted to Anderson Power Poles. Love them. I use them for everything in my emergency base station / radio room. AC to DC power supply for typical everyday use, battery backup with battery management system, small solar backup system, (unit takes in power supply, batteries, and solar, and manages it accordingly to supply power to equipment while either charging batteries or switching over to batteries when power goes out). From there it goes through a power guard system that shuts down the system for over or under voltage etc. from there it goes through a battery monitoring system that supplies all the desired analytics, and finally into a DC distribution panel. Also have a DC to AC inverter for small emergency uses....Giandel 1200/2400 Pure Sine Wave.
Power Poles are a great choice for east connect/disconnect and compatibility within our systems
Really appreciate the vid. Explained very so even this old guy can understand the benefits of a 24 volt system instead of 12 volt.
Thanks !
As I will have a generator instead of grid power , it looks like this system will also work.
Great video and love the way you explain the system. Thanks
Very impressive !
Very informative !
Very professional !
It does look good. i'd suggest putting the fuse/connector on the side at top for easy access.
Thank you so much for making this video I did almost the same thing and as a noob to this it really helped a lot.
Thanx i needed this info. PERFECT
Amazing information thank you so very much I follow you and love your videos.
I really appreciate these videos 😃
Why did you change from Tesla batteries to LiFePO4 ?
love the channel!
Great content clear and concise 🙏🏻
Thanks so much for your videos - I am hoping to build a similar system for an off grid cabin. My question is how to hook this to a AC distribution box/junction box instead of using the AC outlets on the inverter.
Just found your channel, excellent information presented in an easy to understand way. I don't see much I formation about how you integrate a converter/charger. Sorry if this is addressed somewhere, haven't watched all your videos yet.
Really good job with these. Big fan. Learning a lot and more from every video, but still a novice.
I seem to learn the most when you do side by side comparisons, so,
How would this system compare with a Goal Zero 3000 @ around $3000?
I have your books. Keep up the great work!
This would be a great template for young entrepreneurs here in Yuma to start a mobile solar installation business.
Can you do more 24v diy videos. Not a lot of content on the tube for 24v. Love your channel and your book btw.. Very detailed and informative.
Love the arrangement.
Thank you, @Will for the helpful blueprints/plans. Could you please explain the battery protect and why it says "Do not use battery protect" in your plans? Thanks
Gonna be making off grid music production studio! Thank you for the great info
This is the system I want in my off grid cabin..😎👍
What type of solar panels are best for this set up? Also, would a high voltage alternator, 200 amp, work better with this?
Hello, Will 😊 You taught me electricity and solar power so thank you so much! How do you feel about the Tiny Watts Solar 500w solar panel roof deck being used in your 24v system??
Love your work
As soon as I win the lottery Im having you build me a system for my trailer :) God I hate paying electric bills.
Great looking set up.
As someone else from east county San Diego. I would love to hangout sometime im a full-time nomad currently I'm building a skoolie. Im planning a 220v ac mini split so this really helps
He's Captain of Solar Energy. Awesome.
Hi Will have you done the video on how to wake up the lithium battery please I’ve been following but not seen it yet
Great video! Thanks
That is fantastic I wish I would have known that when I built my system
This looks massively useful! How do LiFePo4 batteries do in year round 100F? Thanks.
I really like this simple system design and the Battle Born lithium batteries, but I want to scale it up. It seems to me if I wanted a higher output inverter and more solar, I would need higher capacity battery bank to work well with the higher charge and discharge rates. Have I missed something? The other question is about grounding and surge suppression since I won't be doing this on an RV, but a small system to tinker with at home. If I have a combiner box for the panels, would I just connect the surge suppressor to the negative bus bar and also the earth ground using the same bus bar terminal for both? Thanks
Will, great videos! You've convinced me on the 24v Battle Born set up for our van build, but I need to run a roof top a/c unit where we live and while driving (I'll use a soft start so the inverter can handle it). I'd like to have 3 charging sources: 600w solar, 14vDC from vehicle alternator, and 110vAC from grid/generator...is there a charger you know of that can handle these multiple different inputs or do I need 3 seperate chargers?
Thank you Will.
Great stuff Will. I am installing this exact set-up in my Class A RV. Should I include a Disconnect switch or two someplace?
Always excellent work. Would you go over ats hook up in this system and what difference in using 12 volt battery.
Would be nice if you did a video on setting the BatteryProtect
hi! would you be able to do an updated video of this connecting more batteries?
If I wanted to have a Victron BMV 712, would you use the shunt in place of the neg buss bar?
why are you ditching the tesla batterys thanks great info
Well organized and hope we can buy the premade one. There would be alot of people buy that premade one
Will,
You have been a lot of help. One comment when doing RV hook up the first thing to look at is the rv grid power plug in. Is it 240 vs 120, that makes a big difference in the system ordered and set up. My coach is a 50 amp 240v. I designed for a 120v system. Its ok because running on 30amps is just fine and better for the Lifepo battery. My coach has an auto transfer switch to switch between shore power and the generator. I now have to add a second auto transfer switch that is 240v so I can switch between the solar / battery inverter to shore power/generator. I have the system mostly put together but still have to mount the 24v solar panels. This would be good to know when putting a system together.
question about the battery protect- is this just insurance on top of the battleborn bms? What do you use for the settings in this particular system?
I ❤ to hear this type of connect
Would this system support a 1400 BTU air conditioner in a travel trailer as well as the 6cu foot refrigerator and for how long?
I am putting a system together and really would like your advise but it seems that you rarely comment. I do believe you are the best in the field and great educater but responses seem to be the lack of area I feel. I like most, just do not want to get things wrong and the questions I have are very simple that you would have the answers on top of your head I am 100% positive.
I get over 100 emails a day. It is literally impossible for me to keep up. Sorry.
Total Turn On William
Good job. Nice...
You’re the best dude
Great Video.
This is the set up I want to have!
Y K also seems simple and cheap enough to expand...as in build a second setup and power different appliances from that one. Personally, I’d like a two system setup. When one breaks for égaré et reason you still have the other to run critical infrastructure and lights.
Wonderful video as usual, Will. I'll be interested in your retired batteries if they are affordable.