Our New Solar Powered Workshop! The Bluetti AC200 Max Makes It Possible!

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024

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  • @LivingTraditionsHomestead
    @LivingTraditionsHomestead  2 года назад +34

    There seems to be a channel using our profile image and pretending to be us. They are leaving comments on our channel asking people to contact them about winning a prize. THIS IS NOT US. DO NOT CLICK LINKS FROM THEM. We have contacted RUclips to have the channel taken down.

    • @balenciaerskine6187
      @balenciaerskine6187 2 года назад +3

      Sorry to hear that, glad to know!

    • @menow7851
      @menow7851 2 года назад +1

      I got message from a whatsapp acct.

    • @chrismoore9686
      @chrismoore9686 2 года назад +2

      You're always looking out for us! I got one of these. Thanks for the heads up.

    • @mfhthenycflyguy7085
      @mfhthenycflyguy7085 2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the heads up!

    • @conniejordan4643
      @conniejordan4643 2 года назад

      Just got the message from what's app. So sad people have to use someone else to try get you to buy things. Please they ask for credit card info. 😡

  • @qejcarroll6506
    @qejcarroll6506 3 года назад +77

    Well presented and informative. Excellent job, Living Traditions Homestead. God bless you too!

  • @marybethham4967
    @marybethham4967 3 года назад +37

    Oh, and the solar panel holder you made is fantastic Kevin.

  • @OkieJammer2736
    @OkieJammer2736 3 года назад +34

    Now that is simply ingenious, the set up on the solar panels outside. I'm investigating portable solar now for our freezer during outages, so this video is very timely. THANK YOU BOTH. ❤ your channel!

    • @Off-Grid
      @Off-Grid 3 года назад +6

      Solar is the way to go

  • @marciaolson4878
    @marciaolson4878 3 года назад +30

    Very clever Kevin! This is exactly why you’re doing so well on your homesteading! This is the old ways popping up where we had to make do with the brains and know how God gave us. Great job! God bless!

    • @rw3687
      @rw3687 3 года назад +4

      It doesn't hurt that he is getting the fancy stuff free or deeply discounted in return for the free advertisements.

  • @1polonium210
    @1polonium210 Год назад

    Well-done video! I bought an AC200 and 2 B230 expansion batteries, with the objective of using that combination of batteries to handle most of the power for our house. Your video is one of the most informative I've seen with regard to the AC200-B230 system for this objective.

  • @chrisgilbert2152
    @chrisgilbert2152 3 года назад +3

    one thing that turns me (and a lot of friends i have that RUclips) off is constant product PIMPING! (ala Arms Family Homestead). hopefully you guys dont go down that road, since i througly enjoy your content!

  • @RNbiker57
    @RNbiker57 Год назад

    I built a much smaller farm workshop - 12' x 20', and I power it with AC200MAX. I also have a Greenworks riding mower with six large lithium ion batteries. With decent sunshine I can charge all six batteries over a couple of hours pulling 1800 watts, running solar ;panels and pulling from the AC200MAX battery. Thanks for going green and sharing your story! I hope to buy the B230 battery next year.

  • @OCT566
    @OCT566 3 года назад

    Lots of new stuff !! Blows me away, I guess RUclips is very lucrative.

  • @judyabernathy80
    @judyabernathy80 3 года назад +29

    That is one great workshop, Kevin. It’s really a man cave! Lol Congratulations. Well deserved. ❣️🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼❣️

  • @cathybradford5685
    @cathybradford5685 Год назад +1

    Great video! I was shocked to see the air compressor actually work on the unit. I read that the solar panels are not to be used in the rain/wet....not good because of Missouri's winters when the power goes out. Love the rack! Great job. You need to provide us with measurements plans on your solar panel build. I believe a lot of us would buy a set.

  • @louannad1
    @louannad1 3 года назад +7

    You're so smart to put together the solar stand outside. Love how the solar panels look.

  • @dianadollar6050
    @dianadollar6050 3 года назад

    Kevin you are so smart in a common sense-way. Congrats on you new shop. I am sure you and Sarah will make the best of it.

  • @carmenzamastil1545
    @carmenzamastil1545 2 года назад

    Thats great, everything is perfect. Congratulations!!

  • @GregNBiloxi
    @GregNBiloxi 3 года назад

    A great feature of your generator is that it is quiet. Gas powered generators are as noisy as lawn mowers. Also -- no worries about exhaust.

  •  2 года назад

    Hi Kevin, Thank you so much for this video. Found some very useful information in here! Good luck with your new space! Seems like you will have some awesome time there in times when is bad outside! Adrian from Austria

  • @cambriaotte8811
    @cambriaotte8811 3 года назад +8

    I was literally typing a different comment about food security when you started talking about it! What a great investment for your farm/homestead journey!

    • @Off-Grid
      @Off-Grid 3 года назад +1

      Solar is great! We've been off grid on solar for a year now and no issues

  • @tamararoberts9307
    @tamararoberts9307 3 года назад +1

    You're very clever with making a stand for the panels, so cool!

  • @txnana5459
    @txnana5459 3 года назад +2

    Everything y’all post is interesting. Love your channel!

  • @aaronwilliamson4045
    @aaronwilliamson4045 3 года назад +3

    Super fantastic work Kevin. I'm one impressed electrical engineer. Built our garage/barn/workshop/man cave over 44 years ago and love it even today. A bit envious of all the FUN your going to have.

  • @duaneklein4924
    @duaneklein4924 3 года назад +33

    That is a great system. Should work out perfect for you! I love the portability of it all. Ease of mind just got better on the farm! Thanks for showing us. It is amazing how advanced things are getting in just a few years with solar. Look forward to seeing what’s going on next time!

  • @jeannielettenmaier5641
    @jeannielettenmaier5641 2 года назад

    Thank you Kavin , loved your video on the Bluettie and the way you fixed your panel’s. Great idea. Really enjoy all of your videos.💞🙏🙏

  • @monalawhorn707
    @monalawhorn707 3 года назад

    Thank you for Sharon God bless you and your family shalom

  • @karenzorn773
    @karenzorn773 3 года назад +2

    I just love this video so informative. Thank you.

  • @cheyenne9118
    @cheyenne9118 3 года назад

    I am so excited about y’all being excited it just gets me so excited I don’t know what amount do I’m so excited

  • @margaretarross1712
    @margaretarross1712 3 года назад

    This was fabulous. A vast improvement over older solar battery system in every way. Thanks.

  • @kaybusby7507
    @kaybusby7507 3 года назад +2

    Great job anything we can do now to save our pocket books is amazing. Thank you for sharing a lot of information.

  • @kathiedavis3312
    @kathiedavis3312 3 года назад +3

    Kevin it’s so great that you can see something that needs to be done and figure out how to do no problem. It reminds me so much of my late husband I never had a Brand new Washer and dryer but what I had was just as good he’d take parts from 3-4 junk pieces and there you go I had a new whatever I needed. Anyway you two are a great couple and work so well together and you can tell how much you love each other and the Lord. Keep up the good work.

  • @marktoldgardengnome4110
    @marktoldgardengnome4110 3 года назад +1

    Even if you're not going to heat the shop, I think I would still put in 2-3
    ceiling fans for air flow to keep humidity levels down. Tools can rust
    up quite quickly in dead air. Enjoy your new shop.

  • @nancyrasmussen2016
    @nancyrasmussen2016 3 года назад +1

    You are so inventive. You can make anything work and on a cheap budget at that. Shop looks Great! Nancy from Nebraska

  • @juliebarnett9812
    @juliebarnett9812 3 года назад +14

    It's interesting seeing you guys discovering about solar when your homestead wasn't about that, but we are all learning more and more about solar, so thank you for sharing this. I appreciate your honesty about things, too. I agree, those solar panels wouldn't work for me like that, but the rack on the side of the building is great.

  • @jeanpauldupuis
    @jeanpauldupuis 2 года назад

    Rack system is great, exactly what I needed to see. Thanks for the video.

  • @loriy7532
    @loriy7532 3 года назад

    Hi there, Wonderful to have every thing you may need if there is no power . Kevin , you and Sarah really got it going on. Good on you guys....Amen

  • @darlashumate7498
    @darlashumate7498 3 года назад +2

    I ordered an off grid system last week - DANG! I wish I had known about this one first!!!
    Thank you - I learned a lot!

  • @lynnschantz9185
    @lynnschantz9185 3 года назад +2

    Good morning from Michigan near Indiana state line. Woke up this morning to a snow covered ground.

  • @murrayandru7527
    @murrayandru7527 3 года назад +2

    Bluetti Should be proud of your Review Kevin , Hope they gave you a discount for the plug !
    Well Done, may it serve you very well.
    Take care , Enjoy ALL !

    • @Off-Grid
      @Off-Grid 3 года назад +1

      Didn't notice if he said they sponsored the video or notm

  • @doreennovak692
    @doreennovak692 3 года назад +2

    Great presentation! The panel holder is smart! Easy to take the panels off during a tornado warning.

  • @IlluminatiSilver
    @IlluminatiSilver 2 года назад +3

    Love the solar panel frame great idea and we agree the back on most brands of solar panels are flimsy so your workaround is ideal.

  • @YamIa3gypsy
    @YamIa3gypsy 3 года назад +1

    The wooden “rack” is innovative, very simple yet effective. Congratulations on your new workshop. We will keep this on our list…Thanks and Blessings.

  • @chrismoore9686
    @chrismoore9686 3 года назад

    So cool!!! And the way you present it makes it seem possible, do-able, not intimidating or complicated. Well done.

  • @tongthao1125
    @tongthao1125 2 года назад

    Thank you. Your idea really help me to get mines set up the solar panels for my camper.

  • @karenspeer7378
    @karenspeer7378 3 года назад

    Wow!! That is quite impressive!! Good Job!! God Bless and have a Wonderful Weekend!! 😀❤⚘

  • @mio.giardino
    @mio.giardino 3 года назад

    The one thing I do like about those panels is that IF there is bad weather you can pull them down and put them away so they don’t get damaged. Here we get hail and that’s the one area that woorries me about solar panels.

  • @jeannamaynard5037
    @jeannamaynard5037 3 года назад +17

    Two great new additions to better self-sustainable "traditional living." So happy for you both!

  • @deplorablecbblock1080
    @deplorablecbblock1080 3 года назад +2

    You guys are amazing how you grow your farm and become more self sufficient.

  • @CuriousEarthMan
    @CuriousEarthMan 3 года назад +2

    If you make your panel holder rack adjustable, you can change it with the seasons! Two upright 2x4s on the high side L & R, with holes drilled for bolts to act as pins. Or a single point above with coated wire rope or outdoor cord, and a window-blind pulley and tie point. Hope that helps! Either way, the bottom points then have to slide or be hinged...super easy.

  • @davidkilbourne5422
    @davidkilbourne5422 2 года назад

    I won a Bluetti ac200P from another channell, I don't have the solar panells, or extra batteries, but mine can power all types of tools charge batteries and many other uses too! When I get my small cabin built I will use it for lights and fridge and it is an awsome product! and I won a raffle on the 2ooacp and it's a great thing to have! I'll buy another battery and I have solar pannells I'm going to have at my offgrid cabin. You can also use other solar panells also.I'll let an elecrtician hook them up but they are helpfull on solar and if your thinking about solar this is a great way to go!

  • @joancoleman1228
    @joancoleman1228 3 года назад

    Kevin, please put something (orange cap) over the top of that rebar stake. Don’t want anyone to get hurt.♥️

  • @markhudspeth8503
    @markhudspeth8503 3 года назад +4

    Insulation an a wood burning cook stove with oven of course lol. Love the shop!

    • @Off-Grid
      @Off-Grid 3 года назад +1

      Peller stove would keep the shop toasty and clean.

  • @lindapeterson7166
    @lindapeterson7166 3 года назад +2

    Good ☕️☕️ Morning Kevin & Sarah,your workshop is so awesome!The Amish can build anything & do an excellent job!Very interesting video!Have a wonderful day!👏😊👍

  • @ronhart4166
    @ronhart4166 3 года назад +5

    Wow Kevin, what a great idea. This could defiantly open a lot of avenues up for out buildings.

    • @Off-Grid
      @Off-Grid 3 года назад

      Solar is very simple and getting even easier to set up and use.

  • @angiestelzer1064
    @angiestelzer1064 3 года назад +10

    Extremely interesting video on solar panels and you have the perfect application with your workshop! The ingenuity with the creation of the panel board is impressive. Thank you!

  • @Wildevis
    @Wildevis 3 года назад +2

    Awesome workshops and great Solar system. I love the portability of it

  • @GimiH1
    @GimiH1 3 года назад +2

    Just yesterday we picked up 2 pallets of solar panels. I told my husband we just needed to check on Kevin and a few others for ideas for mounting the panels.

    • @janew5351
      @janew5351 3 года назад

      Curtis Stone the urban farmer now living off grid in BC has an adjustable m

  • @lizetteroussel8831
    @lizetteroussel8831 3 года назад +3

    OH BOY KEVY!!! Nice workshop!! That solar system looks awsome! Im so happy you took us along today; thank you! I know ive said it b4 but worth sayin again, you two are such great teachers!! Takes a lot to do these videos on top of chores n life, you are heartfully appreciated! Hava good weekend!

    • @Off-Grid
      @Off-Grid 3 года назад +2

      They are easy to listen to

  • @gailmarlatt8029
    @gailmarlatt8029 3 года назад +1

    Great information. We are rethinking power to our shop. I also like that it can be used in the shop and is also a back up to the house in case of a power outage.

  • @pcken9067
    @pcken9067 3 года назад +1

    The system looks terrific. Going to check into it. Thank you!

  • @ladysparkle1576
    @ladysparkle1576 3 года назад +1

    Very nice, you did a great job making this, fits perfectly. Thanks for sharing

  • @d.j.robinson9424
    @d.j.robinson9424 3 года назад

    Great addition to the Homestead Kevin, nicely done. 💚💛👍👍

  • @olddawgdreaming5715
    @olddawgdreaming5715 3 года назад

    Thanks for sharing with us Kevin and Sarah. Stay safe. Fred 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻✋🏻✋🏻

  • @timothyyoung4061
    @timothyyoung4061 2 года назад

    Man , I love your set up and it gave me great ideas for my situation!!

  • @grantmyers7593
    @grantmyers7593 3 года назад +17

    A wood stove for heat for when you are working would take the chill off.

    • @edsmith4414
      @edsmith4414 3 года назад

      Agreed....but then comes the fan on the stove to move enough air to heat that much space. Couple hundred continuous watts. The lights drawing 300. Use tools, hundreds more. Now you're way past what the panels will put back in the battery and THAT is when you find out whether this works for you.

    • @grantmyers7593
      @grantmyers7593 3 года назад +1

      @@edsmith4414 if its that cold, you dont want lithium batteries out there because they don't handle cold real well. I was just talking about taking the chill off, not full blown heat

    • @lechatbotte.
      @lechatbotte. 2 года назад

      I agree, I’ve got a friend who runs a wood stove in his tractor repair shop. It doesn’t need a fan. Just need to warm the temp above the outside temp. Big enough stove will take the chill off, it’s not the house hee hee

    • @maryarcher8484
      @maryarcher8484 2 года назад +1

      @@edsmith4414 they have different size circulating fans that sit on top of stove and just the heat from the stove moves the heat. They are not expensive at all

    • @edsmith4414
      @edsmith4414 2 года назад

      @@maryarcher8484 And they move very little air.

  • @pinetreehill586
    @pinetreehill586 3 года назад +2

    Kevin, that shop is going to become your favorite place to be on the homestead. It looks like you have your power situation figured out wonderfully for the shop. I am overjoyed for you that you found a solar power system that works well to meet your needs.

    • @Off-Grid
      @Off-Grid 3 года назад +1

      I'm jealous. The shop I built turnes into the house thanks to Covid. So now once it is done I'll have to build another shop for me.

  • @eleanorchapple8772
    @eleanorchapple8772 3 года назад +2

    Wow, that was well and honestly explained. Knowing zero about any of this stuff, after your demonstration I felt I could do that!!!

  • @bolt2638
    @bolt2638 2 года назад

    Nice workshop Kevin. The one thing I don't like about the AC200 Max is the long charging time around 5 hours.

  • @renamaemcdonald2075
    @renamaemcdonald2075 3 года назад +4

    Solar systems are designed so much more compact than ever before! Very nice setup!

  • @jo-annjewett198
    @jo-annjewett198 3 года назад

    You guys have come along way since you started there in Missouri! You are living my American dream.

  • @kendean4278
    @kendean4278 3 года назад

    Very nice production. Educational

  • @esthermcgough3995
    @esthermcgough3995 Год назад

    I have the bluetti your using. I am building it as i can afford to. Solar panel is next. But additional battery and more solar are in my plan. Great info . Love the Bluetti

  • @The_One_BABA
    @The_One_BABA 3 года назад

    Watch your dust (fans on generator) keep it protected and still allow air flow.. great job!

  • @davidstrickland3505
    @davidstrickland3505 3 года назад +5

    Love you new workshop and really love the solar system I totally enjoy watching you guys as every chance I get

    • @Off-Grid
      @Off-Grid 3 года назад +1

      That's a good sized shop for sure. I'm surprised they framed the walls and didn't do a pole barn set-up.

  • @melaneymattson3733
    @melaneymattson3733 3 года назад +3

    I'm interesting in the longevity of the solar panels being in the sun and elements. Only time will tell.

    • @thefreckster1038
      @thefreckster1038 2 года назад

      That type of panel is not meant for permanent installation. The rooftop rigid panels you usually see are warranted for 25 years. They HAVE to be exposed to the elements and thus are built to withstand them.

  • @sandraleishman878
    @sandraleishman878 3 года назад +14

    Well done Kevin! Great replacement for gas generators. Like how you saw how to make it work for you.
    P.s. great building and great camera work Sarah!

  • @kevinmckay810
    @kevinmckay810 Год назад

    I have the exact same setup for my RV 35 ft Diesel Pusher running a 10 cubic foot house fridge convection oven integrated vacuum system two TVs with 900 watts on board I am boondock Ready

  • @jamesmyers2087
    @jamesmyers2087 3 года назад

    Awesome, awesome presentation.

  • @micheljr.beaudry21
    @micheljr.beaudry21 2 года назад

    Your solar panel setup is awesome! Good job sir.

  • @DrivinwithJoe
    @DrivinwithJoe 3 года назад

    Great video. You just gave me a great idea. Thank you.

  • @dawnbrown2125
    @dawnbrown2125 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing so much information that helps guide us in making wise choices. Have a Nice day !

    • @Off-Grid
      @Off-Grid 3 года назад +1

      It was a good review

  • @TravelingwithJenny
    @TravelingwithJenny 3 года назад

    You guys are killing it on become self sustainable, thanks for the great ideas!

  • @petruzzovichi
    @petruzzovichi 3 года назад +1

    Well done. Great job and excellent presentation. (Dynamite camera person as well!) Thanks Kevin.

  • @Prometheusable
    @Prometheusable 3 года назад +1

    the panels are minimalized so not having to take extra stuff with you. will work on the go or true portable. i'm glad they thought of it. ecoflow for the win.

  • @goin2green
    @goin2green 3 года назад

    Ooh lots of work will get done this Winter!

  • @rebeccagrider7359
    @rebeccagrider7359 3 года назад

    At point 10.20. The Amish did such an amazing job! You won’t see that quality anywhere today!!!! Wish they were here. And yes I’ll be buying solar!!!

  • @vondabarela8994
    @vondabarela8994 3 года назад +17

    First thing I thought when I saw the solar panels: “Well, that ain’t gonna work in Missouri.” Kevin and Sarah are always coming up with ways around any problem. Love it. 👍🏼

  • @tamarasteck6746
    @tamarasteck6746 3 года назад

    Oh, and I TOTALLY love your solar grid frame.

  • @jeffreygraf3358
    @jeffreygraf3358 3 года назад

    That unit can keep the house running in a blackout besides powering your shop. Good plan!

  • @42171
    @42171 3 года назад

    Thank you, Kevin, I think I finally understand solar power.

  • @kaylabryson1932
    @kaylabryson1932 3 года назад +1

    Wonderful !! This is a great space. ! Congrats

  • @andrewnichol1658
    @andrewnichol1658 3 года назад +2

    Hey Kevin, wow great system for your set-up. It will be a good addition to your current off grid needs

  • @palmtreesouth2648
    @palmtreesouth2648 2 года назад

    Truly blessed.

  • @pmartin6759
    @pmartin6759 3 года назад +2

    Great video👍 you guys are always so good at giving information on everything you are doing....❤️

    • @Off-Grid
      @Off-Grid 3 года назад +1

      They do a good job

  • @millertimespicywarrior
    @millertimespicywarrior 3 года назад +1

    Awesome vid guys! Excited for y’all 😀

  • @donaldgross5709
    @donaldgross5709 3 года назад +1

    Awesome congratulations nice system as you said you can expand as the need arise 👍

  • @christopherforster6555
    @christopherforster6555 3 года назад +1

    Lovely setup excellent work shop definitely the way to go well done thanks.

  • @billcochran4072
    @billcochran4072 3 года назад

    That’s such a nice shop Kevin, thanks for showing the set up you have and how it all works! God Bless

  • @LilChi1964
    @LilChi1964 3 года назад +2

    New buildings and tools for Kevin, that’s wonderful…I would love to see Sarah get a new home with her dream kitchen. She deserves something sweet. Love you guys 💕

    • @cynthiafisher9907
      @cynthiafisher9907 3 года назад +1

      I love her kitchen!

    • @virginiamesko6369
      @virginiamesko6369 3 года назад

      When they sell the original homestead and move to the new farm, perhaps her kitchen will be her dream kitchen. I haven't seen the house at the new farm. Personally, I don't see anything wrong with her current kitchen.

    • @LilChi1964
      @LilChi1964 3 года назад

      @@virginiamesko6369 Nothing wrong… I just think she deserves something special. Sarah is the loveliest person

    • @heatherk8931
      @heatherk8931 3 года назад

      I'm a fan of her current kitchen as well. Solid, real wood and lots of space.

  • @lechatbotte.
    @lechatbotte. 2 года назад

    Make sure you keep your panels clean and clear. Snow or leaves will reduce out put.

  • @rhondamontiel3827
    @rhondamontiel3827 3 года назад

    Another fine job done by Kevin! Great choice with the bluetti.

  • @FloridaGirl-
    @FloridaGirl- 3 года назад +1

    Great set up and step by step. Love your creative solar panel design! Thanks for the showing w/your tools and everything! Nice pole barn. 👍

  • @donnaparrish7638
    @donnaparrish7638 3 года назад

    Great way to power the shop and if necessary, the house too. Thanks for sharing!