DIY SOLAR GENERATOR-BUILD VS BUY
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
- Brief overview of the components it requires to build your own DIY solar generator. This is a budget build. Not an all inclusive how to guide. Comparison between factory built solar generator to a DIY build. Pros and cons of each.
#theoffgridmountainhomestead #prepping #prepping #portablepowerstation #solargenerator #diy #youtube #offgrid #solar
@southernprepper1
Amazon links to products used today.
Chins Battery www.amazon.com...
Alffaa Inverter amzn.to/3GWUMAH
Breakers choose your correct size amzn.to/3IIdXQi
EP solar 30 amp charge controller (model in video is out of stock. This is comparable but with different display amzn.to/3QxaBkO
Lifepo4 smart charger amzn.to/3itQYO0
MC4 tool kit www.amazon.com...
Renogy Shunt/Monitor Kit amzn.to/3W2kfgE
Fossibot power station with new coupon price is $1299
www.amazon.com...
If you like my videos and would like to do something to help the channel, click on any of my Amazon links. You don’t even need to buy the products that are linked.
Once you’re logged into Amazon using one of my links, all of your shopping will help the channel. This is at no cost to you!
Amazon gives me credit for sending you there.
It’s like making a contribution to the channel and this small gesture makes a huge impact! This allows me to make videos of cool stuff like in todays video! Thanks!
If you REALLY love the channel and want to help support future videos, send an Amazon E-Gift Card www.amazon.com... to; theoffgridmountainhomestead@gmail.com
Any amount helps! Thanks!
Link to Solar Generator-Power Station tear down video! ruclips.net/video/drkDpLV9kcI/видео.html
Fossibot power station put a $200 off coupon code since filming. So it’s $1299.99 not $1499.99
Extremely close in price now!
Link in description!
Thanks for watching!
Great job, not enough people spelling this out. Thx
Great stuff and info. About how to make it at home system like this, Thanks for showing and All the best for you
Glad you enjoyed it! Check back soon for a new, improved and upgraded portable unit!
Appreciate you!
Fuses,breakers, shunts, and on off switch is the hard part for me, very nice system!
Thanks!
There’s more solar content to come! I’ll try and do some videos on individual components!
@@THEOFFGRIDMOUNTAINHOMESTEAD ♥️
Cant wait to see that tear down. Will be very interesting
I’ll try my best to get it filmed soon!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
I'll go with the diy.
Right on 👍
Hi, one of the better and simpler setups Ive seen to date, well done.
Thanks 👍
Thanks
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I would like to a description and explanation of wires going to from and to each component. Most of it you can see but some of it is jumbled up or hidden by other wires.
A permanent install would have wires cleaned up and shortened. I’ll see what I can do to clarify wiring in a future video. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thank you! SP1 has been gracious enough to help me decide on my power needs. I’ve settled on a duel fuel inverter generator and will soon be getting a lil bit small portable solar power system. Thanks for all the important information!!
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing! Which power station did you choose?
Looking good!
Thank you!
Good info.
Glad it was helpful!
Oh boy. It's very complicated for me. I can build a house out of sticks, but the wind and solar is too much for my brain. But still very interesting. If I ever win some money, I rather pay someone vs fooling around with it. Lol.
For the rest of the night Shinobi will be fielding all responses! 👍
Seriously, thank you Shinobi, you did an excellent job and saved me tons of typing!
@Shinobi 272 loo. Thank you for trying to explain it to me.i really, really appreciate it. All I can say, that none of it help since I realized my brain is wired differently. To me it's outright amazing when someone puts it all together. None of the solar or wind registers in my brain, but I enjoy watching it. Fascinating. Thank you.
@Shinobi 272 , thank you for the basic explanation lol. That worked. Yes, please share some videos for people like me :).
I wouldn't have known about you if i hadn't been watching SOUTHERN PREPPER 1
Glad you found the channel! Thanks for coming over!
Thanks for this. Just what I needed. New sub
Thanks for the sub! Glad you’re here!
I built my own basically the same except I built my own life po4 lithium battery pack 3200 wh..great video, have a blessed day.
Thanks, you too!
Great job explaining the build, it's components and how it's comparable to a pre-built model. Personally, the pre-built model would be the easiest to setup for short-term, but long-term the DIY one might be the better option, if I was comfortable with working with electrical systems. Thanks for sharing this with us!
Pre build system have dropped in price a lot over the last year. More companies are producing them so competition is bringing the prices down. Makes the decision tougher with prices being so close to DIY. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Very good video I enjoyed the video and the proof concept
Awesome, thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Guess for a little more money for 2000 watt inverter. Plus make sure you use 2 Guage for 12 volt system. Bigger power ac input if able for faster charging if you wanted. But nice to watch for more insight.
Great video very informative. Thanks so much for sharing. God bless you and yours.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the kind words! 👍
Well done 🎈
Thanks buddy! 👍
Very impressive and I watched yours and SP1 video on this project.
Thank you very much!
Great example of a good budget system. There are so many good options for these systems and the modular nature of serviceability and upgradability of the home built is really excellent and fun if you are a tinker'er . The all in one is definitely a great solution too and for a lot of people may be the best route due to its simplicity portability and being plug and play. A good upgrade path for this down the road, or even a similar system with higher quality more efficient and moderately more expensively priced components would be Victron SmartSolar charge controller and Inverter and shunt. The Victron gear is more expensive, but pretty reasonably priced, Victron's interoperability via Bluetooth networked Victron componentry integration is really excellent. This budget system is a really nice place to start if you are looking to learn and have a serviceable scalable and upgradable solution.
Thanks for taking time to watch and comment!
I’ve used some victron components in the past and have been pleased with the quality and performance.
Thanks, Dave sent me over.
Thanks for coming over, glad you’re here!
The thing I am most concerned about is the battery. Electric vehicles do have battery problems. If there is a battery fire due to malfunction or accident. It may take a real fire department hours and two or three thousand gallons of water to cool battery fire and stop it from reigniting. Those cars use some sort of lithium battery. Many parking structures and buildings apparently do not allow electric vehicles to park in them. Are the batteries for home solar systems a similar fire danger? Can you have them safely in your home or outbuildings?
LiFePo4 is inherently safe. Automotive batteries (to my best knowledge) for EV are LiON. Which is lithium nickel manganese cobalt. Not quite as stable of a compound, but that’s beyond the scope of this video.
You may be interested in a video I just posted showing a tear down of a solar generator!
@@THEOFFGRIDMOUNTAINHOMESTEAD
I am relieved to hear that the batteries used in solar power systems are not the same as used in electric vehicles and are inherently safer and more stable. I did see that you had posted a look at the components inside a commercial unit, and have not had the opportunity to view it.
Thank you very much.
You’re welcome! There are charts available with an online search that compare all the available battery chemistries for safety, cost, longevity etc.
This was a well explained proof of concept video thanks
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks, SP1 sent me
Thanks for coming! You’re most welcome!
Your video is informative .. .. .. .. but can you put out a electrical schematic
I built mine much cheaper. $165 with coupon x2 for 2 100AH batteries is cheaper even the mini size I bought. 2 Renogy 100 watt panels with charge controller damage box on Amazon $154, 2000watt pure sine wave inverter also damaged box on Amazon $150. 2 circuit breakers 16 and 36 amp $25, 2/0 awg 5’ black and red $60. 3 200 amp fuses and holders $12. And one of the stackable tool boxes with wheels $60 with coupon at Harbor freight. Anyway it really pays to shop for the damaged box stuff and the Prime day’s sale on Amazon. All test great just has to be configured into the tool box for portability. I think I did great for a 200Ah 2000watt solar generator. Although I may upgrade to a MPPT charge controller at some point. I hear they are better. Maybe a good video idea to explain the different types.
That is a nice little setup. I like the home built system myself. Is that inverter modified sine wave?
Thanks! Small system under 3kW, I personally like the prepackaged system. Over 3kW probably more cost effective to build from scratch. Just because the small boxes are light and portable.
The inverter is pure sine, although it’s only 110v/60hz. Worked fine on all items tested.
I’m 72. Widow. Prepped much. Have heat all kinds of stoves. Meds and a small 4patriot Sol or charger. Phones…computer..etc
What can I get for a ref that’s solar that would be easy to understand…. Thx
What size refrigerator, what age, is it kept full, ice maker? There are a lot of variables.
“Normally “ it’s recommended to have a 2kW or 2000 watt hour power station to run a refrigerator for 24 hours.
A power station like in the video, a Bluetti ACMax200, FF power 2k or similar would be simple to use and move around.
I don’t recommend a particular model, but can speak highly of the Bluetti. Several friends have the Bluetti and no complaints from them…
Hope this helps!
Also, SP1 mentiones putting this on fire proof material, is that necessary? I was gonna do area with wood base.
I would highly recommend a fireproof/fire resistant backing if used indoors. Use an abundance of caution. Hardieboard or cement board may fit your needs.
@@THEOFFGRIDMOUNTAINHOMESTEAD k thanks, will do that! Set up will be corner area of pole barn type garage, I will proceed with caution.
thanks for sharing info...grear...done support by like & subscribed your channel...i'm also do DIY solar power but not great as you did..
Thanks and welcome! Appreciate the kind words!
Dang, I tell ya, your techknowhow is so far above my head. I could never do this. Like is there anyone who can speak in Kingergarten language on what each part does, where does the energy come in at, how does it move from the point of incoming power to the battery and then from the battery to say a light bulb
I’m planning on doing a basic solar video series as time allows! That way each item can be discussed individually! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Nice small setup system you have there . Are you planning to set it up on a well designated wall as this system May grow over some time ? The Chins Lipofe4 200 AH battery is the beast and heart of the system plus the backup solar generator is an excellent choice for a 2nd backup power system during any failures or repairs to the 1st system . We preppers are always ready even during any SHTF situation where we can go off the grid . Check out my DIY solar videos and hit like, leave a comment and subscribe and May the solar be with you .😊
This was just a basic setup to help demonstrate the concept of what one could build at home.
There are no plans to commission this setup into a permanent install. R&D only.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
I've got most of my components together, but hadn't thought about breakers yet. Regarding the main breaker you're using between the battery and inverter, you said it was slightly under sized. Would you calculate the size for that one, 1500watt (inverter size) divided by 12volts (battery voltage) for max amperage of 125Amps? My inverter is a 3000W, so I'm thinking I'd need a 250Amp main breaker.. Not sure about that. Scratching my head. Thoughts?
Here’s an article you may find helpful.
www.sma-sunny.com/us/properly-sizing-a-pv-inverter-breaker/
Thanks for the information. The first thing that comes to mind with the pre-packaged system is average life span. Batteries wear out. I assume that they would not be easily serviced in these units? How long would one of these last in typical home backup use? Second, how many watts in solar panels would one need to power these systems in South Carolina?
Pre package systems with LiFePo4 batteries usually claim 3500+ cycles. So daily use you would get many years of service before degrading your capacity based on mfg. claims.
As for the other components holding up in a pre package system. I do not know how long they would last if used daily. I’ve got a small Itehil power station that’s been used hard for over a year and has been holding up well.
Remember most of these power stations have only been around 2-3 years.
For solar panels, it would depend on the rating the power station has, your southern exposure, budget etc. Some take 400w of PV and others can go over 2000w. This is a specification that you would need to check on for any prepackaged system.
On the DIY side, PV input would be determined by the charge controller rating/spec and the max charge rate for whatever battery you would be using.
Hope this helps, thanks for watching and commenting!
@@THEOFFGRIDMOUNTAINHOMESTEAD Subbed......😊
Thanks, I appreciate it! 👍
How long with that set up run 2000 watts?
This particular build isn’t capable of 2000 watts with the Alffaa inverter.
The battery would run a 2000 watt load with properly sized inverter for a bit over an hour. More to it but that’s a ballpark #.
Hope this helps! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Does either the factory-built or the home assembled solar power system significantly outperform one or the other at this point?
The factory portable power station would outperform the DIY version in current state.
The factory one has quicker charging capacity and bigger inverter.
Other components could be used for the DIY build and it would outperform the factory one.
There’s more to it, just the short answer!
@@THEOFFGRIDMOUNTAINHOMESTEAD
That is exactly what I was thinking. Your Hardware choices where to create a less expensive system that was functional. Thank you
So I have most every component in this system, been purchasing slowly over the last 2 years, I have same battery size and larger inverter though. It will be set up with 4 100 solar panels to run my home office in about a month. I dont have the wiring though, seems there is specific sizes, do you have tips on the wiring?
I can’t size for your particular system. But I would suggest, to determine your amp draw, add in for surge, then size to match. Stranding, length, insulation jacket and resistance on the wire comes into play as well. Various wire/solar companies have calculators on their websites!
All I can hear is blah blah blah number 345cjmcdfh, then goes to the blah blah blah jut6754gvv m2. What? This is for people who already know how to build a solar set up. I wish I could find the kindergarten teacher for solar power set up.
See my reply to your other comment! Thanks for watching!
Is this big enough to run home freezers (2), foreplace blower fan, and refrigerator?
Possibly, you would be pushing what the inverter is capable of in certain circumstances, such as inrush current/surge demands from the freezer compressors and fireplace blower when they start up. For 2 freezers+blower you might also think about adding more battery capacity to get through the night. Think of the demonstration unit similar to a 1800-2000wh power station! Hope this helps!