EcoFlow Power Kit Runs My Entire Off Grid Cabin

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  • Опубликовано: 3 ноя 2024

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  • @paulsccna2964
    @paulsccna2964 2 года назад +26

    I literally would purchase this system because of Kyle review, and how he is using it in a real living situation. Hands down.

  • @fivetool
    @fivetool 2 года назад +36

    Your electrical background makes you such a great spokesman for Eco Flow. I find your knowledge to be very exceptional.

  • @laz0rama
    @laz0rama 2 года назад +16

    you do very informative videos.
    i wish i had had as much money as you apparently do to get started off-grid. i went off-grid 20+ years ago (at the age of 41), and i have always had to make do with super low income, even while building (lots of reused and recycled materials). i chose a super simple life that does not require much money, and therefore has minimal stress. i'll never be as self sufficient as i'd like to be, but i've accepted that. i am somewhat envious that you are starting on this life so young, my partner and i always talk about what our life would be like now if we has started in our 20s. we are both well into our 60s, and still doing the simple, off-grid life.
    best of luck to you guys!

  • @1gatomon
    @1gatomon 2 года назад +4

    I like the fact its nearly just plug and play system.

  • @paulbetka2966
    @paulbetka2966 2 года назад +7

    Getting easier and easier 👍🏻👍🏻. SIMPLER AND SIMPLER TOO 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😍 Nice system ❤️❤️👍🏻

  • @mikebelanger497
    @mikebelanger497 Месяц назад

    With all the videos i have been watching to prepare my small cottage after all these years, you're the one that answered most if my questions!
    Thanks

  • @Sepia36912
    @Sepia36912 2 года назад +6

    You explaining ALL that is amazing. To me was like you speaking in a foreign language. You are so intelligent! Be proud of yourself.

  • @larrykluckoutdoors8227
    @larrykluckoutdoors8227 2 года назад +4

    I love that it is all plug and play setup

  • @schizophrenic2832
    @schizophrenic2832 2 года назад +20

    Looking at this system, it definitely is a good solution for off grid builds. It is fully customizable and it is running at 48V which is safer compared to other systems.

  • @robertmyrick7016
    @robertmyrick7016 2 года назад +23

    What got me interested is the option to use a 2kWh or a 5kWh LFP battery which can be stacked on top of each other.

  • @HoneyB1127
    @HoneyB1127 2 года назад +14

    Looks like an awesome system for you & Cierra!!! Great explanation!

  • @jackirichard414
    @jackirichard414 2 года назад +5

    Thanks for the solar power info. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @westykevs9081
    @westykevs9081 2 года назад +17

    Seems like this is a real plug and play system. I don't need to be that much of an electrical wiz to install and have this system.

  • @jaylegere
    @jaylegere 2 года назад +11

    Good video Kyle. That looks like a great option for cabins.

    • @KYLESCABIN
      @KYLESCABIN  2 года назад +2

      Thanks Jay!

    • @KYLESCABIN
      @KYLESCABIN  2 года назад +1

      It’s been fun seeing that new stove. Can’t wait to see that thing in action more this winter!

    • @justinroum5018
      @justinroum5018 2 года назад +1

      Or wall tents
      Or…..

  • @airman6822
    @airman6822 2 года назад +3

    Nice system. Just bought a Delta Pro after I saw your review from a while back. Thanks!

  • @brucesimpson8579
    @brucesimpson8579 2 года назад +6

    Nice system. Just need to get some 200-watt panels to feed the system.

  • @helenehendrikse9625
    @helenehendrikse9625 2 года назад +1

    It’s great to promote things that work for you. It really helps others that may be looking for something. Thankyou.

  • @72Dexter72Manley72
    @72Dexter72Manley72 2 года назад +3

    Buy a solar generator. Whatever brand you like. Add some solar panels and you can power most anything. You can use a gas generator to charge it up if need be. You can take the generator and a charging block into town to charge it up if needed. Lots of charging options.

    • @cunninglinguist9853
      @cunninglinguist9853 2 года назад +1

      A gas generator would be nice to have for a backup in case the solar panels get damaged in a hail storm or wind storms throw branches all over hell and breaking them up, or if a foot of snow falls and covers up your panels and then everything freezes into a hard freeze so you can't even scrape the snow off the solar panels. You pick the scenario.

  • @wisconsinhomesteading4590
    @wisconsinhomesteading4590 2 года назад +7

    Great video Kyle! As an electrician, I understand electrical systems very well, and I’m impressed with all Eco-Flow products, and this one is great too!!
    Also I love Glens! Nice store, been there quite of few times!

  • @douggibson9084
    @douggibson9084 2 года назад +7

    Great job Kyle. Beautiful product!!!

  • @blackmonday738
    @blackmonday738 2 года назад

    U deserve it man, legit!! Stay happy and healthy out there. 😙

  • @lcook0825
    @lcook0825 2 года назад +2

    Great video Kyle. Thanks a lot.

  • @jimbrown4180
    @jimbrown4180 2 года назад +2

    Great stystem bought jackery Amazon 300 watt. We lost power back In May big Strom blow in mighty hard and fast . But only lost power for 27 hours some areas in ontario week. Ready for next one 300 jackery will run 5.o cubic freezer fridge lamps even portable Ac it only draws 73 watts !!! . Stock up saints long dark winter insane times indeed

  • @jasonclark7865
    @jasonclark7865 2 года назад +8

    Hi Kyle. Just so it's said your channel is one of the main reasons I bought the echoflow delta mini for my home built micro camper. Thanxs for the great content. Sincerely Jason from Toronto

  • @Swampkrew
    @Swampkrew 2 года назад +7

    Eco flow is a great system. It will be a game changer for your cabin

  • @KateHikes1933
    @KateHikes1933 2 года назад +11

    How much did the system cost?

  • @joshgarcia7148
    @joshgarcia7148 2 года назад +1

    Sick system. Way simpler than most I've seen. Thanks!

  • @mikemcgown6362
    @mikemcgown6362 2 года назад +9

    Thank you for the explanation of the simplicity of this system. I find your straight forward thinking and explanation process relieving. There is another off-grid channel I watch pretty often that has his own solar panel power system that won't even consider an Eco-flo system because of the expense. His system is cheaper than the Eco-flo system, but like you said: you get what you pay for. Of course opinions are always free. He bashed me for suggesting he try Amazon for a belt for his John Deere lawn tractor when he demanded to get original parts only. I was just trying to save him some money, since he's always talking about spending less for things. I never had you bash me (or anyone else) for a comment. You're a fine young man! Keep living right and passing along the knowledge!

  • @TammieFulmer
    @TammieFulmer 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Kyle 😊

  • @YellowRoseoftx
    @YellowRoseoftx 2 года назад +3

    Thanks I am always looking for new alternatives. I have the Ecoflow instant water heater and works great.. 4 yr now. 😎

  • @robertgravel9147
    @robertgravel9147 Год назад

    Love this video and the Eco Flow system! Thanks

  • @BorealSelfReliance
    @BorealSelfReliance 2 года назад +4

    So envious of that setup -- maybe one day at the ole offgrid, though my little Honda 2000i just sips gas.

  • @LovingIdaho
    @LovingIdaho 24 дня назад

    I appreciate the video . I am looking at buying my system by 4/20/25.

  • @docbaby2893
    @docbaby2893 2 года назад +9

    Kyle , you should also mention all the possible incentive programs people may have in their own State as well as Federal tax credits , maybe State tax credits , this will help off-set the total upfront cost of a system , you don't have to be a solar company or have some company install it , you can take whatever percentage the credits have off just the purchase of the equipment kit

  • @a1preppingwithcharlietuna247
    @a1preppingwithcharlietuna247 2 года назад +2

    I have ecoflow delta and love it. Getting batteries to stack onto it soon.

  • @Testtest-zw9cy
    @Testtest-zw9cy 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for explaining everything in detail!

  • @Hmillerjrvb
    @Hmillerjrvb 2 года назад +2

    Looking forward to your solar rack build!

  • @michaelhatcher2317
    @michaelhatcher2317 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing the video. I did learn a lot. What I like best are the batteries. I can position them any which way I need to.

    • @brucechen2388
      @brucechen2388 2 года назад

      Power Hub combines all power conversion system in one box. that is amazing!

  • @carllallemand5774
    @carllallemand5774 2 года назад +1

    Nice setup, congratulations.

  • @DMWD3680
    @DMWD3680 2 года назад +4

    I like the way you explain everything in detail. feelI this system is a must to own even if you are on the grid to help alleviate your bill.

    • @brucechen2388
      @brucechen2388 2 года назад

      that's true. it can reduce your electricity bill or even you can live without the need of grid

  • @markearley9200
    @markearley9200 2 года назад

    I'm impressed with this objective video and the totally uncoordinated, spontaneous comments from the savvy off-grid community.

  • @tjinnes
    @tjinnes 2 года назад

    Pretty impressed with that. It looks very easy. We are off-grid but needed the help of an electrician friend to get set up.

  • @thomasbrown5005
    @thomasbrown5005 2 года назад +1

    What a nice setup

  • @marilynmeade2286
    @marilynmeade2286 2 года назад +12

    Thank you for all this information Kyle
    I do not have off grid cabin or home
    But interested in getting solar power at my home
    You can explain something I know nothing about and I understand the functions installation etc with no problems
    Take care Kyle and hope Cierra is doing better prayers for her surgery and recovery
    And of course the star of your videos Skeeter
    See you all in next video

    • @butopiatoo
      @butopiatoo 2 года назад +2

      Dude. If you have a grid connection here's what you do. Find good quality 60 cell solar panels. Buy Enphase microinverters. They convert the DC power the panels produce to 240 volt AC power. You then have to have a way to mount the panels. You then connect the panels using a standard cable Enphase provides, and wire into a standard breaker panel. You local wires company will have requirements on how your generation is connected to their grid power. That's it. Very simple and the grid becomes your "battery" depending on how rates and service options are in your state and area. Good luck.

  • @livingpositivelytoday
    @livingpositivelytoday 2 года назад

    Appreciate this. I've been looking into EcoFlow.

  • @dougdiplacido2406
    @dougdiplacido2406 2 года назад +1

    Great educational video Kyle. Well done, thanks.

  • @10pennytv75
    @10pennytv75 2 года назад

    Great video! Thanks!

  • @jakeriff95
    @jakeriff95 2 года назад +3

    Ecoflow is really making a push into modular design EVERYTHING. Super cool -- also great marketing push from them

  • @metamud8686
    @metamud8686 2 года назад +7

    Contrary to what is stated in this video, LiFePo4 batteries do not perform (as in: can be charged) well at all in freezing ("cold") setting. Basically if you don't leave a heater on in your cabin, you can't charge these when it's freezing.
    YT does not allow for pasting web links (anymore), so you'll have to Google for yourself. But here's a snippet.
    "What are Some LiFePO4 Low Temperature Charging Tips?
    Lithium iron phosphate batteries do face one major disadvantage in cold weather; they can't be charged at freezing temperatures. You should never attempt to charge a LiFePO4 battery if the temperature is below 32°F. Doing so can cause lithium plating, a process that lowers your battery's capacity and can cause short circuits, damaging it irreparably.
    In order to charge a LiFePO4 battery in below-freezing conditions, you need to raise its temperature first. The easiest way to do this is to simply move the battery to a warmer environment. You can also try wrapping the battery in a thermal blanket, or placing it near a small space heater."

    • @cunninglinguist9853
      @cunninglinguist9853 2 года назад +1

      He already mentioned that pitfall in an earlier video, and in the same video he showed a ventless heater he had mounted that was thermostatically controlled to guard against his batteries being disabled due to cold.

    • @joshlemke7823
      @joshlemke7823 2 года назад

      What I can tell by looking at this system on the website is that they are heated batteries.

  • @fullofhope2222
    @fullofhope2222 2 года назад +5

    I have the biggest ECOFLOW solar generator and ECOFLOW panels with the extension leads and hope to add an additional battery. My roof solar was so successful (my last 3 month bill was $15)but its grid tied - my diesel generator is 6500kw - I like a back up and another back up - Gets cold in Ireland Although I live alone, 55 and disabled in 2200 m2 home I think my family will be heading back home in the years to come - so Ive been prepping for 7 years(though I don't know another single prepper here) - My favourite is the wood burning stove with oven compartment on top - its a good size for cast iron crock pot or multiple loaf tins - gotta go - canning to do

    • @kimmer6
      @kimmer6 2 года назад +1

      My buddy lives in Galway. He used to make home heating boilers. It sounds like you have things covered for hard times. I'm in the San Francisco, Calif area and I prepared for fires and earthquakes. I like EcoFlow products but build my own home brew units where any failed component can be replaced in minutes. 6500 is a nice size generator. I have a 7500 Onan diesel on a 100 liter fuel tank but prefer to rig for silent running on batteries. I built the Big Kahuna for my buddy Augie and tested it at my house. All the best! Here it is:
      ruclips.net/video/GPYg1QZJ24o/видео.html

    • @fullofhope2222
      @fullofhope2222 2 года назад +1

      @@kimmer6 slainte 💚

  • @Moosetick2002
    @Moosetick2002 2 года назад +3

    Good review, but its not much of a coupon if its August 4th today (the day the video was released) and the coupon is only valid until August 5th.

  • @tanyajenkins919
    @tanyajenkins919 2 года назад

    Glad for you guys with your new solar sit up.👍

  • @believeliveloveandlaugh3844
    @believeliveloveandlaugh3844 2 года назад +1

    Nice set up.

  • @chasjacks9378
    @chasjacks9378 2 года назад +3

    You get what you pay for. So true. Can not go cheap on important requirements to survive.

  • @hummingwind8869
    @hummingwind8869 2 года назад

    This was a very helpful video, thank you very much.

  • @mattj2171
    @mattj2171 2 года назад +1

    Nice work mate looking good

  • @louiswells2332
    @louiswells2332 2 года назад

    This is quite a good power system. I think I could really use something like this for my off grid home. That control module sure is pretty amd functional.

  • @kevinferger9897
    @kevinferger9897 2 года назад +4

    You really can't say this system is comparable to being on grid. This system is for people who can't get power to their home or cabin. I had a 200amp service put in my camp, 200ft back underground. When everything was done it was 2k with inspection. That's probably the price for one lithium battery. Right now my electric cost is $30 a month. That basically comes out to the same price of another battery after 10yrs. I can run central air if need be or 220v appliances . For that you would need several more batteries and solar panels to keep up. The system you have is perfect for a place where no electric is available and you can live without all the conveniences

    • @asus12351
      @asus12351 2 года назад +1

      Don't know where you live but in some places electricity is pricey. Here in Texas you can pay upwards of 0.17/kwh. If your going 200 foot on raw land where there is no service hub oh boy that's another 5 to 8 grand. At your prices I would stay on grid as well.

    • @kevinferger9897
      @kevinferger9897 2 года назад

      @@asus12351 That's in NY. Going underground is the best way to go especially with my heavily treed property .200ft is kind of short for a service hub. It's connected to the pole at the street and ends at my power pole with meter.

    • @saywhat6768
      @saywhat6768 2 года назад +1

      That’s cheap power! However, you would still be a victim to power outages and price increases, which occurs frequently.

    • @kevinferger9897
      @kevinferger9897 2 года назад

      @@saywhat6768 generator and a piece of mind. Solar is not cheap. When the batteries fail or the controller components go, it's not cheap! It would take over 10yrs to pay for itself with my electrical bill. If you have power at the road it's not worth putting in solar

    • @saywhat6768
      @saywhat6768 2 года назад +2

      @@kevinferger9897 I agree. Solar and solar powered generators are expensive. I’m more looking at it from a survivalist perspective. With the war on petroleum and the “green new deal nonsense” gas may not be had when needed for generators and fossil fuel use is being banned. They want us living as serfs.

  • @davidmcgregor4691
    @davidmcgregor4691 2 года назад

    After leaving a bad comment when you first got it and promoting it(ecoflow)....I thought to myself that I should try it myself and make my own decision. You have been BANG on with your previous assessments-so I apologize. How many cycles thus far, and any degradation? I only have 6 charges so far.

  • @glennyork6800
    @glennyork6800 2 года назад

    Awesome info Kyle.

  • @sueyates3555
    @sueyates3555 2 года назад

    thanks for the solar system video it really helps I've been wanting to get one and the way you explained it it looks like it would be a really good deal. Thanks Kyle.

  • @bruce7221
    @bruce7221 2 года назад

    Awesome guys!

  • @ChiChi_Shaw
    @ChiChi_Shaw 2 года назад +1

    You’re really good teacher Kyle. I really like the way you explain things. I like the comparison to the grid and the benefits of not having a bill at the end of the month. Very helpful video. #ecoflow #KylesCabin Thank you as always Kyle, you never disappoint. God bless you, Cierra , Skeeter and your families too. ❤️🙏

  • @danielschear556
    @danielschear556 2 года назад

    You've achieved isolationism & independence from the authoritarian control of others. That's what it's all about!🤗

  • @o.smallwood4268
    @o.smallwood4268 2 года назад

    Nice upgrade for sure.

  • @allen35315
    @allen35315 Год назад

    Great video….well done…

  • @Miguel195211
    @Miguel195211 2 года назад

    Excellent explanation.

  • @gregoryburkhead7813
    @gregoryburkhead7813 2 года назад

    Great video

  • @drjcwardjr
    @drjcwardjr 2 года назад

    Good presentation!😎👍

  • @mai_chan2023
    @mai_chan2023 2 года назад

    great explanation! very simple & straightforward. solar power discussions are always super interesting. love your channel. my regards to Cierra. ♥️

  • @LoneWulf189
    @LoneWulf189 2 года назад

    Thank you so much. Inspiration

  • @PWoods-cd6tk
    @PWoods-cd6tk 2 года назад

    Nice. The features are really cool, but you definitely will pay for it compared to a standard Bluetti AC 200 Max or AC 300, Ecoflo Delta Pro, or something like that. Victron has all kinds of logging and adjustability, and you definitely pay for that and it's more complicated. I'm in it for less than you with an AC200 Max and battery (4 total KWH), a transfer switch, a 2000 watt inverter generator, and 800 watts of solar so far, but I don't have the expandability or the control that you do. So, good option, and they'll just keep getting better I'm sure.

  • @fifeohfarmingnstuff4416
    @fifeohfarmingnstuff4416 2 года назад +1

    Price, n can you also add extra batteries??? Wonder if you had 4 batteries could u run Central Air??? Wonder what the lifecycle of the batteries are also??

  • @HoneyBadger7590
    @HoneyBadger7590 2 года назад

    Just purchased a plot of land in the river. Bout 7 acres. U gotta see this shit. Hit me up I’ll shoot’s ya grid Coordinates it’s pretty cool. Gonna build the exact same cabin as yours man. Looks good. How is the foundation holding up? We’re pretty excited. Honestly I’m terrified. But hard work pays off. Love the vids. I got a ton of questions and would love to be able to email ya and show you the progress. You’ve inspired us brother and I can’t wait to get out there. PS I’m gonna get a framing nailer and a compressor bc I’m getting up there in age lol so hopefully it makes the job move a bit quicker. Great work man your place is nice

  • @miss_tv
    @miss_tv 2 года назад

    Very Good 😊

  • @alfheib
    @alfheib 5 месяцев назад

    I'm curious if Evenflo would have a wind turbine system.. I've seen some of the people that live in Alaska have wind turbines to kind of fill the void when the sun doesn't really come up for a couple months... In a generator will be their third resource.. in the summer they rely more on the solar panels in the wind turbine in the winter when there's constant breeze gone the wind turbine has a better output than the solar panels would like to see The other two systems fail you start the generator.. I'm just wondering.. I'm curious that's all

  • @johnpeddicord4932
    @johnpeddicord4932 2 года назад

    Good review as always, Hope cierra mending well KYLE Skeeter take care

  • @BS.-.-
    @BS.-.- 2 года назад +4

    I had an ecoflow river a few months ago. It failed to last the time it showed, turned its self off. Then had to sit on the charger for 30hrs just to get it to turn on. Thankfully they took it back and I got a full refund. Not reliable enough for me yet.

    • @baneverything5580
      @baneverything5580 2 года назад +1

      Lots of issues with those. All the RUclipsrs I know who bought them had issues. I used the stimulus checks to get two Bluetti EB70s for my chest freezer and two 500 watt brands I found that were half price for my dorm fridge then carefully shopped for deals on smaller 300 watt ones and solar panels because we get hit by hurricanes here a lot. I recently bought a 300 amp hour LiFeP04 battery after prices finally came down and a 60 amp charge controller and 2000 watt inverter so I can have power for a window air conditioner to cool off after the next storm. It`s too bad prices for this stuff are so high. But at least now nobody can turn off my electricity. It cost me a fortune to be able to say that and I have nowhere near what I actually need but can`t afford it.

  • @brucehitchcock3869
    @brucehitchcock3869 2 года назад

    The 4kilowatt is less than 6k .Add 3rd battery for 6 kilowatts if u get enough sunlight.

  • @riseagainst201218
    @riseagainst201218 2 года назад +3

    would be nice to hear the price said lol

  • @optionstrader9637
    @optionstrader9637 2 года назад

    Time for a small like 2k array these will take like 5k of pv input impressive

  • @christinebpo
    @christinebpo 2 года назад

    great video

  • @pqtpat7734
    @pqtpat7734 2 года назад +1

    Thnx kyle for explaining. Learned a lot

  • @Saabbzzz
    @Saabbzzz 11 месяцев назад

    Quick question for ya- this is a great review. I’m getting ready to buy this kit for my off grid THOW and am wondering about how you get power to the inverter- do you use a second power source? Or does the whole system just kick on when you have enough juice from your initial panel plug in? Hope this question makes sense 😅 I don’t speak this electrical language very well. Thanks!

  • @Mountaincrazy
    @Mountaincrazy 2 года назад

    How long to fully charge with generator. You’re 2k. If you had to guess. Considering this option. Thanks

  • @whoblowsthere002
    @whoblowsthere002 2 месяца назад

    As far as situations where we CAN trench our own wiring and pay smaller fees for the contractors to hook the system up. In the end game, is solar power just as costly as city power? like for say a 20 year plan?

  • @TurningsbyTurner
    @TurningsbyTurner 2 года назад +7

    Great system. Are you going to repurpose your MPP system to your other cabin, workshop, or other location?

  • @AB-so3jv
    @AB-so3jv 2 года назад

    Thanks for such good info!!

  • @collateralgaming6982
    @collateralgaming6982 2 года назад +1

    what about a dryer and oven? I'm just asking cause idk.

  • @38below39
    @38below39 2 года назад +3

    Question , how long ,,will a system like that last . before having to be replaced . .any idea

    • @cunninglinguist9853
      @cunninglinguist9853 2 года назад

      The system should last for a long long time. The batteries however are purported to last somewhere in the neighborhood of 2,000 charges (give or take) before needing to be replaced.

    • @brucechen2388
      @brucechen2388 2 года назад

      5-year warranty, that's a long time

  • @cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739
    @cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739 2 года назад

    Good stuff....

  • @billcampbell2943
    @billcampbell2943 2 года назад

    Very informative

  • @mattolivo
    @mattolivo Год назад

    Curious how much money total you guys have put in for everything you have? Cabin, land, animals, power, water setup etc. Just wondering what it would cost me to get off the grid.

  • @KTUBE1770
    @KTUBE1770 2 года назад +1

    Sale window is pretty narrow but nice review.

  • @TmHudsonArt
    @TmHudsonArt 2 года назад +2

    With way electricity prices are going, people will be looking at this for actual on grid homes soon LOL..

  • @maurolimaok
    @maurolimaok 2 года назад

    Nice video.

  • @richardmelanson7947
    @richardmelanson7947 2 года назад

    Very good instruction about Eco Flow power system. I’m impressed with your knowledge and that you researched it extensively. Take care until your next video.(Judy NB)🌲🇨🇦

  • @JakeF1st
    @JakeF1st 2 года назад

    Pretty sweet! i didint hear you mention how big your batteries are.. I assume those are the 2 5kWh batteries?

  • @mspence0826
    @mspence0826 2 года назад

    You guys are in Minnesota right? Michigan? I keep mentioning your build to my SO and he seems to think we have a lot more rain and clouds than you guys do, so not sure if this would work for us. We’re in Southwest Alaska, so maybe wind would be better. I’d love to compare the weather between places so we can decide.

  • @gardentiger69
    @gardentiger69 2 года назад +3

    These system keep getting more user friendly. Hopefully battery costs will come down.