12 Volt Solar System in a service cart (1500W Inverter)

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12 Volt Solar System in a service cart (1500W Inverter)
✅ Parts List:
➜Renogy Batteries: www.renogy.com/
➜RCD Tester: amzn.to/3C9KpqJ
➜Inverter 1500W Pure Sine Wave: amzn.to/3Gosgb6
➜Epever 40A Solar Charge Controler: amzn.to/3FU9VRK
➜Battery Monitor: amzn.to/3GpPqh5
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➜Hammer Crimper: amzn.to/3AwKc0J
➜50A Tocas Breaker: amzn.to/3AFoFTH (buy the yellow one, not the red one)
➜Fuse Holder: amzn.to/3alIx3c
➜Battery Switch (rated 12-48 Volt and 275 Ampere): amzn.to/3bUuZMC
🚨Important links to watch before starting your own project:
📺Proofwood RCD: • FI Schalter im Wohnmob...
📺Solar Disconnect: • How to Wire a Solar Di...
📺Will Prowse: / @willprowse
➜Will's Book: amzn.to/3ujFCip
What I haven't shown in the video is that you need to connect the chassis of the cart with the MPPT and Inverter where they have a earthing screw! This will make your system extra safe!
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Thanks for your support! ~ SurvivalLilly
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This video was made and produced in Austria.

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@SurvivalLilly Жыл бұрын

✅ Parts List: ➜Renogy Batteries: www.renogy.com/ ➜RCD Tester: amzn.to/3C9KpqJ ➜Inverter 1500W Pure Sine Wave: amzn.to/3Gosgb6 ➜Epever 40A Solar Charge Controler: amzn.to/3FU9VRK ➜Battery Monitor: amzn.to/3GpPqh5 ➜MT 50 Monitor for MPPT: amzn.to/3ajeQQB ➜Hammer Crimper: amzn.to/3AwKc0J ➜50A Tocas Breaker: amzn.to/3AFoFTH (buy the yellow one, not the red one) ➜Fuse Holder: amzn.to/3alIx3c ➜Battery Switch (rated 12-48 Volt and 275 Ampere): amzn.to/3bUuZMC 🚨Important links to watch before starting your own project: 📺Proofwood RCD: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fLNpn9movZmdl2Q.html 📺Solar Disconnect: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/frWIobqJ27K8m6M.html 📺Will Prowse: www.youtube.com/@WillProwse ➜Will's Book: amzn.to/3ujFCip Cost of the cart was about 130 Euros. Cost of the electrical components (Mppt, Inverter, Switches, Breakers, Fuses, Cables, Monitors) excluding the batteries was 700 Euros.

@bobeden_log3730 Жыл бұрын

❤️

@70stefg Жыл бұрын

Es fehlt nur noch ein Teil um die Akkus aus dem Netz zu laden.. Fast Perfekt!

@frikkiesmit327 Жыл бұрын

I feel sorry for you guys to also have blackouts( loadshedding). I thought we in south africa would be the only country. Its sad how we havr corrupt useless no USELESS goverments. That steal from the people and that lie to us and think the people are stupid.

@kinostory Жыл бұрын

gorgeous. 12V is ineffective at high capacities. You lose wires and in a converter up to 20%

@mobilerechargemobilerechar1297 Жыл бұрын

🖐️👌❤️🌹💋💋💘

@morelanmn Жыл бұрын

Young Lady, I saw your photo as one of the top women influencers on You Tube. Congratulations. Sorry I didn't save the video. BUT You have Done very well. I still remember your first video. Michael

@TwistedSither Жыл бұрын

Your storehouse of knowledge and your skill set is truly impressive, Lilly. I wouldn't know where to start if I were to attempt such a project. Thankfully, your videos are very clear and easy to follow. I know I've mentioned this before , but it's worth repeating - I don't think there's anything you can't do.

@neverlookback3382 Жыл бұрын

Good lord! Is there anything this woman can't do? Good job Lilly.

@penultimateh766 Жыл бұрын

Lily is amazing. She's like a combination electrical engineer, survival consultant, and eyewear model.

@CityPrepping Жыл бұрын

Loving these videos. I've got several solar/battery/inverter systems in my queue, but this one is next level. I'd like to start learning wind turbines next. Excited to see more of these!

@jessew6757 Жыл бұрын

Hi Lilly, Great project there. One advice though..... Hot air rises and accumulates at the highest point possible. Looking at your box layout, hot air will accumulate at the top space of your box. The most of the hot air will of course be generated by the Inverter and rest from the charge controller, all of which are mounted at the top space which has no “outlet” for the hot air. So, I would have had one of those “perforated grills” mounted on top of one of the side panels, and the second perforated grill should remain at the lower side of the opposite side panel. That way, that arrangement would allow cold air to flow in from lower grill, and hot air to flow out through the upper grill, to enhance cooling.

@RichieCat4223 Жыл бұрын

That's the first thing I noticed too.

@donlange1491 Жыл бұрын

Good suggestion. I thought the same thing.

@moondawgy8671 Жыл бұрын

As a retired electronic engineering technician I can say impressive very impressive only two points number one wood burns you should use sheet metal this way you can electrically Bond all the components to it and add a little extra safety and your venting should have venting at the top and bottom so that the heat can get out but again fantastic job

@fugawiaus Жыл бұрын

I’m at the 11:20 mark and thinking “ooooohhhh no, no, no”. I’m an electrician and Lily has put both vents at the bottom. At least put one at the top to create a convection current of air. Heat rises so cool from the bottom is pulled in by the heat leaving the top. The inverter and controller both have heat sincs and will get hot. Joining them to wood with a fuse that literally burns out……. Ouch. Fire hazard. Lily needs an insulator plate between the wood and the electrical components. Old school “bakerlite” or similar.

@koborkutya7338 Жыл бұрын

@@fugawiaus for a minute i was wondering if it would somehow make more sense to mount the charge controller to the outside of the rack and put at least the inverter's fan opening to the outside so it can pull in external air. I know it would look weird and one has to cover the wires and all but it would provide for a much better cooling.

@fugawiaus Жыл бұрын

@@koborkutya7338 sounds good but I think lily is trying to keep the main components inside the trolley. The easiest thing would be to swap the left vent to the top, (change the wiring a bit) then if you need more ventilation, put a computer fan or two on the vent. She could even have it on a t/stat. Getting the components off the wood is a must though. 😃

@koborkutya7338 Жыл бұрын

@@fugawiaus I was pondering if you could have all sides from that perforated metal sheet. You could mount the parts on it be through-bolts (M4 or so for small stuff). It would have good ventillation, not combustable and definitely strong enough. I guess she just didn't have enough of that. But it is a good point, I was planning to do something similar so I will plan on some kind of metal mesh.

@fugawiaus Жыл бұрын

@@koborkutya7338 then it’s all metal and the whole trolley could get live. Remember it’s portable and not earthed. Personally I would have made it from bakerlite or polycarbonate sheeting with vents with computer fans on a t/stat but I’d probably go too nuts. Hehe Go to your local electrical wholesaler and get proper sheeting like bakerlite or pvc for the sheeting. Put one vent at the top and one on the bottom opposite and you’ll get a convection across the entire trolley. That way the sheeting is non flammable and insulated and you’ll create artificial cooling. Hope it goes well. Lily’s wiring is pretty damn good so follow how she does it. Also fix a wiring diagram in it so you’ll know how you wired it. Good luck 😃

@flynnstone3580 Жыл бұрын

Excellent set up Lilly. My system is the same except I use two 12 volt deep cycle marine batteries, they're under $100 each. They work great in cold weather. Best batteries for cars in freezing temperatures.👍

@maxwell9734 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Ideas, Fraulein! You never fail to impress me! That's a real 'back' saver... If you're tight for space seems like you always have to move not One, but two or three things around... every time you want to do anything 😉. Anything on a cart, is a great idea!

@morelanmn Жыл бұрын

Young Lady, We have had a drastic freeze week in the Easter part of America. I was super fine until my water pipes froze and broken. This life's lesson became every person must know how much water you need to flush a toilet, Not a popular topic but stuck in a house for a week water management program should be planned. My Toilet uses two and half gallons per flush. I did not run out of stored water.

@MsAsdfghjkl000 Жыл бұрын

Lilly, very creative, great system! You helped me solve an unknown connection (xt90) that i can implement so i can plug my solar panel wires into car door to reach my system. I didnt know that connector existed!

@debbiecurtis4021 Жыл бұрын

The storage box reminds me of carts used in schools to move laptops from room to room.

@neddmoulton1 Жыл бұрын

i love the entire line of Renogy I've pushed it for the last 8 years. Their products and services are great! This was an incredible build Lilly I've been nervous to try this and after watching your video I really think I'm going to do it now. You laid this out perfectly. GREAT JOB! Thank you!

@arthurphetteplace8917 Жыл бұрын

You could fool me that you are not an electrician great job Lilly 👍👍

@horstszibulski19 Жыл бұрын

A standby charger would be nice also, if you're not using the solar panels to charge and to keep the batteries charged as long as the grid is active. I have the same battery monitor in my van, best buy so far, love that thing! Great job, with all the details for installation of a system kept track of, not too bad for a office girl... 🤣 Thx for showing, keep coming with stuff like this, all information from one hand! 👍👍👍

@jerriscollins-ruth9019 Жыл бұрын

Good job Lilly. Love your abilities

@danparker8254 Жыл бұрын

“Survival” is part of your handle and well suits you, I like how you approach survival from many angles.

@ronsonnenberg6325 Жыл бұрын

Like always Lily.Project well planned out and executed.Very well done.

@johnottomanelli1114 Жыл бұрын

What an awesome build Lilly. You always seem to impress me with everything you do. Keep up with these ideas of yours and May you have a happy and healthy New Year.

@pikayla5749 Жыл бұрын

Nice idea. A few suggestions. Use a 24V inverter so you can reduce the amperage draw from the batteries thus use smaller diameter wire, smaller fuses on the DC side, and twice the power capacity of the solar charge controller. Mount inverter with air exhaust pointing up so air flow aided by convection. Good job bending the wire to the needed shape before crimping the 2nd terminal so the wire strands can shift before locked into place. Otherwise too much stress is put on strands as the outer arc strands will try to pull out of the crimp, and wire will resist bending. Would be even better to bend before 1st crimp. Suggest add ventilation near top of cabinet for convection. "This fuse is not necessary if the battery has a BMS system". Suggest a fuse in case BMS fails. DC fuse necessary because DC arcs differently than AC as the breaker trips. Love the final product.

@petrklic7064 Жыл бұрын

Is there way how to use 24V solar panels and 12V batteries ? And best option 12V sine changer ? Why is on PWM module "input max 150V" and "output 12/24 V" ? Can PWM module somehow change voltage to standard 12/24 V ?

@pikayla5749 Жыл бұрын

@@petrklic7064 Yes, the PWM solar charge controller (and better MPPT) will accept a higher voltage from solar panel (150V max in your example) and charge 12/24V batteries. Check specifications on the specific controller in mind. Pure sine wave inverter is best as it can also drive motors (fans, refrigerator, ...). Suggest buy solar charge controller that can handle more current & voltage than needed so can add more panels in future. Pure sine inverter should be oversized the most so can add more battery capacity without obsoleting/replacing the inverter.

@petrklic7064 Жыл бұрын

@@pikayla5749 Thanks. I am going to buy changer from aliexpress, but i am not sure if i can trust their specs. I need max 2 000-2500 watt for my most powerfull tool. But isn't it 4 000-5 000 aliex-watts ? They lie about specs in solar panels. Btw. i am not going to buy many batteries. I am making budget / portable system. Btw. i know guy who have 40 solar panels on his roof, but these days, he gets from it only 1,5-2 kWh per day. It is barely sufficient for his two fridges and lights.

@pikayla5749 Жыл бұрын

@@petrklic7064 Hard to trust specs on any cheap product. 2500W is difficult to do with 12V. Current = P/V = 2500W/12V = 209 Amps! Higher if your tools have startup surge current. Suggest use higher voltage. Calculate your Whr need and size the battery accordingly. Lead acid batteries can only be discharged 50% so double your Whr need unless using Lithium Iron Phosphate. Figure a 100W solar panel good for 100W*80%*6hours/day=480WHr/day. To be safe would double the solar panel and battery requirements. So much for a budget system but better than buying a system that dissapoints. In your example 2000WHr/40panels=50WHr/panel. Estimate 50WHr/6hours/.8=10.4W panels. Makes no sense so I don't believe that data. May be a good idea to buy a book.

@judiehavard4903 Жыл бұрын

That is an awesome build Lilly. Very well explained and videoed. And using the cart was a great idea. So portable. Go girl!! We love it!!

@garegardner6782 Жыл бұрын

One of your best videos/projects. Very timely and full of information. Great job

@fvrrljr Жыл бұрын

photovoltaic/solar thermal technician here: it used to be that batteries would discharge faster when stored on concrete. A battery can be drained whether it is sitting on concrete, wood, metal or any other surface. When a battery is sitting, it is slowly draining. Lithium-Ion batteries continue to slowly discharge (self-discharge) when not in use or while in storage. that's where a trickle charger comes in handy, be it 1.5 watt mini solar panel. some trickle chargers can safely be left connected for months without doing harm to your battery. very nice set up, i built one for a photovoltaic school from the equipment they had laying around, i added a SunPower string inverter on the side of the cart and a AES 7.4kWhr / 48VDC with Xanbus Lithium (LFP) that bad boy is 192 lbs.

@deanjones2525 Жыл бұрын

I'm impressed. Great build.

@cartershank8364 Жыл бұрын

Cool build..... thanks for sharing and being safe while doing it. It's great to have backup plans.

@lostcreekcabin2021 Жыл бұрын

Your shop looks as it should. Used 👍. I have been living with solar since 1996 and you have done an excellent job. Well done .

@Popeyes66 Жыл бұрын

A woman with a brain and can use power tools. Very very rare species. Lilly has her head on straight. Thanks for the video Lilly.

@Nemo_IRL Жыл бұрын

That's a pretty sweet rig. I built something very similar in the beginning of 2019. I call it my "Tesla cart". It's super handy and it has been on several road trips with me. You're a master builder Lilly. 👍👍

@KristinaKarina Жыл бұрын

On a service cart!!! Brilliant!

@user-ew7eg3ot2m Жыл бұрын

That was a freaking awesome build indeed.

@lhkraut Жыл бұрын

This was an outstanding build! Your channel really is a gold mine. Frohes neues Jahr!

@balmungt5759 Жыл бұрын

Wie immer top👍👍 Lilly! Super gemacht..., auch top Austattung,.. bei mir sieht's nach solchen Aktionen auch immer genauso aus😉.Ich wünsche schon mal einen guten Rutsch ins neue 🍀Jahr🍻🍀

@williameddy7217 Жыл бұрын

Great Build Lilly, really interesting project. Hope you are healthy and happy and that your New Year will be prosperous and healthy.

@patm5165 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done Lilly, very clever, well done!

@harryb1745 Жыл бұрын

Nice job, but would suggest switching the left venting to the top, heat rises, this way u would have cross ventilation , air enters on bottom right, exit top left.

@larrybell4599 Жыл бұрын

Your video is well explained. Thank you for sharing this demonstration of how to build a solar cart.

@harperchalmers1182 Жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@The1980toyota Жыл бұрын

I built a similar unit a couple years ago. It was interesting to watch your version. Nice unit!

@debbielynn6683 9 ай бұрын

Awesome job Lilly, excellent project and perfect for what I’m planning to do. Love the use of the roll around cart, great idea. Better than trying to stuff it all into a box like i was planning. I’m in the US but most all of the principles are the same. Now I feel pretty confident I can put mine together and be a fun project. Thanks for the video and looking forward to see how the solar panels are working. Keep the project videos coming❣️

@memesfarmhousedesigns9254 Жыл бұрын

That was a lot of great knowledge! Thank you!!

@gearlab734 Жыл бұрын

you now have a service cart #awesome

@philippuszka7356 Жыл бұрын

A Very Professional Job! Well done!

@klaasdikobo7354 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, very nice. I love your work and I am sold.

@nolanhines7251 Жыл бұрын

Like the system. My dad and I just bought and built a solar generator for Christmas. One 100watt battery and 2000 watt inverter so far but fully expandable system.

@donlange1491 Жыл бұрын

This video told me exactly what I have been trying to figure out for months now. I have batteries, and inverter that I charge with a gas generator or the AC if the power is on. I have been trying to learn what I need to charge solar instead of the gas generator. This did just that. Thank you. Everyone I talked to wanted to sell me a whole system that would work independently mostly from what I already have, although I could tie in what I have to a complete system, but I would have double of some things that a complete system would come with. I can't afford to pay for some things I already have, and I want to build a system that is expandable as I can afford to buy parts. Parts for a system like this are expensive - at least the parts I need now - solar panels and charge controller etc.

@mrlautomotive712 Жыл бұрын

Great job Lily. You’re always inspiration. Just a small note, I’d install one mesh for ventilation up, since the hot air is rising always up.

@jasonbroom7147 Жыл бұрын

Very nice build! Preparation takes effort! :)

@crazycloaked Жыл бұрын

Your a legend lilly.

@ramongrimaldo7974 Жыл бұрын

Wow the best highly detailed video in all of the Internet. Fantastic 10.5

@donaldsmith8236 Жыл бұрын

Very good looking project, as we call it in the electrical maintenance field "eye candy" . I added a plastic try under my batteries just in case of leakage, great video

@Roll2Videos Жыл бұрын

Amazing job 👍 very easy to watch

@bellofiore894 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations.Very good job !!!!

@budwilliams6590 Жыл бұрын

You are actually getting to be quite a professional at this stuff. I remember when you were using car batteries.

@Standswithabeer Жыл бұрын

dang; you are flat-out amazing.

@matthiaswilhelm9813 Жыл бұрын

A great wonderful Work for your Home that you made.The Humans loves their Comfort with Energy for catastrophal last Days and Desasters,but primitiv survival is real🎯😯The Future sun will now Shine for the great Performing🎆👍

@jeffersongeorge2227 10 ай бұрын

This is fantastic stuff. Great job.

@paradyne1T101 Жыл бұрын

Very Impressive Skills Lilly!

@seandadon4884 Жыл бұрын

I was just looking at a brochure from a company called Univix Solar when your video popped up in my alerts. Something similar to this!!!

@rdj232 Жыл бұрын

well done, Lilly.

@nordicson2835 Жыл бұрын

I hope you are feeling better and coming to grips with your medical issues , you are in my prayers . Be safe , be well , and a new year of safety , prosperity and health.

@danallen46 Жыл бұрын

I have really enjoyed your solar system projects this year. I have more reading to do, but I hope to build a similar system soon!

@RH-mm2mo Жыл бұрын

Really great video! Thanks

@fredmcneal7913 Жыл бұрын

Good job Lilly!

@CommoMike Жыл бұрын

I love your videos Lilly! Keep it up and stay safe!

@joemachine4714 Жыл бұрын

As i get older it's more difficult to crouch while working. A tip I've learned is to set the project on a table so I can work standing up or sitting on a tall stool. Same can be done with that cart although you'd need a 2nd hand to set it back on the floor after testing.

@bronco5644 Жыл бұрын

You’ve done a wonderful job!😊

@docwilson5384 Жыл бұрын

Amazing build...Peace

@johnkrinock1792 Жыл бұрын

Nice job Lilly, I've been thinking of a similar build for myself. Really enjoyed, and got some very good tips from your video. God bless you, your awesome.

@kayakeux Жыл бұрын

I have so much respect for DIY people. I did the same but in big milk crates and my panels breaker are outside so anyone can close it. They are mostly considered like on/off switch. Also it doesn't need to be code compliant because it's not fixed to a wall and considered movable.

@rondickson7906 Жыл бұрын

Out standing Lilly,Wow what skill and knowledge ! I’m really impressed.😊 11:02 eastern US .

@Utah_Mike Жыл бұрын

Most excellent! 110% on this one! I hesitate but maybe an AC charger to help keep it topped off? With a fuel generator on extended low solar? This may be one of the best build outs I have seen!

@mygadgetzhaiqal7410 Жыл бұрын

Great project!!!! i like the design.

@whomagoose6897 Жыл бұрын

You built yourself some furniture suitable for your house. A lot of battery/inverter setups for emergency power in the home look crude. Better suited for a barn, not a house. Your cart looks good enough that you can store it next to an elegant grand piano. And still look good.

@vanislandsteve Жыл бұрын

Very impressive work Lilly. I like it a lot. 👍🏻🇨🇦

@marygallagher3428 Жыл бұрын

Very impressive!

@stephensuter7242 Жыл бұрын

Great project! Great job on this!

@Mio73sto Жыл бұрын

Danke, Grüße aus Serbien!

@michaelgraham1717 Жыл бұрын

Very nice there is not to many guy's that would take this job on 👏👏👍🇬🇧

@MrLukasw44 Жыл бұрын

Lilly that is awesome ! Great project you are not an electial but I see that for you passion can make everything. Thanks

@ohio1970 Жыл бұрын

Good video as always.

Жыл бұрын

You are a Top, real Maisterin.!

@rchiribogar Жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Impressive work!!!!

@matikaevur6299 Жыл бұрын

In northern regions at winter .. panels in series. Volts up, amps same. Good MPPT charge controller is must. Greetings from Estonia! Enjoying our 6 hours of our "daylight" ;)

@user-me6zy3ue3p 7 ай бұрын

really like your work. Canada

@JjJj-bq7le Жыл бұрын

You are great kiddo.. Love this project :>

@luciencaron8003 Жыл бұрын

😲 WOW Awesome indeed 🙂 Happy new year 🥂🎊🎉 to all 😎Best wishes, hope that it settle down in Europe ✌

@subxject Жыл бұрын

OMG! That's sooo impressive. I can't even make the toaster work.

@gideonlapidus8996 Жыл бұрын

Wow you are an expert Electrician Lily.

@michaelblackstock6140 Жыл бұрын

Well done.

@dublacrv Жыл бұрын

I built a very similar solar box as yours. Same size batteries. Main difference in them is mine is in a heavy duty plastic storage chest with wheels. Well done! Mine will run a small fridge for days without any solar, and adding solar could extend that to over a week depending on the weather. Be sure and run some tests to see what capacity you have.

@Electronzap Жыл бұрын

Looks good.

@newtonburr3123 Жыл бұрын

Lilly, you are one amazing woman! I hope you have a wonderful New Year!

@davj1481 Жыл бұрын

Wow great job you're awesome.

@africatwinpixel8ed714 Жыл бұрын

Great job

@FroggyFrog9000 Жыл бұрын

I have a system I assembled about 9 months ago it works well, I run my gaming rig and everythng. I have a eco flow delta max and 4 x 170W solar panels and a Honda EU10 generator. Its really good.

@jppcasey Жыл бұрын

I think you need additional venting on top. Those items you installed up high can get very hot. I'm thinking some additional vent holes or an offset roof (sort of like a ridge vent). Nice work! Love your videos.

@thewheelchairprepper8070 Жыл бұрын

WELL DONE👍👍👍👍👍

@bruceforster3709 Жыл бұрын

You are one AWESOME Human Being! This is one of the BEST DIY jobs I've seen! Excellent work. I'm saving my pennies right now to upgrade the setup I built for our home. I eventually want to get TWO of the Power Queen 410 Amp 12 Volt LiFePO4 Batteries. This will not happen until my wife and I can Move to to SW Oregon. I also plan to have a 6KW Panel Array to Drive the system

@SurvivalLilly Жыл бұрын

6kw...Thats a lot of solar power.

@bruceforster3709 Жыл бұрын

@@SurvivalLilly Yes it is. I realize that. But I can also read the Tea Leaves regarding what is very likely coming. Believe me, I am NOT wealthy by ANY stretch of the imagination. I expect it will take TWO YEARS of buying one-piece-at-a-time to accomplish this goal. One thought I've had is that if I have 6 Kilowatts of Solar, and 800 Amps (11,000 Watt Hours!) of storage, I can FULLY power my House off-grid, EVEN on Cloudy Days! Our County just came off an 18 Hour outage due to a weather event. Our PRESENT system is a small 600 Watt Panel Array into a 20Amp Controller to 2 Deep Cycle Lead Acid Batteries. From the Lead Acid Batteries to a 500 Watt Inverter that charges and Maintains a 100 Amp 12 Volt Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery. From THERE to a 650 Watt PURE Sine Inverter for Clean 110 VAC. THAT Powers the Home entertainment System, and other chargers for other devices as required. Back on the Lead Acid side, I use the usb outputs on the 500 Watt PURE sine inverter to charge our GOAL Zero usb Lights, phones, and handheld Ham Radios as well as our flashlights. I ALSO use the Lead Acid Side to charge a 40 Amp 12 Volt Lithium Battery which runs the Main HF-Shortwave Ham Radio Station which allows me Global Communications in any situation. Yes, my wife and I are both Licensed Ham Radio Operators. It is possible to do a LOT with even a minimal system. This is NOT Rocket Science, and I would be happy to help ANYONE who would like to know more.