12V 1500W DIY Solar Generator

12V 1500W DIY Solar Generator - Step by Step

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Step By Step build of a simple 12V off Grid Solar System with performance check and comparison to Bluetti EB70S.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:58 Tools
03:01 Materials
06:36 System Layout
07:46 System Wiring
15:03 Proper Startup
19:57 BougeRV 40A MPPT Max Output
21:41 BougeRV 40A MPPT App Control
25:02 Microwave Test
26:49 Hot Pot Test
27:19 Keurig Test
28:46 Induction Hot Plate Test
30:20 15A Miter Saw Test
32:33 Compatibility Problems
33:52 1000W Renogy Inverter Performance
35:36 Induction Hot Plate Test 1000W Renogy
37:23 Microwave test 1000W Renogy
38:29 Solar Free Low Cost Option
39:31 Comparison & Conclusion
44:12 Budget Emergency Backup
45:03 Budget Solar Generator
46:11 Budget Solar Generator DIY or BUY
46:59 Medium Duty Solar Generator
47:59 Heavy Duty Solar Generator
48:35 Heavy Duty Solar Generator DIY or BUY

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@ProjectsWithDave 5 ай бұрын

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@volneymcdove3515 3 ай бұрын

😢how. Much. to. Ship. To. Jaami aica

@volneymcdove3515 3 ай бұрын

Vol ey mcdpvé

@keol4550 Ай бұрын

@MaxfieldTwo Жыл бұрын

You put so…. So…. SO much work into this! Yeah you built an insanely cool solar generator but….. then you also made this high quality video, contacted affiliates for discounts, put every link in the description, gave us great chapters… Thank you for this. You did the community a serious solid with this one.

@66baller 4 ай бұрын

He reminds me of old school KZfaq. This is why we come to the internet. Thank you Dave, you are a gem. subbed.

@jonathanturner6702 23 күн бұрын

Agreed

@godzillagodzilla4405 10 ай бұрын

I dont even have kids, but if i did, i would want my son to be as sharp and knowledgeable as yours appeared to be during the demonstration. Quite adept. Good job pops!

@stevenallen2530 Жыл бұрын

This has to one of the best DIY 12V off Grid Solar System videos out there to date. In depth explanations and choices of equipment to build what you need. A bonus of tip to boot. Thanks.⚡

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@alexjones2173 Жыл бұрын

I agree

@ronb6182 Ай бұрын

Me too. And the sequence of power up is a bonus. 73@@alexjones2173

@arnecarlsson9740 Жыл бұрын

This is the most detailed, instructive and honest DIY solar generator build video explaining cost, performance and options. Fantastic video Dave, Thanks a lot!😂

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@henrybuczkiewicz4989 Жыл бұрын

Great job!!!thanks

@VinceBadovinatz88 Жыл бұрын

I know right what a great video. Very impressive gosh it's 7 months old haha and I'm just seeing it I really like the heavy duty. I wish I could make them and sell them to people. I don't know if that would be possible. Considering the blue Eddie would be easier and less expensive for them well I might build me a portable.

@johnfitbyfaithnet 7 ай бұрын

Agreed

@ZxAMobile 7 ай бұрын

@@VinceBadovinatz88Money wise buying bluetti is better, but if it breaks you’re sol, so making your own system is better long-term, because can be repaired. I might make my own so I can have spare components if/when it breaks.

@franktoms8905 9 ай бұрын

Ps: We do like all the effort you go through to scientifically test your projects .!!

@WhiskeyHunterVAT69 12 күн бұрын

Finely, someone explained why there are battery's over 12V, and why you may want a higher voltage battery. Thank You. 👍👍

@ProjectsWithDave 8 күн бұрын

Thanks! Here is more on the topic: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rtmKrc93xLSlZnk.html

@assabjorn Жыл бұрын

honesty is always the best keep on

@SVThailand 6 ай бұрын

I like this guy. He just goes all out and hooks up the Keurig and says 1700 watts? I'm OG baby. We're doing this

@slackleashdogtraining3598 10 ай бұрын

Also you raised a child into a competent scientist young man, maybe patterned a littlebit after our host. Tremendous information that you provided. This was a great explanation that made for a great structured conversation amongst us hopeful hobbyists. You settle some important questions and misunderstandings. The pace of information was about perfect for us wanna be campers.

@johnsmith-dm2tq Жыл бұрын

this is the video i have been looking for. many vids show how to build a solar package but not what it will run. or what you can run but not how to build it. i can finally put all the pieces together in my head. I finally understand what each piece represents so it is no longer an abstract concept. thanks man

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

@coreybabcock2023 Жыл бұрын

I live in my van most times and have the ultimate lithium battery setup and inverter charger and generator and water storage all in my 98 Ford e250

@SamT_RV Жыл бұрын

Your son needs his own channel!

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

That's what I told him! : )

@darlingtonjonesimagery9247 Жыл бұрын

The look of this is best. No box

@synchronisticmelanatedmysitic Жыл бұрын

This is the best DIY solar setup video online!!!🤠

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@supremepartydude Жыл бұрын

Great job guys. You represent some of the best of KZfaq

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@henrilehren 9 ай бұрын

Great summary Dave for assortment of basic yet capable starter options. I survived hurricane Sandy for 7 days, on a 1500W inverter tethered off the car, with a 10 mo old baby at home. I think the car / inverter setup has BIG advantages over a small generator setup too! I even saved someone with the same inverter that had no power with a sump pump.... You can run minimum energy "quietly" overnight still having essentials running - and don't have cans and cans of gasoline! Would like to hear your opinion of PURE SINEWAVE vs SQUAREWAVE inverters - like what a Sqr Wave wrecks? GREAT CONTENT for those scouts who want to "be prepared", while maybe learning something along the way (with their kids to boot) ! ! ! 👍👍

@RippingJack76 Жыл бұрын

We had a ice storm back in the 1990s. Back in those days the cable system could work if you put power to it. I make do with a Mercedes battery on a skateboard. 500 watt inverter. I took the battery out to the car to charge it. If it has lasted longer than a week I probably would have hooked up an alternator to A 6 horsepower motor.

@notyoung Жыл бұрын

Thank you - someone putting together a practical system ;-) Charge controllers usually have a heat sink that's designed for vertical operation. Even when testing, you should have the controller vertical for proper convection airflow. If not, you need some serious air movement - probably a minimum of 150-200CFM from a fan that matches the width of the heatsink. If not adequately cooled, good controllers usually have thermal rollback or shutdown when it gets too hot.

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, you are right, vertical mounting is the best for heat dissipation.

@matthewdeck3246 5 ай бұрын

Great video. I am building one as we speak. 230ah, inverter, shunt. Simple power source with a fuel guage.

@ProjectsWithDave 5 ай бұрын

Nice!

@JesusOurKing 7 ай бұрын

On an extreme budget, try the Vtoman 600x. It probably won't run that 1700w espresso, but it should run most things under 1000w if they can function at 600w. A lifesaver during blackouts on the cheap.

@unaffiliated_x9279 Жыл бұрын

If I could be a super hero, I'd be you 😆. Thank you for this awesome video.

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

That's funny, I'll have to show this comment to my wife. : )

@thename9552 Жыл бұрын

I learned alot , great to see father and son involved in a project . Thanks for sharing 🙂

@jermainewatson5791 6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂, Jordan is a genius, I don't know much about this I live in Jamaica W.I the Caribbean and am looking to build one

@ProjectsWithDave 6 ай бұрын

Jordan likes electricity, he is now working towards his PhD in Electrical Engineering.

@bonezed Жыл бұрын

great info, and yes, 48V battery + inverter is the best way to go

@practicaltactical1336 4 ай бұрын

What an excellent job! Research, planning, presentation, all very well executed! I have watched hundreds of very good videos but this was just excellent! Link list is great! Thank you for taking the time and effort! Well done!

@ProjectsWithDave 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate the encouragement!

@uittyman Жыл бұрын

I like the comparison. Been thinking about this for sometime now. Well done

@2011italianoboy 11 ай бұрын

This was the best DIY video I've seen. I especially like how it was tested on various tools. I'd love to do a DIY, but for the cost and my needs, I just may go with an already built system. I plan on just using it for camping, and when I do lose power, use this system for a freezer and a refrigerator. This way, I'm not constantly running the gas generator. I really appreciate you putting a well thought out and detailed video.

@ProjectsWithDave 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful!

@triscuitkracker Жыл бұрын

Awesome video!!! straight to the point. No bullshit like the others. We need more guys like you!! thank you!!

@cheerio9119 Жыл бұрын

Just discovered you, AMAZING!! Thank you so much for sharing ❤

@lenmiles5150 Жыл бұрын

This is the place to come for many reasons. Great explanation of various DIY systems vs store bought. Excellent high quality videos. The best I’ve seen!

@sreekumarUSA Ай бұрын

0404’24/0131h 🇺🇸 Thank you, Dave and Mr. Jordan. Lot of effort, thinking and planning was done to prepare such a lengthy test procedure. The running commentary was exemplary, a relentless flow of information and knowledge was put into it, too. That small table and the surroundings were like a Lab. Thank you Junior, for your efforts are well noted and the lecture was flawless. Your physics Professor might be proud of you along with Daddy. Cheers n regards.

@RONMAYS71 Жыл бұрын

Wow , the Best education on setting up solar. Thank You

@rodgough4581 7 ай бұрын

Awesome info! Another advantage of the self assembled, is that if one aspect off the system stops working, it can be easily replaced or upgraded as you go.Thanks.

@ProjectsWithDave 7 ай бұрын

Yes, and you can modify as your needs change over time.

@HansKeesom Жыл бұрын

I have an outside system that is self build. Indoor I use echoflow solar generators. The outside system are solar panels, victron mppt's and a lifepo4 battery with a heatmat. Inside are portable ecoflow solargenerators that are charged by night from AC and charged by day from solar thru the load port of one of the Victron mppt's when voltage of outside battery is high enough. This system has build in flexibility and backup functionality. From here I can expand at the places where I need to.

@winstonsmiths2449 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Some specific ideas to consider are: pre-charging the capacitors in the inverter prior to, securing the PV cable down so they do not get pulled out or stress the terminals. I use a battery disconnect in addition to breakers. Do not take my comments as criticism or complaints. Just throwing in some ideas!

@LiquidTurbo Жыл бұрын

Your videos are amazing. Thanks for teaching this stuff to people!

@PeaceChanel Жыл бұрын

Thank You Everybody for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth.... Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste .. 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ 🌷 ☮ ❤🕊

@shelley131 5 ай бұрын

Just saw your video, great job and very informative. Personally I would go with the EcoFlow Delta 2. It has a 1800W inverter with a 1000 watt capacity battery. It powered my microwave, full size residential fridge, my 15amp miter saw without slowing down and extremely portable ...cost during Black Friday or other sales $649. I bought 2 for camping and around the house projects , runs my air compressors and power washers too.

@ProjectsWithDave 5 ай бұрын

Yes the EcoFlow Delta 2 is also a good choice and similar comparison: us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-2-portable-power-station?variant=40569176326217&aff=632

@bexraphaela Жыл бұрын

Impressive video, im excited to get started for an installation like this on my boat

@paulbaker3144 6 ай бұрын

I bought my first solar generator exactly 30 years ago from CC Crane Co. it was in a ammo box and came with a small solar panel. I’ve since made a few myself. My favorite one was a rolling one on a large garden cart. It was designed to help the farmer or gardener. It had a car stereo, phone charging, power for water pump, and power for anything needed. It also had room to place tools and materials. I’m going to build that has electric propulsion and can tow another cart full of mulch, gravel, or whatever. A lot of work can get done by small electric equipment. Heavy tractors and excavators aren’t always needed and if one has this equipment it’s tempting to use it for jobs where it’s not really needed.

@lawrencedavidson6195 Жыл бұрын

Very nice video. Thanks for testing the 1000 watt Renogy inverter as i just bought one a few weeks now and so i don't have to test it because you already did so. Greetings from Jamaica.

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@andrewbram7314 Жыл бұрын

Best video on inverters batteries and solar setup I've seen to date. Just subscribed excellent 👍 👏

@albertjang6125 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the education. Answered many question. I’m building a system which which consist of a 160 watt solar panel with a Victron 75/15. I haven’t determine what battery to use. Probably a power queen 12 volt 100 or 200 ah. This is for camping use in a van and charging electric bikes. I think a 500 watt inverter would be enough for these purposes. Thanks again for the information.

@redandgoldfan3869 Жыл бұрын

enjoying all the details and options, tyvm for the video

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

@southerngentleman5321 6 ай бұрын

thanks Dave, Best seen on this topic yet!

@WeldonWade 8 ай бұрын

Wow. Phenomenal video Dave.

@jasonbroom7147 Жыл бұрын

The BMS on many batteries can go over specifications for a short amount of time, but be aware that many of these actually rely on the temperature relay cutting off discharge when the cells get too warm. A quality BMS will actually regulate the amperage instead of relying on a cheap relay that could very easily fail.

@chadperling2766 28 күн бұрын

Excellent video. But, anyone planning one of these has to consider the time, tools and competence it takes to put these systems together, plus the compactness/cleanliness of a pre-made system. Even the cost is deceiving: as of 5-2-24 the Bluetti AC200P, in the video for $1,600, is on sale for $1,100! These standalones are always going on sale. The Anker C1000 with 1800 watts/1056 W hours, 600W Solar charge is $630. The Pecron E1500LFP with 2200 watts, 1536 W hours, 800W Solar charging & a 30 watt output is $800. All of them have app control via your phone, UPS and are expandable. Just saw the Pecron 2000LFP 2000W, 1920Wh, 1200W max solar, wireless charging (phone) for $850!

@ProjectsWithDave 28 күн бұрын

It is hard to beat the utility, cost and convenience of the smaller all in one units.

@winstonsmiths2449 Жыл бұрын

Wow, your link to diagrams and equipment suppliers and providing your viewers with several easy and affordable options is above and beyond. I like the DIY systems as they can be scaled (depending) and you can service it yourself if needed. I do have all-in-one systems by EcoFlow and Bluetti. I built a 2400w and a 4800w DIY. Love them all. I subbed and hit the bell.

@VinceBadovinatz88 Жыл бұрын

Nice on the builds

@j0Nt4Mbi 24 күн бұрын

Great explanation. Thanks for sharing!

@alanrader3016 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate your efforts involved to assemble this unit and make th8s video. Thank you.

@CoolMusicToMyEars Жыл бұрын

Very nice setup 👌 👍Very detailed 👌 👍 measurements of the inrush current is certainly very useful to know 👍

@bmiller1958 4 ай бұрын

EXCELLENT video❤ Thank you!

@mariojacob3761 Жыл бұрын

Bravo! C'est de loin une des meilleures vidéos explicative que j'ai visionnée sur un système fait maison, avec des explications claires et précises, vous avez un nouvel abonné.

@loucinci3922 Жыл бұрын

Cool overview. The battery caught my eye because I purchased the same battery to run my Renogy 3000W portable battery. Works great. I should install a 150A breaker at the battery for safety. Thanks for sharing.

@everettmusicdojo Жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for such a thorough breakdown and explanation from start to finish. If I study this video a bit more I bet I could put it all together.

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

Great! I'm glad it was helpful!

@Sparkyspage Жыл бұрын

This is what I needed. Much like a desktop computer versus a laptop…. You’re future proof.

@joeroos4722 7 ай бұрын

Great presentation. Keep up the good work.

@ProjectsWithDave 7 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

@assabjorn Жыл бұрын

this was a honest good testing

@Diycanada560 Ай бұрын

Very simple and nice setup. Adding some grounding and a battery charging monitor would be nice to have.

@ProjectsWithDave Ай бұрын

A shunt would be very helpful, but that starts pushing the cost up.

@DarrylMiglio Жыл бұрын

Great content, thanks for sharing

@MattLesak Жыл бұрын

Nice video! Great details. It’s a labor of love 😎 I built something similar on a Harbor Freight cart. I use it all time vs long extension cords. Comes in handy.

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

Nice! It is actually pretty useful. My power went out just days after I built it and it was kind of fun to just run and grab it to power the fridge.

@ooglek Жыл бұрын

Great stuff! Thrilled that you covered the inrush current on the inverter. I didn't really consider that when I built my own solar generator. I've got a 600 watt Giandel inverter, and I haven't had an issue with the Daly BMS. I'll dig into the inrush current limits on the Daly BMS to see if I can expand without replacing my BMS. Cheers!

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

I didn't expect it to be that high either. I knew there would be when the batteries were first connected, but I didn't expect another jump when the unit was turned on.

@VinceBadovinatz88 Жыл бұрын

I know I didn't know anything about in Rush

@charlesjohnson-bg2vr Жыл бұрын

I built a system like this and will make some adjustments to the wiring of the inverter to charge controller. Also was wanting to build a 5k eg4 48v battery with eg4 all in one or growatt 3000 all in one and looks like the price of about $2500. Love the way you add your findings to your systems you build. Your son seems sharp, get him to help more often!

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I get my kids involved as much as I can. 😀

@chronicon5616 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Very informative.

@MiniatureChickenChannel Жыл бұрын

⚡I like the way you film and explain things....straight to the point......no BS......super helpful....subd! ⚡

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@becse8022 Жыл бұрын

Hi! It is easier to produce 110V from 12V than 230V, here in Hungary we have a more difficult task because twice as much stuff is needed to implement an off-grid Solar System. But I'm still listening and trying to get some ideas from others. Thanks for the idea, a concise and meaningful solution.

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

You can get a 230V version of the inverter I used in this system: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eOB9dLpp0L2Uc4k.html

@thomasmolnar1569 9 ай бұрын

But at 230 all your AC wiring can be half the size of the North American user, your lucky.

@tweedeldee8122 Жыл бұрын

Yet another excellent video!

@craigandkristinbrown5471 Жыл бұрын

You're awesome. Thank you!

@alphastarcar 10 ай бұрын

This is an excellent video! Thank you for posting this info. I’m now a new subscriber to your channel. Thanks again!

@ProjectsWithDave 10 ай бұрын

Thanks and welcome!

@HansBakery 3 ай бұрын

Clear and veery helpful, thanks Dave

@ProjectsWithDave 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Terrathrax Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Great detail in this video. Much appreciated.

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate it!

@JedHurricane 6 ай бұрын

1 minute in this video and I can see this guy means business Lol

@vinniec5286 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Extremely well done and informative video, sir. I have been experimenting with an almost identical setup and I use a resistor when first connecting the inverter to the battery, but I had NO idea that the in-rush of current into the inverter was that high when first powered on!

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@dol3980 Жыл бұрын

I think this system works well with light resistive loads BUT forget inductive loads and he mentions this at the end, but I doubt this setup will meet the critical test of life cycle and longevity. test with frequent cycling at different harmonics.

@johnfitbyfaithnet 7 ай бұрын

@dol3980 how did you set up your system differently? Please

@johnnyhershberger6294 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the very detail oriented video, greatly appreciated!!!! Looking for something for emergency use when power goes down, you gave me many options, thanks again! Looks like a fun project for me and my 13 Yr old son but at a much smaller scale….Lol

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@goodcitizen4587 11 ай бұрын

Very cool! Thanks!

@quietdb2047 Жыл бұрын

You can use a resistor to pre-charge inverter by keeping it installed with a momentary switch, this is to charge capacitors before switching inverter on without the spike.

@JamesSmith-bj9vk Ай бұрын

Great video!

@alwaysbadideas Жыл бұрын

EXTREMELY COOL video. A big question in my mind has always been AIO units vs DIY, and this is the first build I've seen someone make a portable DIY!

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful.

@flightsimhowie1987 Жыл бұрын

Excellent stream thank you so much for this, I'm from UK Manchester so may not get the same products, but your precise information to the details will give me a head start thank you so very much

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@briansmythe3000 Жыл бұрын

Great video mate thanks I'm new too all this stuff but want too get a back up for the house together

@bottleddown Жыл бұрын

I would at least tin the wire with solder for the crimped ends. Best way is to solder the loop terminals on. If you don't do one or the other the connections will loosen with use and heat cycles. Loose connections are a potential loss of efficiency and or melt down. Great ideas for portable power. I'm going to build one for my pontoon boat and back up in emergency situation such as tyrannical power grid sabotage. Alot of punch, for not a bunch!

@RobbieStrike Жыл бұрын

Very helpful information.

@mcsimonarcshield1811 11 күн бұрын

Nice and cool connections

@ProjectsWithDave 8 күн бұрын

Thanks! 😃

@mktwatcher Жыл бұрын

Nice video. Your Son's input though short was very helpful, especially about advantage of running higher DC voltage battery banks. Of course that would more expensive sense you would need additional batteries wire in series to get a 24 volt system. Thank you for sharing.

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@s.mendez7160 Ай бұрын

Given the very low internal resistance of LFP batteries, would suggest to your viewers replacing the breaker to the inverter with something that has a much higher AIC rating then the breaker shown. Class-T fuse would be a safe choice. In the event of a short, that breaker will melt itself closed, and a fire risk is highly likely. For all inverter feeds from an LFP battery, we recommend a service disconnect switch, and a Class-T fuse no longer than 7" from the LFP battery.

@scottpeal60 Жыл бұрын

Wow, just wow! Great video. Needed more power at my woodshop and was going to cost thousands to run new cables. Your solution is just what I needed. Will be using your links.

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad it helped!

@theraylfamily4520 3 ай бұрын

You can tap battery banks to get 24 V or even 48 V etc. and if you have 12 V devices you can run special taps off the battery banks to use 12 V. Take a look at golf carts. They have a lot of batteries to have high voltage for the motors, but then they’re tapped at 12 V for the lights.

@ProjectsWithDave 3 ай бұрын

You have to be careful with that strategy, it causes imbalance in the battery capacities.

@joshuafreeman9792 Жыл бұрын

Nice job with this I wish my renogy converter worked that good well it does as long as I don't use the power saver mode.power saver kicks the alarm constantly but they say nothing is wrong with it

@68HC060 Жыл бұрын

Quality channel with correct information. It's rare to see these days. :) I was especially impressed by Jordan's knowledge. One thing you may want to do, is to have a 'precharge' breaker, where you mount the resistor in the system, so you can flick on the precharge first, then when the capacitors are charged, you can flick on the other breaker and flick off the precharge breaker. To see if the capacitors have been precharged, you could likely just add a LED and a resistor over the power-resistor; when the LED turns off, the capacitors would be charged. I'm also happy you recommend the LiFePO4 batteries; they're (currently) the best and safest of the affordable battery types available. Edit: It may be a good idea to write the "in-order checklist" on the device, so you never forget the steps for turning it on / off.

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

I like your idea of building in a pre-charge circuit.

@68HC060 Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectsWithDave - I forgot to mention that a good resistor value for a LED connected to 12V would be 1K Ohm or above. It might be necessary to create a 'resistor ladder' to be able to adjust when the LED should turn off, though. If you're lucky, it'll just work with the 1K in series with the LED. The 1K resistor can be any 0.25Watt you have laying around.

@lyndonadifaka617 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@dig1035 Жыл бұрын

Thumbs up and subscribed!

@danrascal4045 Жыл бұрын

This is a great video. Thank you!

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@anttikinnunen5958 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@KevinDouglas11 10 ай бұрын

Informative video but commenting to say: Be careful microwaving water. When microwaving it can actually superheat the water without appearing to boil. When this happens water can become hotter than its boiling point without actually boiling, and when disturbed it can rapidly boil, steam, and explode. If you keep doing it put a wooden spoon or something in the water to allow the bubbles to form allowing it to boil.

@andyirons7162 9 ай бұрын

I havent watched full video but just quickly (based on experience) ---> those off the shelf power stations are insanely inefficient ...the inbuilt invertors leak so much power....I had a top end ecoflow but returned it....after many tests and application uses I was getting ~55-60% of the claimed energy (kWh or Ah) .....this was via the 240v inverter..... power usage via the 12V sockets wasnt much better...i returned the product (what a sh*t-fight that was).....building your own unit is a different beast.....you build to out specific needs, you learn so much and gain invaluable knowledge and you can get WAYYY more battery and component value for the same amount of dollars....its not all hate but when I pay $1500 for a product and it deliveres 60% of claimed benefits then that to me is a total fail / rip off.

@paulowen4328 Жыл бұрын

I don't really subscribe much anymore as I have overdosed on KZfaq videos lol. This is a great video on a Will Prowse level. That precharge resistor I kinda want to install an Altronix time delay relay to automate the process and add consistency. Especially for mobile builds that would see repetitive setups. I'm looking forward to future videos. Nice work. 👍

@ProjectsWithDave Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jondavis9754 Жыл бұрын

This was great video. Makes me think investing in Ego products is best fit for me. I’m eyeing that 12 amp hour new push mower for 2023 then just get their Nexus power station.

@mr.makeit4037 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. Very informative. I purchased one of those dso138 oscilloscopes with a higher voltage probe as this oscilloscope I believe has a maximum voltage input of 52v. Can you guys layout in more detail for everyone how to hook it up and test? Thanks. Great job.