I show you how I built my 5000 watt solar generator using Pelican boxes, 4-200amp-12 volt lithium batteries and all the other necessary components.
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@edwardnizza96203 жыл бұрын
I would like to see a parts list and a diagram. This is the best setup I've seen so far.
@JAYBLAK00 Жыл бұрын
That’s actually a really nice setup you have. Good job!
@kevinroberts7812 жыл бұрын
You sound exactly like me. I did the exact same thing. I just used a different case. Another reason we build these, it's just fun!
@homesteadhandyman44812 жыл бұрын
It is fun!
@geraldwatkins35432 жыл бұрын
Wow. You have taken it to the next level. I love your build especially your safety fuses.
@homesteadhandyman44812 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@Tom-jd1rm Жыл бұрын
I would love to see the parts list also. The wiring diagram would be helpful. Great 💡
@MicMaine2 жыл бұрын
Spectacular setup and clean wiring. Very innovative with the modularity and portability!! I'm working on my box build now. Your 1/0 wire looks way thicker than my 1/0 wire, I hope I didn't get ripped off, either way your design helps inspire some changes I'm gonna make for mine so thanks!!
@homesteadhandyman44812 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. It's a good time to have backup power . Crazy world!
@MicMaine2 жыл бұрын
@@homesteadhandyman4481 very true and that has been a major inspiration. The grid can go down at anytime for lots of reasons, primarily lack of security.
@johnperry59602 жыл бұрын
Sure would like to see a full wiring diagram on this great build or better yet a tutorial. thank you for posting the video
@positivelyportugal2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Great workmanship. Inspiring
@blazejohnson12382 жыл бұрын
Very nice build. I assume the batteries wouldn't fit in the cases upright. The prismatic cells can leak on there side Will has a video showing this. Thanks for sharing.
@homesteadhandyman44812 жыл бұрын
You are correct about the fit. I thought they could be mounted in any position. Thanks for the heads up , I will look into it!
@rrvallance2 жыл бұрын
Wow great job. Looks amazing.
@PA_Prepper3 жыл бұрын
Nice work, good to see you back making vids ! Hope the move went smooth : )
@winstonsmiths24492 жыл бұрын
Great work! I am awaiting my Victron MPPT so I can complete my second DIY solar generator system. I went with 100ah 12v x4 for 24v system. I now wish I went with 2x 200ah 12v. My thinking was I could break down my system into 2x 2400w 24v systems if needed and it might be easier to build around. Not sure now after watching your build. Finding good containers is my problem I am somewhat cheap and do not want to spend $200-$400 on containers.
@homesteadhandyman44812 жыл бұрын
I found those Pelican boxes on facebook marketplace for 60$ each
@winstonsmiths24492 жыл бұрын
@@homesteadhandyman4481 Whoa, that is a bargain! Duh, of course I never thought of alternative sources.
@kimmer62 жыл бұрын
I like home built units. This year I made my first attempt at assembling individual EVE cells and installing a BMS. Its 560 amp hours, 7200 watt hours, all 12 volt, 3000 watt Renogy inverter, 75 amp on board Aims charger and 30 amp Renogy MPPT charge controller. Its on caster wheels, weighs 130 pounds but was made to fit under a work bench even during operation. We had cloudy and rainy weather lately but in the summer, the solar charging was reliable. After 6 months of operation, so far, so good. Did you finish yours?
@homesteadhandyman44812 жыл бұрын
@@kimmer6 Thanks for watching. Mine is almost finished. Just got my combiner box and will be putting up some solar panels. The thing about building your own unit is you learn so much as opposed to just buying one. Thanks kimmer!
@phillipcoplen80512 жыл бұрын
Loving this I build my own also
@mikawhittaker77122 жыл бұрын
Very nice sir, inspiring me
@homesteadhandyman44812 жыл бұрын
It's working great. Thanks for watching!
@bartc19713 жыл бұрын
This is AWESOME!!! Very impressive. Could you possibly put a parts list in the description if you have one?
@0nurbis3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward for that also :)
@tonysuri54502 жыл бұрын
Thanks doing video.
@windpowered77712 жыл бұрын
Putting wood in a generator in a tight space 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@homesteadhandyman44812 жыл бұрын
There are air holes below the batteries for air plus the fan pulls fresh air through. Not concerned with this problem but thanks for watching and pointing that out!
@kevinroberts7812 жыл бұрын
Fire will not be an issue with this setup.
@kimmer62 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure where the 5000 watt is configured. I think that 4x200 amp hour times 12.8 volts is 10,240 watt hours. That's a darned big capacity. Either way, its a nice setup for occasional portability. How many amps is the Victron charger?
@ericklein5097 Жыл бұрын
Be careful with those terminal blocks. If they are the ones from Amazon that are around $35 then the bus bar is just a piece of brass that can't handle more than 100A without getting pretty hot. I'm also not a big fan of SAE (I think that's what you used for solar input). You did one hell of a job with cable management but I think you went a little crazy on the fuses. If one of those blows its going to take a while to figure out which fuse blew. Any reason why you went with 12V batteries? It's typically never a good idea to series two separate batteries that have their own BMS. Balance problems really flare up with 48V systems made with 12V batteries, it's probably much more manageable with 24V but I'd still much rather pull the cells out of the battery case and just connect them in series. Ampere Time is now LiTime and I know LiTime is using aluminum bus bars and the pos and neg ends of the battery have a tab with a hole to mount a lug so you could easily connect the cells together.
@homesteadhandyman4481 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice ! I am currently using 4- 12v ampere time batteries to make 48 v with a Sungold complete system. Thought I would try one of these package units. They have not felt hot at all but I will look into your suggestion. Thanks so much Eric.
@cmackscott7612 жыл бұрын
Great video! What was the approximate total cost?
@earthssecretenergy23712 жыл бұрын
good one i have a portable version
@deejohnson51632 жыл бұрын
How many days could you run a frig and a deep freeze ??????
@jacknobrex2 жыл бұрын
Awesome set up. Where can I find the thermostats you used for the fans ?
@homesteadhandyman44812 жыл бұрын
Amazon / HiLetgo 2pcs W1209 12V DC Digital Temperature Controller Board Micro Digital Thermostat -50-110°C Electronic Temperature Temp Control Module Switch with 10A One-channel Relay and Waterproof. About 9 bucks for 2.
@jacknobrex2 жыл бұрын
@@homesteadhandyman4481 Thanks for the information, keep up the great work👍
@homesteadhandyman44812 жыл бұрын
@@jacknobrex No problem. By the way the system is working great. Let me know if you need anything else 😉
@mariomachain34472 жыл бұрын
How do we make this emp proof
@homesteadhandyman44812 жыл бұрын
Excellent question. I do not know the answer. Thanks for watching
@davidvolz89952 жыл бұрын
Do you have a parts list?
@georgethayer35332 жыл бұрын
I was looking at solar generator but they so pricey I can't afford to spend 500 to $1,000 for a solar generator and the panel so I'm going to build my own out of a 50 caliber ammunition box I bought 100w solar panel that was right about a hundred bucks put it together
@benbenben44762 жыл бұрын
Would like info on the fan temp controller. Part number brand etc.
@homesteadhandyman44812 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VDRGK9F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
@reubenj.cogburn85462 жыл бұрын
Is this not a 3000 watt system, or is there a second inverter?
@homesteadhandyman44812 жыл бұрын
I based the 5000 watt system on battery capacity.
@reubenj.cogburn85462 жыл бұрын
@@homesteadhandyman4481of course. And as it should be. Bonehead moment on my part. Nice build.
@homesteadhandyman44812 жыл бұрын
@@reubenj.cogburn8546 I am happy to see others have bonehead ideas also. I'm good for at least one a day 😉
@echopapa2432 жыл бұрын
Power? 3.0 kW at 120VAC, 240VAC? Storage? 9.6 kW (24VDC, 400AH) Total Weight? Total cost?
@homesteadhandyman44812 жыл бұрын
I shared how I built my generator. This is not a step by step tutorial of the job or all the details involved. Thanks for watching!