Solar Generator -DIY-Be ready !

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Solar Generator -DIY-Be ready !

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3 жыл бұрын

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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@edwardnizza9620 3 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!

@kevinroberts781 2 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!

@homesteadhandyman4481 2 жыл бұрын

It is fun!

@geraldwatkins3543 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. You have taken it to the next level. I love your build especially your safety fuses.

@homesteadhandyman4481 2 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 💡

@MicMaine 2 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!!

@homesteadhandyman4481 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. It's a good time to have backup power . Crazy world!

@MicMaine 2 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.

@johnperry5960 2 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

@positivelyportugal 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Great workmanship. Inspiring

@blazejohnson1238 2 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.

@homesteadhandyman4481 2 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!

@rrvallance 2 жыл бұрын

Wow great job. Looks amazing.

@PA_Prepper 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work, good to see you back making vids ! Hope the move went smooth : )

@winstonsmiths2449 2 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.

@homesteadhandyman4481 2 жыл бұрын

I found those Pelican boxes on facebook marketplace for 60$ each

@winstonsmiths2449 2 жыл бұрын

@@homesteadhandyman4481 Whoa, that is a bargain! Duh, of course I never thought of alternative sources.

@kimmer6 2 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?

@homesteadhandyman4481 2 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!

@phillipcoplen8051 2 жыл бұрын

Loving this I build my own also

@mikawhittaker7712 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice sir, inspiring me

@homesteadhandyman4481 2 жыл бұрын

It's working great. Thanks for watching!

@bartc1971 3 жыл бұрын

This is AWESOME!!! Very impressive. Could you possibly put a parts list in the description if you have one?

@0nurbis 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward for that also :)

@tonysuri5450 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks doing video.

@windpowered7771 2 жыл бұрын

Putting wood in a generator in a tight space 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@homesteadhandyman4481 2 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!

@kevinroberts781 2 жыл бұрын

Fire will not be an issue with this setup.

@kimmer6 2 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.

@cmackscott761 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! What was the approximate total cost?

@earthssecretenergy2371 2 жыл бұрын

good one i have a portable version

@deejohnson5163 2 жыл бұрын

How many days could you run a frig and a deep freeze ??????

@jacknobrex 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome set up. Where can I find the thermostats you used for the fans ?

@homesteadhandyman4481 2 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.

@jacknobrex 2 жыл бұрын

@@homesteadhandyman4481 Thanks for the information, keep up the great work👍

@homesteadhandyman4481 2 жыл бұрын

@@jacknobrex No problem. By the way the system is working great. Let me know if you need anything else 😉

@mariomachain3447 2 жыл бұрын

How do we make this emp proof

@homesteadhandyman4481 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent question. I do not know the answer. Thanks for watching

@davidvolz8995 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a parts list?

@georgethayer3533 2 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