What would you charge to build and sell one of these and ship it
@Hunleygarage4 күн бұрын
If I can get enough time, I am going to do a build 2.0 - and document everything. Use bus bars, fuses, etc and keep track of costs etc. I think I may change the shunt - not sure if it's a battery bms or shunt - but the box is in like a paused mode until I hook to a charger. I want to get that figured out as well. I was also provided a 24v inverter, I want to mess with mixing different batteries and see what happens.... Stay tuned!
@jjmrogers018 күн бұрын
You forgot the AC outlets 🤷♂️
@Hunleygarage3 күн бұрын
Not enough room for an inverter big enough to power anything
@DumbDadDuties10 күн бұрын
I use the MicroAir on my home heat pumps as we have a backup generator. They use Bluetooth for monitoring. Nice feature.
@mfvincent283512 күн бұрын
Question about charging through the Anderson plug. Is the Anderson plugged directly to the terminals or to the shunt??
@Hunleygarage12 күн бұрын
I put everything through the shunt so it can track all the in and out. I recently used the box and had no power until I tried charging and it came back. Not sure if that was the battery or shunt. Will try to do a follow up video. Also getting another small battery - will try to do a 2.0 version of the build with details. The first one was to really see if it would all fit and work.
@greauxpete14 күн бұрын
I bought a $50 knockoff and installed it and it seems to be working. Im waiting on my inrush meter to cone in to get quantitative results on inrush amperage. Also going to try to run with my Westinghouse iGen2500 generator, which is the main goal.
@dlcook197122 күн бұрын
I've had a Dr Pepare battery for 2 years. I've had to replace it 2 times. First time was not bad the second time well I'm on email 8 with them. I'm not thinking they will be sending me a new one. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone.
@Michaelthearcheangel24 күн бұрын
Why isnt there any installation instructions????? One wire goes to herm here, another one goes to ptrc and third goes wherever????? I dont understand why people make videos where they have to do something ANYWAY. just take second and tell us as you do it. I absolutely HATE videos that dont walk us through installation that they are doing ANYWAY!!!
@bretmohler971922 күн бұрын
in all fairness this was not a how to wire up video. that does take time and editing to build out a nice clear wireup instruction video. also the wireup depends on the A/C you have. they do go to the same componets mostly, but wire color and location can vary so this video would be longer to watch, harder to produce, and only be super relavant for those with the same systems. i got what i needed out of it which was the clarity in how much range there can be in the softstart devices. it never really crossed my mind that some could perform so differently as i figured they all worked within a similar range and it came down the build quality, warrenty, form factor. but a 5 amp spread was unexpected. I never tested the before and after on my install, i know it made a difference as it allows my 2k watt inverter to run our GE a/c without tripping it out..but does it perform as well as his is the question. also my wiring was alot different so this video would have been completely useless to me for the softstart i have on mine.
@Michaelthearcheangel22 күн бұрын
@bretmohler9719 I don't understand WHY it would be as a retired special forces soldier who has trained thousands. If im going to do something, I'm going to say I used a 10mm socket here or a wire here. To me, if I did something ANYWAY, if I don't want to edit, I could list stuff at the end on a whiteboard. Maybe it's the teacher type in me. Now, if I was NOT going to do it ANYWAY, then I wouldn't go out of my way to say it or show it.
@bretmohler971922 күн бұрын
@@Michaelthearcheangel well as a retired special forces soldier you are acting like a pretty entitled child about this. How about doing your own video on the install. There are other videos out there and this guy didn't claim this was an install video, just a comparison. The manufacturer provides the instructions and I found those to be adequate when I did the same thing the other month. There are instructional videos, and informational videos. This is informational, moving on.
@robertgordon595426 күн бұрын
Hot?
@user-qf4ui1ol1n26 күн бұрын
HOW MUCH FOR. CASE?
@SuperRadratАй бұрын
Go with the active soft start plug and play…
@baharayhan5269Ай бұрын
Can we use this charger in Europe with 240volt?
@kriskeilman2087Ай бұрын
I have the same Dr. Prepare battery. It is in the cap of my pickup truck. It is powering my Setpower PT55 refrigerator/freezer. I have three 110 watt flexible solar panels on the roof of my cap on my truck and one 100 watt CIGS solar panel on the roof of the truck itself. Last year I ran it for 185 straight days powered by my Dr. Prepare battery. I am doing the same this year. I added panels this year and now I am always fully charged. I love the mods you did on your battery. I wish I had an Anderson plug built in.
@joecharbonneau2674Ай бұрын
Awesome!
@jonathanpulford5218Ай бұрын
Dang the ansike is unavailable anywhere
@RandomBitzzzАй бұрын
great video.. ANSIKE is out of stock 😞
@ils360Ай бұрын
Back in stock on Amazon
@snobud86Ай бұрын
Just for reference The victron 75/15 cost $67 and the bateria is $80-$100
@johnr5545Ай бұрын
Nice job god bless
@HunleygarageАй бұрын
Thanks!
@basketballjones6782Ай бұрын
You do know those ACs require the cover to be on to operate without overloading, right? Without the cover, there is little airflow over the condenser coil. I wonder how much life you removed from them running them for too long without the cover? Also, unless you use the exact same AC for every unit, you're creating invalid results. They might be the same models, but they all surely have different startup profiles depending on how many hours they have on them. Hyperbole humidity too - 95 degrees and 90% humidity is impossible. That would put the dew point at almost 92 degrees; almost 10 degrees higher than the highest dew point ever recorded in the US, and more than 20 degrees more than a typical summer day in the most humid parts of the country. Apparently you just like to hear yourself talk.
@HunleygarageАй бұрын
Thanks for your nice comment. I am EPA 608 certified so yes I do know - about 0.0 life removed for the 3 minutes they ran making sure the starter worked correctly. Even if I did run the unit without the cover I wonder how the fan motor life would be reduced or even the compressor motor? I was also testing startup amps from the compressor draw. Yes they will all vary but very little. Do you always leave flattering comments on videos? I loved yours.
@BigdaddyweldzАй бұрын
I’m also have my certification 608 and 609. 😂 he’s just test starting the compressors. Why do you act like a know it all?
@HunleygarageАй бұрын
@@Bigdaddyweldzthank you!
@JoeBarnes-py5kjАй бұрын
And on a side note, 95 degrees and 90% humidity is the normal for Houston summer days, anyone from Houston can attest to this.
@irocdrumzzАй бұрын
Looks good. Need some ventilation and fuses. Had many batteries go thermal runaway when overheated. Nicads and SLABS
@HunleygarageАй бұрын
Agree - I put some little fans in it. Is the lifepo4 chemistry subject to run away?
@riariaria24 күн бұрын
@@Hunleygarage I’ve been told that while LifePO4 batteries are among the safest of battery chemistry’s, they can occasionally experience thermal run away if the BMS fails or if a cells are punctured. During normal operating conditions off gassing in aLifePO4 is minimal, but a during thermal runaway event LiFeP04’s produce gases that are highly flammable. If they’re allowed to build up, like in a sealed container they can cause an explosion.
@Hunleygarage24 күн бұрын
@@riariaria I am not sure I have ever seen or heard of a LFP in a TR event or even off gassing unless you drill through the cells or place in a fire above 500f.
@riariaria24 күн бұрын
@@Hunleygarage If you search “The thermal runaway analysis on LiFePO4 electrical energy storage packs with different venting areas and void volumes” you will find a scientific paper published on Science Direct that explains the phenomena.
@garthy1982Ай бұрын
Bet they love that you didnt get their name correct once in the whole video lol
@HunleygarageАй бұрын
Not even once? Lol
@dearcoffee85Ай бұрын
Did you figure it out?
@HunleygarageАй бұрын
Kinda - I need to do a follow up. Tore it apart to install sensors and auto controls
@efcs12 ай бұрын
Thanks for the insight. Nice video.
@HunleygarageАй бұрын
Thanks
@JoeEndres-qu5rh2 ай бұрын
This looks like the best compact build I've seen to date. Nice job!
@Hunleygarage2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@Jeremy462022 ай бұрын
You're going to need a band tonight it will overheat
@Hunleygarage2 ай бұрын
Thanks
@mickyd33 ай бұрын
You you have used buffing compund. Without it can potentially burn the paint or rip it off. I just messed mine up and will be doing the same this weekend
@Hunleygarage3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Good luck!
@DG8RS3 ай бұрын
It's crazy to see this and realize just how much power density they shove into our Teslas. I have a 23 Model S Plaid and was considering carrying a massive LiPo battery in the lower trunk area as an "in case of emergency, break glass" box that would get me to the next charging location if I ran out of juice, but for maybe 7-8 miles of extended range, it doesn't seem practical at all.
@Hunleygarage3 ай бұрын
Agree on power density they make in the car. Pending you watt/mile - the 2,560 watts could get you 12 miles at 200w/mile. Still not very far, and would take 2 hours to charge. If you could get 30 - that would be worth the trouble. After driving all over, guess I’m not really concerned anymore with knowing the limitations and with chargers being everywhere. If I was going somewhere remote, might want to toss something in though
@BobbyD-Lo3 ай бұрын
Teslas are garbage......unreliable, ugly, dont work in the winter etc. Should i get the midnight gray or pay the 2k extra for red
@Hunleygarage3 ай бұрын
I love the red
@CaseyJamesOrr3 ай бұрын
Is this a serious comment?
@clu4u2 ай бұрын
Are you old enough to drive? I don’t think so…
@BobbyD-Lo2 ай бұрын
@@clu4u I ended up getting the black one
@chrisreynolds63313 ай бұрын
Out of interest did you need to modify the inverter to bond neutral to the ground wire? Some devices (especially car chargers) shut down if they detect a floating neutral
@Hunleygarage3 ай бұрын
I might have added a plug with the neutral and ground connected
@chrisreynolds63313 ай бұрын
@@Hunleygarage yes I made a custom extension lead to run my combi gas boiler from a portable power station. That doesn't work either with floating neutral.
@jimg56693 ай бұрын
Some points of interest for your viewers... I have the ~$34 10amp/12volt w/BT version of the Bateria on two 100w panels and it works beautifully. It's limited to passing just 150w to the battery so it would actually be the choice for that box as you have it now. For reference... the ~$80 20amp/12&24volt model specs at max 300w @12v and 600w in 24v mode.
@Hunleygarage3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Amazing how well they work and the info they provide for the cost
@dperreno3 ай бұрын
The 120V adapter cord is for 15 Amps, not 20 Amps. 20A would require a dedicated circuit and special outlet.
@Hunleygarage3 ай бұрын
You are correct
@markronck34153 ай бұрын
Looks well put together. Any fuses inline? I have purchased four batteries for two systems myself. Even use one in my portable setup too. Good job
@Hunleygarage3 ай бұрын
Thank you. I didn’t install any in this model - it was more of a last minute proof of concept. The problem is it works which makes it hard to tear apart and redo it!
@MrTmax743 ай бұрын
Nice job with the build. Well thought out and compact.
@Hunleygarage3 ай бұрын
Thanks! It’s awesome it fit nicely in that box
@antikurjers4 ай бұрын
In my opinion, this "HiSport 50A Plug Mounting Panel for Anderson SB50 Series Plug Flush Mount Recessed Plate" is too weak. You really don't have any problems using it? Overheating or high power losses? Can you test its connection quality with a fairly powerful consumer?
@Hunleygarage3 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t use it for more than 50amps - which at 12.8V isn’t much - 640 watts….
@antikurjers3 ай бұрын
@@Hunleygarage Ok, I understand. I didn't find anything more powerful than 200A. I occasionally need to use a 1.5 Kw device. That's why I'm looking for options.
@ToBeSet.4 ай бұрын
Great video this is exactly what i plan to do, when mains charging is that going via the victron mppt or is the anderson connector straight to battery? Thanjs
@Hunleygarage4 ай бұрын
Right now it just charges via the MPPT and solar. To charge via 120v, I just hook the charger into the Anderson
@bobbyvee89414 ай бұрын
I wish KZfaq would ban videographers!
@Hunleygarage4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. Yeah, ban the people that make the videos you watch. Maybe drive to my house on your dime and hold my camera next time and I’ll split all the money 💰 don’t make with you.
@bobbyvee89414 ай бұрын
I wish KZfaq would ban one handed videographers!
@Hunleygarage4 ай бұрын
Or you could just watch another video. I will buy a tripod with all the money I’m racking in - which is zero. I do a video for free, you watch for free and still complain.
@antikurjers4 ай бұрын
You could also connect a 110/230V Inverter. That would certainly make it more universal. The size would increase though. Also, it would be a good idea to introduce a switch for each output, so that you can turn off the one that is not used. So that all kinds of LEDs do not waste electricity uselessly.
@Hunleygarage4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the ideas
@Hunleygarage4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. If interested in the charger, please use the links in the description.
@denalewis34734 ай бұрын
Any update on the rebuild ing of this power box ? Also would love to see a video of how long the redodo mini runs your set powers fridge! Keep up the great work!
@Hunleygarage4 ай бұрын
Probably later this spring. I need to get a few honey do’s complete. Would like to really plan something out. I could do the setpower test though.
@znismo14 ай бұрын
Way overpriced product. Genuine Tesla ones are cheaper and better OEM quality and fitment!
@Hunleygarage4 ай бұрын
I thought this one was really nice. Glad to hear the Tesla one works great too
@znismo14 ай бұрын
@Hunleygarage sorry but I can't even take you seriously knowing you're only saying it's "really nice" because the company sent it to you for free. Got to hand it to them, they did really good marketing sending them out for free to a lot of people in return to make a KZfaq vid for them praising their product. Hell, I almost got suckered into buying their expensive 5 dollar Chinese product. There is so many better options on Amazon with better reviews for 1/3rd of their price. Like I said, even the OEM Tesla ones are cheaper.
@CreepyCharlie4 ай бұрын
Are those cigs solar panels?
@Hunleygarage4 ай бұрын
Yes, if interested I can provide the contact info from where I got them.
@CreepyCharlie4 ай бұрын
@@Hunleygarage I just stuck 600 watts of them on my camper. Work great, my only concern is the rubber roof membrane and elevated temperature. Have you had any issues?
@Hunleygarage4 ай бұрын
@@CreepyCharlieI didn’t but not sure that adhesive will be coming off anytime soon!
@justinjohnson38464 ай бұрын
Thank you
@Hunleygarage3 ай бұрын
Welcome
@justinwilson64294 ай бұрын
When you say “intercept” the black wire coming from the compressor…do you mean you cut it and connect the soft start black wire to the end connected to the compressor? Or cut it and splice it in with the complete wire?
@Hunleygarage4 ай бұрын
Which soft start? I think each one was a little different configuration. I had to study what the soft start wanted and studied the wiring diagram. Then figured it out from there. I tried not to cut wires when possible. The hardest part was cutting a hole between the wiring box and the compressor compartment for the one soft start.
@dannydivine76994 ай бұрын
So how new / old is your outback??? Mine is too old to use with anything but wet lead. There are just so many more options available for inverters nowadays
@Hunleygarage4 ай бұрын
It’s got to be at least 10 years old. I do have the little programmer box, so thinking I could change the voltage parameters to work with the lifepo4 - I think.
@dannydivine76994 ай бұрын
@@Hunleygarage Mine is probably half again (no it's twice that I think it and the genset were both installed in 04 or 05) older than that, I was researching it on Outbacks website, and mine didn't have a path to working with LiFePo just too old, their newer stuff will if I was reading it right. I love my Outback, it's been daily for it's whole life powering a semi truck sleeper
@_Lt__Dan_4 ай бұрын
Love this. Do i need the solar controller if i'm not charging it via solar? or would i need something else entirely or nothing? Electrical is not my forte 🤣
@Hunleygarage4 ай бұрын
Solar charger is only for charging with solar panels. You would need a lifepo4 charger to recharge it.
@michaelhunley3545 ай бұрын
Very good review. Looks like 3 great accessories for your golf cart. The storage bag looks real nice.
@Hunleygarage4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Hunleygarage4 ай бұрын
Thanks - they work really well!
@MarvinStClair5 ай бұрын
You should have fuses for your outlets.
@Hunleygarage4 ай бұрын
Agree. This was just a quick proof of concept. Then it turned out really good - I thought anyway. I will do an update this late spring summer.
@DefinitelyNotYouThankGod5 ай бұрын
Are you going to get your windows tented too😂😂😂😂
@Hunleygarage4 ай бұрын
I really want too. Maybe late spring, summer.
@jimoray35 ай бұрын
You are a dadgum artist. Great DIY and content
@Hunleygarage5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@MalinowyWampir5 ай бұрын
No fuses nor killswitch, no ventilation huh?
@_Lt__Dan_4 ай бұрын
I'd like to replicate this for my kayak trolling motor. Why the need for killswitch or fuses? What makes this different than a battery box, they dont have ventilation either?
@MalinowyWampir4 ай бұрын
@@_Lt__Dan_ if you ask about those things that shows the lack of knowledge you have. For your safety keep away from it, or find someone with proper knowledge who is willing to make it for you, cheers.
@_Lt__Dan_4 ай бұрын
@@MalinowyWampir Anyone ever told you you’re a dick? Cheers
@MrTmax743 ай бұрын
You had an opportunity to politely teach someone something, but instead, you were a punk. @@MalinowyWampir
@MalinowyWampir3 ай бұрын
@@MrTmax74 Do you think it's possible to teach many years of electronics experience in one comment on KZfaq? You are one of the next very intelligent beings. Cheers buddy.