Products mentioned in the video (affiliate links): 48V Server Rack Batteries: www.mobile-solarpower.com/server-rack-lifepo4.html EG4 6000XP: signaturesolar.com/eg4-6-5k-off-grid-inverter-6500ex-48/?ref=cPwLcVc0SW-BjN EG4 3000EHV: signaturesolar.com/eg4-3kw-off-grid-inverter-3000ehv-48/?ref=cPwLcVc0SW-BjN Battery Cables: www.mobile-solarpower.com/wire-and-connectors.html Ecoflow Delta Pro: ecoflow.com/products/delta-pro-portable-power-station?aff=7 Ecoflow Delta Pro Expansion Battery: ecoflow.com/products/delta-pro-smart-extra-battery?aff=7 0:00 Intro 0:24 Cost and Features of Delta Pro 1:32 DIY Ecoflow Delta 4:21 Cost and Features of DIY System 6:23 Delta Pro Versus DIY Cost Comparison 9:08 3000W DIY Ecoflow Delta! *Does off-grid solar confuse you?* Check out my DIY friendly website for solar system packages and product recommendations, and so much more! www.mobile-solarpower.com *Join our DIY solar community* #1 largest solar forum on the internet for beginners and professionals alike: www.diysolarforum.com
Will! Great videos! I have been selling used solar panels from Arizona solar farms here in Oklahoma. However I would like to expand to offer batteries and other system equipment. What would be the best way for me?
Will, do you have a video regarding the best way to put AC outlets on the DIY system? I need a unit that will be able to run my refrigerator/freezer and then some additional charging and lighting capabilities. Thank you!
I truly admire that there isn't a single company that owns you. Your opinions come from your vast knowledge that no one can question. Thank you Mr. Prowse
Thanks to you, today is 30 days off grid. Two Power Queen 100 ah, two SOK 100ah. Separate from one another with a two way marine grade switch. Only 400 watts of panels Of which I hope to add to this coming year. I’m 58 so Thank You young man. I’ve always wanted to say that.
Wholly Crap Will, you are always making people change their minds because of your Knowledge and Expertise. Every time I think I know what I want, I see another video of yours to change my mind.
Really appreciate and enjoy your DIY videos Will, especially when you revisit your roots and mention DIY budget minded systems that would work well in a off-grid motorhome, or RV. That said, and while I know how you feel about ever owning another motorhome, I think if you made a few videos that discussed what your most "ideal" DIY motorhome battery and rooftop solar setup would actually be... I think such videos would be a great addition and a huge hit with your subscirbers.
What would be really cool would be to set up a system and include an Arduino controller connected to the vehicle what would automatically start the engine (& alternator) when it reached a minimum charge state and replenish the battery bank.
Wanted to say thank you for sharing your knowledge. I got started by watching your videos years ago and 2 years ago I built my own 6kw storing off grid style solar array and it has been going strong till this day with no issues. Learned it all here..everything from proper wire gauge, hydraulic crimping, sizing..everything. I use it to run my homes window ac units. Thanks again keep doing what you do!
I'm going to opt for the simpler version and get an electrician to help me with the install. You finally have what I want in a system. The solar input is what concerned me. This system blows away the competion from all that I have been viewing. God bless you Will. You just made my day brother. P.S. I will be buying two systems, one for each of my homes.
Excellent video. I do IT work and recently (as in today) just ordered an all-EG4 setup. The 6500EX-48 and a single EG4-LL V1 server rack battery to match. The bonus was that EG4 will give you a 5-year warranty on the inverter when paired with an EG4 battery. This LL battery has a 10-year warranty which was nice for us b/c we're powering a Server Rack and are using this setup to deliver a consistent load of 3200W that runs 24x7. I will hook it to the grid for input power but have the option of adding panels and more battery to get longer UPS run time and pay back for the cost of the setup by offsetting power consumption costs. This setup cost me $2950 and the equivalent all-in-one units $3500 for budget systems (5000 VA) to well over $8000 for name brand. All I need is a backer board, and a disconnect on the input and battery side, and I"m in business; so maybe not 30 minutes, but well under an hour.
Thanks Will! I built an awesome system for my RV with a Growatt 3000 and a 48v server rack battery... similar to what you mentioned here. This is the video that convinced me to do it! So glad i could rip out that old 12v AGM battery!
When I got my pro the eg4 wasn’t readily available The biggest drawback for the pro is expanding battery capacity, It cost 2500 per battery and they are very proprietary as far the plugs go. I still like my pro and haven’t had any issues so far. I charge it with 4 245watt used panels and it handles all my needs with very little AC charging . Thank you for the information.
yet many battery systems can be wall charged, and therefore you can dump power from the EcoFlow into other battery systems this way (with conversion loss of course).
Love it, amazing video. Can't get any clearer or simpler than this! +1 for the comment about a RV build with an EG4 3000 and a EG4 server rack battery. This is my exact setup. 1000w of solar on the roof, 3000W inverter output, and the 5.1 kWh battery is a killer setup for a small RV. Going to be creating video walkthrough of my system soon. Thank you for all the advice and solar tutorials. I've learned SO much from your content! :)
That would be awesome for you to share a walkthrough of your system and what solar panels you got and how you integrated everything into the rv’s electrical system! That is exactly what I’m looking for as well. Something awesome for a small rv travel trailer to be exact. Thanks!!
I'm actually very interested in seeing this, as someone not too versed in batterys, i just don't understand if you can use this to wire a van or rv built to the needed lights and sockets
How did you get a 12 volt feed for your Rv? I would like to see your setup. This is exactly what I want, just not sure how to do all of it. Thanks, Ron C.
I wish Will went one step further for us noobs and showed a specific suggested solar panel array including how to wire it up. This looks great, but most of us noobs would have no idea what solar panels to get, how to wire it (series or parallel), what gauge wire to use, where to put circuit breakers. I think Will has been doing this so long that he can easily do all of this just in his head, but he's forgetting about us noobs who come here to be shown the COMPLETE A to Z of how to build a full working system. Please do a follow video showing us your solar panel recommendations and how to wire it all up.
@@WillProwse Will, in most cases I would agree but in this particular case, people like myself are looking at the Delta Pro Max and are now considering your much better alternative and would like to build THIS system but have no idea how or what would be a scaleable cost effective way of picking which solar panels you would specifically recommend. Would someone choose series or parallel wiring for this setup. Please consider it Will. I know I and many other noobs want to build this system complete and trust your specific recommendations.
photovoltaic / solar thermal technician here: you should just buy his book easy to understand or just watch every video he has put out. i bought the book to have in my collection because i like and support his work and knowledge. only few have taken my recommendation to go with SunPower made in the USA it's all about cost, many good solar panels out there. as to wire them in series vs parallel: in a series circuit, the current through each of the components is the same, and the voltage across the circuit is the sum of the voltages across each component. in a parallel circuit, the voltage across each of the components is the same, and the total current is the sum of the currents through each component. residential homes are not wired in series, yes and no. wire the panels in series and connected in parallel. that's going to go over your head. if we want to compare with engines 6 cylinder with one barrel vs two barrels or a 8 cylinder with one barrel, two barrels, four barrels or a 6 pack with is 3 two barrel carburetors... memories woa i got off the subject 🤣 just buy the book Bro' and welcome to the club
This is an excellent video that I wish I had the opportunity to see much earlier. I could have saved over $4000 on a Ecoflow Delta Pro with a 400 watt folding solar panel. Both are sitting in a closet right now. The great news is that your website taught me where to buy the LV6548, where to buy rack mount batteries, and how to set it all up. I left that 150 volt limit in the dust and could not be happier. Blackouts will not ruin my day, and I can expand whenever I feel like it. The expansion units for the Delta Pro are also expensive at $2799 each for just 3600 watt hours more. Additional rack mount batteries for the LV6548 will give you 5120 watt hours more for about $1000 less each than the Ecoflow option. Since it can be charged from an AC outlet, I will mostly likely bring the Delta Pro out for outdoor activities. I found 3600 watt hours woefully inadequate for a home office. My Toshiba window air conditioner runs at 700 watts, so the battery is drained in about 5 hours. That is without running lights, charging phones, or using devices like a TV or computer. Thank you very much for your resources and videos. I guess timing is everything. Signature Solar was out of stock months ago, but it looks like their inverters and batteries are available now. If I could afford to assemble a 240 volt system today, I would buy from them now while they still have stock.
Being able to get 220- 240v AC for use with EV charging and welding etc is important to some people . You should do a video that steps this system up to 240v AC output. great video. keep em coming.
I think this is a great suggestion. I need 240v for my well and that is the main reason I was looking at 2 Delta Pros linked. So server rack batteries outputting 240 volts and at least 30 amps would be great.
For those who are considering an all-in-one portable, this is an Aha Moment! I have a Yeti 3000X I bought two years ago and the compatible expansion batteries are lead acid! I do like the built-in wheels for bugging out, but C’mon! Thanks, Will.
I've been watching your videos for a long time and you do an excellent job of reviewing and educating your viewers plus you provide an honest and objective point of view. I can't imagine the amount of time and effort it takes for you to create these videos but you clearly have a love and passion for what you do so you must enjoy it all. Great work!!
I'm just starting out. I make decent money and was interested in this kind of setup. I'm absolutely in love with what you did here. This is exactly what I was looking for. I'm going to spend some time to look around at other components but I just wanted to say how perfect this video was. Thanks so much and I'm glad to have found your channel!
I have two Delta Pro + Extra Battery setups. I love them, mostly because of the plug-n-play feature and I'm electricity challenged. When I bought the EcoFlow, though, it was the kickstarter deal and the best bang for the buck... at that time. The more I'm watching videos from you and a few other YT content creators, I'd TOTALLY go this way instead.
no regrets here. I bought a delta pro in the beginning of this year. I have it hooked up to my work/gaming rig. In the event of an emergency. I drag two used solar panels into the back yard to power my fridge,deep freeze and mini fridge. Even on the crappy cloudy weekend when I did my test it was enough emergency power. Even if my power died right now. I can still work for another 10 hours. plus I can move the dam thing. If I go camping I can take it with me. I did pick up some electric blankets in the event that we lose power in the winter. The electric blanket only use like 100W max.
@@justinnkim You can put wheels on a rack mount cabinet that’s what I’m doing on a 10u cabinet in my sprinter. Unlock with key to remove and roll on ground/floor
goodjob will! DIY doesnt mean you have to make your own battery pack or get a bunch of skechy battery packs like Jehu without warranty and just get those server batteries (with warranty) and all in one inverters! thank you will! you are still my #1 hero!
I just picked up and finished with the 3000 EG4 and a EG4 battery build..total cost $2325. Put it on a 600lb dollie. Right now charge with 6 250w used panels. Ran down to 25% and charged back up today to 100%.
Thanks Will. I've been pulling my hair out trying to decide which one of these I want for months. Now that the 6500 is in stock I think that's my goto. The main reason was delta only 1600 watt input. I even thought about two delta pros but linked together you still only get 1600 input. And the price starts getting out of control. Thanks Man 👍👍👍
This was a great video, and such a great alternative with much more power. My husband and I are going to take the hour to build this, after we review your beginner videos 😅 Thanks for the video
Total noob, here. I really don't WANT to learn all the details about battery/solar power, so a retail "off the shelf" solution with a warranty, tech support, etc. sounds really good to me. I currently run a 3000w gas generator for my off-grid cabin. It's more than enough power for everything we would run. We turn it on to run the AC during the summer, to run the microwave/toaster, etc. and we charge our devices while it's on. We usually don't run it at night during the cooler weather, so I have to go out in the cold to start it. I want something quieter and with the option to remote start/stop, so I'm looking at the Delta Pro, their remote control, and the Ecoflow Smart Generator. With that setup, I'll be able to add solar panels later. The main benefit to me is being able to set it to AUTOMATICALLY kick the generator on at 25% and off when charged. It's more expensive than DIY, but I've been researching for a while and it seems like every video I watch decreases my desire to dig any deeper. I have my nerd niches, but this just isn't one of them.
In the home lab community, people mount server rack items to the Ikea Lack table after replacing the legs with a stronger wood. You can also screw wheels into the replacement legs and roll them. Deck screws should hold the wheels in place for years.
The eg4 3000 and eg4 48 volt battery is exactly what I want to get started in solar because i know i could expand it over time. I really only need it to run a computer, lights, and 9000 btu mini split for a few hours each day. My biggest hangup is the idle consumption of the eg4 inverter....and even though it's fairly cheap it will still take years to pay for itself. In my current tight financial situation I just can't justify making that leap to solar yet. But thanks to these videos I will be ready when I am in a good enough financial situation to pull the trigger. Until then I earnestly await news of cheaper and better batteries and cheaper and better all in one inverters.
Look at the Victron Multillus it is more money but much better quality and has a low idle consumption . I have a 24/3000 and a smart solar 100/50 solar charge controller I've been very happy with the equipment. That being said I still want to buy one of these All in ones as a spare option
Thank you for this video! I was going to get the Ecoflow Delta Pro but after this video, I pretty much duplicated this set up. Thanks to your other videos I have saved at least $2K from my solar budget and can make other improvements. I was originally being lazy, the DIY system is well within my skill set and very expandable. In the near future I may expand the system to 240 VAC so I can run my well pump, charge my Tesla, etc. I have an old farm house on a few acres that we use as a weekend retreat. This will fit right in with our improvements. (We are keeping it looking quaint and rustic but under it all is very high tech.
We purchased and used the Eco Flow Delta Po for a few days and realized that it was definitely not going to meet our needs. Thankfully we were able to return it and build a DIY solar system using your guidance and it has been fantastic! We are also in a much better position for the future.
Ecoflow is only $2999 at Costco most of the year with a 5 year warranty and free shipping by the time you factor in shipping those units are $3000-3600
This video was probably more relevant a year ago, but the Ecoflow Delta Pro can now be purchased new for under $2000 (Costco) and refurbished units are even less being around $1600. Yea, expanding the battery can be more costly and the 1600 watt solar PV input is quite limited, but the ease of use and portability are hard to beat.
You can say the same in another 1, 2, 3, .... years. Why point out the cost is less now than it was a year ago? That's true for most things we purchase in life.
Thanks, Will!! I've heard a lot of people poo-poo the all-in-one setups (like the EG4 6500EX) but dang, there is an awful lot of bang for the buck and things like charge controllers and inverters seem to be pretty well matched. Really appreciate your sharing your journey. It makes a difference.
I think the only people that are poo-pooing it are Victron and Sol-Ark folks. I mean they have a better ecosystem and quality but that doubling of costs....
Could enable power saving mode. Also the 3000W model idle consumption is much lower. Just use that one instead. Bigger models have bigger idle consumption
Would be cool to see some form of DIY shell that could be used on those LifePO4 batteries you test a lot of. Basically clamp the positive and negative on, latch it up, and have a small portable system with a few outlets. Need extra capacity, just buy more LifePO4's and swap them out as you exhaust them. This way instead of over 2k to start you could get in cheaper and slowly grow your capacity. Wouldn't ever match a large unit like this but would work for smaller tasks and spot outages where you don't need a massive system in place.
Dang, wish I'd have seen this ... but you hadn't made the video yet ... before I purchased a Bluetti AC500 and 2 BC300S batteries. I'll be using them in my new home as a UPS, and in my RV for solar power. Could have saved a bunch going with a DIY system like you showed here. Thanks for all your doing for the solar generator community. Your a wealth of information and make it all very easy to understand.
Good video and I completely agree w/ you. Just got 30kWh of batteries from signature solar and decided between the EG4 6.5 and EG4 3000. Seems to be some discrepancy on what the idle consumption is in the manual versus what you and other you-tubers are seeing in real life. If there isn't much of a difference, the 6.5 is the way to go since the 3000 doesn't have dual MPPT charge controllers but I do like the screen on the 3000 better, as well as its size and price. One thing you could have addressed in this video is the DC output. That's something the Ecoflow has that the DIY doesn't. You could have added a step down converter from 48v to 12v and then had some DC ports off that for probably $100 or less to really make it more comparable.
Nice video and yes there is certainly more power in a DIY system but there is something to be said for having a compact all in one purposely designed unit.
Thanks for a informative video! I am doing this myself since I am really tired of Ecoflow. My Delta Max broke after 6 months, and after 6 weeks at their repair shop they said that they will replace the unit. Another 3 weeks has gone and they still havent sent any new unit. So dissapointed and anoyed. Never again Ecoflow!!!!!
Great video. This is almost exactly what I was going to build for my next project with the EG4 now that they're finally back in stock. Maybe even designing or buying a box with wheels for "bug out"
I literally bought the delta pro with solar panel and extra battery that was on sale. Saw this video a day later and canceled my order. Thanks Will, saved so much money! 😂
I think they are targeting different markets. The ecoflow is designed as an all in one system for RVs, boats, etc... It is much harder to move the DIY system. For home system, you really need a lot more like a transfer switch or interlock etc...
We’re getting 16 panels installed tomorrow with a transfer switch. Need to figure out a garage storage system. Curious about interference and how to size a DIY system like this
Definitely using this for my new cargo trailer build. I used the bluetti as a power souce in my last build, which worked out great for all the power needs but the battery capacity here, boom.
Have you ever explained the difference between 12v, 24v, 48v systems? That seems to always stump me when I think about exploring a diy system. Love the content!
Super helpful Will - cheers man!! I am in Australia and looking to move my art studio into an RV - all the RV manufacturers offer useless small Solar/battery/inverter configurations - so this video gives me the confidence to install this type of All in One / server rack battery power station to truely allow me to off grid whenever I choose in the RV. I appreciate your wisdom - take care - regards Crow.
The one thing that you never mention is that most of the generic MPP based inverters are not FCC Class B or CE certified, so they may generate interference into radios, TVs and audio components. Most of the big names like Victron, Schneider, etc. are certified, as well as Ecoflow, Bluetti, etc.
@@koborkutya7338 these are sponsored products, all come from China, i doubt they are as sturdy as Victron. But its hard to know , the names of there companies do not say anything, I asume its generic cells from China put togheter with a name on them. Lion energy sells prismatic batteries in gheir boxes, but they are backed by Costco forever return if they fail. I have a hard time to trust these new brands without solid warranty. And keep in mind all these inverters are transformless, which could mean short life. I think a solid transformer inverter would outlast all these printed board items
@@crinabobo7412 LF inverters have significant idle consumption as a drawback. Besides, i work in a similar industry (not power electronics itselft but using components from there) and you really have a hard time to tell what is China-made - practically everything is China-made. It used to be cheap and we are starting to pay for that now, we (Western developed countries) outsourced producing to them.
@@koborkutya7338 If you open up a Victron inverter and see the parts. You will realize that ghey can be replaced on the board, the newer printed board ones under no circumstance. The power draw is not so big can be compensated with an additional solar panel. You can run a transformer based inverter techically forever if not abused. Regarding the capacitor only versions. 5 to 10 years.
Thia sounds like a cd player 52x , then they came up with the 100x.... It is all about fire, security....no ce not fcc, no ul....i would not trust my dog i side an RV with this....
Awesome. I wanted 48 volt because my 2021 MB sprinter 2500 is on a 48 volt system. They switched over to that so save money and weight on the copper wire but also to be compatible with the new ISG ( integrated starter generator) sometimes referred to as mild hybrid. It's integrated into 3rd generation MB sprinter transmission to aid in not only starting but to help with the turbo lag on the 2 liter inline diesel 4 cylinder intercooled twin scroll turbo charged engine at low RPM. It yields an additional 20 hp and about 130 foot lbs of torque using a 0.9 kWh lithium battery. It also activates at speed when at high power and adds regenerative braking. I get a ridiculous 1000km range out of my high top sprinter (10 L/100km) with the 100 liter fuel tank. Now I need to plan out the roof layout to cram as much solar as possible up there. Thanks Will.
Solar generators have a lot if advantages to go with the drawbacks. Simple to use, portable, and compact. Everything you need is inside that box. Your ac and dc plugs are right there and operate just like your wall plugs at home. DIY systems can basically offer unlimited power and massive charging capabilities but that also comes with a trade-off. They're much bigger and portability is iffy. I have a small diy system that I use as backup for freezers in the barn. It's in a Husky rolling box so it's portable, but not really super cheap when you add in all the components. I also have 2 Bluetti units that are very user friendly but certainly more pricey.
Will, I have literally been planning to do this myself. I need to run a 240v well pump and a set up like this cost so much less. Thanks for your great advise
Last year I bought the Ecoflow Delta Max with extra batteries for 6KW total output. Since they now have the Delta Max 2 (with LiFePo4 batteries) I was contemplating another setup for 12KW total juice. Cost is still an issue and I have the technical ability, so I'm seriously considering a DIY system very much like this. Cheers!
Great video! Also very timely. I've been trying to solve an issue of frequent short power outages and looking at solar plus battery backup. Unfortunately solar is not an option for my home, surrounded by many tall trees. Even if I take out many trees it still does not make sense. I could go with a natural gas backup generator but would rather go with a system like you arre describing. My plan is to install a sub panel with critical loads, most of the 120V circuits and connect a battery backup through an inverter. If there is no need for MPP inputs are there other inverters worth considering? Other considerations? Thanks!
A natural gas generator with an automatic transfer switch would be pretty awesome. Not nearly the need to ration power like you'd need to with just a battery backup system without solar.
My friends in Texas have the whole house natural gas Generac unit. The cold conditions caused natural gas to be shut off for a week plus in his area. He rigged his motorhome gen set to run a few circuits in his house, Thankfully, the motorhome fuel tank was full. Restoring generators was my hobby for 30+ years. My new hobby since the NorCal wild fires and power outages in 2017 is batteries and inverters. Nothing beats the silence, no fuel, no fumes, no maintenance, and the reliability as found in battery backup. I have no problems running my fridge and chest freezer and leaving home for a week without worrying about them. I would never leave my house with a generator running untended. My Aims 4000 watt 120 volt inverter charger has been reliable through every power outage for years. I elected to run its internal battery charger 2 ways...plug in a 20 amp cord to the grid or plug it in to my 3500 watt generator. Like you, trees make my solar input non existent. Another consideration....those Reliance 10 circuit transfer switched were designed to run on 240 volts, L1 and L2 power wires, Neutral wire and ground. You can power only one side of the breaker panel as fed by wire L1 or by wire L2. Hopefully your critical loads will be on one side of the panel. This is why I bought the split phase 120/240 volt Sungold Power split phase 6000 watt $1200 inverter charger. Now I can power both sides of my breaker panel. We have had several power outages in the last few years ranging from 4 hours to 3 days and nights. Batteries are the best backup. If I were to build a new system, it would be 48 volt server rack batteries with an All-in-One inverter. You don't need to connect the solar input.
Having recently bought into the Delta Pro system, I readily admit that DIY is cheaper by far. That said, I'm not an electrical expert and integrating with my home's existing circuit breaker seemed quite daunting. Ecoflow's Smart Home Panel is what really sold the system to me. I got 2 delta pros and the SHP and can essentially choose any circuits in my home to run off of Delta Pros (either as dedicated, or as backups). I'm not sure how you would accomplish that with the DIY setup. I know its certainly possible but nothing quite as simple as the SHP?
Are you saying that your DIY system will give in an automatic transfer switch that you can monitor from an app??? Can you switch circuits on and off from your app to help reduce your electric bill????
@@WillProwse Can you please do a short video showing how to connect the EG4 inverter to a standers wall outlet? Gauge, breaker, plug, etc. can I literally just chop off the end of an extension cord, hook it up to the inverter AC input and plug it into any wall outlet to charge the battery? Solar isn’t always available so charging the battery with grid AC is a big bonus. Thanks.
The holy grail. I've been into some deep rabbit holes looking for answers. And you, my friend, are granting my wishes like the wizard of oz right now, lol. I'm so impressed with your knowledge, your work, and your story. Thank you, man. You're a genius.
Great video! I am familiar with most of the ecoflow products but not diy setups. The one thing I like about the ecoflow units is most of them support Bluetooth and more importantly wifi so I can monitor them from remote or local with the phone app. Do these diy options have that also?
I like this video and even though I paid full price for my delta pro early this year. No regrets here. There is like 20 factors that determine if a solution is right for you. Its not always about just the cost. This solution is pretty nice for a non portable setup.
Yeah my outlook on it is even if you paid full price for it, in the event you need it you wouldn’t really care and probably would pay 5 times as much if worst case scenario your life depended on it. Best case scenario losing out on hundreds if not thousands of food and having to deal with other people rushing to the store to get stuff. Refrigeration honestly keeps society together so the fact you’ll be at ease while everyone else is freaking out is another plus
Amazing as usual Will, if I wanted to do a movable system for a 50a RV could I do just 2 batteries and a LV5048/LV6048? Looking for a DIY solar generator that I can move if I change rigs.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I wanted a ecoflow delta pro but it is to expensive and I have been looking to build one but didn't know how, now with your help I can! I'm so exited! Thanks again!
C’mon, Will…are you getting lazy with your DIY builds?😊. I was expecting a full out build including the connected AC outlets (15A and 20A with circuit breakers) wheels, and DC outlets! I’m rebuilding my mobile 48V 100Ah 3000w Growatt system. Maybe I should do a YT vid and give you some competition! Love you, Man!
I would love to see how this could be wired in as an appliance. Either on a dolly or a trailer and how i could take this with me if i sold my house or brought it somewhere else temporarily. So few videos recently! i like to think you’re just enjoying some of your success 😏🫶
actually, a larger system and specifically how it could be tied into the main load panel of a house in an easily reversible or code compliant way. the “appliance” aspect is my best thought on how to safely dance around inspections for diy folks like me 😁
This is not a true comparison..You have to add more to the diy system..so cable connection for the AC power and fuse block and fuses this will soon be more expensive than the delta pro...a fair comparison would be to bring your diy system to the same level as the delta ..plug in ready and then tell us the cost...be fair
Thank you for doing what you do, and "curse you !!!" LOL. I was set on the Ecoflow Delta Max for an Overland Trailer build I am doing, and this definitely gives me food for thought. I'm a little nervous as I do not know as much as you and I did like the simplicity of "plug and play" with the Delta Max. I also have an RV for more friendly terrain. This exact setup would be great for the RV, and the 3k version will be great for my Overland. I will be watching this again a few times and doing my research with your advice. I like the DIY, the cheaper is always good, the more power is gold! Thanks again for your posts.
You know if you live in a small home or even a semi small camper and don't plan on moving it much. Your setup is amazing. The biggest thing between the 2 which you take some sacrifice is portability. The real question is, how do you plan to use it? Is portability a big issue? How much power do you really need? 5,000w steady is pretty amazing, and if you need that? Great! I really do like your alternative setup. You know another great way to make your system more portable is making a custom wooden case for it. Which with a little skill and lots of RU-vid, that would make it all 1 piece unit and you can make it pretty durable and put on larger wheels allowing you to move it around much easier. I really do wish and I get which is a big part of your video, is not being able to upgrade the battery storage without being forced to use EcoFlow only. So much of these solar panel kits are getting better and better and prices and portability will help you get a great unit you want, but not have to worry too much about putting all this stuff together especially if your someone that isn't very electrically inclined. I believe there will be easier ways and quicker and better setups in the future where your average Joe Blow that may not know much or nothing at all about solar and charging setups and be able to get what they need in medium scale setups without getting too overly whelmed and not spending a ton of cash to get what they actually need. I love your setup my brother! I wish someone would just make the proper connector and a controller that would make the EcoFlow believe it is using one of its own batteries when it is using a DIY Battery pack or even another brand and still make it all work.
I paid $2600 total for 4 Chins 12v 200 ah batteries shipping and handling included to alaska. I hooked them up to my Aims 4kw inverter charger 12kw surge, that I paid $1100 for 2 years ago. Already cheaper than what you showed, after factoring the fact I have 8kw of power without wearing out the batteries much.
I already had a 2kw solar array and 2 150/60 Victron solar chargers from when I was using 12v. Went from agm batteries a month ago, to lithium, and that was the most drastic change since we got the inverter.
I've watched several of your videos, and I just wanted to thank you for making these videos. No other person explains these systems in such easy to understand (and comprehend) terms. And I am ordering the system you reviewed today, and I will tell the guy at Signature Solar that I chose them because of your recommendation.
Your channel continues to help all of us. Your good thinking continues to impress me. I was right in my observation that you are a strong will, pun intended.
Wow. Fantastic. You're making me wish I hadn't dropped the money on a "factory" solar generator. But, that's a sunk cost, so if I ever think of an expansion, this is the way I'll go.
Ecoflow's current promotion drops the price on the Delta Pro to $2200.00, and an extra battery is available for another $600.00 (if purchased with the Delta Pro in the same transaction). I'd be interested in the thoughts of others whether or not this is a more desirable option than a home made system, given its much lower pricing than when this video was done.
