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DIY 2000 watt, 24v Solar Power System w/ LiFePO4 Batteries

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@popsoldboats3406 5 лет назад

I will be 50 this year and I am learning something new.Thank you young man.

@ChatGPT1111 4 года назад

Wow, I am 61 ‘young man’ and just started getting into this stuff. Now in Aug, 2020, it is an absolute necessity for prepping though so I also included multiple gas and propane generators and stand alone Jackery and Ego power stations along with the solar arrays just to be redundantly safe.

@blackpepe 2 года назад

you old bastards screwed us over, drugs, destroying the nuclear family unit, oh and thx for the bush and clinton regimes….

@aubreyj.tennant1123 Год назад

I’m 70 and love to learn from this man! 😊

@billr4283 13 дней назад

I'm a 75 yoa DIYer who is starting my first conversion build. Along the way I found how this 'may' be applied to my home electrical savings to save some money. I am floored by the price some of the conversion experts put on their electrical products. I am so thankful that I found your channel...subscribed!!!

@adamredden2007 4 года назад

Built this system at our of grid cabin and it is working wonderfully. Built a 24v 150ah battery from individual cells. Made a rookie mistake though....hooked to (4) 320W panels in series and didn't take into account the open circuit voltage, so it was over 150 volts a bit. Unhooked one panel until my Y branch connectors arrive and I can hook up in series and parallel. No harm done though. Thanks for all your videos man!

@WillProwse 5 лет назад

*Video Table of Contents:* Total Cost of the system: 3:16 How to build it: 4:34 How to series connect battle born batteries: 5:58 Charge profile for battle borns used in a 24v system: 8:29 Final Installation!: 9:12 Taking apart my tesla battery: 9:35 Blueprint and parts list: www.mobile-solarpower.com/2000-watt-24v-solar-system.html The battle borns were provided for free to make this video.

@4philipp 4 года назад

DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse can you wire that inverter directly into a 110 v breaker distribution panel? I’d prefer to hardwire my cabin. Can the transfer switch be connected to a generator instead of the grid?

@mattg8787 3 года назад

what are the solar panels and what's the configuration of them

@your2nd Год назад

@@4philipp Many inverters , most of the larger ones have terminals to hard wire them in, I like the Vevor 24v 3500w inverter for a small cabin off grid.

@your2nd Год назад

@@mattg8787 Just string the panels in series to not have more voltage than what ever solar controller you have can handle , then you can parallel another string or two depending on what the Mttp will handle, check the specs.

@katerinadicamella 5 лет назад

When I build my own conversion I'm gonna use this, I'll feel safe go off grid for EVER!!

@fsfazekas 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for tackling something 24V! There is a large community of folks that have ex-military vehicles that have either straight 24v or dual 12V/24V systems so this will be a big help. While I’m not making a camper on my truck, many other owners are so this would be helpful.

@xavierbreath2227 2 года назад

I bought this guys book on Amazon. Just to give him my money. He has taught me so much.

@airborne3369 4 года назад

I built this exact set up for a 500 s.f cabin and garage in NW Wisconsin. I have 1600W of panels and 2 BB batteries. I also added a charger and automatic transfer switch. Crazy power at the cabin. Fridge, vacuum, TV, Kurig, etc. On nice summer days, I charge our golf cart and have even charged our Tesla Model 3 when the sun is high. It is a beast. My board looks identical other than like I said I have added an automatic transfer switch and a 4 bank charger (I went with a 4 bank for future if I add 2 more BB batteries). It's amazing and I have never had a wire even get warm. The inverter fan rarley comes on. Maybe a few seconds when fridge kicks in or when Kurig reaches peak. So it's nice and quiet. The ll in one units form what i understand the fans run constant.

@planecrazyish 4 года назад

Will, what can I say? You are my one stop shop for ALL things solar. I've been a subscriber for a long while and your videos, never disappoint. You're always to the point, tell us the stuff we really need to know AND understand. I have a need to fully understand things and you present things in a way that is fully understandable. Your website is packed with info that is 100% relevant and unbelievably helpful. From technical know-how to pricing, you cover it all! I wish you all the best and am so glad for the success you're enjoying, it is well deserved. I am in New Zealand and planning to go rural and off the grid, in the not too distant future. You are providing me, with everything I need, in terms of solar, to make this possible. Many thanks buddy, I truly appreciate it, as I am sure all your followers do! keep up the great work.

@jenna6256 5 лет назад

I feel smart when I watch your videos. I try so hard to understand it too !! LOL Great video

@HousewifeInTheWoods 4 года назад

You are literally my solar hero ♡ thank you for these videos.... 5 years off grid and struggeling to understand my 12 volt solar and want to up to 24.... these vids help more than you know

@WillProwse 4 года назад

I'm glad I can help 😊

@1SeekTruth1 3 года назад

Solar hero😁

@KenWarnersniperperformance 3 года назад

Lol he ignores most replies but jumps on the hot woman calling him a hero 🤣🤣🤣

@Therealrecoveringnarcissist 3 года назад

Can you blame him Ken? Lol

@nehpetsrellek2750 2 года назад

Is the battery bank limited to 24.4 kWh and what is 24.4 kWh. Any one out there that can help a solar dummy?

@Wheres_Bobby 5 лет назад

Will, I like the use of the Battle Born batteries. This is something us common folk can use and build our system with.

@calvinhobbs89 2 года назад

Glad you have $800 for a battery, crazy 🤪,

@synthetichumanoid5880 3 года назад

Hi all! I´m trying to build a "solar farm" I grow indoor whit led systems but the energy consumption increased a bit, I have a full house whit 7 divisions but i only use kitchen whit one indoor tent whit 2000w and the living room whit 2 screens and a desktop computer. When i used my irradiator before building the tent I was spending around 160 dollars per month only whit fridge, computer Heather and 3 lamps occasionally used, bathroom, bedroom and small lamp near computer. Now whit the tent the electric gear are bit more vast, fans, extractor, led lamps, weather control stuff, ac, fans. That´s why I found this channel I was thinking in have beside totally organic grows free energy! This system seams to be the best super cool solution!! Bless you! Brilliant!!. A system like this can be adapted to tent cultures and small gardens wonderful!. I would love to try this setup in a growing lab using only leds up to 4000w but the idea its save energy for those raining days to avoid a crop fiasco!. Super cool video!! Thank you for sharing!

@iandale 2 года назад

Will, just finished wiring mine 30 mins ago copying yours except Renogy batteries. Even precharged the capacitors 😉 Thanks a bunch.

@TinyLiving 5 лет назад

Will, love your vids, but please remember we are trying to keep up with you so when you say "This" and "That" as you move your hand quickly around the system (and you talk fast) then we don't always know what the "this" or "that" you refer to is. So we can miss a whole sentence that way. I love your explanations you really teach us well & I don't want to miss a thing you say! Another great video filled with information, education & inspiration. Thank you!

@Betol2008 2 года назад

For subtitles Touch the cc square located on the top right side😺

@Camboge 5 лет назад

I'm learning alot from your videos. You're the best DIY solar power teacher on RU-vid! I love your battery vids too, I'm on a budget so building my own battery packs will really help out.

@georgemaze7926 5 лет назад

Thanks again for outstanding video on 24v. I used 12v systems for my home because it the only thing (12v) available for me at the auto parts store . I'm a many time seasonal hurricane survival, I am doing my best to keep up on Solar Energy. 🐵😀☺

@jeremygrillo7157 4 года назад

My friend the fact you share this knowledge is selfless. Thank you.

@josephpotterf9459 5 лет назад

I copied this system with 4 -12v battle born and 4 renogy 100 polys it is all i need in my 63 Airstream to boon dock . accept A/C thanks for the help i also made purchases thru ur links u r welcome thanks again oh ya bought the book as well.

@FreeAmericanSpirit 5 лет назад

As soon as I win the lottery Im having you build me a system for my trailer :) God I hate paying electric bills.

@samsarahomesteader8774 3 года назад

Dude, youre a genius! ive been reseaching this for a while and your video is by far the best recap of all best practices. Plus, you give the parts and links. Im heading to your site now. You rock, man!

@jimhanly7438 4 года назад

Great videos - something I'd like to see more detail on is grounding the system. In some systems you seem to run a cable from the inverter to a negative busbar whereas in your 2000w system i don't see one

@theSaxman5 5 лет назад

You're an amazing young man. I have learned so, so much. Thanks!!!!!!!!

@Dandraperuk 5 лет назад

Captian Sanders same!

@randallroebuck9239 4 года назад

@patrickfinnegan5202 4 года назад

Thanks so much for the awesome information you're definitely gifted with the knowledge of how these systems work. We want to start a system that we can rely on to supply all our electrical needs. We are moving to the Philippines and I'm wondering if we can bring these items with us to the Philippines so that we can set it up over there for our home that is over in the Philippines. Do you think that we could have more than one system like the one you described in this video or should we just do one big system and have a bigger compliment of battery supply? Would love to have your feedback

@EOFugate 5 лет назад

Dude - your "on board" installs are getting cleaner and cleaner. Badass. Thank you for this one, this is exactly what I was looking for. I'm going to add four 305w Canadien Solar panels and call it a day. I'm saving the money until the next van build, then I'm buying it all and installing it all there. Thanks again, I'll be coming back to this video fo sho.....

@EOFugate 5 лет назад

hahaha - just got to the tear down part. I wonder how much you could get if you just sold the board and all??

@WillProwse 5 лет назад

Awesome!! And thank you!

@WillProwse 5 лет назад

Oh man I agree. I was thinking of building a system and selling the whole thing. You are totally right.

@EOFugate 5 лет назад

Yeah Baby!! I've already sourced this at 1700 bucks and I haven't even looked at used or ebay components yet! Sahweet!! Thanks Will! X4- UB121000-45978 12v 100AH AGM Battery $600 X1- Power Bright 2300-Watt Power Inverter $200 X4- Canadian Solar CS6K-305MS Solar Panel $800 X1- Tuscom 40A MPPT Solar Charge Controller $30 X1- ABS Solar Double Cable Entry Gland $13 X1- MC4 Connectors Y Connector in Pair MMF+FFM $10 X1- Voltage Converter Regulator 24V to 12V 40A $30 X1- DC 6.5-100V 0-100A LCD Display Digital Meter $20 total $1703

@tranquilitytravels2994 5 лет назад

Fugate University Thanks for the shopping list. I was thinking I’d like to build the system first and just use it with an AGM and save up for the lithium

@tombouie 5 лет назад

I just read half your book. Your videos & your book is amazingly consistent and both keeps it simple as possible/practical. Thks I thinks I'll use a buck-boost DCtoDC converter so I can power just about any DC appliance and grid ACtoDC battery charger.

@andynieto5432 5 лет назад

I asked you a question in your most recent video but you pretty much answered it all in this video! Thanks for all the info. Great video!

@jay-rus4437 3 года назад

We need to get you addicted to Anderson Power Poles. Love them. I use them for everything in my emergency base station / radio room. AC to DC power supply for typical everyday use, battery backup with battery management system, small solar backup system, (unit takes in power supply, batteries, and solar, and manages it accordingly to supply power to equipment while either charging batteries or switching over to batteries when power goes out). From there it goes through a power guard system that shuts down the system for over or under voltage etc. from there it goes through a battery monitoring system that supplies all the desired analytics, and finally into a DC distribution panel. Also have a DC to AC inverter for small emergency uses....Giandel 1200/2400 Pure Sine Wave. Power Poles are a great choice for east connect/disconnect and compatibility within our systems

@jay-rus4437 3 года назад

Love Blue Sea products. As a HAM operator I have set up a fairly extensive DC distribution system with emergency backup power systems. Blue Sea fuse boxes are really good quality, and use them in my go boxes. I use West Mountain products for my charge controller (epic pwrgate w/ solar, battery, and power supply inputs), power guard w/ monitor, and rigrunner (dc distribution fuse type box). In process of adding additional ah and a Giandel inverter

@bruceforster3709 4 года назад

I earned something in my experimenting with my Bioenno 12 Volt LiFePO4 Batteries. I have 560 Watts of Solar on our Storage Shed roof. I run the power from them into our living room, where I set up the Bioenno Charge Controller & the 100 Amp Battery. The 100 Amp Battery is connected to a SAMLEX 600 Watt PURE Sine Inverter. Using this setup in this way, the MOST I have ever been able to get into the 100 Amp Battery is 13.8 Volts. HOWEVER: If I make this change; I send the power to one of the 40 Amp Batteries, from there I go to a 350 Watt PURE Sine Inverter, and run one of the 6 Amp Chargers off of that Inverter and charge the 100 Amp Battery THAT way, using the solar setup in this manner, I can bring the the 100 Amp Battery all the way up to 14.2 Volts, although the 40 Amp Battery also will not charge above 13.8 Volts when running this way-exactly as the 100 Amp Battery behaves when charging via Solar only. I'm sure after doing this now for several Months that none of this has hurt either battery. I even tried it using the 12 Amp Battery to run the 350 Watt Inverter to charge the 100 Amp Battery-the 12 Amp Battery didn't like it, but it worked nonetheless. Because of the lower Amperage of the smallest battery and the draw pulled by the Inverter & the 6 Amp Charger, the 12 Volt Battery DOES drop to 12.9 Volts, but I CAN fully charge the 100 Amp Battery this way in a pinch. I will NOT do this as a rule-I just wanted to see if it would work. It does. What I think I WILL do however, is charge the 40 Amp Batteries this way if I need to. This is only being used as a stopgap measure until I can get some more Panels. But its good to know this is available in an emergency. Bruce A. Forster

@bruceforster3709 4 года назад

Note: Using this method, a person CAN Build a "Hybrid" combo of Lead Acid and Lithium Batteries. Just be sure to isolate the two Chemistries from each other when charging by using an Inverter and battery-specific charger.

@LouisFPak 4 года назад

Thank you so much Will! Great job contributing useful positive help...not just ingormation , but help. There's lots of data out there, but we regular people can't access it...you have a gift 🎁 and you've shared that gift. Virtue...that's a rare thing these days. Blessed is the man who hands are busy, who's mind is active, this is a blessing from God. It echos out into time space as goodness!!!

@jaimuszunner8773 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for your channel Will..... this part of building my off grid house is literally giving me anxiety. Lol. It’s been the bane of my existence lately. Ok, bane is a strong word but still.... appreciate all of your solar brains. 👍

@tomtenbrunsel266 5 лет назад

Nice, Will! How bout taking a shot at this setup with a 6000w inverter😎

@VancouverJeff 3 года назад

OMG this video is intense! I really love how you explain everything. I have some basic knowledge about electronics but I really appreciate how you explain everything and it’s such a fun and entertaining video to watch!

@masterwrench4252 3 года назад

Love when I catch one of your pre-home vids. "Future progect storage area" dude, you slay me sometimes!

@JayMayKnow 5 лет назад

Why did you change from Tesla batteries to LiFePO4 ? love the channel!

@00708046 5 лет назад

Hey I'll , I saw you in J. Garcia's video at Rich's rebuilds ! It's cool that you know each other ... my favourite lithium project experts , that are sharing "the knowledge !

@00708046 5 лет назад

Hey Will is what it said before auto correct . Can we fix that ...? LOL ....

@mikefisher4534 4 месяца назад

thanks for your time. istalling on my boat i hope over current protection for 12 volt works well

@crysstoll1191 Год назад

It does look good. i'd suggest putting the fuse/connector on the side at top for easy access.

@supportyourtroopsathletes6460 5 лет назад

I am putting a system together and really would like your advise but it seems that you rarely comment. I do believe you are the best in the field and great educater but responses seem to be the lack of area I feel. I like most, just do not want to get things wrong and the questions I have are very simple that you would have the answers on top of your head I am 100% positive.

@WillProwse 5 лет назад

I get over 100 emails a day. It is literally impossible for me to keep up. Sorry.

@darkmugetsu6572 5 лет назад

Thanks for the video in 5+ years I plan on grabbing a 25 foot e450 motorhome for 17-18 grand and live on the road traveling every few months from rv park area to park area around the country too. Your channel will be a helpful guide when the time comes for me to set up a solar system :P

@iandale 2 года назад

Just making this now, parts arrived today. But as I don’t own the house I’ll make some electric for a few hours then buy a van to stick it all on 😀 Will, you didn’t factor the van into the costs 🤣

@smithwill9952 4 года назад

He's Captain of Solar Energy. Awesome.

@krispeterson1021 5 лет назад

Dude... You're awesome .. I applaud your ingenuity ...

@jenniferpotase5711 Год назад

I have been watching a lot of your videos recently! Thank you for explaining everything in layman’s terms for those of us who aren’t the most electronically savvy! Do you have any videos where you set up a solar and wind combo system?

@Aboriginal_Alien Год назад

Thanks for the video. Would this be a good setup to run a washing machine once a day, 120 volt - 15 amp - 1800 watts? I think there are 3 eletrical basic minimum things most people need to get by with life mostly normal: small fridge freezer, communications / internet and washing machine. Cooking can be done in many non-eletric options so assuming your in city water, I think these are the three primary items most people need. If you could make a setup designed to cover these basics I think that would be awesome!

@surepowersolutions7260 5 лет назад

Nice video sir. 👍 thanks for helping people with this solar gen info. Everybody needs to learn how to speak watts someday.

@kjaan 5 лет назад

What can you power with this in home. And for how long?

@4philipp 4 года назад

kjaan you have 2000watt hours to work with. Your 1000watt microwave, operated for 15 minutes is 250 watt hours. LED light, 15watt (60 watt equivalent) used for 5 hours a day, let’s say you have 4 of them, is 15x5x4 equals 300 watt hours. My Sundancer fridge uses

@txredbeard4734 4 года назад

@@4philipp Is there any hope to running an air conditioner for atleast 6 hours a day? In Texas, I am about to be living in a 1994 Chevrolet G20 with my two Dachshunds and keeping them cool is my number 1 concern.

@4philipp 4 года назад

TX Redbeard depends on a variety of factors. - Park in the shade to take the edge of direct sunlight - does your camper have insulation? The more the better - keep all openings closed - set the temperature between 75-80°F - use a dehumidifier that drains outside or into a sufficiently sized closed container - use a fan for air circulation That’s just the prep work You need to know how much energy (watts) your A/C draws to calculate how much time you can run it on your battery and solar system. Newer models may be more efficient, worth it to compare. Obviously a bigger battery bank will last longer. If you have one super insulated room to keep the dogs, that would be easiest to keep cool.

@txredbeard4734 4 года назад

@@4philipp Thank You for the tips and what to look for. I will come right back here when I gather more information. Ideally, and i will be gathering usage amounts, I want a tv, dvd player, laptop, fan, lights, small fridge or 12v cooler, canary monitoring system, wifi/hotspot. I'd like enough power to be on my laptop all day if I can get a customer service job. I guess it all has to do with how many batteries I have? Shockingly, I may be able to get a battle born 12v 100ah, but to think that i may need two or more is disheartening. I may have my head in the clouds, but i'm evicted as soon as the courts open up here and rather than give my money to the apt. and still get evicted, i'm jumping into this all. I'll find a way to make it work; I just would love to jump right into the right system and if there is anyone who can point where to leap, it is Will or a kind follower such as yourself. I've been binge watching him for the past two weeks and while i've learned a lot and go back to videos for reference, I'm almost more uncertain lol. Thanks for your time and I will come back with ideas on usages for certain products i'll be using.

@4philipp 4 года назад

TX Redbeard sounds like you are having a plan. Your best first step is to make load calculations. Put every single light and electric device in a spreadsheet. Add columns for Volt (12/24/110), watt and amp. Now think hard about how many hours a day you realistically use each one of those loads, ideally with point of use in a 24 hour timeframe. You want two numbers out of this exercise: - total loads in 24 hours. This will tell you how big a battery bank you need @ 60% discharge - peak load in a day. This will tell you how big of an inverter you need (don’t forget to add the inverter to your load calculations). I would really recommend Will’s book. It’s a great reference source and good investment. Your biggest mistake will be wanting to life with unlimited power like in a normal house. Your consciousness and habits need to adjust to the reality of a limited resource.

@tuckergmt 3 года назад

A quick question. If the 50A circuit breaker kicks, the batteries are, in affect, no longer connected to the charge controller. The solar panels are however. Does this harm the charge controller having the panels feeding into the controller while the batteries are no longer providing power to the controller. Many thanks for all of your videos, they are a great help to us.

@nanakeyks 5 лет назад

I'm looking to build something in the 2000w range by slowly adding panels. Great video.

@griffindeluce 4 года назад

You discussed doing a Victron Inverter review. I’d love to see those two Battle Born batteries in a 24V Victron setup.

@joblack3991 7 месяцев назад

Very good comparison touching all aspects of the system (performances and costs). Thanks

@crimsonpetals1347 3 года назад

Thank you so much for all you do. I am a female and I am old but with your videos I am sure I’m going to attempt to create a solar generator. Is there anyway that you can create a portable solar generator with wheels? Thanks again for your knowledge.

@daniellamatarazzo4455 2 года назад

hi! would you be able to do an updated video of this connecting more batteries?

@wblynch Год назад

Amazing how much things have advanced in 4 years. Now we just need an all-in-one inverter and a rack mount battery and save all that extra wiring,

@4QWzbaxSzUAq9 5 лет назад

why are you ditching the tesla batterys thanks great info

@clownpocket 5 лет назад

I like your builds, nice and clean.

@inappropriatern8060 5 лет назад

This would be a great template for young entrepreneurs here in Yuma to start a mobile solar installation business.

@tonystark1300 2 года назад

I'm so grateful for your videos. Keep up the good work man!

@JoelPit 3 года назад

As someone else from east county San Diego. I would love to hangout sometime im a full-time nomad currently I'm building a skoolie. Im planning a 220v ac mini split so this really helps

@jericholewis7209 5 лет назад

What type of solar panels are best for this set up? Also, would a high voltage alternator, 200 amp, work better with this?

@joshshaw9417 5 лет назад

Very impressive ! Very informative ! Very professional !

@MONKEY-vi7hx 2 года назад

A small thing but small things add up. Flip the batteries so the terminals are farthest away and the labels closest together so there is less chance of a short. :-)

@windycityl 5 лет назад

I'm sorry I take it back. Cause you for once did say what the total cost of all you have there and thank you for telling us the total cost of it all. You have a great mind on doing things like that. Amen lol.

@WillProwse 5 лет назад

Every system I build and the cost of them can be found on my website. I always post the cost.

@gumboot65 5 лет назад

Really appreciate the vid. Explained very so even this old guy can understand the benefits of a 24 volt system instead of 12 volt. Thanks ! As I will have a generator instead of grid power , it looks like this system will also work.

@Nemo_IRL 5 лет назад

Hey Will, great vid. If you wanna get rid of the Tesla I'll flip ya for it. Heads I win, tails you lose. You can flip the coin.

@chriseudy4684 5 лет назад

Interesting marketing concept and it works!

@chf1949 5 лет назад

Great info!! I seriously need to get started with this!

@samwoo7935 4 года назад

Great video. I'm learning a lot from you. I also like that it looks like you shop at Grocery Outlet (Noticed the bag next to your tesla battery). My main food source. Thanks!!

@brucejohnson1264 Год назад

Note: the new tax law allows for a 30% solar tax credit on your energy storage components IF it has a capacity of 3kwh or more. At 12V, that's 250hwh. So you could add a third battery and potentially recoup the entire cost on your taxes. You can also buy 250ah or 300ah batteries that should qualify.

@jakewilliams5035 5 лет назад

Really good job with these. Big fan. Learning a lot and more from every video, but still a novice. I seem to learn the most when you do side by side comparisons, so, How would this system compare with a Goal Zero 3000 @ around $3000? I have your books. Keep up the great work!

@kellyoconnor9773 3 года назад

Just a thought, putting the inverter upside down means things can fall into the fans and also dust settles inside.

@chuckspage3853 5 лет назад

Ok, I want to build my first system for an RV. I know NOTHING about building a solar system. Your videos are awesome, and I am learning as I go with you. How do I find out exactly what I need to build to be off grid self sufficient, including refrigerator, and a/c ? Do you have a video just for this, or should I look on your website ? Please keep up the great work, you are one of the best channels on youtube

@WillProwse 5 лет назад

Awesome! And I think you will find what you need on my website at www.mobile-solarpower.com

@ryansilva2588 5 лет назад

Thanx i needed this info. PERFECT

@JohannH 3 года назад

Thank you, @Will for the helpful blueprints/plans. Could you please explain the battery protect and why it says "Do not use battery protect" in your plans? Thanks

@bobbiholliday5961 5 лет назад

Super job man! Congrats on the new setup

@WillProwse 5 лет назад

Thanks man!

@scottblanchard7515 2 года назад

Thank you so much for making this video I did almost the same thing and as a noob to this it really helped a lot.

@bradsawatzki2096 2 года назад

Mate you are awesome ! Your website is full of super helpful info too. THANKS!!

@islandgirlansanders8399 4 года назад

Well organized and hope we can buy the premade one. There would be alot of people buy that premade one

@petermorrison8122 4 года назад

Thanks so much for your videos - I am hoping to build a similar system for an off grid cabin. My question is how to hook this to a AC distribution box/junction box instead of using the AC outlets on the inverter.

@LivingInDallasTexas Год назад

Can you do more 24v diy videos. Not a lot of content on the tube for 24v. Love your channel and your book btw.. Very detailed and informative.

@boatbitch1 2 года назад

Will, You have been a lot of help. One comment when doing RV hook up the first thing to look at is the rv grid power plug in. Is it 240 vs 120, that makes a big difference in the system ordered and set up. My coach is a 50 amp 240v. I designed for a 120v system. Its ok because running on 30amps is just fine and better for the Lifepo battery. My coach has an auto transfer switch to switch between shore power and the generator. I now have to add a second auto transfer switch that is 240v so I can switch between the solar / battery inverter to shore power/generator. I have the system mostly put together but still have to mount the 24v solar panels. This would be good to know when putting a system together.

@No1JetDoc 4 года назад

It seems like you would want to leave a little air space between your batteries and also between the inverter and charge controller to facilitate cooling. Probably not much of an issue, but it would be easy to do. I'm curious what your thoughts are on that? Your videos are really helpful and entertaining.

@amymalimichi377 4 года назад

Hello, Will 😊 You taught me electricity and solar power so thank you so much! How do you feel about the Tiny Watts Solar 500w solar panel roof deck being used in your 24v system??

@TunaCat929 8 месяцев назад

Can you please explain why you put “don’t use battery protection” on blueprint. Thanks! Love your channel!

@m.c.starstrip 3 года назад

Gonna be making off grid music production studio! Thank you for the great info

@logangill9052 5 лет назад

Why did you choose the LiFePO4 Batteries over the sweet Tesla battery you configured? 24V rocks! Thanks!

@WillProwse 5 лет назад

Mainly peace of mind. If anything goes wrong with Tesla, fire happens. Super rare in properly designed system, but I will be traveling soon and I don't want to worry about anything

@prof.heinous191 5 лет назад

This looks massively useful! How do LiFePo4 batteries do in year round 100F? Thanks.

@justjamesb 3 года назад

When doubling two more battle born batteries like this do you need to balance again?

@kjb_tennessee 3 года назад

I'm building this system using the exact components with exception of using (2) SOK SK12V100 batteries instead of battleborns. I would think the battery charging parameters are the same as mentioned charging limit 29.2 and float charge is 27.2 as I'm looking at the SOK datasheet.

@obadiahscave 4 года назад

This is the system I want in my off grid cabin..😎👍

@Naa-ee7nq 4 года назад

Thing is, the Tesla batteries make a lot of economic sense. For the DIY folk, exploring that avenue is more interesting than getting top-notch, but also top-dollar off-the-shelf batteries. Of course it makes sense to you if they sponsored you but the part I want to avoid is spending thousand$ in the batteries alone. :P

@travelfun3513 5 лет назад

Would you be selling these PRE made

@scottleggejr 4 года назад

@@kelhawk1 PRE = pretty ridiculously expensive

@patt208 3 года назад

I can do that

@calvinhobbs89 2 года назад

Another great video thank you for the explanation and the parts that you use and why you use them

@walkerbaba6123 5 лет назад

Hi Will. I love this system. How do I charge these batteries from shore power ? Can you recommend a simple charge controller. Thanks.

@Mobile.recording 5 лет назад

Walker Baba i guess no replies here. Which one did u get?

@giuliobaecker5476 2 года назад

I’d love to see a solar set up and how to wire for different lengths from the batters let’s say 10 feet to 35 feet.

@enki2gold 5 месяцев назад

I will have this exact system but my panels are 12v 100w in series for 72v into an mppt charger with 2000w pure sine inverter running off a 25.6v lifpo4 with 100ah. I will have some fuses too for added protection.

@enki2gold 5 месяцев назад

Fuses and breakers. And shut off switches in-between every connection.

@enki2gold 5 месяцев назад

My 1 battery costs 1500 dollars

@DIYJIM 5 лет назад

this system looks like what I have been looking for. It is going to be in my house to help with some of my electricity but also for emergencies. I am going to build this so I can grab and go in case of emergency. do you think this could run a normal side by side frig and a upright freezer and one 50 watt light bulb (that is about what my pellet stove uses once it is lit) I am thinking 4 300 watt panels because I live in Pa and it is really not the best place to live for solar. What do you think. Thank you for posting videos I have learned a lot from your videos.

@WillProwse 5 лет назад

Yeah absolutely, should run those no problem. Only issue I could see is needing soft start for the fridge. Should work great. And thanks!! You will love the system when it's all built up. And the more solar panels the better haha

@jamaraquai4224 5 лет назад

I'm curious about why you chose the Battle Born batteries. Is it just a brand preference, or did you go with the $900 batteries for another reason? Also (and you may have already listed this in a different vid), what are you currently running with your 24V system? Is it just supplementary, or are you off the grid with this system and a tiny house/rv setup?

@ImranHaider 2 года назад

I don't think you should use battery protect with an inverter. Victron mentions it in their manual that you should rely on the inverter's cut off mechanism instead of the battery protect. Also, I've seen cases where people fried their battery protect when they connected it to their inverter. I don't know if this happens because the initial charging of the inverter capacitors causes a very high current flow or if the charged capacitors backflow the current through the battery protect to other loads; the BP only allows current in one direction. I think I saw one of your videos where you said the same thing. It was the one where you used raw cells.

@TunaCat929 8 месяцев назад

Hi! I’m building this setup for my camper van. So I noticed on his website with the blueprint it says “not to use the battery protection” on the Victron battery protection. My question is what is the purpose of the battery protector if you are not using battery protection? Thanks

@ImranHaider 8 месяцев назад

@@TunaCat929 I honestly don't see a big point in using it if you are going to run everything off of the inverter. I just looked at the manual again and they are suggesting that you connect the positive output of the BP to the inverter's relay switch, not its high-current input. So from what i understand, they (victron) wants to use the BP to detect low-voltage conditions from the battery and then signal the inverter to shut down. the cheap inverter i have from amazon already has a low-voltage cut-off protection so i'm not sure why it would be necessary to have yet another low-voltage cut-off protection. the only benefit i see with a BP is if you have DC loads that do not have a large capacitor on its input side. the only thing that comes to mind is if you have 12v tube lights in your van and you would want to power them using your battery. if you forget to turn them off, the BP can turn it off without causing your battery to drain completely. if you have a 24v or 48v battery bank, i guess you can chain multiple 12v led tube lights (in series) and use the 24v or 48v battery to power them.

@ImranHaider 8 месяцев назад

@@TunaCat929 I misread your comment. i think the BP is meant to disconnect the battery before its drained completely. it doesn't provide any kinds of galvanic isolation or high-voltage shut-off if the current were to run in reverse (potentially during a lightning storm or something). In any case, i don't see see much use cases for using BP.

@deanh9260 5 лет назад

Just found your channel, excellent information presented in an easy to understand way. I don't see much I formation about how you integrate a converter/charger. Sorry if this is addressed somewhere, haven't watched all your videos yet.