Install Timelapse - Shipping container full of Victron equipment to power a factory 

I agree with you so clean.

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around what money we talk about this prebuild can be?

@@piskai in Romania the price is anywhere between 900 to 1100 E per Kwp installed, multiply that with 130 Kwp of solar power installed, plus container, cabinets, DC fuses which costs a LOT . Probably we are talking here about 150 to 200k euros for this install

I think you would start to miss your left nut fairly soon !

@@stevelamperta865 But why? With one nut he could still perform I think?

@@jimjones7821 IDK , I'm pretty attached to mine . would you part with one of yours for something awesome in life ?

I’d give my right nut, it keeps swelling up and causing trouble anyway. I was a Chief Electrical Technician in the submarine service, and that is some fine work!

energy is wealth...you can never have too much power

Tell me about it - It's addictive isn't it! (and I edited it haha - Jono)

@@VictronEnergyBV please

Simple subsystems to learn, complex only in whole system overviews. How do we eat an elephant?

I "identify" as an electrician. Why would I pay you some astronomically high rate to come play with my new gear?

Never late to learn something new.

Mark, check out Andy at the Off-grid garage. Plenty of learning available there and I can guarantee your existing skills will bolster your ability to pick it up with little effort, and bam! you're in the game.

American electricians do what the did the last 50 years. There is no progress in the US. drill nuts, 1 phase 120 V. Time to evolve.

how much ?

@@piskai a lot

Some guys who wanted to do this that got shocked and are bad electricians 😂😂😂

and sometimes it' just bots

Thermal cameras are used to spot bad connections, even more so on older installations...

You're going to need more than 10kW. I'm at 6.1kW and my 15k BTU and 12k BTU with battery charging nearly maxes the system out.

Yeap, energy IS a dirty business no matter what kind of system one is using. But like @Vizarei says, I think You are going to need more than 10 kW - unless You have an absolutely optimal charging all day long (10 kW is usually 25 400w solar panels)...and night too :). And on top of that big batteries. It will work as a complement to a well functioning grid to lower the bill, perhaps down to zero....but not for long as a constant/backup source. If your figures are right and my high school education has not left my brain, :) You are talking about at least 100k BTU (sounds A LOT) and 10 kW is only capable of appr. 35k BTU for 1 hour. That system will only save You for a short period of time. I will suggest at least 25-30 kW system or a downsizing of your consumption. We are talking about an investment of around at least US$ 800-1000 per kW here.....and perhaps even a diesel generator as a backup :(

@@ralfhedstrom 35kw should do it and use recycled electruc car packs...80kw for 2k...😆

Great question Lololol

20 months to be exact! It's me alright! haha. Pleased to see you have moved over to watching Victron Energy vids - Molly even appears in the odd vid too! :-)

​@@VictronEnergyBV You're doing a great job so youtube recommends I guess :) I knew you're with Victron somehow but had no idea it's a long term thingy. They did good working with you. Keep up the good stuff and maybe we'll see you again on the boat? :)

Why??

This installation is amazing, but I have to agree R-410 or another non-flammable refrigerant would have been better. Maybe they have constant ventilation running to keep the mixture below LEL even if 700 grams of R-32 were leaked into the container?

@@mrfrenzy. i mean the condensate water,it drip on the bus bar directly.

I see, but the condensate is like distilled water (nonconductive) and the busbars are only 26.5V, I was more worried about it being filled with propane :)

@@mrfrenzy. It would be fine. We did the calculationj on similar sized electrical substations with 2x large split AC's and it was well within the allowable LEL limits, even if one unit dumped all of its gas internally.

Victron does seem to be the best for modularity within large scale projects but I feel like something like an Outback Skybox is far more practice for the everyday jo like you and I.

@@user-dy9ux5dc6e Genuinely curious. How so?

​@@MrDingaling007 I mean I could be wrong.. SkyBox all in one systems costs ~$3,200 though. For a comparable system under Victron you need. 2x MultiPlus-II 3000's ~$1,285 each At least 1 Autotransformer ~$675 Then you have shunt(s), MPPT'(s), sub panels, communication modules, and other accessories. I also feel for the electrician who installs all this. Couple hours for a Skybox vs a couple days for Victron. That's assuming the utility & municipality even approve the designs for such a complicated system in a residential setting. In a boat or an RV where you can DIY the install without worrying about code and permits then yeah Victron all day!

@@user-dy9ux5dc6e Interesting thanks for sharing. Is the victron mutliplus the best comparison tho? I think there are some other Victron all in one options that could be a better comparison. Ill have to do some in-depth research.

Just simple and functional :)

Looks mike they attached it well. And LED lighting works well for the small amount of time anyone will be in there, and would use so little power. Win!

Indeed, for the same conductivity per joint it is important to use the same torque .

Did not spot one cable identity number or tag either. Pity because the workmanship looks very good.

@@raygale4198 Yea! Good point, we use this all the time :)

max dc input is 66v i think with victron...be great if they do a 380v dc input inverter most car ev packs run this voltage....just a tbought

@@bramcoteelectrical1088 for sure. My system is 120vdc.

The system is 48volts which is standard for an off grid install, be it houses or businesses.

So it is! oops. I will add a note in the description!

Yes you are correct - both.

Hi, yes

Great Question Terry, thanks for pointing that out. Two smoke detectors were installed within the container at the same time as this install. They linked to the factory fire system and also node-RED. As this is a business premises, the container had a specialist fire suppression company come in before the system was commissioned. All part of a big install like this - no point in having it if it's not safe!

Home system, should also use battery inline fuses? How about resetable fuses?

@@hvacstudent967 They did look at the copper bussing with fuse blocks.

I get cheap Napa battery's. 120ah lead acid for $150 each. Run them hard! Place em behind a DC to DC converter to leverage more capacity. It kills the battery's fast but napa has a 2 year no questions asked warranty. No need for a $5k Victron battery lol.

Vielen Dank

That is effectively what this system is :-)

It's via paid and licensed Epidemic Sound tracks, Mountain - Twelwe & Souls of Time - Tomas Skyldeberg. You're welcome :-)

The available space inside that container is limited, that's a closed system, so the air inside is dry, also the bus bar below is 48VDC

@@VictronEnergyBV FrozenHAxor is right... happens all the time and sorry but it will leak like a tap if the drain is blocked. Dont get me wrong I LOVE this installation but the critique is correct.

I'm sure we will keep people posted on social media! - In fact I shall add a note in the diary to do a follow up.

There are two fire sensors in there as well as fire suppression. The system is designed to shut down well before any risks appear. LiFePO4 is extremely safe - more than any other lithium chemistry.

The available space inside that container is limited, that's a closed system, so the air inside is dry, also the bus bar below is 48VDC

I feel ya! All the way here in California

Hi, Nice to hear you like the setup, If needed your local distributer can discuss this with you as far as a quote

Thanks for watching!

Equipment and wiring diagrams are always customised to the requirements. No site is the same. I'd suggest you speak to your local sales manager on this page www.victronenergy.com/contact and they will advise who is the most suitable installer for you. Hope that helps :-)