Today is sunny and windy. A video of my grid tie off grid battery backup system cranking out the power
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Wow! You guys are professionals to be able to do all this DIY. If i tried all of this myself it would explode when i turn the power on!
I know its been a while since you have commented but just figured I would help out. I got a book from a guy named LaMar here on youtube. His channel is “solarcabin”. Anyways, he has an ebook called Simple Solar Homesteading – Off the Grid. He really puts all of the terms into everyday words and helps to explain what it all means. It really has helped me out a bunch. And the best part, its only 7 bucks. Hope this helps. By the way, I’m not trying to sell it, I’m just very happy with it!
Great setup man. Just a couple of questions. What do I need to read to understand all that jargon you used? I mean would it help to take a course to be an electrician or something?
great set up how easy is it to locate a fault if it happens and why do you have 12v and 24 volt systems thanks martin
Kevin; I have been watching your videos for several weeks and begun assembling various components of my Solar/Wind system. I had some questiones on your experiences with Wind VS. Solar – I have a home on the easter shore of MD (Chesapeake Bay side), that gets sustained wind… but it’s of course up/down. IN one of your video’s you encouraged Solar over Wind, could you explain more?
nice battery bank i like
Your system is simply bad ass!
Awesome system! Now you’ve got me thinking about adding solar.
thats really cool he must save alot
WOW incredible
★★★★★ツ
Hey Kevin
Can you make a vid about showing how you wired up the 12 volts? Looks like in parallel?
Thanks
I have heard really good things about Cat Battries. Why not use Cat? I love your vids, I feel like we think alike.
Good job things looking better and better. I still am in entry level one I get the panels on roof I should be able to really get off to a better start. I am only pumping max 370 back to grid now. And using batts. and another 100 watts or so for that on other panels. This keeps my tv lights and computers running at night. If I plug my mini fridge in though taxes batts quick.
Thank you. I am not prone to flooding at all. There is no place for the water to pile up here. I am not saying it couldnt happen but it is unlikly. A place like Savannah or Charleston thats a differant story.
You are welcome. I love the videos you are doing aswell. Solar power is perfect for you. The trick is to size your system for the must haves and use the generator very little. Cheers my friend and thanks for the kind words. I may try to make it to SC in May.
Thanks
Thanks for the look behind the curtain! Excellent system, you should be proud of all that hard work! How safe are the OBX for flooding? Obviously there is no room for all the equipment upstairs, do you worry about water in the basement?
Your system is fantastic! I have put all my energy into water, food and generators and have only done some low budget solar power , with panels, charge controllers and inverters. Your system is absolutely blowing my mind! I don’t know where to start on adding solar to my system of gensets. Wind is out for me but I would like to do some solar. Anyway, you have my mind racing and I appreciate you sharing your system!
Kevin good video, Always nice to see and update on you system. You got some really nice 12v batteries. Really neat to see 12 & 24v working.. Great job.
What a great looking system, you really give us something to shoot for. Right now I’m going to see if you made a video on just how you installed the wind turbine on the roof peak. Thanks for sharing your system and ideas with us.
How much are your utility bills? Just curious, it has got to be cheap! Also, have you ever got a check from the utility company by selling more than you take in?
Looks like you used your reload area for those new battery’s.
Looks like you used your reload area for those new battery’s