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He spent some Real Money on this wow .. All i want is a simple 24 to 48 hour battery back up for my deep freezer and maybe to charge a cellphone a couple times and 2 leds lights . Not looking to power a House or Spend a Fortune . when we have power outage it might last 5hr to 24hr at the most
Can it be that the air intake is on the wrong side ? The hot air is sucked in by the inverter from below and then blown through the unit. It comes out on the side where the cold air is blown into the housing. In my opinion, it should be the other way around.
thank you for watching, to save time and cost, you may also get prebuilt battery and change the All-in-one inverter to 220V instead of 120V for US. here is a good simplier build th-cam.com/video/J9WZcMDQaDg/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=LithiumSolar
Awesome build. I want to build something similar to put in my truck for overlanding and really like your setup. A couple questions. Is the output regulated as I will be running a 12v frig/freezer like Dometic and the output needs to be constant or it could damage it. I know with these batteries, if the temperature drops you can't charge them. Is there something you can add to this type of build that will warm the batteries if the temp drops to a certain level? It would have been great if you narrated your video for us novices. :-) Curious what was it that you put in between the battery cells and why? Thanks for putting out this build.
Thank you for watching, the 12v outlet is not regulated but since the battery chemistry is LIFEPO4 so running the 12V fridge wont be issue as the voltage is quite stable, i tested on my 12V fridge for 1 week nonstop on a single charge and work very well. Usually it is best not to charge below 0C, some people use a warmer pad to keep batteries warm but i don't think it is necessary for my case because when the AC inverter is running it provides some heat inside the box to keep the temperature up a bit. I just place a thin cardboard sheet in between cells just so their aluminum shell won't rub each other when on the move, nothing special :)
thank you for watching, since this is 12V battery, if I use 2000W or 3000W inverter, I will need much bigger and more expensive cable that can handle 166Amp (2000/12) , or 250Amp (3000/12), that is why 2000W or 3000W inverter is more suitable for 24V or 48V system.
This is an amazing build that I will be attempting soon. Are there smaller versions or other iterations of the solar inverter/charger that would be compatible with a build like this or do i need the exact one you're using? Also, could this format be used to scale down to maybe half the number of battery cells you're using (let's say i only need 1750 wh instead of 3500)?
Hello, it is much cheaper if you buy a prebuild 12V battery. If you still like to build your own battery, there are many capacity available, you can get 100A cell, 150A cell or 200A, just make sure you get 4 of exact cell + BMS when you build your own 12V battery. Regarding inverter/ charger there are several variety too choose also, thank you for watching!
@VincentsfamilyCali Would the mpp all in one referenced in the video along with everything else run effectively off just one prebuilt 100ah lifepo 12v battery? Also, is there a way to also wire a dc-dc charger into this setup as well? I really like the idea of the solar mppt and inverter being combined but I’d like to know if adding a dc-dc later for car charging is possible. Thanks!
@@WilliamWitham-e4o Hello, yes the all in one will work fine with 100AH 12V battery, depend on your need if 100AH capacity is good enough or not, but it will works. You can also do a DC to DC battery charger, just connect directly to the + and - termial of the 12v battery, adding a inline fuse between the dc-dc charger and battery is recomment.
@@VincentsfamilyCali if I end up using a prebuilt battery, would you still recommend running the bms? Is there any added benefit to it other than being able to Bluetooth monitor battery status?
Can you list all the part or PN# for the build or links.. updated found the links which one to use 120A48V Common Port or 120A48V Separ Port? Thank You.
@@SPAWNOFSATAN013 nice then get 120A12V.. the one you mention earlier is 48V. Also what battery chemistry? LiFePO4 3.2V cell or Lithium 3.7V cells... if LiFePO4 then this one will work: www.aliexpress.com/item/4001044659415.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.481d633b2x6YEU&algo_pvid=14ce90cc-d10a-4ded-a5e6-866051e4ef98&algo_expid=14ce90cc-d10a-4ded-a5e6-866051e4ef98-1&btsid=0bb0600116186786045933470ecde4&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_
Fun to watch. How do you do the math to get to 3500 Wh. Are the cells 3.21V? 4 x 272 Ah = 1088 Ah @ 3.21 V = 3500 Wh. So this is a 12 volt system with 1,000 watt pure sign inverter that can charge from the wall (grid) and 400 watts of solar panels, all on wheels.
thank you for watching, the fan cut out is just using the saw hole as show in the beginning, those fan grill is this on amazon , i just paint them black, www.amazon.com/Duck-Brand-Vinyl-Repair-Patch/dp/B01K0U196I
Thank you for watching, it is 2 AWG cable, same cable size as the RED / BLACK connected to the "MPP all in one" battery ports. I bought a 5 feet black , 5 feet red and cut it. Amazon or home depot sell them.
the cable must always be enough for the load and the fuse muse always be low enough to be safe for the cable. for example if you see his circuit breaker says 100A than you know the wire must be able to carry that much or more. also if you have multiple circuits going through the same cable than ALL combine circuits must be able to be safely carried through the main cable, example you have 2 loads, one with a 100A fuse and another with a 50A fuse, that means the larger cable carrying both must meet or exceed 150A. the cables connecting each cell together need to be very large. but to directly answer your question it looks like that cable in question is 1/0, which is bare minimum. would have been better if he used 2/0 but if you don't have the money than it's ok. you need to learn about what cable sizes to use and how to size the fuse. you also need to learn ampacity and relize a lot of ampacity charts out there are wrong. you will see so many different amps for the same wire that you will know some of them don't know what they're talking about. look at as many charts as you can and use common sense to see what is the real ampacity for a given cable
and also I buy cables from amazon. if you're poor get Temco, a middle of the road cable is AC/DC brand, but the best one with the best insulation I've seen is EWCS, pay a little more for quality, and yes that is welding cable. you also need heat shrink and tinned copper lugs, always buy tinned copper, regular copper tarnishes quick and also tinned is only a few cents more.
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This is an awesome build and the way you presented the build was on point! I'm deciding on this build myself and you have given me a great deal of inspiration to do this build in the near future! One question: Would Lead-Acid Batteries fit in the toolbox?
Lead-Acid batteries are much heavier than LiFePO4 batteries so make sure your case can support the weight. For point of reference the SOK 206 Ah LiFePO4 battery I use weighs 50 lbs; to get a similar usable capacity in lead-acid batteries (400Ah w/50% discharge) would be ~250 lbs. If you want to use lead-acid batteries I recommend getting a heavy-duty battery box like those made by NOCO. Before I switched to LiFePO4 batteries I had 2 Centennial 6V AGM batteries (GC2, 224Ah, 70 lbs each) in a NOCO battery box mounted on a piece of 3/4" plywood and 4 rollers.
Nice build, my only arguments are : Battery compression and mounting high current devices on a thin nylon tie down. I used the same process for a 100ah 12v battery build. While it’s convenient and practical, it makes me nervous. I think using corner guards and a metal bands would offer the recommended 12 pounds of compression and a better choice for BMS mount. Hindsight is 20/20.
thank you for watching, it is not recommend because your main car battery will be drained quickly, plus you need additional component like dc-dc charger to make it work.
Great video - I love everything about it except the limit of 1000w from the solar change controller/inverter. Would have loved to use the all in one system except for that big limit. I’m building a similar system but with a 2kw inverter. Nice work
Greeting from Toronto Canada nice build love 🥰🥰🥰🥰i build my own i have breaker from my inverter going to my 110A/C outlet i have 20Amp breaker so my inverter in protected if anything happenend
Everybody thinks a build a battery in a box and now holy grail of portable power without upfront fossil fuel usage There's so many iterations of this now that everybody and his brother has one for sale of some type of design with variouse amp hour capacity of the box.And then they advertise solar panel options to charge it that are bulky and won't be compatible with initial portability.Now try and use a lead acid battery bank like I did in 1995,and see how portable it now will be,using 1995 inefficient charge control,inefficient dated solar panels,and you will run into a little more difficulty.But I succeeded to the point that the u.s. government wanted to buy my design.I declined,as I was not set up for mass production,and ready to be a vendor to the gov.So now says,with lighter lithium ion tech,that's cheaper,and more efficient solar panels,it's not a genius idea anymore,and nothing is unique to anyone's design.
Great video. I think I'll try building something similar. Other than the fan airflow direction the only thing I might change would be the fuses. They looked like generic Chinese fuses. That type of fuse is notorious for not opening reliably at the proper amperage. You might consider swapping in some name brand fuses for safety. Overall excellent video and thanks for the inspiration.
thank you for watching, yes the air flow look like in wrong direction, i already change that, i did some research on the fuse and the one i bought is Bussmann brand i think it is pretty well known.. here is the link: www.amazon.com/Bussmann-CB185-100-Type-Circuit-Breaker/dp/B00139FQSS/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2QPL6Q5AM9VT6&dchild=1&keywords=bussmann+100+amp+circuit+breaker&qid=1619190544&sprefix=bussman+100+amp%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-3
@@VincentsfamilyCali The Bussmann one is a good brand. I was talking about the automotive blade type fuses that got installed in the fuse block. Those looked like they were likely the generic fuses that can be problematic.
NICE BUILD COOL AM BUILDING ONE BUT EVERYTHING IS WATER PROOF MY TOOL BOX IS WATER PROOF AND MY OUT LET IS WATER PROOF EVEN MY COOL FAN WATER PROOF 3000 WATTS PURE SINE WAVE INVERTER
I just ordered an Ampere Time 300 amp hour 12 volt battery. I just need AC power from it for emergency air conditioning after hurricanes. Not sure what`s safe after hearing a dozen different opinions on how to hook up solar panels, 60 amp MPPT charge controller, and 2000 watt inverter....and hurricane season is here. August it typically when they hit Louisiana so I have only weeks to figure it out. I want to put the setup on wheels.
do the inverter will get hot, or risk of flame if put inside box as per your video. btw good video, i am trying to built using one using your video ,thanks
Thank you for watching, the Inverter does get warm but not hot, I added 2 fans for air ventilation, if i run large load continuosly for a long time I open the top cover of the box .
Very cool. I built something similar for my son and daughter in law to keep their fridge and 2 chest freezers running when PG&E goes down again. I used 8 cells for 560 amp hours, 7200 watt hours. I went with 12 volts because I had a lot of spare parts, heavy cable and new components laying around (I buy 2 of everything!). It has an onboard 30 amp mppt solar, 3000 watt inverter, 75 amp onboard lithium smart charger that can be powered up with his Honda eu2000i generator. The Daly BMS is 250 amps. The big surprise was watching the Renogy battery monitor recalculate the time left for charging and discharging the battery. I recall putting 1400 watts into the inverter and seeing about 4 hours left in the batteries. Unplug the load and watch it recalculate the charge time as the solar panel is feeding it. You do neat work! But in 60+ years of building things, I cannot stand wearing vinyl or rubber gloves! I added up the actual current parts cost in mine, close to $3000, but I bought the batteries here in Calif and that was $1500 of it. And then there was $50,000 in my engineering consulting fee, welding and assembly time.
@@VincentsfamilyCali Here's mine. I wish I had seen yours first to copy some of your ideas. This has USB ports and 2 cigarette lighter outlets on a 20 amp breaker and wifi for the MPPT charge controller. The Renogy 500 amp battery monitor is my favorite toy. It shows the state of charge and remaining time under load and under charge. This unit goes to my son's house after they finish some roof repairs. So I used it daily for the last 2 months and its running my 10,000 Btu window AC for free at the moment. Its pretty much foolproof now. th-cam.com/video/YgmVrAx17yU/w-d-xo.html
Can you run 12V out of the controller as well? Looks like you are coming right off the batteries. I guess that works, just wondered if their was a 12V out on the MPP controller as well.
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Hello sir and thanks for shairing that!! I think it is wrong to connect the BMS sensors underneath the power cable on the battery and it should be on top. Can you please advice on that? Thanks again
thank you for wathcing, yes when the MPPT detect there is power coming from either solar panel or home outlet, it will charge the battery automatically.
Still new to this DIY setup, but has anyone considered integrating an option to quick-charge these DIY kits using the now common EV/car chargers? I.e. Chargepoint, Blink, Electrify America etc. Perhaps something to consider instead of waiting hours for Sun rays.
thanks for watching, it is possible for quick charge intergration but need to be very careful not to over charge the battery, ECOFLOW DELTA PRO did it: th-cam.com/video/bfWzPPDh2Yg/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=SilverCymbal
@@VincentsfamilyCali Thanks for the link. Guess every idea is now out there. Will check it out when time allows & hope to see the reviews as it seems to be more preferable than laying out a bunch of solar panels in a Walmart parking lot.
Thanks for the excellent instructions, im planning to build due to over priced powerstations in Europe, 30-40% more expensive than USA. I have a question about BMS if you don't mind,ive seen batteries with built in BMS so could i do without the BMS controller you used in this build. Thanks
thanks for watching,, yes, if you buy prebuilt 12V battery then the BMS already included inside, that will save you half the time and hassle to make the power box :)
@@VincentsfamilyCali If I understood correctly, you have a capacity of 1000w continuously at 110v, with the soaire charger, and 3500w continuously with the 12v plug directly connected to the battery? And how many peak watts can you expect?
Hello, for AC I can run load continuously at 1000W and surge up to 1200W for 10-15 seconds before the inverter shut down, the 12V plug can handle 10 Amp max, thanks again for watching :)
thank you for watching, generally LiFEPO4 cell nominal voltage is 3.2V, so 272x4x3.2 = 3481 Wh, put 4 cells in series will have a 12V battery pack (4 x 3.2 = 12.8V), if you have 4 of 105ah cells then total is around 4 x 3.2 x 105 = 1344 Wh
Real nice setup... Just planning to make a small solar generator... Up to 200Ah lifepo4. Have local batteries supplier with BMS built-in. But the price is quite high 750USD for one 200Ah ready battery. Seller gives additional 10%off if whole system parts are bought there. But still high. I was searching through your links for battery cells but no longer available, can you please send a new one?
thank you for watching, yes i can run 5000btu AC, i used it to run a inverter 8k btu and it ran for about 4 hrs... for 5000 btu AC , on full charge it can run for about 6 hrs, if you connect 500w solar panel while running the AC then it can run for a few more hours
thanks for watching, the inverter / charger is all - in - one unit so there is built in converter componet inside to covert AC to dc and set the correct voltage to charge the battery
Excellent build. I would build a 48v system, so that I can have much larger AC output power for the battery capacity you have there. You could get over 4000W output(even split phase) on a 100A BMS if it is a 48v system.
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This is exactly what I have on order! Hopefully my cells come as well matched.
thanks for watching, these are nice cells, you will like them :)
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That's sweet. Nicely done. In the process of building mine. Bought a couple things you used off your affiliate links.
Thanks. 🙂
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I agree completely, I learned more just by watching.
He spent some Real Money on this wow .. All i want is a simple 24 to 48 hour battery back up for my deep freezer and maybe to charge a cellphone a couple times and 2 leds lights . Not looking to power a House or Spend a Fortune . when we have power outage it might last 5hr to 24hr at the most
How to build Solar Generator 3500Wh LiFePO4 12V battery DIY full build 3.5kWh portable power station, thanks for sharing
Many many thanks
awesome i just built my own n posted it on my channel. I ordered a complete 100ah lithium instead of building my own. very nice vid!
thank you for watching :)
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Thanks for this mindfull clean build.
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Can it be that the air intake is on the wrong side ?
The hot air is sucked in by the inverter from below and then blown through the unit. It comes out on the side where the cold air is blown into the housing. In my opinion, it should be the other way around.
great tip, i will change it, thank you!
Great video
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Hi, nice video, im planning to build it, question for you, how do charge this battery into home plugin? Thank you
Hello, I just plug in the cable in the back of the case to the home wall outlet to charge. thank you!
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Very nice build, thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching!
Amazing project good job !!!! It's possible connect this Power station to solar panel ?
thank you for watching, yes I connected this unit to 3 panels 500W total to run window AC in daytime, work quite well
love the build, thanks very informative but looks too complexed for me still.. i would like to have one build but for 220v though i live in sweden....
thank you for watching, to save time and cost, you may also get prebuilt battery and change the All-in-one inverter to 220V instead of 120V for US. here is a good simplier build th-cam.com/video/J9WZcMDQaDg/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=LithiumSolar
Greatxxxxxxxxx! Hộp này gắn vô xe van đi camping là hợp lý hả a? A làm thêm video gắn Solar và battery trên xe đi. Thx.
Excellent video, I am looking to build one soon.
thank you for watching :)
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thank you for watching !
great video but what would be required to use 220-240V AC Power??
Thanks for watching, they have All-in-one inverter / Charger that support 240v instead of the one I am using for 120v
Awesome build. I want to build something similar to put in my truck for overlanding and really like your setup. A couple questions. Is the output regulated as I will be running a 12v frig/freezer like Dometic and the output needs to be constant or it could damage it. I know with these batteries, if the temperature drops you can't charge them. Is there something you can add to this type of build that will warm the batteries if the temp drops to a certain level? It would have been great if you narrated your video for us novices. :-) Curious what was it that you put in between the battery cells and why? Thanks for putting out this build.
Thank you for watching, the 12v outlet is not regulated but since the battery chemistry is LIFEPO4 so running the 12V fridge wont be issue as the voltage is quite stable, i tested on my 12V fridge for 1 week nonstop on a single charge and work very well. Usually it is best not to charge below 0C, some people use a warmer pad to keep batteries warm but i don't think it is necessary for my case because when the AC inverter is running it provides some heat inside the box to keep the temperature up a bit. I just place a thin cardboard sheet in between cells just so their aluminum shell won't rub each other when on the move, nothing special :)
@@VincentsfamilyCali Please can you build this for me and I pay you?
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Very cool. Awesome video
thank you for watching :)
Thanks for the visit
Good job!
thank you for watching, it was a nice learning experience making this :)
All is good but why are you using 1000W inverter and not 3000w on a 3.5kwt power station.? Thanks
thank you for watching, since this is 12V battery, if I use 2000W or 3000W inverter, I will need much bigger and more expensive cable that can handle 166Amp (2000/12) , or 250Amp (3000/12), that is why 2000W or 3000W inverter is more suitable for 24V or 48V system.
Im in so california. Do you make these for people ?
Thanks
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This is an amazing build that I will be attempting soon. Are there smaller versions or other iterations of the solar inverter/charger that would be compatible with a build like this or do i need the exact one you're using? Also, could this format be used to scale down to maybe half the number of battery cells you're using (let's say i only need 1750 wh instead of 3500)?
Hello, it is much cheaper if you buy a prebuild 12V battery. If you still like to build your own battery, there are many capacity available, you can get 100A cell, 150A cell or 200A, just make sure you get 4 of exact cell + BMS when you build your own 12V battery. Regarding inverter/ charger there are several variety too choose also, thank you for watching!
@VincentsfamilyCali Would the mpp all in one referenced in the video along with everything else run effectively off just one prebuilt 100ah lifepo 12v battery? Also, is there a way to also wire a dc-dc charger into this setup as well? I really like the idea of the solar mppt and inverter being combined but I’d like to know if adding a dc-dc later for car charging is possible. Thanks!
@@WilliamWitham-e4o Hello, yes the all in one will work fine with 100AH 12V battery, depend on your need if 100AH capacity is good enough or not, but it will works. You can also do a DC to DC battery charger, just connect directly to the + and - termial of the 12v battery, adding a inline fuse between the dc-dc charger and battery is recomment.
Thank you so much for the help. Probably not something I’m going to add right away but definitely in the plans for a future addon
@@VincentsfamilyCali if I end up using a prebuilt battery, would you still recommend running the bms? Is there any added benefit to it other than being able to Bluetooth monitor battery status?
I've done/updated the parts list today, in CAD (Canadian dollar) : +/- 2k$
thank you for watching, your power station will serve you well :)
Can you list all the part or PN# for the build or links.. updated found the links which one to use
120A48V Common Port
or 120A48V Separ Port? Thank You.
Hello, common port is more popular, thats the one I used, and get the correct battery voltage you are using, 12V, 24V or 48V
@@VincentsfamilyCali 12V
@@SPAWNOFSATAN013 nice then get 120A12V.. the one you mention earlier is 48V. Also what battery chemistry? LiFePO4 3.2V cell or Lithium 3.7V cells... if LiFePO4 then this one will work: www.aliexpress.com/item/4001044659415.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.481d633b2x6YEU&algo_pvid=14ce90cc-d10a-4ded-a5e6-866051e4ef98&algo_expid=14ce90cc-d10a-4ded-a5e6-866051e4ef98-1&btsid=0bb0600116186786045933470ecde4&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_
@@VincentsfamilyCali LiFePO4..the link you for BMS is 48v..
Interesting! Glad I could help. Got any plans for it?
Fun to watch. How do you do the math to get to 3500 Wh. Are the cells 3.21V? 4 x 272 Ah = 1088 Ah @ 3.21 V = 3500 Wh. So this is a 12 volt system with 1,000 watt pure sign inverter that can charge from the wall (grid) and 400 watts of solar panels, all on wheels.
thank you for watching, the nominal voltage is 3.29V, so i think the total is around 3500 Wh :)
Hey man! How did you get your fan cut-outs so clean? Also, where did you get those grilles for your fans? Thanks!
thank you for watching, the fan cut out is just using the saw hole as show in the beginning, those fan grill is this on amazon , i just paint them black, www.amazon.com/Duck-Brand-Vinyl-Repair-Patch/dp/B01K0U196I
@@VincentsfamilyCali I was planning to use a hole saw as well so glad that's what worked!
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what gauge cable is the positive cable from battery to ckt breaker? was that from amazon?
Thank you for watching, it is 2 AWG cable, same cable size as the RED / BLACK connected to the "MPP all in one" battery ports. I bought a 5 feet black , 5 feet red and cut it. Amazon or home depot sell them.
the cable must always be enough for the load and the fuse muse always be low enough to be safe for the cable. for example if you see his circuit breaker says 100A than you know the wire must be able to carry that much or more. also if you have multiple circuits going through the same cable than ALL combine circuits must be able to be safely carried through the main cable, example you have 2 loads, one with a 100A fuse and another with a 50A fuse, that means the larger cable carrying both must meet or exceed 150A. the cables connecting each cell together need to be very large. but to directly answer your question it looks like that cable in question is 1/0, which is bare minimum. would have been better if he used 2/0 but if you don't have the money than it's ok. you need to learn about what cable sizes to use and how to size the fuse. you also need to learn ampacity and relize a lot of ampacity charts out there are wrong. you will see so many different amps for the same wire that you will know some of them don't know what they're talking about. look at as many charts as you can and use common sense to see what is the real ampacity for a given cable
and also I buy cables from amazon. if you're poor get Temco, a middle of the road cable is AC/DC brand, but the best one with the best insulation I've seen is EWCS, pay a little more for quality, and yes that is welding cable. you also need heat shrink and tinned copper lugs, always buy tinned copper, regular copper tarnishes quick and also tinned is only a few cents more.
What was the overall cost?
hello, $1112, the price break down is listed toward the end, thanks for watching :)
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How many solar panels could this take? Say 100w.
Hello, the specs for MPP solar inverter say solar input up to 800W so 8 x 100W panels will work :), thanks for watching
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That was a pleasure to watch. No need to apologize :)
thank you for watching :)
This is an awesome build and the way you presented the build was on point! I'm deciding on this build myself and you have given me a great deal of inspiration to do this build in the near future! One question: Would Lead-Acid Batteries fit in the toolbox?
Hi yes I fit, just in case you can you can also get bigger tool box for your equipments
@@VincentsfamilyCali thanks for responding and I will make sure the batteries fit the toolbox before I start the build!
Lead-Acid batteries are much heavier than LiFePO4 batteries so make sure your case can support the weight. For point of reference the SOK 206 Ah LiFePO4 battery I use weighs 50 lbs; to get a similar usable capacity in lead-acid batteries (400Ah w/50% discharge) would be ~250 lbs. If you want to use lead-acid batteries I recommend getting a heavy-duty battery box like those made by NOCO. Before I switched to LiFePO4 batteries I had 2 Centennial 6V AGM batteries (GC2, 224Ah, 70 lbs each) in a NOCO battery box mounted on a piece of 3/4" plywood and 4 rollers.
I have made a few smaller ones and i use sealed lead-acid UPS batteries and they work very well.
Led acid batteries are not really safe with this build.
Nice build, my only arguments are : Battery compression and mounting high current devices on a thin nylon tie down. I used the same process for a 100ah 12v battery build. While it’s convenient and practical, it makes me nervous. I think using corner guards and a metal bands would offer the recommended 12 pounds of compression and a better choice for BMS mount. Hindsight is 20/20.
thank you for the good tips, i'll check on those ASAP :)
Excellent build and very clear concise build video, thank you for sharing with us.
thank you for watching :)
Wow, this was clean! You got alot of those parts for super cheap too! This unit blows most of them ecoflows out the water!! 💪🏾💪🏾
thank you for watching :)
if want to charge from 12v car cigarette, how to do it? can straights add wire to the battery using this setup. thanks
thank you for watching, it is not recommend because your main car battery will be drained quickly, plus you need additional component like dc-dc charger to make it work.
Great video - I love everything about it except the limit of 1000w from the solar change controller/inverter. Would have loved to use the all in one system except for that big limit. I’m building a similar system but with a 2kw inverter. Nice work
I was thinking the same thing. Most devices should be ok with 2KWatt inverter though
how do you enjoy supporting the ccp? jus wonderin
Greeting from Toronto Canada nice build love 🥰🥰🥰🥰i build my own i have breaker from my inverter going to my 110A/C outlet i have 20Amp breaker so my inverter in protected if anything happenend
Genuinely a fantastic build video. Thanks so much for taking the time to go through it in detail!
Everybody thinks a build a battery in a box and now holy grail of portable power without upfront fossil fuel usage There's so many iterations of this now that everybody and his brother has one for sale of some type of design with variouse amp hour capacity of the box.And then they advertise solar panel options to charge it that are bulky and won't be compatible with initial portability.Now try and use a lead acid battery bank like I did in 1995,and see how portable it now will be,using 1995 inefficient charge control,inefficient dated solar panels,and you will run into a little more difficulty.But I succeeded to the point that the u.s. government wanted to buy my design.I declined,as I was not set up for mass production,and ready to be a vendor to the gov.So now says,with lighter lithium ion tech,that's cheaper,and more efficient solar panels,it's not a genius idea anymore,and nothing is unique to anyone's design.
Can you give me a diagram about this? I am planning to do such a project for 12v 200ah battery and 5000w inverter.
Great video. I think I'll try building something similar. Other than the fan airflow direction the only thing I might change would be the fuses. They looked like generic Chinese fuses. That type of fuse is notorious for not opening reliably at the proper amperage. You might consider swapping in some name brand fuses for safety. Overall excellent video and thanks for the inspiration.
thank you for watching, yes the air flow look like in wrong direction, i already change that, i did some research on the fuse and the one i bought is Bussmann brand i think it is pretty well known.. here is the link: www.amazon.com/Bussmann-CB185-100-Type-Circuit-Breaker/dp/B00139FQSS/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2QPL6Q5AM9VT6&dchild=1&keywords=bussmann+100+amp+circuit+breaker&qid=1619190544&sprefix=bussman+100+amp%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-3
@@VincentsfamilyCali The Bussmann one is a good brand. I was talking about the automotive blade type fuses that got installed in the fuse block. Those looked like they were likely the generic fuses that can be problematic.
@@wiredkat ahhh got it, thank you for the tip, I will check on those ASAP
Kept waiting to see a 30a RV plug...
NICE BUILD COOL AM BUILDING ONE BUT EVERYTHING IS WATER PROOF MY TOOL BOX IS WATER PROOF AND MY OUT LET IS WATER PROOF EVEN MY COOL FAN WATER PROOF 3000 WATTS PURE SINE WAVE INVERTER
I just ordered an Ampere Time 300 amp hour 12 volt battery. I just need AC power from it for emergency air conditioning after hurricanes. Not sure what`s safe after hearing a dozen different opinions on how to hook up solar panels, 60 amp MPPT charge controller, and 2000 watt inverter....and hurricane season is here. August it typically when they hit Louisiana so I have only weeks to figure it out. I want to put the setup on wheels.
thank you for watching, yes, your set up seem very nice, all you need now is a decent amount of solar panel power
This could be a lot better with some explanations and sizes given, such as the drilling and cutting.
I love how there is no sound. No talking. It's mesmerizing AND informative. I'm building mine this weekend. Thanks for making this "silent film." :)
Thank you for watching:)
Can a build like this be configured to function as a UPS?
thank you for watching, yes, it is possible but will require additional components :)
Very valuable video! Thank you for recording an entire build and making a concise video!
Thank you for watching !!!
at 1:35 I decided to stop watching as you were obviously one of those boring no talk videos
IF YOU CAN BUILD ONE FOR ME I WOULD APPRECIATE IT OF COURSE I WILL COMPENSATE YOU
You’d make a killing in Australia. I wish you were here I would drive cross country to purchase one from you, I think most of aus would
thank you for watching :)
do the inverter will get hot, or risk of flame if put inside box as per your video. btw good video, i am trying to built using one using your video ,thanks
Thank you for watching, the Inverter does get warm but not hot, I added 2 fans for air ventilation, if i run large load continuosly for a long time I open the top cover of the box .
Lifepo4 Battery with Dally BMS its for a lots of Money🤣
See the 115/120v side do something
thanks!
Very cool. I built something similar for my son and daughter in law to keep their fridge and 2 chest freezers running when PG&E goes down again. I used 8 cells for 560 amp hours, 7200 watt hours. I went with 12 volts because I had a lot of spare parts, heavy cable and new components laying around (I buy 2 of everything!). It has an onboard 30 amp mppt solar, 3000 watt inverter, 75 amp onboard lithium smart charger that can be powered up with his Honda eu2000i generator. The Daly BMS is 250 amps. The big surprise was watching the Renogy battery monitor recalculate the time left for charging and discharging the battery. I recall putting 1400 watts into the inverter and seeing about 4 hours left in the batteries. Unplug the load and watch it recalculate the charge time as the solar panel is feeding it.
You do neat work! But in 60+ years of building things, I cannot stand wearing vinyl or rubber gloves! I added up the actual current parts cost in mine, close to $3000, but I bought the batteries here in Calif and that was $1500 of it. And then there was $50,000 in my engineering consulting fee, welding and assembly time.
Thank you for watching, wow you built great system , awesome
@@VincentsfamilyCali Here's mine. I wish I had seen yours first to copy some of your ideas. This has USB ports and 2 cigarette lighter outlets on a 20 amp breaker and wifi for the MPPT charge controller. The Renogy 500 amp battery monitor is my favorite toy. It shows the state of charge and remaining time under load and under charge. This unit goes to my son's house after they finish some roof repairs. So I used it daily for the last 2 months and its running my 10,000 Btu window AC for free at the moment. Its pretty much foolproof now.
th-cam.com/video/YgmVrAx17yU/w-d-xo.html
Hi super moderator very good work but you but not for terminals lugs
Can you run 12V out of the controller as well? Looks like you are coming right off the batteries. I guess that works, just wondered if their was a 12V out on the MPP controller as well.
hello, the controller is for 120V AC and charging purpose only, I connect 12V accessories to the battery terminals, thank you for watching :)
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Hi Ban minh o nam Cali, cach Quan cam khoang 45 phut, baygio gia' vat lieu cung tang nhieu nen tu build cung hoi mac, co gi thi email minh, tieubao555@yahoo.com
How much did this cost you to build this
thank you for watching, the material price in early 2021 is around 1200... i have the break down llist at minute mark 32:22
Hello sir and thanks for shairing that!!
I think it is wrong to connect the BMS sensors underneath the power cable on the battery and it should be on top. Can you please advice on that?
Thanks again
If battery have no power at all ...how.can turn on the mpp to start charging? Or as soon as it detect the solar energy fro panels it will turn on? Ty
thank you for wathcing, yes when the MPPT detect there is power coming from either solar panel or home outlet, it will charge the battery automatically.
@@VincentsfamilyCali ty
Lifo link don't work anymore. Any other links?
Still new to this DIY setup, but has anyone considered integrating an option to quick-charge these DIY kits using the now common EV/car chargers? I.e. Chargepoint, Blink, Electrify America etc.
Perhaps something to consider instead of waiting hours for Sun rays.
thanks for watching, it is possible for quick charge intergration but need to be very careful not to over charge the battery, ECOFLOW DELTA PRO did it: th-cam.com/video/bfWzPPDh2Yg/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=SilverCymbal
@@VincentsfamilyCali
Thanks for the link.
Guess every idea is now out there.
Will check it out when time allows & hope to see the reviews as it seems to be more preferable than laying out a bunch of solar panels in a Walmart parking lot.
Thanks for the excellent instructions, im planning to build due to over priced powerstations in Europe, 30-40% more expensive than USA. I have a question about BMS if you don't mind,ive seen batteries with built in BMS so could i do without the BMS controller you used in this build. Thanks
thanks for watching,, yes, if you buy prebuilt 12V battery then the BMS already included inside, that will save you half the time and hassle to make the power box :)
@@VincentsfamilyCali that's great, thanks for clarifying that for me.
@@xntricity6446 you can get a 300ah LiFePo4 battery as an alternative to this.
hello,
can you please tell me how much have costed building of it?
thanks for watching, the total cost at the time is about $1100 , i have the price list at time mark 32:23
awesome, can you plug 230v touls ?
thanks for watching, the inverter only handle 120V single phase
@@VincentsfamilyCali If I understood correctly, you have a capacity of 1000w continuously at 110v, with the soaire charger, and 3500w continuously with the 12v plug directly connected to the battery? And how many peak watts can you expect?
Hello, for AC I can run load continuously at 1000W and surge up to 1200W for 10-15 seconds before the inverter shut down, the 12V plug can handle 10 Amp max, thanks again for watching :)
As I understand 272ah x 4x 12v = 13.05kw . I'm a newly to diy battery. Happy to learn something new.
thank you for watching, generally LiFEPO4 cell nominal voltage is 3.2V, so 272x4x3.2 = 3481 Wh, put 4 cells in series will have a 12V battery pack (4 x 3.2 = 12.8V), if you have 4 of 105ah cells then total is around 4 x 3.2 x 105 = 1344 Wh
Thanks for reply. I see my mistake.
Really enjoy your video. I planning to diy like your .
Real nice setup... Just planning to make a small solar generator... Up to 200Ah lifepo4. Have local batteries supplier with BMS built-in. But the price is quite high 750USD for one 200Ah ready battery. Seller gives additional 10%off if whole system parts are bought there. But still high. I was searching through your links for battery cells but no longer available, can you please send a new one?
thank you for watching
Awesome build, thanks for sharing.
thank you for watching
Can it power a 5000btu A/C window unit? If so, for how long? They take between 450 watts - 550 watts
thank you for watching, yes i can run 5000btu AC, i used it to run a inverter 8k btu and it ran for about 4 hrs... for 5000 btu AC , on full charge it can run for about 6 hrs, if you connect 500w solar panel while running the AC then it can run for a few more hours
@@VincentsfamilyCali thanks 🙏
For your ac in, how does the 110v get converted to dc to charge battery?
thanks for watching, the inverter / charger is all - in - one unit so there is built in converter componet inside to covert AC to dc and set the correct voltage to charge the battery
Excellent build. I would build a 48v system, so that I can have much larger AC output power for the battery capacity you have there. You could get over 4000W output(even split phase) on a 100A BMS if it is a 48v system.
Been loving this type of design lately! Super video and information! Cheers and sunny days 🌞
thank you for watching :)
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What's the total cost to build a system like this??
Hello, the total is about $1112, the price break down is at the end of the video, thank you
How much is the cost to build this? Thank you in advance.
thank you for watching, total break down is about $1100 , at minute 32:25 mark,
Excellent build back to the drawing board to re do mine again. I could not figure out the weight issue very cheap build as well
I had my volume down the entire video and still enjoyed it!
Looks great!!!
Price all in?
thank you for watching, i have the break down list at the end of the clip, at that time total was around $1100 + tax,
Hi Vincent. If I use 4 105ah lifepo4 how many kWh would I have.