I absolutely LOVE that you showed all the things that run, the different scenarios and that you talked numbers. Best walk through I’ve seen on a solar off grid system I’ve seen…and I’ve watched a lot lately.
I was thinking that you really needed a battery bank and some more solar panels in and on a shed outside but your explanation took care of that. Really cool set-up. Have a ripper mate!
You've always been kind enough to answer my questions. I try one more :). I've bought the buletti ac300 and two batteries. The panels will be 4 520w panels. What I don't know is what wire do I purchase for this unit. Can you shed some light on what I need to by to connect panels to the bluetti? Thank you for your time as always.
A standard solar wire is 10awg (10 gauge) multi-strand wire, good for 600v. (You could get by with lighter gauge for this project, but I just stock 10awg) The standard solar connectors at the ends of the wires are called MC4 connectors. You can buy a cheap crimping tool and connectors and a roll of wire and practice. I forget if you run each of the 2 panels in series or parallel (2 panels in parallel doubles the voltage, 2 panels in series doubles the amps). Double check what the Bluetti can take for maximum volts and amps. I think I just ran 2 panels in series (positive to negative connected between panels, and the other + and - into the Bluetti cord). You need to buy a Y mc4 splitter to run parallel (2 positives together and 2 negatives together) 👌
Just thinking of the cost and hassle to run power to that cabin from where it might be makes this system a no-brainer... and a pretty good place to see out the apocalypse...
Dean, you love a deal so you will get a kick out of this. I researched solar for a while and finally went for the Jackery 1000 to “save a little money” from the bigger version. You should see the tiniest little cook plates are all it can handle 😂 MAYBE a pack of ramen. So what’s happened is I have spent money trying to find itty bitty appliances once I decided I could cook a little to stretch fuel. Wish I would have bought a fat daddy from the jump! Using my insta pot, air fryer, slow cooker would be very nice!!!
A few questions already, if you have time: 1. Is this the “CP Bunkie”? 2. Would it need to be insulated to keep it warm enough in winter, or would a little wood stove suffice? 3. I assume you, being the extremely detailed guy I see in your videos, have kept track of the price of this. How much have you paid (or how much would I need to pay) for what we are looking at today, from bunkie to finished, assuming I build the bunkie myself from a package? 4. What is the square footage of the bunkie, and is “shed sized”? (You know what I’m asking, right?) Thanks!
Cp is canadian Prepper. Was built for his channel. It has r2 insulated walls and is super small. Wouldn’t cost much to heat all winter. If you wanted to build the whole set up, with the cabin kit and all the solar and finishing, it would probably be 30-40k, depending on lots of things. ✌️
@@ArkopiaTH-cam I have a question or two for you, but would like to ask it away from the public forum (related to a bunkie, freeze dryer, heat output, small scale greenhouse, and what appears to be random stuff that I believe connect). Sounds pretty random, but it’s not! Can we talk? Maybe 10 minutes? I’ve been “prepping” for a long time and it’s time to choose some next projects. I’ve been watching your channel and I respect your line of thinking (You are DOING things I had mapped out over 20 years ago!) and I don’t have your level of energy (I’m praying because I used to and hope to once again! 🙏🏼) I don’t care to do what “everybody else does” and look for what WORKS in the life I live and where we’re going… And if it doesn’t work, it’s not a waste. It a lesson and a pivot. If you don’t have time to talk, I understand. You’re clearly a busy dude. If talking is possible, we can figure out a mutual time. I hope it works out!
To plug your whole cottage system. Could you not go from the fuse panel and 1 cord to run the whole cottage or even two rather than plugging everything individually into the unit.??
Bluetti system just has series of plugs, so I wired it like I would for each breaker with cord ends. A big off grid system you would wire into a 220 standard panel
Are those the type of batteries that shouldn't stay above 80% long term? Meaning, if they are constantly plugged into the solar but the air conditioning never runs down the battery below 80% over months and months, is that bad for the batteries? I only have a portable solar generator and am still learning. This looks super cool.
Really cool technology Dean . Great job on your research but if you used your super insulation (R-60) insteadofthe inefficient bunky home ,and built a similar tiny home how much difference in overall cost would there be ? I'm presently designing a 16' x 32 ' x 18 ' high home and will still need a off grid power supply like the one you have demonstrated. Those 450W panels are a good starting point but are they the top of the line ? How well can they handle large hail ? Any ratings posted by the manufacturer? In Texas, there was a massive hail storm which wiped out a solar farm . That's what I am concerned about. The survivability of the solar panels. Anyway brother Dean ,enough knit picking . Love your inventiveness. Maybe some day you will use the R-60 technology in your next project. Fridge ,large freezer ,laundry room (washer only),hot water, (either " on demand " or 30 gallon tank ,tri energy designed, (propane back up ), 120 V element , plus 6 - 12V DC elements. That's the next leap in hot water technology.
You’d need an air exchanger and slightly less heat. This thing is small. Putting in a super tiny wood stove and still cook out of it I think. I’ll be building some cabins over the years, high efficient from scratch that will perform better.
Wonderful Dean .I knew you wouldn't stop at the Bunky .Your too intelligent for that . And you go slowly with your development plans to learn about every level of cost/ Sq/ftage. My design issues are what shape is the most efficient in heat loss prevention and from what I remember, a spherical shape has the most volume with the least amount of surface area. Hence the geodesic doom ,but we've discussed that already. Tee pee is still on my list as is hexagon plan view with a ratio of 1 : 1 . 35 ' base² ,35 ' height tall . But the solar panels are rectangular not pie shaped. Oh well, I guess I will have to wait until you to slove this ,.😊
He explained how the panels were wired in the video. There are 4 panels and the Bluetti power station has 2 solar charge controllers, so he wired the panels in two separate series sets, one connected to each charge controller.
I'm sorry, the load calculation doesn't support what you claim 3000 watts will handle. A microwave and an electric kettle will pretty much max that out.
There must be something wrong with your capacity meter be cause even if your AC unit only draws 1500 Watts, and the compressor ran only 30 minutes out of each hour of use, then your battery would be completely depleted in only 4 hours. Not 91% after running all day.
Thanks Dean for a nice review. BLUETTI should have given you this for free and paid you nicely for this excellent review/ commercial. The prices/ costs and discount codes/ links are missing though!. Please keep up the good work 👏
@@ArkopiaTH-cam Took advantage of that sale and ordered the same setup, minus the panels. Panels are my next purchase. You're review was golden bro. for now charging thru AC and looking to use this a back up system. Let us know if you find a sweet deal for us to expand the battery bank.
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I absolutely LOVE that you showed all the things that run, the different scenarios and that you talked numbers.
Best walk through I’ve seen on a solar off grid system I’ve seen…and I’ve watched a lot lately.
Appreciate it
I was thinking that you really needed a battery bank and some more solar panels in and on a shed outside but your explanation took care of that.
Really cool set-up.
Have a ripper mate!
What's the unit cost? And what do you do in the winter for power?
You've always been kind enough to answer my questions. I try one more :). I've bought the buletti ac300 and two batteries. The panels will be 4 520w panels. What I don't know is what wire do I purchase for this unit. Can you shed some light on what I need to by to connect panels to the bluetti? Thank you for your time as always.
A standard solar wire is 10awg (10 gauge) multi-strand wire, good for 600v. (You could get by with lighter gauge for this project, but I just stock 10awg) The standard solar connectors at the ends of the wires are called MC4 connectors. You can buy a cheap crimping tool and connectors and a roll of wire and practice. I forget if you run each of the 2 panels in series or parallel (2 panels in parallel doubles the voltage, 2 panels in series doubles the amps). Double check what the Bluetti can take for maximum volts and amps. I think I just ran 2 panels in series (positive to negative connected between panels, and the other + and - into the Bluetti cord). You need to buy a Y mc4 splitter to run parallel (2 positives together and 2 negatives together) 👌
@ thank you so much for your time
Just thinking of the cost and hassle to run power to that cabin from where it might be makes this system a no-brainer... and a pretty good place to see out the apocalypse...
Sweet set up, U have taken the cabin to the next level
That's a decent unit you have running everything there. I haven't tried Bluetti at all yet. Thx for this video!
Dean, you love a deal so you will get a kick out of this. I researched solar for a while and finally went for the Jackery 1000 to “save a little money” from the bigger version. You should see the tiniest little cook plates are all it can handle 😂 MAYBE a pack of ramen. So what’s happened is I have spent money trying to find itty bitty appliances once I decided I could cook a little to stretch fuel. Wish I would have bought a fat daddy from the jump! Using my insta pot, air fryer, slow cooker would be very nice!!!
Great video review on the Bluetti I love the expandibility 👍
0:55 I’m already impressed!
A few questions already, if you have time:
1. Is this the “CP Bunkie”?
2. Would it need to be insulated to keep it warm enough in winter, or would a little wood stove suffice?
3. I assume you, being the extremely detailed guy I see in your videos, have kept track of the price of this. How much have you paid (or how much would I need to pay) for what we are looking at today, from bunkie to finished, assuming I build the bunkie myself from a package?
4. What is the square footage of the bunkie, and is “shed sized”? (You know what I’m asking, right?)
Thanks!
Cp is canadian Prepper. Was built for his channel. It has r2 insulated walls and is super small. Wouldn’t cost much to heat all winter. If you wanted to build the whole set up, with the cabin kit and all the solar and finishing, it would probably be 30-40k, depending on lots of things. ✌️
@@ArkopiaTH-cam thanks! Yeah, I thought it was the same one you guys did together. Have a great day!
@@ArkopiaTH-cam I have a question or two for you, but would like to ask it away from the public forum (related to a bunkie, freeze dryer, heat output, small scale greenhouse, and what appears to be random stuff that I believe connect). Sounds pretty random, but it’s not! Can we talk? Maybe 10 minutes? I’ve been “prepping” for a long time and it’s time to choose some next projects. I’ve been watching your channel and I respect your line of thinking (You are DOING things I had mapped out over 20 years ago!) and I don’t have your level of energy (I’m praying because I used to and hope to once again! 🙏🏼) I don’t care to do what “everybody else does” and look for what WORKS in the life I live and where we’re going… And if it doesn’t work, it’s not a waste. It a lesson and a pivot.
If you don’t have time to talk, I understand. You’re clearly a busy dude. If talking is possible, we can figure out a mutual time. I hope it works out!
That's really impressive!
Great setup
"Let's just start by stress testing the whole solar system."
😮
WHAT?!!!... Oh, right. That makes more sense.
Impressive little system. 👍🏻
Nice setup
To plug your whole cottage system. Could you not go from the fuse panel and 1 cord to run the whole cottage or even two rather than plugging everything individually into the unit.??
Bluetti system just has series of plugs, so I wired it like I would for each breaker with cord ends. A big off grid system you would wire into a 220 standard panel
Thanks for the video!
I hope Nate watched !
Are those the type of batteries that shouldn't stay above 80% long term?
Meaning, if they are constantly plugged into the solar but the air conditioning never runs down the battery below 80% over months and months, is that bad for the batteries?
I only have a portable solar generator and am still learning.
This looks super cool.
At night it drops down with the little stuff like fridge running. All day it’s fully charged
You can easily change the settings for charge/discharge levels.
Really cool technology Dean .
Great job on your research but if you used your super insulation (R-60) insteadofthe inefficient bunky home ,and built a similar tiny home how much difference in overall cost would there be ?
I'm presently designing a 16' x 32 ' x 18 ' high home and will still need a off grid power supply like the one you have demonstrated.
Those 450W panels are a good starting point but are they the top of the line ? How well can they handle large hail ? Any ratings posted by the manufacturer?
In Texas, there was a massive hail storm which wiped out a solar farm .
That's what I am concerned about. The survivability of the solar panels.
Anyway brother Dean ,enough knit picking .
Love your inventiveness.
Maybe some day you will use the R-60 technology in your next project.
Fridge ,large freezer ,laundry room (washer only),hot water, (either " on demand " or 30 gallon tank ,tri energy designed, (propane back up ), 120 V element , plus 6 - 12V DC elements. That's the next leap in hot water technology.
You’d need an air exchanger and slightly less heat. This thing is small. Putting in a super tiny wood stove and still cook out of it I think. I’ll be building some cabins over the years, high efficient from scratch that will perform better.
Wonderful Dean .I knew you wouldn't stop at the Bunky .Your too intelligent for that . And you go slowly with your development plans to learn about every level of cost/ Sq/ftage.
My design issues are what shape is the most efficient in heat loss prevention and from what I remember, a spherical shape has the most volume with the least amount of surface area. Hence the geodesic doom ,but we've discussed that already. Tee pee is still on my list as is hexagon plan view with a ratio of 1 : 1 .
35 ' base² ,35 ' height tall . But the solar panels are rectangular not pie shaped.
Oh well, I guess I will have to wait until you to slove this ,.😊
Arnold
Very well explained, Thanks for the review
we love it!
This was so well done! Thanks for sharing! #goals
link for solar panels? how you have the solar wired? parallel or series?
He explained how the panels were wired in the video. There are 4 panels and the Bluetti power station has 2 solar charge controllers, so he wired the panels in two separate series sets, one connected to each charge controller.
You can always trust someone who says hunnert instead of hundred
Also stress testing the solar system seems like a lofty goal....He should start small...maybe earth than maybe mars😂
what if it's winter in northern Ontario? And you need some heat?
Why not parallel so you get more power out of your panels
and the payoff time is.. what? 30 years?
My whole farm Solar I’m doing is 6 years
Need to get starlink
I'm sorry, the load calculation doesn't support what you claim 3000 watts will handle. A microwave and an electric kettle will pretty much max that out.
700+1000=1700
How much?
For the Bluetti they just had some prime day deals. For solar panels, wiring, appliances, the cabin, etc, you’ll have to price it out. ✌️
How much was your setup
There must be something wrong with your capacity meter be cause even if your AC unit only draws 1500 Watts, and the compressor ran only 30 minutes out of each hour of use, then your battery would be completely depleted in only 4 hours. Not 91% after running all day.
1800 watts solar input
@@ArkopiaTH-cam Well, that make a big difference.
One EMP later....
*sound of crickets*
LOL Full on shill, Ripoff warning, everything here can be setup and purchased for 1/4 the cost of this fancy plastic covering of a solar setup
You can make your own solar system for a bit cheaper. Bluetti is nice for this project. Just bought another Bluetti battery. Video coming soon.
Thanks Dean for a nice review. BLUETTI should have given you this for free and paid you nicely for this excellent review/ commercial.
The prices/ costs and discount codes/ links are missing though!.
Please keep up the good work 👏
Links work in description. That Amazon prime deal is only for 2 days coming up.
@@ArkopiaTH-cam Took advantage of that sale and ordered the same setup, minus the panels. Panels are my next purchase. You're review was golden bro. for now charging thru AC and looking to use this a back up system. Let us know if you find a sweet deal for us to expand the battery bank.