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  • @andrievbastichy8551
    @andrievbastichy8551 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    nice video! thanks for uploading!

  • @marcjampolsky5280
    @marcjampolsky5280 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I have a similar one and have been running it for a year... From eco-worthy.
    I have 4x 100ah 24v batteries connected on it. It has the same issue regarding wire size.
    I run my network, furnace, deep freeze, fridge and CPAP on it and I get a full 24+ hours of backup at -30c outside (the furnace is the heaviest draw).
    I have it connected to a standard 30amp rv style plug for grid power so if necessary I can easily connect to my propane generator and recharge

    • @marcjampolsky5280
      @marcjampolsky5280 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Since the price is so reasonable I've considered just buying a second one and keeping it in a box for redundancy.
      That being said, we don't really have power issues so its primary purpose is for the ups capability... It's been flawless for the couple times we've have blips and for the test runs

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That is impressive!

    • @marcjampolsky5280
      @marcjampolsky5280 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks... I researched like crazy and wired it all myself
      I don't have solar as it's not cost effective yet (northern bc Canada so limited sunlight in the winters) BUT eventually I will.

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You could put a 100 or 200w panel on it to offset some minor losses but yeah I'm not expecting much solar in Canada

    • @marcjampolsky5280
      @marcjampolsky5280 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @texasprepperprojects true... I do have 300 watts on my trailer which, in an emergency, I could reroute to my home

  • @robert4027
    @robert4027 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    i trust my diy system .. easy service ability. however i haven't had any issues 4 years now still going strong

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's great to hear, I'm glad it's working for you!

    • @jwrhynejr9608
      @jwrhynejr9608 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      So are you grid tied or off grid with your 4 year old diy system , @robert4027??

  • @robertrice4441
    @robertrice4441 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Your logic regarding an all-one-unit has always been compelling. But the first time you have an essential component inside the unit fail, you will wish there was an easy way to repair or replace it. In addition, separate components allow you to improve upon the individual component performance,if necessary.

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      This is a true statement and as a prepper i consider single points of failure. We call it your 'risk appetite'. What's more important to you, cost / ease of build. Vs ease of repair. If this unit was going to be used on something life critical like an O2 machine, then I would consider that. Also, considering the total cost of this unit being so low, you could buy a second one and keep it as a spare. If the first fails you drop this in. If you add up what you are getting for $450 on this, it's around $700 worth of parts

  • @pchris6662
    @pchris6662 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I’ve done the math and in my opinion a small 24v system is the perfect size for a prepper or short term RV off grid camping situation. Just as you said, the solar panel requirements are easier than a 48v battery. And 300AH worth of 24v batteries is enough total energy storage to easily cover a cloudy weekend camping trip at less than 200lbs total with battery, inverter, cables etc.
    Finally at this cost point, I can buy two of these units and have a backup if it has a problem down the line. I would like to see more details on the various settings, options, communication is just RS-485, no Bluetooth so how can you access the status etc.?

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I have never done any RS-485 before. I'm a simple guy. Battery to inverter. I wish that these items had bluetooth, but they do not. However you can easily add a shunt screen or bluetooth shunt for under $100 if you really want to. Check out my recent videos on the Watt Cycle 12v 300ah Mini on sale right NOW. It's not going to last long. I have 2 of them i'm building into a 24v 300ah system with a Giandel 24v inverter as we speak.

    • @pchris6662
      @pchris6662 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@texasprepperprojects Very nice! Yep, I did see the 300 video too. thx. I’m up in the air between a couple of that same WattCycle 300 batts or making my own with raw cells + the SFK kit. Im guessing this is the best chance before tariffs and/or shipping costs spike. I’m leaning towards the sfk just so I can see/check the cells stay balanced as the years go by. At 300AH it seems like 24v is plenty of stored energy in a manageable package, but the little 0.5A built in BMS balancers will struggle to keep the cells balance as Father Time starts to work on them and sis has a 5A active balancer that can be enabled/disabled/auto. And finally, I’m not positive but I think the sks BMS has an option you can set which limits the incoming charge rate by the BMS itself and that means I can connect this LiFePO4 battery directly to a vehicle alternator and the BMS will prevent it from drawing too much power from the alternator and potentially damaging it. That feature (if I’m correct) saves the cost of buying a DC-DC charger. Bonus! The downside is limiting the charge rate will also limit how many amps your solar charger will be able to pump in at a time, but having that additional option seems like it might be nice if you plan to be using this same battery 3, 6, (9?) years from now like I do. I’m a simple guy too and like your approach. But I also “buy once” and get my moneys worth for years if I can help it.
      Thx for the vids brah :)

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I don't like to build raw cells and I don't think you would save that much money over buying this watt cycle for $530

    • @pchris6662
      @pchris6662 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@texasprepperprojects I hear ya! I just was looking for the bluetooth BMS, better active balancing and if I can use the BMS to limit the charge current it's a drop-in replacement for my class C lead acid batts connected to the alternator without a $150 DC-DC charger to protect it. (Still haven't entirely confirmed that yet)
      FWIW, I did already buy/build the Licitti 280AH battery and the solar gen kit/box and it works well for 1/2 the price of the equivalent ecoflow etc. brands so bolting 4 cells together really isn't that much more work to me.
      The lean/mean price of the watt cycle makes it a top contender though, I grant you that :)
      thx

    • @marcaudet2890
      @marcaudet2890 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Instead of solar can we connect a alternator/charger like the bluetti?

  • @MrLegendfx
    @MrLegendfx หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just for this review. Subscribed. Great job. Thank you.

  • @kenp133
    @kenp133 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks for the idea. Is it safe to use the AC output ungrounded? If needed, how would you ground the inverter if only using it off grid?

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You need to ask a certified electrician that. But thr inverter has a ground screw on it

  • @akarpy
    @akarpy หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The components and pin out looks exactly like the powmr 3k LF. pow-relab 3ku. Different panel on front but LCD UI is same. This one has WiFi and an app as an additional dongle. If you have a chance you should compare these.

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Link to it for me?

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have looked at the PowMr units in the past. I bought a generic all in one that is similar. I returned it because if you look, the battery power terminals are very close together. I tried to get a 2 awg in there and the terminals shorted. I could drop to a 4 awg but that limits the amount of current you can use.

  • @jwrhynejr9608
    @jwrhynejr9608 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks for Sharing!!! Checked website- Sold out! But 48volt seems to be available!!

  • @thomasvictor4883
    @thomasvictor4883 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I got this exact system. Are you going to install circut breakers between the LiTime unit and the AC in and out and the PV input? And what types?

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I am not because my system is set up as a temporary, portable one. Not full time installed.

  • @andrewj99
    @andrewj99 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great setup. Would be nice to see the screen.

  • @JohnT.4321
    @JohnT.4321 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice set up. It is good to show differing systems a person can manually install as a back up in case of a major power outage. I would like to see a 36 volt system build rather than a 48 volt build since there are many channels that already do 48 volt builds. Xija has a really good 36 volt inverter I have seen on a different channel which he highly recommended.

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      36 volts is such an oddball though since it's not an even multiple. i think that the only systems that are 36v are golf carts.

    • @JohnT.4321
      @JohnT.4321 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@texasprepperprojects Not really an odd ball considering that it would take three 100 ah or three 200 ah 12 volt batteries wired in series like you did with the 24 volt set up. Three more wired in parallel would double the watt hours. I would have done that myself if I had the room for three more mini Lifepo4 batteries. I have the length for three but not the withe. Like I wrote previously, there are 36 volt inverters which have the same 110/120 volt plug ins to run devices. This goes beyond golf carts. 36 volts were common in the US in industry and the military until the Chinese introduced 48 volt systems which are applicable in very large solar set ups

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks!

  • @alexherrera3918
    @alexherrera3918 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very good video. I wan to build one like the EG4 but the 150v min voltage got me thinking after your video, it is very good option, but low voltage will take very long time to charge the batteries. My problem is also that my wife do not like the wiring connection , she wan to see something like the anker F3800, but as you know that one is much more expensive and lower in capacity than the one you bult.
    I also noticed that the batteries are same or comparative expensive than he EG4 so no savings can be made on batteries if you want a 5kwh system. Thanks again for your video.!

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      If you use 2 wattcycle 300ah that will get you over 7kw with this unit for a 3rd third the price! I understand about the wiring my wifr has the same concerns. But you can neaten that all up and all she has to do is flip the one switch on the left

    • @alexherrera3918
      @alexherrera3918 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@texasprepperprojects ok thanks, i checked they only have 300ah for the 12V , i did not see any 24V. tks

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      That is correct which is why I said to buy two 12v batteries which you can link and make 24v like I did

    • @alexherrera3918
      @alexherrera3918 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@texasprepperprojects got it , thanks!!

  • @Barc7580
    @Barc7580 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is phenomenal !!!
    I’m wondering if putting in Anderson connectors between the inverter and battery might be an idea to be able to swap a fresh battery in when charging the depleted battery
    Thinking extended grid down conditions.

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You could, but how are you charging the 'spare' batteries? I'd rather just put BIGGER batteries on the primary unit, like the watt cycle 300amp i linked. Two of those together would get you over 7kw for under $999

  • @TheCornucopiaProject-bd5jk
    @TheCornucopiaProject-bd5jk หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I was looking at the 3kw EG4 as well, it’s an established reliable unit. But I also noticed the high solar input voltage which makes it not suitable for mobile applications.
    This LITime unit with just 30v starting voltage is interesting. If 24 or 48v is better would be up to the beholder, but smaller cable sizes do matter, so 24v over 12v is already an improvement.
    Couple questions.
    Does it have a DC out to connect dc loads?
    How loud is it?
    Can the inverter be turned off and other features still work?
    How much idle consumption does it have with inverter on/off ?
    I think I would still want to use a shunt at the battery.

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      No.
      Not very
      I don't see that feature
      15w

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      And i agree on the shunt. While the unit does have a current meter the screen is a little too small for my liking

  • @jgreat8582
    @jgreat8582 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice set up. Next time just lay the dolly on it's back it will make it easier to mount the unit just laying it down on the dolly. Just lift it vertical before installing the batteries

  • @jwrhynejr9608
    @jwrhynejr9608 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I have 2 separate 24 volt systems off grid using old lead acid batteries & regular inverters under $300.00 in price. Have several older inverters that gave up the ghost about 2 years ago& can’t find any place that will work on them!!

  • @JeffP00001
    @JeffP00001 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This seems like a great option for a beginner, like me. I'm going to buy one because you just can't beat the price. My only concern was solar is limited to 150v. Also, I'm wondering why the solar input's recommended range tops off at 105v.

    • @JeffP00001
      @JeffP00001 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Just ordered 1 using your link.

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks!

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Reply from the vendor.
      The voltage of the input capacitor is 150V, which is allowed within the maximum value.
      The recommended 105 voltage value is generally close to the open circuit voltage of most solar panels.

  • @shelley131
    @shelley131 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video build. I have to agree that going the EG4 route was a big mistake on my part. I don't have enough solar panels to have enough voltage to start charging. So I had to pivot and bought the Victron mppt solar charger the 150/35 model that can charge 12V through 48V. Also the EG4 inverter was not as efficient as I had hoped. I ran my fridge/freezer a 26/cu.ft 115V at 7.2 amps with my build and it only lasted 37 hours, with the fridge consuming 2.4KW and the inverter consuming the rest of my power of my eg4LL battery, so I had to pivot and ordered the victron 48V 1200W inverter to see how long it runs my fridge. On your suggestion from one of your videos, I took advantage of of buying 2 of the Watt Cycle 12V 100AH mini batteries with Bluetooth , only a 10 dollar difference from no blue tooth. Great savings with the Black Friday sales going on now. I want to use them to just run my 12V fridges without an inverter using a female 12V cigarette plug. Can't wait to receive them. By the way do you happen to know how efficient the LiTime inverter is? I'm thinking doing more 12V builds as it is a lot simpler to charge with solar panels. Thank you for taking time to share you knowledge with us.

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I am honestly not sure on the efficiency. The watt cycle 300ah for under $500 is a smoking deal

    • @Barc7580
      @Barc7580 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@texasprepperprojects what size wires are needed to combine 2 watt cycle 12v 300ah mini batteries together to make a 24v battery with this 3000w inverter ?

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@Barc7580 My MINIMUM is 4 awg but I'd prefer a 2 awg just to be safe amzn.to/4915u5L

    • @Barc7580
      @Barc7580 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@texasprepperprojects thank you for putting out these videos.

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Barc7580 Thanks for the note!

  • @jameslehmann6452
    @jameslehmann6452 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Why not lay the dolly down to mount all in one

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Because I did it the hard way lol. I'll lay it down next time

  • @g-whiz286
    @g-whiz286 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I really like this unit and would like to get one. Unfortunately, Li Time has been unwilling to provide me with any information unless I buy it first (according to Wendy Yuan at the LiTime Online Sales & Consulting (OSC) Department). There is no spec sheet online. There is no downloadable owner's manual (PDF). I have two questions:
    1. This unit being 48 lbs. suggests that it might be a low frequency unit (with a large toroidal transformer in it). Is it?
    2. The website states, "The charging current can also be manually adjusted for added flexibility". 50 amps x 29.2 volts x 0.85 (efficiency guess) = 1718 Watts. I want to know if I can "turn the AC charge rate down" to accommodate my tiny generator. I only have an 850 Watt generator.
    I'm not going to buy it just to see answers to these two questions. That's ridiculous.

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      1. I don't know.
      2. it supposed to be able to, but this is one of the menu settings that I couldn't get into as I mentioned at the very end of the video. I don't know if I got an early release or if I'm doing something wrong, but the manual says you should be able to

  • @bigdaddydoitall
    @bigdaddydoitall หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Did you say 100v is maximum solar string input? 30v min - 100v max?

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      105v is the max recommended but 150v is the max upper limit based on the components

    • @bigdaddydoitall
      @bigdaddydoitall หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @texasprepperprojects thank u

  • @JeffP00001
    @JeffP00001 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice video. Hey do you know what the idle consumption is?

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think the manual said 6 watts in eco and 15 in standard

    • @JeffP00001
      @JeffP00001 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@texasprepperprojects Do you happen to know what it is in UPS mode?

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@JeffP00001 presume the same, around 15w

  • @MC-.-
    @MC-.- หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is it clean energy pure sine wave?

  • @robertrice4441
    @robertrice4441 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You briefly mentioned this was a 110 VAC output. I prefer 120 VAC.

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Screen shows 110. Why does that matter for you?

  • @jake8882
    @jake8882 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Would you recommend this for a airstream for 4 day weekends?

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not enough information. What are you trying to run? Are you doing solar or just battery?

    • @jake8882
      @jake8882 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @texasprepperprojects thanks for the reply. I will have (2) 200ah li time and (2) 100 ah li time. I would like to run my ac off of it. Thoughts? Also, fridge, and lights. Nothing to crazy other than the dometic ac.

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How much solar do you have and where do you live?

    • @jake8882
      @jake8882 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@texasprepperprojects i will be trying to get about 800 watts on the top.

    • @jake8882
      @jake8882 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@texasprepperprojects i live in arizona

  • @andrievbastichy8551
    @andrievbastichy8551 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    im here thinking...
    these inverter prices need to come down.
    for 500 id rather buy a oupes mega 1 power station. it has 2000w inverter 1024 wh and 800w input.
    in the day id charge the batteries off the mega 1.. and at night use a buck converter to use the batteries.i can find no one doing a video of this..
    maybe you could give it a whirl.
    i mean its detachable portable if needed.

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Check out my other videos. I can destroy any pre-made system, price wise. 7.6kw for $1500 in my last video

  • @larryjanson4011
    @larryjanson4011 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    i wish i had $3,000USD ( all in one, and batteries only here) to invest in a home system. and this amount does not even touch the solar. i was given 4 panels, and they are just sitting outside as i do not have the money to build the rack to place them onto. forget the cabling to the house.

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Don't worry about going into the house. Just put it on a dolly like I do. Grab two Watt Cycles for $1100, a Litime MPPT for $170 and a Giandel 24v inverter for $200.

  • @GregNTech
    @GregNTech หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have been eyeing that unit on Amazon. But I'm confused about the PV voltage max input. Is it 100vdc or 150vdc?

    • @Moes_Prep_and_Tech
      @Moes_Prep_and_Tech หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      it looks like 150 and that alone turned me off quickly

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It is a little strange. It seems to be 100 is recommended but 150 is possible. Just like most batteries have a 100 amp charger current limit but 50 is recommended

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Why? I look at this as a small back up system, not a whole house unit. I can put 3 to 4 residential panels on it from CL

  • @mattb7406
    @mattb7406 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have been waiting for someone to review this. Aggravating they didnt include bluetooth.

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah I suggested that to them. But if you have a battery with Bluetooth you don't need it

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm really pushing watt cycle to put Bluetooth in their 300ah

  • @traveling.down.the.road56
    @traveling.down.the.road56 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Had to laugh. Wouldn't it have been much easier to mount it while the dolly was laying horizontal?

  • @JunitafluxcyfatriciaJunita
    @JunitafluxcyfatriciaJunita หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Why so expensive. In China 24v 3kw hybrid inverter only $150

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is the cheapest hybrid unit i've ever seen

    • @jeffro9276
      @jeffro9276 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Shipping!

    • @texasprepperprojects
      @texasprepperprojects  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This is an inverter, AC charger and MPPT solar charger all together. It's 3 pieces in one

    • @akarpy
      @akarpy หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They are not advertising this, but this is a Low Frequency inverter rather than a High Frequency one. This is why it weighs 40lbs and has an 18W standby current. But yeah, buying something in the country where it's made will often be cheaper.

    • @JunitafluxcyfatriciaJunita
      @JunitafluxcyfatriciaJunita หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @akarpy oh ok. That makes sense

  • @danpoczynek
    @danpoczynek หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do they have a 250 volt single phase unit for like a well pump