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24v 200ah LiFePO4 DIY battery build. But is it just cheaper to just buy an off the shelf battery now
I love making DIY LiFePO4 12v and 24v battery builds. But it is over. It is now cheaper to just buy an off the shelf battery like a Li Time or Redodo.
But it is still fun so if you want to learn check it out.
Purchase a Redodo - bityl.co/SlS4
#homesteading
#offgridpower
#offgirdliving
#offgridsystem
#solarenergy
#lifepo4battery
#batterybank
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Now is the time to buy a lifepo4 battery. Inexpensive & excellent quality. Taffirs are coming!!!
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Do NOT delay. Tariffs are coming. Now is the time to buy a lifepo4 battery. Lead is dead. OKMO $155 12v 100ah: amzn.to/4euRDWn Li Time 12v 100ah - www.litime.com/?ref=OBCC Siekon 12v 100ah - amzn.to/4eKtJXL - Code: SIEKON2424 (3%) Solorage 12v 100ah www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL4MRQ98?ref=myi_title_dp Redodo 24V 100ah - bityl.co/SlS4 #review #lifepo4battery #offgridpower #offgirdliving #offgridsystem ...
Redodo 24v 100ah battery. Real life test. How did it perform. I think you will be surprised.
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Redodo Black Friday Deals! Best Price Ever on Official Website! ★ Sitewide 6% OFF with Code: OBCC ★ Affiliate links: www.redodopower.com/?ref=OBCC ★ product links:bityl.co/SlS4 ★ Free Gifts for orders over $500 (Limited QTY) ★ Extra 8% Off orders over $2000 ★ Sale ends on Dec 3rd I did a real life test of a Redodo 24v 100ah battery. Attached it to my 6k split phase interver and 4k solar panels....
Redodo 24V 100Ah Lithium Battery review. This is the best 24v battery that I have ever used.
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Redodo Black Friday Deals! Best Price Ever on Official Website! ★ Sitewide 6% OFF with Code: OBCC ★ Affiliate links: www.redodopower.com/?ref=OBCC ★ product links:bityl.co/SlS4 ★ Free Gifts for orders over $500 (Limited QTY) ★ Extra 8% Off orders over $2000 ★ Sale ends on Dec 3rd This is the best 24v battery that I have ever used. Redodo 24V 100Ah Lithium Battery review. #solar #solarpower #off...
Li Time 12v 100 ah LiFePO4 DIY Power Station build that is simple & easy enough for anyone can do.
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To purchase: www.litime.com/?ref=OBCC 6% off code: OBCC www.litime.com/blogs/blogs/black-friday-battery-buying-guide LiTime Black Friday Sale lasts to 15th Dec, up to 60% off with 30-Day Price Guarantee. Power stations are just a battery and an inverter and I will show you how you can save hundreds of dollars by making your own using a LiTime 12V 100Ah Self Heating LiFePO4 Lithium Battery and a...
Easy off grid solar build using a $155 12v 100ah OKMO lithium battery! Beginner Friendly!
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Beginner friendly Solar Power System! Build a System in Minutes! Complete 12 volt off grid solar setup from start to finish. How to setup a small 12 volt off grid solar system using OKMO 12v 100ah lifepo4 battery, a Giandel 12 volt Pure Sine Wave Inverter and an EPEVER 40A MPPT Solar Charge Controller. OKMO $155 12v battery: amzn.to/4euRDWn Giandel inverter : amzn.to/47PJetL EPEVER charge contr...
LiTime 12V 100Ah Self Heating LiFePO4 Battery. Solving the biggest issue with LiFePO4 batteries!
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To purchase: www.litime.com/?ref=OBCC 6% off code: OBCC www.litime.com/blogs/blogs/black-friday-battery-buying-guide. LiTime Black Friday Sale lasts to 15th Dec, up to 60% off with 30-Day Price Guarantee. Cold kills Lithium and this battery solves that problem with an automatic self heating function. So is your RV batteries or solar setup batteries ready for winter? If you are looking for a LiF...
AAA Battery review. What is the best value? The results will surprise you!
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#ShareASale As we get close to Black Friday, I thought it would be a good time to do a review AAA batteries. See how name brands such as Duracell and Energizer compare to cheap Dollar Store and Harbor Freight batteries. Which one is the best value? I was very surprised. 0:00 Intro 1:12 Test Setup 1:40 Rayovac 2:50 E-Circuit 3:44 Homeline (Family Dollar) 4:52 Harbor Freight Magnum 5:56 Duracell ...
My 24v 6k 600 ah off grid solar setup is DEAD!!! What happened and how do I fix it?
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Class T fuse - amzn.to/4hngxd6 I have a 24v 6k set up with 600 ah of LiFePO4 Lithium and 4k of solar panels. This will happen to you. Your system will fail at some point. What do you do? Today I will show you the importance of proper troubleshooting and also how cirtical quality fuses and circuit breakers are! #solarenergy #solarpower #offgridpower #offgirdliving #homesteading #troubleshooting
The Siekon Classics 100Ah 12 Volt LiFePO4 Battery is easily the best value. Excellent build quality!
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Amazon: - amzn.to/4eKtJXL Code: SIEKON2424 (3%) Official Website: www.siekonenergy.com/ Simply put this is the best value in 12v 100Ah LiFePO4 batteries on the market today. Excellent build quality with EVE cells and a JBD BMS. All of the protection you would need and cheaper than building it yourself and less than buying a lead acid battery. 0:00 - Introduction 0:37 - Specs 2:20 - Capacity tes...
Complete guide to build a first flush rain harvesting system. DIY build using food grade IBC totes
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My first rain catchment system was terrible. I was using collapsible rain barrels that I got off of Amazon, had no filtering and everything leaked and looked really bad. So I rebuilt it using schedule 40 PVC pipe and 275 gallon IBC totes that I got of off Facebook marketplace. This is an easy, inexpensive DIY build that anyone can do to capture and store their rain. Make a Rain Barrel system or...
Do not miss out on these Harbor Freight DEALS! (These sales are now over, but please still watch)
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I fell into some seriously good deals at Harbor Freight today that I had to share with you. Check out the amazing low prices on some great product this week at Harbor Freight. . Killer deals to be found all through the store. #harborfreight #harborfreighttools #deals #tools #sales #savings #homesteading @harborfreight
Truth about solar portable power stations exposed! What are they really?
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No need to buy a fancy EcoFlow, Jackery or any of the dozens of other portable power stations on the market right now. Anyone can easily and quickly make their own. All they are is a lifepo4 battery and an inverter. #offgridpower #offgirdliving #powerstation #homesteading
Step by step to create your first off grid 12 or 24 volt lifpo4 solar setup.
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If you are looking to build your first 12, 24 or 48 volt off grid solar setup using lifep04 lithium batteries, solar panels, charge controllers and a inverter check out this video. Not sure where to begin or what you need to build an off grid solar setup? I will be explaining all of the components you need to build your first off gird solar setup. 0:00 Intro 0:41 Capturing Energy 1:47 Solar Pan...
4 items to get at Harbor Freight that you might not think of. And one that SUCKS!!
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Here are four items to get from Harbor Freight. And ONE to avoid at all cots. Everyone knows about Harbor Freights buckets, tarps, hand tools and such, but here are several items you might not think of to get at Harbor Freight. What is on your list? Warrior Heat Gun VULCAN Flux Core Welding Wire Paint Brushes Thread Lock Quantum Headlamp #harborfreight #preperation #prepper #offgridliving #tool...
DIY power station build. Watch me build a Massive 24v, 4000w, 10kWh portable generator. Part 2
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DIY power station build. Watch me build a Massive 24v, 4000w, 10kWh portable generator. Part 2
DIY power station build. Watch me build a Massive 24v, 4000w, 10kWh portable generator. Part 1.
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DIY power station build. Watch me build a Massive 24v, 4000w, 10kWh portable generator. Part 1.
ALLPOWERS SF200 Monocrystalline Flexible Solar Panel
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ALLPOWERS SF200 Monocrystalline Flexible Solar Panel
What is the best voltage for an off grid cabin. Advantages of 12 volt - 24 volt and 48 volt.
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What is the best voltage for an off grid cabin. Advantages of 12 volt - 24 volt and 48 volt.
4 Excellent Harbor Freight tools and ONE terrible one. What to buy and what to avoid!
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4 Excellent Harbor Freight tools and ONE terrible one. What to buy and what to avoid!
You will be amazed! How long can you run a refrigerator off gird or during a power outage?
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You will be amazed! How long can you run a refrigerator off gird or during a power outage?
Batteries dead! What can you do when your off grid solar setup dies!
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Batteries dead! What can you do when your off grid solar setup dies!
Thermomate 4.0 Gallon Electric Point of Use Water Heater - 120v
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Thermomate 4.0 Gallon Electric Point of Use Water Heater - 120v
How long can you power a 5,000 btu air conditioner off grid ? What does it take to run it off grid?
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How long can you power a 5,000 btu air conditioner off grid ? What does it take to run it off grid?
Thinking about building an off grid solar setup? 3 things to consider before you start.
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Thinking about building an off grid solar setup? 3 things to consider before you start.
Do you have to put your solar panels at the correct angle? Does it improve your energy output?
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Do you have to put your solar panels at the correct angle? Does it improve your energy output?
What is the issue with my solar array? Do cracked solar panels still work?
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What is the issue with my solar array? Do cracked solar panels still work?
The importance of keeping your solar panels clean.
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The importance of keeping your solar panels clean.
The importance of properly sizing your off grid solar setup. How to run an air conditioner off grid
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The importance of properly sizing your off grid solar setup. How to run an air conditioner off grid
Do NOT watch this.
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Do NOT watch this.

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  • @vevenaneathna
    @vevenaneathna 4 години тому

    what? you can order 4x 280ah lifepo4 cells shipped from china for 160 bucks right now. get rid of the bms and just use an inductive active balancer board for 5$. 8kwh 24v system for 325$. 8 of them fit perfectly inside of a 20mm ammo can for 30 bucks as long as you get the older threaded style cells. fireproof enclosure and all, 360 bucks. that same battery in server rack form costs 3 times that. the only issue is bus bars if youre pulling close to 1c, and wires as you said, and the 3 months shipping (thats actually how you know youre getting them direct from the mfg)

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 3 години тому

      You should post a link to those cells you bought. I bet the are cheap LiitoKala or some other B grade cell. Beware of cheap cells. I have several videos on that. Also, people, do not use an active balancer in lieu of a BMS.

  • @FinancialMinuteWithPaulie
    @FinancialMinuteWithPaulie 5 годин тому

    Decent video but you forgot a very important step! Compression! Those look like EVE cells and they highly recommend compression to get the best performance and life out of the cells.

  • @AdamPapendieck
    @AdamPapendieck 6 годин тому

    thanks for the upload 👍

  • @stevenfrazier8939
    @stevenfrazier8939 6 годин тому

    I built a 48 nominal (51.2) volt battery with Grade A EVE LF280K cells and JK BMS with Bluetooth, 2A active balancer and 200 amp for $1,339. That is a 300 Amp Hour battery. There isn't any pre-made battery with 300 AH @15,360 watt hours that can comes close to this price and performance. You would need three $1,200 rack mount batteries @ $3,600 to match this one battery.

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 6 годин тому

      You make a great point. Large custom builds like what you did still make sense. Btw, sounds like a nice build.

    • @stevenfrazier8939
      @stevenfrazier8939 5 годин тому

      Thanks, I built four of these batteries for a total of 61.4 kilowatt hours. This is good for about 6 days of anatomy. We are 100% off-grid with an EG4 18KPV inverter/charger and 15 kilowatts of Bi-Facial Solar. We also charge the battery bank with an EG4 Chargeverter @ 5,100 watts at 100 amps.

  • @AlfarrisiMuammar
    @AlfarrisiMuammar 16 годин тому

    😅This is the right time to buy a battery Before 60% tariff by trump. But battery prices in China continue to fall. Chinese government expects cell battery prices to fall 50% next year. Also doubling its battery production and recycling capacity next year. Even some factories are starting to sell server rack 48v 100ah batteries with 10 years warranty for 750 usd & 12v 600ah for 700usd. I think the price of batteries will not increase next year. But it will not decrease either.

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 9 годин тому

      I would love to get my hands on a 48v 100 server rack battery for $750!!

  • @1GREATDANE
    @1GREATDANE 18 годин тому

    24 Volt 100ah with Low Temp Protection and 100amp BMS $325.00 Shipped Free 5 year Warranty - So I bought 4 for 10KWH Battery Bank to Drive a 3000 Watt WZRELB 24 Volt Inverter and Victron 150/35 Smart Solar Charge Controller with 1200 - 2000 watts of Solar Supporting It.

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 9 годин тому

      Exactly! They are so cheap now. Why even bother make it now.

  • @mannyfragoza9652
    @mannyfragoza9652 18 годин тому

    I totally agree with you on just going and buying an all-in-one battery off the shelf. I've been happy and less anxious about keeping the cell voltage balanced or coming out of balance. Im done

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 18 годин тому

      Much simpler and even cheaper now. But it is still fun to do a DIY battery as a hobby.

    • @mannyfragoza9652
      @mannyfragoza9652 18 годин тому

      @@OurBlackCatCottage Yes the Hobby factor although I have no money left for the Hobby after all the mistakes I've made.

  • @kennedybj1
    @kennedybj1 23 години тому

    I'm buying one waiting for cyber monday then it's on..Li Time is what I'am looking at right now 100ah

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 20 годин тому

      Li Time is a great battery. Use my link and you can get another 6% off. www.litime.com/?ref=OBCC

  • @stevedallas55
    @stevedallas55 День тому

    boomer Sooner!

  • @kbjerke
    @kbjerke 2 дні тому

    I've been converting my backup system to LiFePO4. The last lead/acid spiral grid deep cycle battery I bought cost me more than $500.00!! Now I have to 100A/H RedODO batteries for the main backup, with three Jackery units to be used wherever they're needed. Thanks for the video! 👍

  • @mcsbd5562
    @mcsbd5562 2 дні тому

    I have the misconception , That i believe the 5 burner natural gas heater sopose to indicate the # 1 through 5 is the number of bricks that turn on. Instead of all 5 bricks comming on at # 2 setting and none of them come on at # 1 setting.. and anyone explain this to me? Back in the day. We had a 3 burner propane. And each number indicate each brick turning on...

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 2 дні тому

      On the Mr Heater the dial (1-5) is just the thermostat. Where it is on 1 or 5 it is the same amount of BTU. It will just stay on longer the higher you set the thermostat.

  • @goodcitizen4587
    @goodcitizen4587 2 дні тому

    Remember the Battleborn 12V 100Ah were $950?

  • @goodcitizen4587
    @goodcitizen4587 2 дні тому

    Highly suggest to go with 48V. Much better wiring systems. 48V 25Ah are $210, and 48V 50Ah are $400 (amazon). You can plug them into your solar-gen DC solar input for 500+Watts charging.

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 2 дні тому

      48v has a lot of advantages, done several videos on it, but a lot of people still like 12v. And for a RV it is still the best choice.

  • @kgpp2293
    @kgpp2293 2 дні тому

    Gotta find out how the 100ah rating is done 1 hour 12 hr or 24. Cause it then might allow it to run 200amps for 30 mins based off of voltage or temp

  • @Blukiz_pr
    @Blukiz_pr 4 дні тому

    Too expensive. I bought recently 2 24v 100ah eco worthy for $719

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 4 дні тому

      Don't know anything about eco worthy but two of these, with this discount would be about the same price. You doing parallel or connecting them up in series for 48v?

  • @grindychum
    @grindychum 4 дні тому

    Most of these batterys in this rice range don't have over current protection. This is why Will Prowse built a testing setup for this.

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 4 дні тому

      It was surprising. Well more than that. It was starting to run 225+ amps through one battery.

    • @clayharris7814
      @clayharris7814 4 дні тому

      I don't think you did anything wrong. Since the battery doesn't have overcurrent protection, install a circuit breaker .

  • @Zbee167
    @Zbee167 6 днів тому

    Sweet and simple! Thanks for sharing.

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 6 днів тому

      Thanks. Have you made one or maybe going to make one?

    • @Zbee167
      @Zbee167 6 днів тому

      @@OurBlackCatCottage I've made a couple and am currently working on one using a 48v battery and an all in one inverter. :-)

  • @shazhu2455
    @shazhu2455 6 днів тому

    When a 1000 wh power station with a 1500-1800 w inverter is selling for around $400 now, like a Ecoflow Delta 2 or Jackery 1000 v2, this is just not cost effective. Just my opinion though.

    • @mlangfordoutdoor
      @mlangfordoutdoor 6 днів тому

      Yeah when on sale but that is not often

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 6 днів тому

      Yeah if you can get one on sale it is worth buying. I just wanted to show that they are simple to make and you can save a bit of money.

  • @goodcitizen4587
    @goodcitizen4587 7 днів тому

    Cool battery but it would be nice to move to 48V tech. Thanks for the vid!

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 7 днів тому

      I agree. I wish I had started out with 48v. Of course you could get two and put them in series if you can figure out how to keep them balanced.

  • @JiffyHand
    @JiffyHand 8 днів тому

    The problem here with our 240v appliance a 12v inverter with a 100 ah battery would just draw too much amperage

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 8 днів тому

      48v setup would be a better fit for a 240v load.

    • @maurice7413
      @maurice7413 7 днів тому

      You cannot run a 240v appliance with a 12v battery and inverter. It has nothing to do with the current.

    • @JiffyHand
      @JiffyHand 7 днів тому

      @@maurice7413 Yes I agree 12v to 240v for UK appliances draws too much amperage for a single battery. Even with several in parallel, it still consumes excessive amperage. EDECOA 3500W Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter Input Voltage (DC) 12V Output Voltage (AC) 240V

  • @seventeenfeet
    @seventeenfeet 8 днів тому

    You start by saying it's just two things, and then to be reasonably useful it ends up not being just those two things

  • @funkmon
    @funkmon 8 днів тому

    And a charger. Battery, inverter, and charger.

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 8 днів тому

      Optional.

    • @funkmon
      @funkmon 8 днів тому

      @@OurBlackCatCottage you are suggesting that a power station does not need a way to get energy into it?

    • @mr.c6674
      @mr.c6674 7 днів тому

      ​@@funkmon, umm, isn't the charger a/c plug or solar? Seems like nitpicking.

    • @gsp49
      @gsp49 7 днів тому

      They also have a charge controller for solar.

    • @funkmon
      @funkmon 7 днів тому

      @@mr.c6674 yeah, one of which was considered optional, the other not included. Which is shocking unless people buy these as one time use.

  • @goodcitizen4587
    @goodcitizen4587 8 днів тому

    Could you switch to 48V builds and not these 12V. Thanks!

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 8 днів тому

      As soon as I get some 48v batteries and equipment.

    • @mr.c6674
      @mr.c6674 7 днів тому

      Yes. Please move on to 48v!

  • @leemobai762
    @leemobai762 8 днів тому

    I would not accept a free battery from them. Proper battery disposal isn’t free.

  • @vrrevolution9183
    @vrrevolution9183 11 днів тому

    do you have video about the construction of that shelter?? that looks awesome!

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 10 днів тому

      I don't. It came with my property. But I do agree with you. It is a very cool shelter.

    • @vrrevolution9183
      @vrrevolution9183 10 днів тому

      @@OurBlackCatCottage love to see more of the inside if you ever get a chance. looks like a good root cellar for food storage like we had on the farm

  • @keithpayne8943
    @keithpayne8943 11 днів тому

    Great video. Thanks

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 11 днів тому

      Glad you enjoyed it. Are you going to build an off grid system?

    • @keithpayne8943
      @keithpayne8943 11 днів тому

      @OurBlackCatCottage I have a small setup on my trailer but want to expand it and go lithium. Your video explains things very well.

  • @williamwilson6499
    @williamwilson6499 12 днів тому

    1:49 Class T fuse is a better choice. The ANL will not stop an arc situation if the battery shorts. Look into it. I had an ANL with my hand rolled system but switched to Class T after some research.

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 12 днів тому

      Disagree. Not at 12v. I have a Class T on my 24v and I love it. But no need on such a small setup with such low usage.

    • @williamwilson6499
      @williamwilson6499 11 днів тому

      I guess if you’re on your own it’s ok, but having family members in a confined space during an emergency situation might warrant a bit more safety consideration.

  • @jounikyy7715
    @jounikyy7715 12 днів тому

    dont waste sending back save money and ask half refund

  • @MosaicHomestead
    @MosaicHomestead 13 днів тому

    Now that you have your system up, you're going to make the newbie mistake of plugging in lights to the inverter 😂...Don't plug in lights to the inverter, look into E26 12v light bulbs 💡, they look exactly like normal AC bulbs, if you don't want to add a switch to your light bulb, you can use the 12v load on your charge controller as a switch, but a normal AC switch will do the trick if you decide to add a normal switch.

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 13 днів тому

      The purpose of this video was to show how to create an entire offgrid setup, not just running 12v out of the load output of the charger controller. That would not have been an interesting or useful video.

    • @MosaicHomestead
      @MosaicHomestead 13 днів тому

      @OurBlackCatCottage it's a basic system, understood, but everyone messes up with running lights through the inverter, the inverter is to run 110 AC, your biggest concern should be lights inside the storm shelter, what else besides a TV, that could be ran with 12v, and a radio, that could be charged with 12v, or even a phone, that could be charged also with 12v...maybe a hot plate, but that's a waste of power for a small system.

    • @shaneperkins1657
      @shaneperkins1657 11 днів тому

      @@OurBlackCatCottage @MosaicHomestead is just trying to suggest that you use your battery the most efficient way because with the inverter running the lights you are wasting battery in losses with the inverter. Running 12V loads off the batteries is more efficient versus running the converter on the charge controller. Almost all residential electronic equipment is DC so items like TVs, printers, radios, and etc has power bricks to convert AC to DC.

    • @kirok3184
      @kirok3184 10 днів тому

      Are you guys saying that the inverter will even draw power when not in use?

    • @MosaicHomestead
      @MosaicHomestead 10 днів тому

      @kirok3184 Yes, if it's on even if nothing is drawing power, it consumes about 15% of battery power, but with my suggestion, there is only power consumption when light is on only drawing power from the battery...That's what makes running lights off the inverter a newbie mistake.

  • @Gastinger-g6js33
    @Gastinger-g6js33 13 днів тому

    Nice video! The battery looks great

  • @vladimus9749
    @vladimus9749 14 днів тому

    If there are not heating pads between each cell, which I havent seen anyone do yet, the inner cells will still be frozen when it allows charging and will suffer fast degredation. A teardown would have been nice. People with use cases that will regularly get below freezing should use a different chemistry or build their own battery with proper heating. Lots of videos explaining how all this works.

  • @johnsb1550
    @johnsb1550 16 днів тому

    Biggest pack for the cheapest price, that's my moto, they all go dead

  • @ScenicOklahoma
    @ScenicOklahoma 16 днів тому

    I have a couple of Li Time batteries, not the heated ones, and I LOVE them!

  • @ThereIsNoOtherHandleLikeMine
    @ThereIsNoOtherHandleLikeMine 16 днів тому

    And the power per dollar? That's what really matters. What is the most cost effective???

  • @garyweber7139
    @garyweber7139 17 днів тому

    What about leaking?

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 17 днів тому

      Harbor Freight is the only one with a real issue. They suck.

  • @garyweber7139
    @garyweber7139 17 днів тому

    Here in Commiefornia, Homeland AA's are $3.25 for a four pack, before Gruesome Nuisance gets his tax. But it's still a deal as the Energizer lithium's are nineteen to twenty dollars is some places.

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 17 днів тому

      Homeline are about that but for an 8 pack here. Grew up in CA.... never looked back. LOL

  • @rayrooney4656
    @rayrooney4656 17 днів тому

    "Super Heavy Duty" are regular zinc cells, not alkaline. E-Circuit is a Dollar Tree brand. $1.25. Their alkalines are now repackaged in 8 packs for $3.00. Blue batteries are zinc, red are alkaline. It's very important to NOT mix types when doing comparisons. These 100 year-old types.

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 17 днів тому

      I know they are different chemistry. I have done many Zinc-Carbon battery only reviews. I wanted to see how they stacked up next to the other chemistries.

  • @cade861
    @cade861 17 днів тому

    Like to see you test several packs of the homeline to see if you got an anomaly or if they are just that good

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 17 днів тому

      I have tested them many times and they are always towards the top.

  • @garyweber7139
    @garyweber7139 17 днів тому

    I'd like to know which battery has the lowest incidence of leakage. So many Duracell's leak and I've some off brands that leak as well Sometimes Duracell still in the box and not used or expired leak but still have a full charge.

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 17 днів тому

      Energizer was by far the best. Harbor Freight was terrible!!

  • @rgruenhaus
    @rgruenhaus 17 днів тому

    The lithium started at a higher voltage! Why wouldn't they get a longer life? Plus you keep pushing the price as a negative! It can be recharged!!!! All ithers once depleted are thrown away!

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 17 днів тому

      They do last longer but Energizer lithium batteries are not designed to be recharged. Please do NOT try to recharge them.

  • @ranger178
    @ranger178 17 днів тому

    i used to buy the big-name brand batteries but they are all closing factories in USA and making them anywhere else they all leak all over electronics when they die pure garbage. I put the energizer lithium ones in stuff i don't want destroyed by leaking batteries since they are only ones that don't leak over time.

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 17 днів тому

      They are the best at leak resistance but really Harbor Freight is only one with a real issue.

  • @royireland1127
    @royireland1127 17 днів тому

    Values differ relative to intended use. For a simple flashlight, okay, the second place batteries are better than fine; however, on a difficult to reach outside fixture in a deeply cold environment, the lithium cells cannot be beat even though they cost a whole lot more. This I know from hard experience. Climbing a ladder with more than several feet of snow on the ground, and a bit of wind to make it even more fun, there is nothing like having a battery that really lasts, and can endure the cold.

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 17 днів тому

      I wanted to see how they stacked up regardless of chemistry. Also, Lithium does not like cold or heat.

    • @royireland1127
      @royireland1127 16 днів тому

      I have found the lithium based cells (Energizer) AA's work a lot better in the cold - they simply last longer on my outdoor temperature probes (which connect via radio to the reader). I have not tried other brands, except for the normal type cells sold locally which are typically not lithium based. Of course, these are not the lithium cells for tools like Milwaukee and so on, which are completely different. @@OurBlackCatCottage

  • @skblack5050
    @skblack5050 18 днів тому

    Mr. Heater propane heaters suk. I have tow of them. One is freestanding and the other is the cabinet style. Neither is 3 years old and neither will work. I Just spend 4 hours on a Saturday messing with them and they won't lit or stay lit. .

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 18 днів тому

      Surprising. I have several of them and have never had an issue.

  • @ronreyes9910
    @ronreyes9910 18 днів тому

    The ones that don't leak and wreck your device are the best value, namely the lithium batteries...

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 18 днів тому

      The only ones that I have seen that leak are the cheap Harbor Freight batteries. The rest all had decent build quality.

    • @ThereIsNoOtherHandleLikeMine
      @ThereIsNoOtherHandleLikeMine 16 днів тому

      Lithium batteries corrode just like any other battery., Worse, lithium batteries can catch fire. I avoid them like the plague!

  • @abghere
    @abghere 18 днів тому

    Battery power capacity is not the only consideration. Leakage is more worth matrixing.

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 18 днів тому

      The Harbor Freight ones are the worst at that. The other ones didn't have any issues.

  • @SuperSaltydog77
    @SuperSaltydog77 19 днів тому

    I have bought the "E Circut" at "The Dollar Tree" before, not bad for the price. I've never heard of or seen the "Homeline" brand b/4, could you say what store you got those at?

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 19 днів тому

      Homeline is sold at Family Dollar. By far the best value.

    • @SuperSaltydog77
      @SuperSaltydog77 18 днів тому

      @@OurBlackCatCottage Thanks, just located a Family Dollar store about a mile away, will be visiting them tomoro

  • @tvelektron
    @tvelektron 19 днів тому

    I think 0.5A ist a high load for those tiny cells. I think most of them are used in much lower drain applications like a clock or wireless computer moue or the tv remote - which may give different results.

    • @OurBlackCatCottage
      @OurBlackCatCottage 19 днів тому

      I have done this test many different ways. Really high C rate where the batteries got way too hot and it was clearly too much and then really low. Results have always been about the same. The Zinc-Carbon (heavy-duty) are about .5ah and the Alkaline are twice, and of course the Lithium can easily take .5a output, that so with four that puts the C rate in a good spot. And at .5a, none of the batteries got hot so I am comfortable with my results.

  • @UQRXD
    @UQRXD 19 днів тому

    The best is one that can be recharged. I have saved thousands of dollars over the years. FACT

  • @edwardchamberlain7858
    @edwardchamberlain7858 20 днів тому

    Yes, what happened. Why do people misspell words and still post them. I totally agree, "how to fix it?" Where is the self respect?

  • @junkerzn7312
    @junkerzn7312 20 днів тому

    Oh, AAA. I have a pack of generic non-rechargeable AAAs (and AAs) that I keep in the chest fridge for those times I need them, but before I use one of those I always try a NiMh AAA rechargeable first and if it holds out long enough I just go with that. And there's only ONE brand for AA and AAA rechargeables... "eneloop" (NOT "enevolt"). "eneloop"... the Panasonic low-self-discharge/high-quality Ni-Mh brand. Heads and tails better than any other NiMh rechargeable on the market. They come fully charged and in the fridge they actually stay that way until I need one. If I cycle one out I fully charge it and put it back into the fridge. Depending on the device, Rechargeables don't last as long as a non-rechargeable. Sometimes by a mile. But they do a decent enough job in most appliances. Not all, but most, so I prefer them over constantly buying and throwing away large packs of non-rechargeables. I haven't had to buy batteries ever since I got the "eneloop" (panasonic)'s. In anycase, I've had that single large pack of non-rechargeables in my fridge for at least 10 years at just above freezing. Keeping them cold keep them fresh. Most importantly, I've never had to buy another pack because most of my devices work just fine with the eneloop's. I'm barely 1/3rd of the way through that big pack after 10 years. -Matt