DIY Solar Fun with Ray Loveless
DIY Solar Fun with Ray Loveless
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EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 Test Review - How I Use This Power Station
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*Chapters*
0:00 Intro
1:30 Basic Ports
3:55 Connecting Solar Panels to Power Station
8:19 Using The Power Station in my RV
10:10 Powering my entire house with the EDP 3
13:45 Conclusion
#GeneratorPro; #EcoFlow; #EcoFlowDELTAPro3; #SolarGenerator; #wholehousegenerator; #homebackuppower
*Recommended Solar Stores* (Using these links will help support the channel)
Signature Solar.............. signaturesolar.com/?ref=DiySolarPowerFun ($50 Discount Code: RAY)
Current Connected........ currentconnected.com/?ref=diysolarpowerfunray
SanTan Solar................. www.santansolar.com/?ref=DiySolarPowerFun (%5 Discount Code: RAY)
ShopSolarKits................ shopsolarkits.com/1302 ($100 Discount Code: RAY)
Ruixu Batteries.............. www.ruixubattery.com/?ref=fOKapj_VLUpGf4 (Discount Code: RAY)
PowerQueen Batteries.. ipowerqueen.com/?ref=DiySolarPowerFunRay&UA-cam&Ray (Discount Code: RAY)
*Contact info*
If you want to get a hold you me you can email me at: diysolarpowerfunRay@gmail.com
I am not available for personal consulting. Please reach out to me in the video comments where I and others can provide feedback to you
*Disclaimer*
I am not a licensed electrician. Working with electricity is dangerous and can lead to injury or death, even when following documentation and instructions. I can not be held liable for such damage or injury. I am not giving or seeking to give advice on how to work with electricity. You should consult with a licensed professional whenever possible and get all work reviewed by an inspector and follow any local regulations in your area. I'm documenting my projects for informational purposes only. Electricity can kill you! BE CAREFUL!
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Choosing the Right Home Backup Battery
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Eg4 Wallmount Battery : signaturesolar.com/eg4-wallmount-indoor-battery-48v-280ah-14-3kwh-indoor-heated-ul1973-ul9540a-10-year-warranty-pre-order ($50 Discount Code: RAY) Ruixu Battery : www.ruixubattery.com/?ref=fOKapj_VLUpGf4 (2% Discount Code: RAY) Current Connected Ruixu Battery : www.currentconnected.com/product/ruixu-rx-lfp48100-19-rack-mounted-3u-battery-ul1973-certified/?ref=diysolarpow...
I Built a Home EV Car Charger - Off-Grid, Battery Powered
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-Eg4 6000XP Wallmount Battery Kit: signaturesolar.com/eg4-wallmount-indoor-battery-280ah-51-2v-14-3kwh-eg4-6000xp-off-grid-inverter-bundle-8000w-pv-input-6000w-output-all-in-one-solar-inverter-bndl-e00/?ref=DiySolarPowerFun ($50 Discount Code: RAY) -Eg4 6000XP (Current Connected)...www.currentconnected.com/product/eg4-6000xp-inverter/?ref=diysolarpowerfunray -18Kpv (More power and a more quiet)...
1 Month Review: Easy DIY Home Backup Solar Power System & Battery | 6000xp Ruixu Install
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-Eg4 6000XP(SignatureSolar)...signaturesolar.com/eg4-6000xp-off-grid-inverter-split-phase/?ref=DiySolarPowerFun ($50 Discount Code: RAY) -Eg4 6000XP(Current Connected)...www.currentconnected.com/product/eg4-6000xp-inverter/?ref=diysolarpowerfunray -RUIXU Battery...www.currentconnected.com/product/ruixu-rx-lfp48100-19-rack-mounted-3u-battery-ul1973-certified/?ref=diysolarpowerfunray -RUIXU Batte...
Ruixu Battery Cabinet Install and Battery Review
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-RUIXU Battery...www.currentconnected.com/product/ruixu-rx-lfp48100-19-rack-mounted-3u-battery-ul1973-certified/?ref=diysolarpowerfunray -Ruixu Battery(international)... www.ruixubattery.com/?ref=fOKapj_VLUpGf4 (2% Discount Code: RAY) -Full Rack - Self Heating Server Rack Batteries...www.ruixubattery.com/product-page/ruixu-lithium-batteries-kits-15kwh-20kwh-25kwh-30kwh-self-heating/?ref=fOKapj_...
Dry Camping - How To Power Your Neighbor's RV
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-Growatt 3000 48P inverter(recommended for most RVs): signaturesolar.com/growatt-48v-3kw-150vdc-stackable-off-grid-inverter//?ref=DiySolarPowerFun ($50 Discount Code: RAY) -Growatt 3000TL LVM-ES(recommended for RVs with more than 2K Watts of solar): : signaturesolar.com/growatt-48v-3kw-250vdc-stackable-off-grid-inverter/?ref=DiySolarPowerFun -48V Battery: signaturesolar.com/eg4-ll-lithium-batte...
Easy DIY Home Backup Solar Power System & Battery - 6000xp Install and Test
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-Eg4 6000XP(SignatureSolar)...signaturesolar.com/eg4-6000xp-off-grid-inverter-split-phase/?ref=DiySolarPowerFun ($50 Discount Code: RAY) -Eg4 6000XP(Current Connected)...www.currentconnected.com/product/eg4-6000xp-inverter/?ref=diysolarpowerfunray -RUIXU Battery...www.currentconnected.com/product/ruixu-rx-lfp48100-19-rack-mounted-3u-battery-ul1973-certified/?ref=diysolarpowerfunray -RUIXU Batte...
EG4 WiFi Dongle - Install and Configuration - 6000xp & 18K
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6000xp....signaturesolar.com/eg4-6000xp-off-grid-inverter-split-phase/?ref=Ruixu batteries...DiySolarPowerFun ($50 Discount Code: RAY) www.ruixubattery.com/?ref=fOKapj_VLUpGf4 (Discount Code: RAY) *Recommended Solar Stores* (Using these links will help support the channel) Current Connected........ currentconnected.com/?ref=diysolarpowerfunray Signature Solar.............. signaturesolar.com/?r...
Mexican Orphanage Solar Panel Repair after Typhoon
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Come alone if you want to see a 15 year old Solar Panel set up in Mexico. The Typhoon disconnected 20 solar panels or about half of their system. We were able to get 10 panels back on line. The inverters were "Ingeteam" brand. Helping Orphans in Mexico is my specialty. JK ;) *Chapter sections* 00:00 Intro 01:24 Looking at the inverters 02:34 Damaged solar panels 03:22 Partial working solar pane...
One Year Review - 48v RV Solar Power system - What I Got Wrong
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*Shock hazard prevention for All-In-One systems*: ua-cam.com/video/P37wndMiyJU/v-deo.html SanTan Solar Used Solar Panels: www.santansolar.com/?ref=DiySolarPowerFun Signature Solar: shorturl.at/fPW27 ($50 Discount Code: RAY) Current Connected: shorturl.at/pLNR1 *Full install video*: ua-cam.com/video/7iGNl0Vmz7A/v-deo.html *Chapters* 0:00 Intro 0:25 RV Solar Power System Summary 0:50 RV Air Condi...
Are Used Solar Panels Worth The Money? Performance Test Results
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Used Solar Panels: www.santansolar.com/?ref=DiySolarPowerFun&campaign=AreBuyingUsedSolarPanelsWorthTheMoney Victron MPPT: www.currentconnected.com/product/victron-48v-phoenix-1200va-inverter/?ref=diysolarpowerfunray Powerqueen MPPT : amzn.to/4aNwjem Watt Power Meter: amzn.to/3ww8x6L (Affiliate Links) Here I compare a 325 Watt Used Solar Panel VS a New 315 Watt New Solar Panel. Thanks for any fe...
I Tried Selling Used Solar Panels - This Is What Happened
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*SanTan Solar Used Solar Panels*: www.santansolar.com/?ref=DiySolarPowerFun Looking to sell used solar panels? In this video I show all the steps I go through in selling used solar panels. I started out looking at used solar panels for sale near me. After buying some panels for myself it became apparent that I could sell these to help fund some future solar projects. I purchased my Used Panels ...
How Long Can a 48V LiFePO4 Battery Run a House Furnace (RUIXU test)
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Ruixu Battery - Current Connected: www.currentconnected.com/product/ruixu-rx-lfp48100-19-rack-mounted-3u-battery-ul1973-certified/?ref=diysolarpowerfunray Ruixu Battery - RUIXU: www.ruixubattery.com/?ref=fOKapj_VLUpGf4 (Discount Code: RAY) Ruixu Battery - ShopSolarKits: shopsolarkits.com/products/ruixu-battery-rx-lfp48100?ref=1302 (Discount Code: RAY) Used solar panels: www.santansolar.com/?ref...
5 Things That Go Wrong Running Your Furnace Off A Generator
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5 Things That Go Wrong Running Your Furnace Off A Generator
CES 2024 Las Vegas -Tour of fun new Products
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CES 2024 Las Vegas -Tour of fun new Products
20 days OFF-GRID in Mexico
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20 days OFF-GRID in Mexico
Solar Charge Controller Showdown & Buyers Guide
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Solar Charge Controller Showdown & Buyers Guide
B300 Expandable Battery from Bluetti - Review and test with AC200L & AC300max
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B300 Expandable Battery from Bluetti - Review and test with AC200L & AC300max
BLUETTI AC200L Portable Power Station: BLUETTI's latest Power Station #ac200L
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BLUETTI AC200L Portable Power Station: BLUETTI's latest Power Station #ac200L
How I installed a Bluetti as my primary RV battery.
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How I installed a Bluetti as my primary RV battery.
BLUETTI AC200MAX Review - RV Ready Power Station?
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BLUETTI AC200MAX Review - RV Ready Power Station?
How much solar do you need to run a house fridge: RAIN or SHINE
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How much solar do you need to run a house fridge: RAIN or SHINE
How Long Can a 12V LiFePO4 Battery Run a Fridge, TV, Laptop, and Wifi Router (PowerQueen test)
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How Long Can a 12V LiFePO4 Battery Run a Fridge, TV, Laptop, and Wifi Router (PowerQueen test)
How long can a Server Rack Battery run a Fridge?
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How long can a Server Rack Battery run a Fridge?
GROWATT 3000 lvm-ES All-In-One Inverter - BATTERY OPTIONAL
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GROWATT 3000 lvm-ES All-In-One Inverter - BATTERY OPTIONAL
Best 48 Volt LiFePO4 Battery? Testing and Review, EG4-LL Lithium Battery (V2) from Signature Solar
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Best 48 Volt LiFePO4 Battery? Testing and Review, EG4-LL Lithium Battery (V2) from Signature Solar
Camper van electrical power system walkthrough #vanlife
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Camper van electrical power system walkthrough #vanlife
What can I power? Testing my LiFePO4 48v RV power system
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What can I power? Testing my LiFePO4 48v RV power system
Growatt RV Power System Upgrades
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Growatt RV Power System Upgrades
DIY install 1,575 watts of solar panels on my RV roof
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DIY install 1,575 watts of solar panels on my RV roof

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  • @user-zq9ym3ue2p
    @user-zq9ym3ue2p День тому

    let's see these test woth the battery also charginged by the solar panels 100, 200, 400 watt solar panel

  • @user-zq9ym3ue2p
    @user-zq9ym3ue2p День тому

    I have another suggestion: Compare this test to another test with a 200 and a 400 watt solar panel--and see how much longer it runs with the battery being connected to solar panels and the battery

  • @spiritxzx
    @spiritxzx День тому

    I need that one in Ukraine :(

  • @garyhorne4739
    @garyhorne4739 2 дні тому

    Bought an AC200L in late Dec23 and appeared great until we had a multiday power outage. Could not use solar due to rain and storms. Used 100% powered unit to keep our refrigerator and freezer running for about 7-8 hours. Went to recharge the power station with our gas generator on outdoor porch. The AC200L would not take a charge from a Honda EU2000i inverter sine wave generator. I have been working with customer service in China and they have messed around with the firmware for several weeks and nothing works. They do not seem to understand why and the Bluetti website no longer has anything about any of their power stations being able to take a AC charge from a pure sine wave gas generator! They had some that had older firmware that worked as advertised but apparently they have removed that function! This makes the unit worthless as we found in our first storm. If one can’t charge from the power grid, can’t charge from a sine wave gas generator, can’t charge from non-waterproof solar panels in a rain storm, so only way left is a vehicle power plug, cigarette lighter that takes 10-20 hours! That is unacceptable and in reality is false advertising. I read one review of Bluetti by another UA-cam reviewer and he raved about the customer support. He is off in left field and they only respond to email. Tried calling several times and no one would answer. When I bought my unit, you could talk to sales but not now! What is going on with this company? Seems to me the FCC and other alphabet organizations need to get involved and investigate this company that seems to put out another model every time they turn around! Stay away from Bluetti!

    • @diySolarPowerFunWithRay
      @diySolarPowerFunWithRay 2 дні тому

      Thanks for sharing this experience, that is something I need to put on my test list. All power stations should charge from pure sine wave generator. I would try adjusting the charge rate from your phone app and see if that works.

  • @tm510a
    @tm510a 2 дні тому

    I see in the battery compatibility list by signature solar Ruix is not on the list. What settings did you use on your 6000xp?

    • @diySolarPowerFunWithRay
      @diySolarPowerFunWithRay 2 дні тому

      Correct, it is currently not on the list. This is how I got my communication working though. Around Minute 9:20 ua-cam.com/video/H38UZV3gx4Q/v-deo.htmlsi=dALiyViinT-27QhD

  • @ItemRev
    @ItemRev 2 дні тому

    Bought that dirt cheap mppt crap. Now I know it's crap. It still on its way to me from Ali. Now I need to find better one w/o breaking the bank.

  • @albertogravina1023
    @albertogravina1023 2 дні тому

    hi, can I ask you why you set protocol 01?

  • @anthonymurphy2540
    @anthonymurphy2540 2 дні тому

    Do you think if I have a gas stove, gas dryer, gas heat and the rest of is electric on a 2000 ft home and doubled everything you have. Could I make it off grid?

  • @jamesdean7756
    @jamesdean7756 2 дні тому

    Two minutes in already confused

  • @tiendo4070
    @tiendo4070 2 дні тому

    I am new to solar. This is an off grid converter, why he still wire the grid to the converter ?

  • @janhviljoen
    @janhviljoen 2 дні тому

    The 'self-adjusting glasses' of the accompanying advertisement are pure rubbish. Don't ger sucked in.

  • @Kaalkian
    @Kaalkian 2 дні тому

    +1 for puppies

  • @3dr0cks
    @3dr0cks 3 дні тому

    Any fridge when starting up pulls 8 or 9 times the load. If it's a 500w fridge it can pull almost 4500w. How is it possible for a 400w inverter to handle this?

  • @alokym86
    @alokym86 3 дні тому

    Hi Ray! Tell me please, how loud this inverter is. Like, would it be convenient to place the device in a home office?

    • @diySolarPowerFunWithRay
      @diySolarPowerFunWithRay 3 дні тому

      I think it would be a little too loud for a home office. The bluetti power station I reviewed was almost silent and would be better for an office

    • @alokym86
      @alokym86 2 дні тому

      ​@@diySolarPowerFunWithRay thanks for your response

  • @quentin-andrew5585
    @quentin-andrew5585 4 дні тому

    we have 240V @60Hz just trying to do the maths in my head

  • @peTeMelster
    @peTeMelster 4 дні тому

    You say EcoFlow, but your title says EchoFlow lol.

    • @diySolarPowerFunWithRay
      @diySolarPowerFunWithRay 3 дні тому

      Fixed. Lol. Oh my gosh. Thanks. No wonder it wasn't coming up in search results :).

  • @freddurstedgebono6029
    @freddurstedgebono6029 5 днів тому

    Idk if the first step is necessary the 6000xp won’t back feed anyway

  • @Swimmyrox
    @Swimmyrox 5 днів тому

    You can get a soft start thing for your AC. I think it costs like $350.

  • @mysteryboyee
    @mysteryboyee 5 днів тому

    Your neighbor is getting absolutely scammed, they need to find a better solar company, unless they're getting stupid amounts of battery storage, 100K is way way overpriced

  • @joszoet4003
    @joszoet4003 5 днів тому

    Is 12 times 100 Ah is 1200 Wh ...Not zo much, and what can you do with 12 volts..?

  • @user-rl5wm1cm1k
    @user-rl5wm1cm1k 6 днів тому

    Does this inverter require to have both positive & negative DC panel arrays wires fused?

    • @diySolarPowerFunWithRay
      @diySolarPowerFunWithRay 5 днів тому

      There is a DC breaker for the battery cables. So just make sure you select battery cables according to that DC breaker if you want to use the protection from the DC breaker

  • @AhmedsBack
    @AhmedsBack 6 днів тому

    Learned a lot from this, thank you for making this video

  • @elmedinbajric4285
    @elmedinbajric4285 7 днів тому

    How long Will last to play ps5 on monitor anybody knows

  • @tlteal
    @tlteal 7 днів тому

    Interesting that Ecoflow added more battery capacity but still left the input (solar) to 150V like the Delta Pro. not sure why they would do that -- especially if you have extra batteries connected and such. Weird.

    • @d.pollard5962
      @d.pollard5962 7 днів тому

      They are losing sales and money on their over priced equipment. I like their products don't get me wrong. I just can't see these mass adopted for the price. Best way to get into these are open box and refurbished. Then you see true prices thanks Ray

    • @diySolarPowerFunWithRay
      @diySolarPowerFunWithRay 5 днів тому

      Where are you purchasing refurbished units?

    • @tlteal
      @tlteal 5 днів тому

      @@diySolarPowerFunWithRay ebay has a bunch of them and now that they have the oh so powerful delta 3, I'm sure you'll see the prices going down significantly

    • @d.pollard5962
      @d.pollard5962 5 днів тому

      @@diySolarPowerFunWithRay ebay, Facebook marketplace and the manufacturer.

    • @diySolarPowerFunWithRay
      @diySolarPowerFunWithRay 3 дні тому

      Thanks, I'll have to check those out!

  • @Roll2Videos
    @Roll2Videos 7 днів тому

    Very nice!

  • @pbayers
    @pbayers 7 днів тому

    Send that thing over to me to test out after you get done evaluating it😝 It seems to me though that by including 2 different charge controllers in the unit that it will end up with some users getting the 2 different ports confused and plugging solar power into the wrong one and damaging the unit.. I think of it like military hardware.. you have to make it grunt proof.. or maybe wife proof.. either way, I'm pretty sure that there will be some units being damaged because of this. It's just easier when both charge controllers are identical so that you can't confuse them in my opinion.

  • @baneverything5580
    @baneverything5580 7 днів тому

    They need to design these things to be used with standard, cheaper LiFeP04 batteries instead of the ridiculous, expensive add-on batteries these companies push. They also design many of the lower priced high output units to be used with their own very very overpriced folding solar panels when they should be able to use waterproof, 25 year glass panels when used for your home and still get the full solar input. This is UNFORGIVABLE. I love my power stations but all of them advertised a higher capacity than they actually provide. If a company claims 700wh or 1200wh the device should actually be capable of producing that and they should be repairable if a board, inverter or charge controller quits working. When I first tested my fully charged Bluetti EB70 with 716wh on my freezer the watt meter revealed it only provided 540wh in one test, 520 in another, etc. Luckily I was able to at least get a 2nd free one from them. And oddly enough, the AC inverter is so inefficient that my 500wh power stations can run my dorm fridge up to 8 hours longer than the EB70. This is why I started buying parts over time to build my own system with a 300ah LiFeP04. It has taken me three years to do this on my fixed income (and a LOT of studying) but I can FINALLY power my window air conditioner. And if a part fails I can replace and repair it.

  • @ladyluxe6299
    @ladyluxe6299 7 днів тому

    well thats not correct ... looks like the fridge is an inverter based technology .. if you draw 50w continuesouly it should be be 20h approx .

    • @diySolarPowerFunWithRay
      @diySolarPowerFunWithRay 7 днів тому

      The inverter running uses some power as well

    • @ladyluxe6299
      @ladyluxe6299 7 днів тому

      @@diySolarPowerFunWithRay thats correct .. seems like the fridge stops using energy when it hits the cooling spot

  • @EricParker1973
    @EricParker1973 8 днів тому

    Thank you for putting this video out for us. I just have a question about the pinout for your communication cable. I have 2 Growatt SPF3000LT LVM-V48P and I cannot get them to communicate Setting Option 05 to L!I and Option 36 to L52. I just get Error 04 and error 20 no communication. From what I read in the RUIXU manual CAN is just Pin 4 & 5 on battery side to pin 4&5 on inverter side. Growatt support says that the communication protocols are the same on SPF3000-ES as the SPF3000LT LVM48-P but no matter what I try I cannot get it to communicate with the Battery BMS.

    • @diySolarPowerFunWithRay
      @diySolarPowerFunWithRay 7 днів тому

      Hmmm. You could reach out to Ruixu support on their Facebook page. That's what I'd do.

    • @EricParker1973
      @EricParker1973 7 днів тому

      @@diySolarPowerFunWithRay Thank you, I have been in communication with both Growatt and Ruixu. No resolution so far.

  • @carlosnindy
    @carlosnindy 8 днів тому

    What communications settings did you use for the batteries on the 6000xp

    • @diySolarPowerFunWithRay
      @diySolarPowerFunWithRay 7 днів тому

      For the ruixu batteries? Min 9:20 in this video. ua-cam.com/video/H38UZV3gx4Q/v-deo.htmlsi=dALiyViinT-27QhD This worked best for me. I'm open to suggestions though.

  • @rickitynick4463
    @rickitynick4463 9 днів тому

    Should probably also keep in mind that refrigerators usually have terrible power factors, and so you're going to get even more of a loss with the inverter.

  • @lewis7315
    @lewis7315 9 днів тому

    The battery will last ten minutes? :)> Never run AC inverter on DC batteries! an inverter from a dc generator does work, but why???!!! ... use a propane fridg on RVs. Use a PC tablet with a keyboard on your RV

  • @UncleRico_1982
    @UncleRico_1982 9 днів тому

    Thank you, I was struggling to get the 2nd dongle connected and this video resolved it for me.

  • @boebradley867
    @boebradley867 9 днів тому

    In most cases of you have had a gas furnace you will have heat from your solar BUT NOT AC, you need another switch to hook up your Ac to have AC. While your in the summer months, all this will do is make the fan run, but the AC such as what 99 percent have in a separate panel outside the house. But it would work with heat, if you have a gas unit. It wouldn't run your AC unit and cool your house though. It would if you ran a separate switch to the AC unit from outside so you could run that off your solar a well. Then you will have both heat and cooling if you lose power.

  • @Mordalo
    @Mordalo 9 днів тому

    Those kids need some manners and discipline.

  • @BladeAndrade
    @BladeAndrade 10 днів тому

    Can you run an AC unit (4 tons) with a soft-starter with the 6000xp? and for how long can run the AC unit with the power stored in the batteries?

    • @diySolarPowerFunWithRay
      @diySolarPowerFunWithRay 9 днів тому

      I haven't done so but I imagine it would be fine....HOWEVER, if you have a lot of other loads running at the same time it probably will not and you would have to buy another unit. 2 units can be a little noisy so you would need to make sure you have a space where that wouldn't bother you. You could use a meter on your home and see how much power you are using on each leg when the air conditioner is running. If a single leg is over 3,000 Watts the unit will switch to bypass mode and run everything off of grid. During this time all solar goes into charging the battery. If your battery is topped off your solar will be just wasted in this scenario.

    • @diySolarPowerFunWithRay
      @diySolarPowerFunWithRay 9 днів тому

      I have three server rack batteries for my system and if I run the air conditioner after the sun goes down my battery is will be dead in just a few hours. They will last through the night if I turn the air conditioner off after the sun goes down.

  • @InVinoVeritas.
    @InVinoVeritas. 10 днів тому

    Thanks for video, very informative! What do you think of Current Connected vs Signature Solar re: customer service & support from equipment purchase to post-purchase technical support? Thanks.

    • @diySolarPowerFunWithRay
      @diySolarPowerFunWithRay 9 днів тому

      I think you'll be fine with either one. I wouldn't have any concerns buying from either one of them. For tough questions, They will ask their work colleagues until they can find the answer for you. I have had more experience with signature solar but current connected seems like they have a very good support team also... they claim to have a smaller more well-trained team but I have only called them a few times.

  • @davidward3991
    @davidward3991 10 днів тому

    I have just started my 48 volt system. I ran a 24 volt for a year and ran the Fridge and dishwasher. I have to wait until the distribution block come in to wire up the (2) 24volt 300 AM batteries to be 48 volt and I have 3 sets of them so it will be interesting to see how it fairs with the fridge and freezer and the dishwasher.

  • @daddio7249
    @daddio7249 10 днів тому

    Mine failed to connect but the app would automatically log me in so I couldn't reconfigure the dongle. I had to open network settings on my phone and connect to the dongle. Then the app gave me the log in screen with the connect dongle option. Some how that didn't work so I tried connecting with Bluetooth. I then entered my wifi SSID and password. Success! I had also split my router 2.4 and 5 G signal and connect to the 2.4 network. Also if you enter you password incorrectly it will still try to connect with no error message.

  • @jeffwright9431
    @jeffwright9431 10 днів тому

    I ran my 24 cu. ft. fridge, two fans, a table lamp, and my internet on a Champion 3400 generator for 27 hours on one 20 pound lp fuel tank with fuel left over. My generator is a dual fuel set up but I have never ran gasoline in it because of the possibility of carburetor clogging. For emergencies I keep 3 20 lb. lp tanks and one five gallon gas can in the shed. I also generally have 40-60 lbs. of charcoal for the bbq and a good supply of cut wood. Now, with that said, I am not a hick in the woods. I live in a normal suburban neighborhood but I am prepared for at least 90 days of chaos.

  • @jeffwright9431
    @jeffwright9431 10 днів тому

    Excellent video.

  • @swordfish1526
    @swordfish1526 11 днів тому

    Good video for DIY project, I am not an electrician so I have a question about the Polaris connectors. Lets say your panel is 100 amps and you connect the Polaris connector so you can then connect to the inverter. Would this send 100 amp to the inverter? (Grid breaker on the inverter) I thought this inverter max ac input was 50 amps.

  • @10Flat
    @10Flat 11 днів тому

    Most quality inverters are designed to run at 80%. It’s not good practice to exceed this if you are looking for longevity.

  • @BatMan-co1gy
    @BatMan-co1gy 11 днів тому

    I'm assuming this isn't a permitted install , being these 6000's aren't UL certified

    • @diySolarPowerFunWithRay
      @diySolarPowerFunWithRay 9 днів тому

      They have certificates now. You can view the UL certificates available on their website.

    • @BatMan-co1gy
      @BatMan-co1gy 8 днів тому

      @@diySolarPowerFunWithRay nice! so are you permitting this? I permitted mine, it was kind of a pain. I've got 2 6500ex w/the 6 eg4 server rack batteries & 40 used kyocera 265w solar panels from San Tan

    • @diySolarPowerFunWithRay
      @diySolarPowerFunWithRay 8 днів тому

      @BatMan-co1gy yes, I am planning on permitting mine. What hoops did end up having to go through? Pretty tough?

    • @BatMan-co1gy
      @BatMan-co1gy 8 днів тому

      @@diySolarPowerFunWithRay the biggest thing was the inspectors had never seen one that was owner installed, especially with batteries. Biggest thing was to have all the applicable sections of the code/s printed out for them to reference. also the UL certs on everything handy. the building department in my area made me get my plans PE stamped, I had a friend of a friend so that didn't cost anything.

  • @Tokyo1991.JL1AJE
    @Tokyo1991.JL1AJE 11 днів тому

    From what I’ve learned in assessing used panels, it makes sense to buy 200% of your needs. Say you need 1kW you buy 2kW, put 500W in storage as spares. Set up your 1.5kW worth of panels and your charge controller will perform well on far from ideal days because of the larger redundant array. You couldn’t do that at new prices. Of course you need to observe open circuit voltages, de rate for your winter temps and make sure that doesn’t exceed your charge controller’s voltage limit.

  • @ralph332
    @ralph332 11 днів тому

    What a confusing cluster. A transfer switch is a better option.

  • @josemelendez5990
    @josemelendez5990 12 днів тому

    Grate video

  • @ericstardust1
    @ericstardust1 12 днів тому

    At first use DC and forget inverter as well.

  • @ooigfgnnkhjjnc
    @ooigfgnnkhjjnc 12 днів тому

    The fridge uses too much power.