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Solar Powered Air Conditioning For Emergencies (or saving $)
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I have videos covering the solar projects shown in this video along with many others. Please feel free to check them out! Hurricane Season is coming. Below are some items I recommend: Generators: OUPES 1200W Portable Power Station amzn.to/440iCno OUPES Solar Panel 100W amzn.to/3qjfZzo FREMO Portable Power Station X700 amzn.to/3QpX6Fx Champion 9375/7500-Watt Generator amzn.to/3KpGNoE Water Produ...
How to Refill 1lb Propane Tanks Safely and Save $$$
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Can a S'mores Maker Be Used To Cook During an Emergency?
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Sharper Image S'Mores Maker amzn.to/3voEbT6 Oupes Solar Power Station amzn.to/48Livz0 OUPES Portable Solar Panel 240W amzn.to/3NWLXtX Jackery Power Station 518Wh amzn.to/3RVi8Lh 100W Solar Panel Jackery/Bluetti amzn.to/3tTHIs8 500W Power Inverter amzn.to/48OP13f 600W Power Inverter amzn.to/48P2WXa Butane Torch amzn.to/3tD1PLm My Bitcoin Wallet Addresses If You'd Like To Donate: Lightning: quain...
Your Typical Preps ARE NOT ENOUGH These Days !!!
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Pee Powered Flashlight! Does it Really Work?
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One Emergency Device or Five? Let's Test & Find Out - You Might Save Big $$$
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Emergency AM/FM/Weather Radio w/ Flashlight & Motion Sensor Reading Lamp, Cell Phone Charger, SOS: amzn.to/45CvG40 Midland - WR120B - NOAA Emergency Weather Alert Radio amzn.to/3YYJ2Fv Tecsun PL680 Portable Digital PLL Dual Conversion AM/FM/LW/SW and Air Band Radio with SSB (Single Side Band): amzn.to/45UCARZ Fenix LD22 AA Flashlight, 800 Lumen: amzn.to/3OWZelU INIU Portable Power Bank 20000mAh...
Hot Shower w/ No Power For $7 Dollars - TESTED !!!
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Portable Ice Maker + Solar Power Station = Cool Times !!!
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Ice Makers: Magic Chef Ice Maker amzn.to/3sj2TCU Frigidaire Portable Ice Maker amzn.to/3QMpWA9 Generators: OUPES 1200W Portable Power Station amzn.to/440iCno OUPES Solar Panel 100W amzn.to/3qjfZzo FREMO Portable Power Station X700 amzn.to/3QpX6Fx Champion 9375/7500-Watt Generator amzn.to/3KpGNoE Water Products: LifeStraw Family Water Purifier amzn.to/3qlBjnT WaterStorageCube amzn.to/3Yr9bMY Wat...
Top 10 Hurricane Preps - What To Do BEFORE The Storm
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Hurricane Preparedness: www.noaa.gov/hurricane-prep Generators: OUPES 1200W Portable Power Station amzn.to/440iCno OUPES Solar Panel 100W amzn.to/3qjfZzo FREMO Portable Power Station X700 amzn.to/3QpX6Fx Champion 9375/7500-Watt Generator amzn.to/3KpGNoE Water Products: LifeStraw Family Water Purifier amzn.to/3qlBjnT WaterStorageCube amzn.to/3Yr9bMY WaterBOB Bathtub Water Storage amzn.to/3qlgady...
$50 DIY Indoor/Outdoor Portable Security Camera w/ Wi-Fi Notifications
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I'm Back and ready to show you some more cool stuff!
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I've been busy doing family things for a few months, but I'm back and ready to show you some more cool items, projects, etc...
Thinking About or New To Prepping? Please Watch This First !!!
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Review & Demo Low Cost - Low Watt Cooker for Emrgencies/Camping
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INKS TO PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: MyMini Electric Skillet & Noodle Maker: amzn.to/3H6DCkk DASH Mini Maker Portable Grill: amzn.to/3ixNZEw Fremo x700 Portable Power Station shrsl.com/3ur42 Fremo x700 Portable Power Station amzn.to/3FRlB7V Fremo Hyper100 Portable Solar Panel shrsl.com/3ur44 Fremo Hyper 100 Portable Solar Panel amzn.to/3WD75Y3 OTHER RECOMMENDED ITEMS: CN505 Portable Power S...
IMPORTANT - Acceptance Test and Maintain Your Equipment
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IMPORTANT - Acceptance Test and Maintain Your Equipment
FREMO x700 Portable Power Station Review
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FREMO x700 Portable Power Station Review
Save BIG Money on Your Heating Bill & Prepare for Winter Emergencies w/ Electric Blankets and Solar
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Save BIG Money on Your Heating Bill & Prepare for Winter Emergencies w/ Electric Blankets and Solar
A Top 10 Prepping Tool - Tablet Computers ?!?!
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A Top 10 Prepping Tool - Tablet Computers ?!?!
Pest Control - An Often Overlooked Prep
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Pest Control - An Often Overlooked Prep
Save 5-10% On Your Electric Bill - Use A Watt Meter to Eliminate "Vampire" Power Draws In Your Home
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Save 5-10% On Your Electric Bill - Use A Watt Meter to Eliminate "Vampire" Power Draws In Your Home
FF Power 500 Watt Power Station Review w/ Drop Test - The Best Power Station Under $400 ?!?
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FF Power 500 Watt Power Station Review w/ Drop Test - The Best Power Station Under $400 ?!?
Dash Mini Grill Review & Demo - Low Power - Great to Use w/ Solar Power Stations & Small Generators
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Dash Mini Grill Review & Demo - Low Power - Great to Use w/ Solar Power Stations & Small Generators
Oupes 1200 Solar Power Station Kit Review - Simulating a Day Long Power Outage
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Oupes 1200 Solar Power Station Kit Review - Simulating a Day Long Power Outage
300 Watt Solar Power Station (DLNRG) Review & Test
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300 Watt Solar Power Station (DLNRG) Review & Test
Generator Break In And Maintenance 101
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Generator Break In And Maintenance 101
Prepping to Fight Inflation... Save Money!
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Prepping to Fight Inflation... Save Money!
Small Solar Systems For Beginners
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Small Solar Systems For Beginners
How To Harvest Water During Emergencies - Creating Potable Water
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How To Harvest Water During Emergencies - Creating Potable Water
Run A Chest Freezer w Portable Solar Power Station - How Long Will It Last? Can I Make Lunch Too?
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Run A Chest Freezer w Portable Solar Power Station - How Long Will It Last? Can I Make Lunch Too?

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  • @carrieschnug9830
    @carrieschnug9830 6 днів тому

    Just seems like all these are wifi… the hurricane victims lost power. So no wifi…. Just looking for something that just maybe even works stand alone

  • @carrieschnug9830
    @carrieschnug9830 6 днів тому

    If there is a power outage… doesn’t the wifi go down? Are there any sensors that are Bluetooth? Or even just magnetic that sit on freezer? Cause if WiFi goes out they don’t work?

  • @ruthspillman546
    @ruthspillman546 19 днів тому

    Great info!!! I know a very good man who can do anything like you so I think I need to talk to him about this. I would love to have one of these instead of buying one so I could make it my own!!! I am moving this year so it is the perfect time to get something after selling my home. Thank you, how wonderful.

  • @AlyDrup
    @AlyDrup 24 дні тому

    Question, you can use 2 pieces of 100w solar panelz total 200w, but the input is only 180w.??

  • @pamelaklemp5615
    @pamelaklemp5615 27 днів тому

    I own 2 of those Noodle Cookers. 1for my Motorcoach and 1for my Camper Conversion Van. Great "little kitchen" cooking appliances from Dash and MyMini. Very cost effective and functional. Well worth the inexpensive price.

  • @BuddyH69
    @BuddyH69 Місяць тому

    Drive a Prius and thought of installing an inverter to power it up. Let me know how you feel this would work

  • @steveforman904
    @steveforman904 Місяць тому

    What is TDR? what is it for?

  • @TheAwesomeSam
    @TheAwesomeSam 2 місяці тому

    I have a question about the solar charging for the x700. On their website, it states that the solar input is 180W. You mentioned in the video that you can run the 100w solar panels in parallel (200w). Is 200w input okay for the x700? I was looking to purchase a 200w solar panel from another brand and just wanted to make sure that will be okay to use on the x700. Thank you in advance.

    • @AlyDrup
      @AlyDrup 24 дні тому

      Did you find out the answer.?

  • @stephenmaher1029
    @stephenmaher1029 2 місяці тому

    Great video! Appreciate all the tips👍

  • @westcan81
    @westcan81 3 місяці тому

    You really need to put the pipe down, buddy. Step #1 STOP smoking Meth! Step #2 STOP giving FALSE information to people! Step #3 Seek Professional Help! 🙄

  • @SamsungGalaxy-ls8ys
    @SamsungGalaxy-ls8ys 3 місяці тому

    Taking generator outside is a conspiracy theory, only trump supporters do that.

  • @GhostShooz
    @GhostShooz 3 місяці тому

    Haaa! Great intro skit 😂 Also great review 👍

  • @Hipiam
    @Hipiam 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for making this video. I didn't realize I needed to brake mine in. Gonna do it the right way, and heading to get some more oil!

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper 4 місяці тому

      Glad I could help

    • @riddles4237
      @riddles4237 Місяць тому

      That’s why it’s always best to read your owners manual. It tells you about doing that

  • @tellhowwackareyou
    @tellhowwackareyou 4 місяці тому

    Great video! I recently lost my wall adapter well camping. Having a hard time finding a replacement online, If you have any recommendations of what i should buy, or can use to charge my Golabs R300. Would be very thankful!

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper 4 місяці тому

      I would buy an AC/DC charger with multiple barrel connectors. They are about 12-15 dollars on Amazon. I believe you need a 15V 3.2A Center + Outer - barrel connector (not sure of the diameter). Get as close as you can to those specs for the best charging experience. It may take longer at slightly lower V or A.

  • @domfer2540
    @domfer2540 4 місяці тому

    Tri fuel, break in with gas or propane ?

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper 4 місяці тому

      I would use propane whenever possible... it burns cleaner. To be thorough and make sure all aspects of the generator are working properly after purchase you might want to try running on each type of fuel at least once though.

  • @shelley131
    @shelley131 4 місяці тому

    Ever consider using an EG4 service rack battery and the EG4 off grid inverter. You get 5KW for under $2000. Nice work!

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for the recommendation. Yes, I have been looking at them... just haven't had the time, yet...

  • @CoffeeD64
    @CoffeeD64 4 місяці тому

    Put a soft start on AC

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper 4 місяці тому

      Actually looking into that this weekend. The problem was the compressor... replaced and working now.

  • @wildwestunlimited
    @wildwestunlimited 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video. I use my prep AC every day. I'm in Arizona where the sun NEVER stops shining in the day. I've installed 3 solar mini split units that totally now take the place of both of my home units. The name of the AC units is called "Airspool" I have each of them running on 3 - 455 watt solar panels and they run FULL BLAST in the day. They have two power sources, grid and solar. For the grid, they just plug right in to a 120 volt outlet..... BUT .... "my" grid in more solar, inverters and batteries. During the say, ALL my batteries now get to 100% by about 1PM in the afternoon. SO, none of my AC runs off of the grid. I also use all my solar for my fridge and small freezer. It's amazing how LITTLE watts the fridge and freezer uses!

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper 4 місяці тому

      That's awesome! In a few years, I'll have to replace my roof. My AC is on the roof, and I plan to take it down and replace it at the same time. I have a mini split cooling my garage, but am looking to use them in the rest of the house as well.

  • @jupiter3888
    @jupiter3888 5 місяців тому

    Cool 😅 I thought those window ac units would have used more power than 400w, I was thinking more in the 1000w range.

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper 4 місяці тому

      Depends on the size (BTUs) of the unit. 400 is on the low end, I've seen close to 1000 watts pulled by a 1200 watt unit.

  • @tomcooper2646
    @tomcooper2646 5 місяців тому

    Is there a small battery backup that will keep a coffee maker program intact during a brief power outage. (I’m not looking to power the coffee maker to make coffee.) All I want is something similar to a 9 volt battery backup found in old alarm clocks. I was hoping there was a product that plugs into a wall socket and then you plug into it.

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper 5 місяців тому

      Hi! That's a tough one Tom. I believe, without cracking the unit open and modifying the circuits, you'd have to use a small UPS ($25-50). I'm sure the load to store the programming (volatile memory) is small enough that it would probably last for days/weeks as long as you don't use the UPS to actually make coffee.

  • @ignasanfalovas3207
    @ignasanfalovas3207 6 місяців тому

    Do you by any chance know how to restart the device? I bought it, charged it once to full, then left It for around a day, it started beeping (probably was about to get empty), so I put it on charge again, then I noticed the dashboard shows 0 percent and the battery flashing. Stayed that way and did not change even after around 6 hours of charging. Now I cannot shut it down or restart it (after holding POWER/DC the screen goes blank and then gets back up to the same screen). Kept it this way for around a few days with the dashboard blinking, but cannot get AC to work, cannot do anything with it. Plugging in the INPUT does not change its behavior. BTW mine's DLNRG D320. Appreciate any info about this as the manual is rubbish.

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper 5 місяців тому

      I apologize, I've been away for a while. I'll try to take a look at my unit and see if there is a reset sequence/option. I'll try to get back to you asap but am going through a few issues around the house right now. AC/Breaker panel issues... If you've figured it out, please let me know.

  • @theevilwitchtheband
    @theevilwitchtheband 7 місяців тому

    Can it be used as UPS like the ecoflow??

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper 5 місяців тому

      My unit can't be used as a UPS, but it is a few years old. They may have changed/upgraded the capabilities with newer manufacturing runs. Have you tried their customer support? I would reach out to them as they'd have the most up to date info.

  • @Stepuptothat
    @Stepuptothat 7 місяців тому

    Is that a sportsman 1000 ? I have the same one

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper 5 місяців тому

      Yes, it is! That little thing was super cheap and runs like a tank. A relatively weak tank, but I love it for small jobs! It will run a 5k or 6k BTU air conditioner all night long. Good to have that where I live (South). You like yours? I think the price has more than doubled since I bought mine.

  • @hian0208
    @hian0208 8 місяців тому

    Hi, Can I use this power station while connected to a solar panel?

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper 5 місяців тому

      Yes, it has pass through charging capability.

  • @cocacolafiesta
    @cocacolafiesta 8 місяців тому

    Great video. My ice maker will be arriving tomorrow and I have several solar generators but it is nice to know my smallest one will work. Ice is very expen$ive in Yosemite when we go on our family’s camping so having extra ice is definitely going to be great!

  • @michellelaclair
    @michellelaclair 9 місяців тому

    tHIS unit will power a portable fridge for days but wont run a majic bullet for a minute. it depends on the surge of item you are trying to power up. My Jackery 500 runs a majic bullet no problem so the idea is that you just have to try items out

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper 9 місяців тому

      I agree, try to run everything you want to use with any type of generator to ensure it's going to work when you need it the most.

  • @GodSon-n3i
    @GodSon-n3i 10 місяців тому

    Can i buy this from you ?

  • @TSOGMF
    @TSOGMF 10 місяців тому

    Any update on that problem you were having?

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper 9 місяців тому

      They finally reached out and claimed a firmware issue, but they never sent me a replacement to test.

  • @davepetro5676
    @davepetro5676 10 місяців тому

    Started watching your video now I’m down a rabbit hole. It video 3

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper 9 місяців тому

      Sorry, but I'm right there with you. I'm posting a new video using an indoor smores maker as a hotplate in a day or two.

  • @davepetro5676
    @davepetro5676 10 місяців тому

    I have an old Boy Scout trick I used in 1990 how to improve it . But I didn’t have the idea until I saw your video. So I want to combine both ideas. In scout we took a 55 gallons drum . We copper tube from the 55 gallon tank have a in out one connection at top barrel and 1 connection at bottom of barrel and have 3 full copper loop over the camp fire and the heat would circulate from cold to hot have some pressure but not a ton of pressure.. And we have hot water to clean our dishes wash hands. We always have hot water. But with your system now have pressure for showers We didn’t have a pump But a camp fire can heat water at night to

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper 9 місяців тому

      Yup, I thought of making a video on this as well. Just haven't gotten to it yet... It's pretty easy to make, just takes time.

  • @danielrollerd6048
    @danielrollerd6048 10 місяців тому

    Good stuff brother keep it up

  • @AgentOffice
    @AgentOffice 10 місяців тому

    How many kwh

  • @AgentOffice
    @AgentOffice 10 місяців тому

    Fun

  • @zone4garlicfarm
    @zone4garlicfarm 11 місяців тому

    I'll stick with a Coleman stove for cooking without electricity.

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper 9 місяців тому

      I have several of them and plenty of fuel and propane (depending on which type) too. Doesn't hurt to have multiple options. If you ever run out of fuel or propane, you always have the sun.

    • @zone4garlicfarm
      @zone4garlicfarm 9 місяців тому

      I have and use a sun oven. It works well for three seasons but the winter sun angle is too low where I live.

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper 9 місяців тому

      @@zone4garlicfarm What type of Sun Oven do you have? Does it have fold out reflectors? My All American Sun Oven adjusts angle to about 45 degrees and has large reflectors. Don't know if that would help where you live but worth checking out. It was one of the first videos I ever posted. It makes good cookies too!

    • @zone4garlicfarm
      @zone4garlicfarm 9 місяців тому

      @@thetechieprepper I have the same oven. The reason I can't use it quite year round is in December and January the sun barely gets high enough to clear the surrounding trees. By mid February I get a long enough period of direct sun to start using it again.

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper 9 місяців тому

      @@zone4garlicfarm Gotcha.... wasn't sure where you lived. Sorry to hear you can't use it year round.

  • @tluva1020
    @tluva1020 11 місяців тому

    Stop smacking your lips !!!

  • @jerrytalley802
    @jerrytalley802 11 місяців тому

    I just thought of a nice touch for your vent holes. If they are the right size, you could get the mini soffit vents. If you were doing this from the start, you could just get the vents and drill the right hole saw size and pop them right in. They may be bare metal, but a dust of black paint, (Golden)

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper 11 місяців тому

      That's a great idea if I were starting over. I happened to have some screen laying around. So, I just used a hole saw and some silicone.

  • @jerrytalley802
    @jerrytalley802 11 місяців тому

    How do you charge it? Seems it would take a lot of solar to charge it?

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper 11 місяців тому

      I have multiple solar panel arrays on my property. I use standard connectors (the red one on the front of this unit) on all of them just for this purpose. I can hook it up to any one of them depending on my needs.

  • @davesdiversions8078
    @davesdiversions8078 11 місяців тому

    Good video. My first source of energy in a blackout is several Portable Power Stations (PPS) (Goal Zero, EcoFlow, etc). I have additional Lithium batteries that I can tether to my PPSs via 12v plugs. Depending on my PNW weather, I would recharge with portable Solar Panels or Gas Generator. I can power everything I have with PPSs for about 48 hours, and I can rotate PPS from powering to recharging as well. I would not want to run a gas genny very often, if at all since it would (1) make noise and draw unwanted attention to my house in the burbs, and like you mentioned (2) burn through my stored gas more quickly. Take care

  • @davesdiversions8078
    @davesdiversions8078 11 місяців тому

    Suggestion for a safer method of heating the tent and more energy efficient: 12v Electric Blanket. I've used a 110v blanket powered with my portable power station in the past for truck camping, but I'm thinking a 12v blanket would be a more efficient use of power, possibly eliminating excessive power used by the Inverter.

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper 11 місяців тому

      Definitely an option.... Thanks for sharing!

  • @davesdiversions8078
    @davesdiversions8078 11 місяців тому

    If you're a Prepper and you are running to the store to buy water head of emergency situation, I would call that Reacting, not Prepping. Personally, I keep about thirty 1 Gallon containers of water in the original package from the Dollar Store (Now cost $1.25). Completely sterile and safe. Re-purposing other containers is okay for keeping water to flush the toilets, personal hygiene, etc. Take care.

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper 11 місяців тому

      Yeah, I have long term water storage similar to yours. I only fill up the 2 liters prior to storms etc. You can never have too much potable water laying around in an emergency. You'd be surprised how many people are "reactors" and not "preppers." Every time a hurricane nears, I watch the news and marvel at how people have to go out in crowds and work hard to get the essentials. I just sit back and watch the chaos.

  • @lawrencedavidson6195
    @lawrencedavidson6195 Рік тому

    Lovely backyard, beautiful solar build. Greetings from Jamaica.

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper Рік тому

      Thank you.... still going strong after several years. The only issue I've had is lights shorting out due to moisture. Everything is fused though. Take care brother!

  • @DR-zj4od
    @DR-zj4od Рік тому

    Lots of plastic bottles going into a landfill for our children to have to clean up...

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper Рік тому

      You've got a point. I don't usually buy 2 liters unless I can re-purpose the containers.

  • @E85_STI
    @E85_STI Рік тому

    So I have a Westinghouse 9500 DF and I’ve done break in and I just got my interlock installed on my house but my question is when putting a load like heat pump or AC I know to listen for bog down but is there anything I can see on the display to let me know what’s too much load? I have frequency, voltage, and hours but I know hours isn’t a factor for my question.

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper Рік тому

      You would likely see voltage sag (decrease on display) which is not necessarily good, but you don't want "sustained sag." Some equipment is more sensitive to voltage variations than others. What I would do is load it to 80-90% of its capacity. Write down the values on your display. When you hook up AC or Heat pump and see the values decrease below the values you recorded, shut it down immediately. Your AC may or may not run, but definitely not good for the generator long term.

  • @martinbaird1406
    @martinbaird1406 Рік тому

    Huh

  • @jupiter3888
    @jupiter3888 Рік тому

    interesting, i assume the internal battery is just missing the liquid electrolyte inside the cell and then gets activated when dipped in liquid. I wonder if it's the added salt content in the urine that caused it to activate quicker and brighter. what would happen if you used a salt water solution? is sea water enough salt? what if you used a super saturated salt water brine as the dipping electrolyte? would it shine brighter but have shorter lifetime? so many questions 😀

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper Рік тому

      I know right...yes, it is the transport electrolyte. The better conductivity of the liquid, the quicker it seemed to light up and was initially brighter. The thing stayed lit up for about 10 days in my garage without even re-dipping. Pretty cool!

  • @bruceweissman8772
    @bruceweissman8772 Рік тому

    Irish ?

  • @Jer-me7pj
    @Jer-me7pj Рік тому

    your champions leads were both gas only and I like to use propane

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper Рік тому

      I keep the adapter kit with the generator so I can run on propane if necessary... It's more difficult for me to access in an emergency, to store long term, and diminishes the power of the generator a bit under use. Nice to have the option though!

  • @TooTallToby
    @TooTallToby Рік тому

    Nice! Have fun at the show!

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper Рік тому

      Thanks! Will do!

    • @TooTallToby
      @TooTallToby Рік тому

      what hotel is that? that room looks awesome! (you can answer after you get back home) -- Love the suitcase lamp table@@thetechieprepper

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper Рік тому

      It's the Cromwell. Not my first choice, but it's a partner hotel for the conference. Not the most conducive for business (a bit dark), but it would be great for a couples getaway or partying with friends. @@TooTallToby

  • @EvilCowPow
    @EvilCowPow Рік тому

    Hey there, first time homebuyer - wanted to build one of your solar generators. I believe your website is down, any other way to contact you?

    • @thetechieprepper
      @thetechieprepper Рік тому

      Yeah, I apologize. The website became too much with a career and UA-cam. You can reach me at thetechieprepper@gmail.com. I only check it about once a week, but I'll look for you. Congrats on your first home!

  • @bruceontheweb
    @bruceontheweb Рік тому

    Thorough video. Running mine for the 1st time. Thanks for the Techie Tips.