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There's A Trick For That
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Inspired by my father who always had "a trick for that" to make a job, project or life go better. This channel is full of tips, tricks, hacks and reviews to help improve the quality of your life!
Business inquiries: theresatrickforthat@gmail.com
Business inquiries: theresatrickforthat@gmail.com
Best Budget LiFePO4 Battery for Your Money? NEW SMART Bluetooth Redodo Battery
Looking for the best budget LiFePO4 battery? Check out the new SMART Redodo Battery in this review. See real-world tests and find out if it's worth your money! I’m diving deep into a hands-on review and real-world testing of the Redodo 12V 100Ah Group31 Smart Bluetooth Lithium LiFePO4 Battery with Real-Time Capacity Monitoring. This cutting-edge battery not only promises reliable power but also offers the convenience of monitoring your battery’s status directly from your smartphone via Bluetooth. I'll be putting it through a series of rigorous tests to see if it lives up to the hype and meets the demands of various real-world applications. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or someone looking for a robust power solution, this review will give you the insights you need to make an informed decision about this Redodo battery.
Buy the Redodo 12V 100Ah Smart Bluetooth LiFePO4 Battery you saw in this video: www.redodopower.com/products/redodo-12v-100ah-smart-bluetooth-lithium-battery?ref=lnhbsmqy
Be sure to use the code: TRICK for an extra 5% off!
Check out my “12V Battery Testing Results & Rankings for Home Backup” Spreadsheet. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OuUalW-_9BdWMyQz0CxCAM9cpO6whw_LX_exW0Fhqzo/edit?usp=sharing
Buy the Renogy 3000 watt inverter charger you saw me use in this video: amzn.to/4fJIgEd
Everyone needs a 10AWG extension cord in their life like you saw mw use in this video: amzn.to/3yH87Me
Buy battery cables: amzn.to/3GEIIDi
Buy an EZ Generator Switch like you saw in this video: amzn.to/3L9M57u
Watch my video wiring up the EZ Generator Switch to my furnace: ua-cam.com/video/dBP53ggH4nA/v-deo.html
Buy a Victron Smar Shunt like you saw in this video: amzn.to/4bwrftP
Buy a 115V Pioneer Mini-Split like you saw in this video: amzn.to/3L7hxn1
I don’t drink coffee, all donations get 100% re-invested in the channel to bring more un-sponsored content for you. Please consider donating through this link as opposed to using UA-cam Super Thanks since I get to keep more of your hard-earned money and less goes into the pockets of large companies like Google. You can also schedule one-on-one consulting/meeting with me here:
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Chapters:
0:00 Spoiler Alert!
1:41 Unboxing
3:38 App Setup and Use
4:44 Low Temp. Charging Protection Test
6:04 Mini-Split Heat Pump Test
6:54 Furnace Test
7:56 Washer & Dryer Test
10:32 Gaming PC Test
11:34 Vacuum Test
12:01 Hot Plate Test
12:33 Microwave Test
14:43 Fridge Runtime Test
16:36 Give Me You Thoughts!
#solar
#diy
#rv
#theresatrickforthat
Affiliate Disclosure
As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you! Thanks for your support!
Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of There’s a Trick for That, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. There’s a Trick for That assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. There’s a Trick for That recommends safe practices when working on machines and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of There’s a Trick for That, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not There’s a Trick for That.
Buy the Redodo 12V 100Ah Smart Bluetooth LiFePO4 Battery you saw in this video: www.redodopower.com/products/redodo-12v-100ah-smart-bluetooth-lithium-battery?ref=lnhbsmqy
Be sure to use the code: TRICK for an extra 5% off!
Check out my “12V Battery Testing Results & Rankings for Home Backup” Spreadsheet. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OuUalW-_9BdWMyQz0CxCAM9cpO6whw_LX_exW0Fhqzo/edit?usp=sharing
Buy the Renogy 3000 watt inverter charger you saw me use in this video: amzn.to/4fJIgEd
Everyone needs a 10AWG extension cord in their life like you saw mw use in this video: amzn.to/3yH87Me
Buy battery cables: amzn.to/3GEIIDi
Buy an EZ Generator Switch like you saw in this video: amzn.to/3L9M57u
Watch my video wiring up the EZ Generator Switch to my furnace: ua-cam.com/video/dBP53ggH4nA/v-deo.html
Buy a Victron Smar Shunt like you saw in this video: amzn.to/4bwrftP
Buy a 115V Pioneer Mini-Split like you saw in this video: amzn.to/3L7hxn1
I don’t drink coffee, all donations get 100% re-invested in the channel to bring more un-sponsored content for you. Please consider donating through this link as opposed to using UA-cam Super Thanks since I get to keep more of your hard-earned money and less goes into the pockets of large companies like Google. You can also schedule one-on-one consulting/meeting with me here:
buymeacoffee.com/theresatrickforthat
Chapters:
0:00 Spoiler Alert!
1:41 Unboxing
3:38 App Setup and Use
4:44 Low Temp. Charging Protection Test
6:04 Mini-Split Heat Pump Test
6:54 Furnace Test
7:56 Washer & Dryer Test
10:32 Gaming PC Test
11:34 Vacuum Test
12:01 Hot Plate Test
12:33 Microwave Test
14:43 Fridge Runtime Test
16:36 Give Me You Thoughts!
#solar
#diy
#rv
#theresatrickforthat
Affiliate Disclosure
As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you! Thanks for your support!
Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of There’s a Trick for That, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. There’s a Trick for That assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. There’s a Trick for That recommends safe practices when working on machines and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of There’s a Trick for That, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not There’s a Trick for That.
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It would never pass any inspection. I love it
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Best practice is to fuse the leads appropriately
Good recommendation! Thanks for watching!
Excellent video 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you! Thanks for watching!
I would love to do something but with the practices that enphase has been doing lately, I just can't justify enphase. Enphase is locking down their protocols so that you are REQUIRED to have your equipment connected to the internet and use their cloud services to control them and they are trying to justify it as security. Security is airgapped control systems for your home. There is nothing to say you cant connect the system if you need support, but forcing owners to keep it connected either all the time or at least to get their "token" is security joke. There should always be a 100% local option for command and control on things such as this. Security means not trusting anyone, even the manufacturer and giving them access only when approved and monitored by the owner of the system.
So far my inverter produces power without being connected to any of the gateways, etc. but there are a bunch of monitoring and smart features built into it that require the gateways, that’s for sure. Thanks for watching!
@@theresatrickforthat That is the entire problem that needs more of a spotlight shone on it. Industrial control systems would never be forced to be online so why is a consumer device not afforded the same level of security? Cloud features are nice, but should never be a requirement. An industrial control system would be laughed off the planet if they told the industry that it has to be connected to the internet (I stress internet and not network). A sandboxed network requirement is understandable, but never an internet connection. Zero trust is understood to be the most secure framework for security. That means not even trusting the companies and only opening communications channels to them when there is a documented need, then closing it again after that need is resolved.
That company is top of my list and I have two 12V 100 Ah group 24 batteries on the way to work with my other REDODO like batteries. Cheers!
Sweet! Thanks for sharing and for watching!
Very cool. I look forward to your 48V systems in the future.
You and me both! Thanks for watching!
Is the contactor a double pole or a 1 1/2 pole (it looks like a 1 1/2 pole)? If it’s the 1 1/2 pole the shunt will have grid power at all times (when a/c not calling). How does that affect the inverter since it will see that power? Or does it have to see 240v to output? Should you be using a true 2 pole? So the inverter doesn’t output?
The inverter has to see a full 240V to synchronize to before it will generate power. Thanks for watching!
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Do you need to keep the charger plug in the electricity?
Yes. Thanks for watching!
Is the soft start required for this setup?
No! It is not! I have that for my backup generator. Thanks for watching!
I like this idea but those inverters are not cheap. Would it be possible to get a similar outcome using 120 volt inverters on each leg?
So long as you’re only powering 120V with each leg…240V stuff needs correct synchronization of the sine waves to work. Plus, I have yet to find good quality 120V mico inverters that work as well and as long as the tried and true Enphase stuff. Thanks for watching!
How to create a lithium fire as fast as possible. Don't EVER charge lithium batteries which have frozen cells. The BMS did a good job by blocking charging in this case.
Yep! That’s why I did this test to see how well the BMS protects this battery. Thanks for watching!
That battery will be completely sulfated within the week.
Lithium Iron Phosphate..... NO SULFURIC ACID or lead plates to " sulfate" 😂😂😂
You be correct! Thanks for watching!
Why did you freeze it?
To test and make sure the low temperature charging protection that’s built into it works…and as you saw, it does! Thanks for watching!
Copy and paste the link to buy the battery you saw in this video: www.redodopower.com/products/redodo-12v-100ah-smart-bluetooth-lithium-battery?ref=lnhbsmqy Be sure to use the code TRICK for 5% off your order!
I've seen several videos, but haven't seen anyone having there windshield sun shade.
I think a lot of us are testing worst case scenarios. Thanks for watching!
I think this is the simplest way to get your money back on solar versus anything else I’ve seen . Although I have not seen any solar projects that pay for themselves in less than 3 to 4 years. If you assume 250 W produced eight hours and 365 days a year that’s about 730 kWh so the savings will be around $110/yr if you were paying $.15 per kilowatt/hr, which I am paying $.12 in Florida. So if I did the project in this video it would take almost 4 years to pay for itself even assuming $.15 per kilowatt hour. It’s a long time for your money to come back on something that may have an issue during the four years.
Yeah, your ROI will totally depend on a zillion different factors. Mine suddenly seems to be going to pay for itself faster since my utility is proposing a 30% rate increase! Yikes! Small scale solar like this can really help insulate against that. That’s a nice feeling to have as well. Thanks for watching!
How many panels would you need to eliminate your AC electricity usage.
For me personally, the ideal setup would be 6 300+ watt solar panels and 6 micro-inverters to 100% offset my A/C power consumption. But everyone is different. Others will need more, some less. Thanks for watching!
But en?
Not sure I understand. But thanks for watching!
Seen a few of these videos, I see nothing to gain just moving around power from one lithium battery to another. Like pouring a bottle of water into a bucket, you don't gain anything just the water is in one place 🙄.....and you have shorter battery life.
I guess it boils down to priorities. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your info and video I have been wondering about that just of late cause I got one of them inverter charger I got the app in my iPhone but I can’t seem to pick up the blue tooth signal so the app is just sitting idle in my iPhone now but anyway thank you for your video once again.
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
@@theresatrickforthatthank you
was thinking this was 100% off grid... its not.
Nope! It’s definitely not! Thanks for watching!
Very impressive with the included app and the battery internal temperature protection. Folks who live in a cold climate would benefit from the battery protection feature for sure‼️
I agree! Thanks for watching!
Would this also work in the winter with heating?
Definitely if you have a heat pump! Thanks for watching!
That condensor pulls like 30 amps bud lol
Haha! Well, my clamp meter begs to differ. Thanks for watching!
@theresatrickforthat go look at the breaker in the panel, is it a 30 amp breaker? Lol see where I am going with this?
CooL!Ha!Thanks!I have been facinated,bout Offsetting Costs,if you can with the Right Knowledge,Positive Can Do OutLooK,TooLs,and Items Required to Make this Happen!Whether Solar,Wind or Hydro,to Offset,Costs!Yeah!Take care,now!
Thanks! And thanks for watching!
Buy the Redodo 12V 100Ah Smart Bluetooth LiFePO4 Battery you saw in this video: www.redodopower.com/products/redodo-12v-100ah-smart-bluetooth-lithium-battery?ref=lnhbsmqy Check out my “12V Battery Testing Results & Rankings for Home Backup” Spreadsheet. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OuUalW-_9BdWMyQz0CxCAM9cpO6whw_LX_exW0Fhqzo/edit?usp=sharing Buy the Renogy 3000 watt inverter charger you saw me use in this video: amzn.to/4fJIgEd Everyone needs a 10AWG extension cord in their life like you saw mw use in this video: amzn.to/3yH87Me Buy battery cables: amzn.to/3GEIIDi Buy an EZ Generator Switch like you saw in this video: amzn.to/3L9M57u Watch my video wiring up the EZ Generator Switch to my furnace: ua-cam.com/video/dBP53ggH4nA/v-deo.html Buy a Victron Smar Shunt like you saw in this video: amzn.to/4bwrftP Buy a 115V Pioneer Mini-Split like you saw in this video: amzn.to/3L7hxn1 I don’t drink coffee, all donations get 100% re-invested in the channel to bring more un-sponsored content for you. Please consider donating through this link as opposed to using UA-cam Super Thanks since I get to keep more of your hard-earned money and less goes into the pockets of large companies like Google. You can also schedule one-on-one consulting/meeting with me here: buymeacoffee.com/theresatrickforthat Affiliate Disclosure As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you! Thanks for your support!
Thanks for the review. You answered all my questions. Here in France that cooler sells under the silly name of AAOBOSI ??? I just bought the 50 ltr (53qrt) version. Thanks again.
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
Looks like around $600 in materials.....help me understand how many days of good sunlight will offset the initial cost. Is it worth the cost?
Everyone ROI will be different due to a slew of variables. For me, it’s totally worth it for two reasons. 1. It has saved me about 25% on my A/C bill this summer. But 2. And most importantly for me personally…it’s a stepping stone to one day be able to be fully self sufficient when it comes to power. And that’s more important to me than saving the monthly money…but saving money each month is a nice side effect! Thanks for watching!
Came here for A/C hack, Left with Yard amusement 😂😂
Haha! Thanks so much! I’ve got an entire playlist devoted to lawn care. You can make your lawn the same way! Thanks for watching!
I’m going to recommend my cousin get these. But I looked at the weed puller, some of the mechanism is plastic :( Plastic = short life
I guess time will tell! Mine is still going strong! Thanks for watching!
How come 500 watts solar panels can run an ac that is 1000 watts or more if your ac is 1000 watts you need at least 1000 watts solar panels.
Yep! But while I’m saving my money for more panels and inverters, I’m happy with the offset I’m getting at the moment!
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AWESOME!!!!
Thank you! Thanks for watching!
*photovoltaic / solar thermal technician here: I Approve This!* been telling people about, then the Nay Sayer's become experts on why it does not work edit: that's a nice clamp meter, has both diode tester and microfarad tester 👍
You deserve all the likes and subscriptions because you put some good stuff out there! Thanks for sharing.
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Question: How many watts is that power bank? Also, I would love to see you do a video on how you connected the DC on the power bank to the 12v battery so that the refrigerator could run it longer.
The Anker power bank? It has a storage capacity of just over 1000wh and it’s got an 1,800 watt inverter. Great video idea! Thanks for watching!
@@theresatrickforthat Okay. Thank you. :-)
Good stuff! Hmmmmmm... I wonder if it will run my Hot Logic mini food warmer that I bring to work and heat my food everyday???
Thank you! I’m not familiar with the device you use…but definitely worth exploring your options! Thanks for watching!
COOL! Thanks for sharing.
You bet! Thanks for watching!
COOL! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
what is the ROI if you send like 5 amps? When if/does it hit break even and start saving if it does?
It totally depends on where you live and what your electricity rates are and how much sun you get and how much you run your air conditioner. Thanks for watching!
@@theresatrickforthat Sounds like a dodge... why don't you just do it with your rates and usage?
I'm going to try this with a window unit.
Be sure to involve a licensed electrician! What you saw in this video is very dangerous and for entertainment purposes only.
@theresatrickforthat thank you. Very good point.
You would need 10 banners to run the AC on a hot, bright day.
It depends on the size of the A/C. Thanks for watching!
@@theresatrickforthat I have a 3500kw boat hatch ac unit
I rarely remember to Thumbs Up a good video You got one today; GREAT review
You’re the best! Thank you so much! Thanks for watching!
This is a really good idea I’d just install a break in between like so you could shut off that circuit to the main panel during the day that’s free power
Great idea! Thanks for watching!
I also wonder if you'd be interested in another experiment? Many of us have time-of-use plans with tiered demand charges on top of that. If there was a way to have one of my home's coventional AC compressors be inhibited from running when the total home consumption is already over 6Kw between 4pm to 7pm Monday -Friday, but only inhibited when the total home consumption is over 7.5 Kw at other programmable times? I need something like a programmable smart relay that 'listens' to a current sensing loop. But i havent figured out how to do it. It could save those of us in Arizona $1000 per year, easily.
Sounds like a cool thing to consider! Thanks for watching!
Not all heros wear capes, I appreciate this information! Do you have a step by step tutorial on this and a materials list by any chance?
Thank you! I’m debating about making a more in depth video on this. Thanks for the feedback and for watching!
I'm confused how the contactor is only taking some power from the solar micro inverter and the rest from grid. Is it because the power inputs are wired in parallel, so voltage is constant while current differs? And how does a contactor isolate from grid? Its just a switch that passes power when engaged, isnt it? I feel really stupid. I know some basic electronics, but apparently not! And how are they phase matched? Would this increase your home's reactive power consumption? Im lost here. Please do a follow up. I e been needing something simple like this forever, but thought it was impossible without tons of expensive electronics.
All your questions certainly deserve some more study for you! But between the Enphase inverters and the contactor, the setup works pretty well! Thanks for watching
Try doing that in Texas where every other object is a big a$$ rock
Should we test jackhammers next? Haha! Thanks for watching!
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