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A closer look at my DIY remote battery terminals
In this video we take a longer look at my DIY remote battery terminals and how I mounted them in my Tacoma, using a pair of Blue Sea Systems Power Posts and some 2/0 wire.
#diyproject #tacoma #tacomamods #elecrical #vehicles
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Driver's EDC
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This is about my newest Every Day Carry (EDC) for drivers. Check out the Canadian Prepper Podcast later on tonight for more content specific to vehicle EDC! - www.youtube.com/@UCHBmzhVrddAKw5d4shijL3Q #edc #edcgear #driving #driver
Recovering my dead snowmobile with the Tacoma (rear winch!)
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Recovering my dead snowmobile with the Tacoma (rear winch!)
Wiring Batteries into Nagol's Solar System
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Wiring Batteries into Nagol's Solar System
Stripping and installing ring terminals on thick cable using hydraulic crimpers
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Stripping and installing ring terminals on thick cable using hydraulic crimpers
Introducing Nagol's Solar System
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Introducing Nagol's Solar System
Big Announcement!
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Big Announcement!
Quick Solar System Update (v2.0)
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Quick Solar System Update (v2.0)
BMS install, wiring, tools, materials, techniques - Upgrades part 2 of 2
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BMS install, wiring, tools, materials, techniques - Upgrades part 2 of 2
Installing New Batteries - Upgrades part 1 of 2
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Installing New Batteries - Upgrades part 1 of 2
Renogy 100W Panels Exceed Rated Performance
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Renogy 100W Panels Exceed Rated Performance
800W Renogy Panels - Real world performance
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800W Renogy Panels - Real world performance
How to Top Balance Your LiFePO4 cells
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How to Top Balance Your LiFePO4 cells
How to Use Wind Direction to Predict Weather
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How to Use Wind Direction to Predict Weather
A Quick Peek at My Solar System
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A Quick Peek at My Solar System
5 Things You Need to Go Off Grid
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5 Things You Need to Go Off Grid
Off-grid cabin, welcome to my humble tiny home!
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Off-grid cabin, welcome to my humble tiny home!
Double rainbow over Black Swan Creek near Englehart in northern Ontario, Canada.
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Double rainbow over Black Swan Creek near Englehart in northern Ontario, Canada.
Funnel cloud/tornado over east Ottawa June 2nd, 2019
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Funnel cloud/tornado over east Ottawa June 2nd, 2019

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @DeanElliotshoots
    @DeanElliotshoots 9 днів тому

    Great show gunnie

  • @kjw1856
    @kjw1856 4 місяці тому

    I love how everyone chimed in on their “poncho”. I keep my original poncho from us cavalry days, 30 years ago - as good as new - it has saved my butt more times than ANYTHING else! Thanks for sharing this conversation… good to hear what others find important in crisis situations.

  • @DeanElliotshoots
    @DeanElliotshoots 4 місяці тому

    Keep up the good work Gunnie!

  • @maykhoanpingiare376
    @maykhoanpingiare376 5 місяців тому

    Pin đó mà cho dòng xả cao quá thì làm sao bền chịu nỗi mau hư pin

  • @brendonshave7776
    @brendonshave7776 6 місяців тому

    You say MY panels, my controller, my voltage…. as of some how it’s yours.

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie 6 місяців тому

      That's because I purchased all these and installed them all myself. So, yeah, they are mine.

  • @LLampen
    @LLampen 6 місяців тому

    Looks very inspirational, thank you for all the great content and also keeping the length of the videos reasonable, not like one and a half hour marathons. The switches to disconnect the solar panels might need a bit of strict rules in how to disconnect, especially when NOT TO DISCONNECT. Those kind of battery switches are usually max. 48 V, and very easily the solar voltages are way beyond 100 Volts. Correct me if I am wrong: Seems the MPPT are Helios branded, that can have max. 150 V open circuit voltage from the solar panels. Being close to that voltage and having a load through the switches might easily produce a scenario that if one tries to disconnect solar by the switch, then it won't actually disconnect, instead a high voltage DC-arc forms and it starts a quick fire from the switch, as the temperature of the arc is super high - actually that high, that the air itself becomes electrically very conductive, an accidental plasma torch can be created. To increase safety, better to disconnect solar only when the Sun is down, or to replace the PV switches with high enough DC voltage rating. Those have a special arc-extinction chamber, that allows a safe disconnect, even when the high voltage load is on. You probably already know this and are not planning too high voltages, but I wanted to give this heads up, as some of the viewers might build something similar and this definitely needs to be taken into consideration. Blessed be, keep up the good work. <3 Greetings from cool Finland from a humble electrical and automation engineering student.

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie 6 місяців тому

      Great feedback, thank you! Yes, the switches are indeed 48V rated, so I will probably have to look at replacing those for sure. An improvement opportunity. :) Sharp eye, thanks again!

  • @denveronly
    @denveronly 7 місяців тому

    you are very optimistic using such big cables to that BMS. Most china BMS, should be used not to the top (so if you have 200A, use 100A) for a 100a a cable of 16mm2 would be sufficient, you have it i guess 35?

  • @Sasquatch-Press
    @Sasquatch-Press 8 місяців тому

    Great show fellas. 👍

  • @observation2384
    @observation2384 8 місяців тому

    concerned: someone stole my cell, associated with my social media. Despite I have my SIM CARD FOR THE NUMBER...They locked me out of most....up loads are impossible...so....this is where my concerns arrive..😘

  • @observation2384
    @observation2384 8 місяців тому

    Or is this a SPIN OFF of #thecanadianprepper ???

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie 8 місяців тому

      Not at all!

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie 8 місяців тому

      Please allow me to clarify. #CanadianPrepperPodcast is not related in any way to that individual. We just happen to be preppers and are Canadian.

  • @observation2384
    @observation2384 8 місяців тому

    Soooo ..your company represents #thecanadianprepper. ??? A little Confused....

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie 8 місяців тому

      Not at all related!

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie 8 місяців тому

      Please allow me to clarify. #CanadianPrepperPodcast is not related in any way to that individual. We just happen to be preppers and are Canadian.

  • @Sasquatch-Press
    @Sasquatch-Press 8 місяців тому

    Ouch, those Ford comments hurt my feelings 🤣🤣

  • @Sasquatch-Press
    @Sasquatch-Press 8 місяців тому

    Hello. I’m excited for the Dr. Joe and Amy show!.

  • @patinabunker5340
    @patinabunker5340 9 місяців тому

    Sorry I missed your show fellas, was busy with the arctic coming south. Good show .

  • @ianb4801
    @ianb4801 9 місяців тому

    really hopeless photography. What's the point of demonstrating how tools work by just showing the handles moving. I left after the hydraulic crimper.

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie 9 місяців тому

      I agree with you, and my apologies for that. I tried to redeem myself here ua-cam.com/video/K-pjqTv0914/v-deo.html

  • @Sasquatch-Press
    @Sasquatch-Press 9 місяців тому

    I love my NOCO boost pack. 👍

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie 9 місяців тому

      Great piece of kit, well worth the investment! :)

  • @Sasquatch-Press
    @Sasquatch-Press 9 місяців тому

    Excellent setup.

  • @a_good_day_2_die
    @a_good_day_2_die 9 місяців тому

    haven't considered carrying an off-hand folder until now. Good tips, thanks!

  • @kan-zee
    @kan-zee 9 місяців тому

    1:01 ... Belt kits are good to have..You can use it as an emergency tourniquet..Self defense weapon....Binding things ....and holding up yer pants..LOL 1:29... It looks like a great EDC flashlight ..Personally i prefer a basic operating flashlight...ON/OFF/DIM LIGHT & HI LIGHT...all working with one AA battery...these new hi capacity batteries (CR123A Lithium Batteries / NL1834 18650 3400mAh 3.7V Protected Lithium Ion (Li-ion) Button Top Battery /AAA EBL NiMH batteries / AA 14500 batteries /AAA 10440 / 14500 / etc etc...) are not easy to find in many parts of the world. Give me a basic OLIGHT BRAND Pocket light , I am happy, in the dark. .LOL 2:52...is that . Model 600plus scout multitool ?? 3:49... Wow...That's cool, to see another *Blade Connoissieur* ..I've lightened up my Blade carry from 5 to 2. One for myself ($125 cad....SAK Ranger), and #2 ($18 cad... cheapy SAK Camper) is for unprepared co-workers in the field. Can't have them ruining my expensive blade with their unskilled hands..LOL 5:57... Nice..I like that detachable Camera Mount...good stuff. 6:42.. that is funny, cause our family Vehicle died on us..and thank goodness for CAA ..they came in record time to help us out...But I am now gonna look into getting a Booster pack .. I appreciate your quicky review on this Unit...helps alot in my future Hunt for one of these.

  • @therealkhaner
    @therealkhaner 10 місяців тому

    What is the name of that gerber multitool?

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie 9 місяців тому

      I don't think that specific model is being made anymore, but the closest would be the Gerber Multi-Plier 600.

  • @Roypow-Technology
    @Roypow-Technology 10 місяців тому

    Oh, that's our BMS。So happy to see it.

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie 9 місяців тому

      Is it working well for you? Mine are working quite nicely, very pleased!

    • @Roypow-Technology
      @Roypow-Technology 9 місяців тому

      We are this BMS manufacturer, Sir. So happy to hear it works nice. Thank you! @@frugalgunnie

  • @patinabunker5340
    @patinabunker5340 10 місяців тому

    Very nice, Clean!

  • @ericdercourt-ny2fq
    @ericdercourt-ny2fq 10 місяців тому

    c'est du bon travail, j'adore ;)

  • @realToby
    @realToby 10 місяців тому

    I agree and the sun is lower anyways.

  • @georgepilch8396
    @georgepilch8396 10 місяців тому

    A smashing video, you put a lot of hard work into it, well done. But here you have this years thicky. Could you be really kind and help me by sketching out a diagram for me showing the hook up of all these components. 1x 430W Solar panel (for now) 1 X Victron MPPT 100/50 Blue solar. 4 x 305ah LifePo4 cells, 1 x JBD-SP04060 BMS (this puzzles me most because it has 3 B- Connections and 3 C- connections. and finally 1 x 4K/8K Flamezum Pure Sine wave inverter. This assembly is for my back garden tracking system (all Working) which hopefully will supply power for the out house containing a dryer and washing machine and maybe some winter heating for my greenhouse. I know it's a bit much but I'm 74 and terminally Ill and I have to have something to do else you can lay me down. I need to add some 4 way terminal blocks (2) and a fuse holder. maybe you could include these also and perhaps anything I have forgotten. I'm reaching out so your help would be appreciated, Thanks from over the pond. George

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie 10 місяців тому

      Thank you for that great feedback! I tried finding your BMS manual, but to no avail. Would you have a paper copy you can scan for me?

  • @ThreeDayRV
    @ThreeDayRV 10 місяців тому

    Nice work Gunnie

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie 10 місяців тому

      Thank you very much, definitely a labour of love lol

  • @kan-zee
    @kan-zee 11 місяців тому

    6:05...I am interested in viewing this *WORK VEHICLE EDC* video !! 7:24...Lemon Ginger Tea with Honey and couple of shots of Chaga liquid Oil . 7:39...I am Bugging In, to the point where I have no choice but to bug out...then I am heading to my caches on my way to my bug out location. There are so many situations that will force someone to bug out...but the bottom line is..., if the situation dictates that your life is threatened...you have to bug out. (examples : Wild fire sweeping towards your home, Major flooding , -40 celcius temps and you have no means to maintain warmth, Waves of southern displaced desperate folk coming into & through your community, etc etc. ) *My basic EDC/ day pack is made of a :* *A Maxpedition Backpack* ************************* *Shelter* Emergency blanket spare eyeglasses xtra pair of socks / shirt Leather gloves Industrial Hvy duty garbage bags ************************* *Kits* Basic first aid kit & personal medications Basic Hygiene kit ( soap, nail clippers, body wipes etc) sewing kit ( different needles, different types of thread, repair tape ) Pocket knife (eldris mora knife & folder knife) Tool kit (sharpening tools , multitool etc) ************************* *Electronics* xtra AAA Batteries & rechargeable Battery , Flashlight (Olight brand) power bank 10,000 mAh or higher with usb cables Emergency radio w/ Weather channel, AM, FM/ 10,000 mAh battery bank / crank powered & solar powered Cell phone and charge cables ************************* *Beverage Kit* 2 bic lighters & ferro rod with Vaseline cotton balls Water filter (sawyer & lifestraw) Stainless steel thermos with metal cup (boil water / store water) Electrolyte vitamin powder Silcok 4 way utility water key ************************ *Food Kit* Snack bars Freeze dried meals x3 ************************ *Security* Gun and ammo Knife trip wire *********************** *Miscellenous* entertainment kit

  • @mirek3542
    @mirek3542 11 місяців тому

    hello, I would like to know how much the battery voltage drops when turning on a 3kW appliance with old batteries and by how much with these newly installed batteries? Can you feel the difference in the hardness of the battery?

  • @christopherlang9246
    @christopherlang9246 Рік тому

    Thanks for the demo

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie 11 місяців тому

      Thank you, my first demo in the BMS left a lot of room for improvement lol, so a follow-up was in order 😆

  • @Electronzap
    @Electronzap Рік тому

    Nice.

  • @Electronzap
    @Electronzap Рік тому

    Nice demo.

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie 11 місяців тому

      My pleasure, I'll keep them coming

  • @Electronzap
    @Electronzap Рік тому

    Nice.

  • @CanPat777
    @CanPat777 Рік тому

    What on/off switch are you using?

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie Рік тому

      Purchased on Amazon, here is the link: Battery Switch, 6V 12V 24V 48V Battery Disconnect Master Cutoff Switch for Marine Boat RV ATV UTV Vehicles, Waterproof Heavy Duty Battery Isolator Switch, 275/1250 Amps, On Off Position a.co/d/9tVmzSL

  • @cmaccc0620
    @cmaccc0620 Рік тому

    This is way cool keep it up! earned my like and sub for sure

  • @martinchenier5407
    @martinchenier5407 Рік тому

    Love it buddy!!!

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie Рік тому

      Thank you, and thanks for all the truck advice, it's paying off! :)

  • @bradtaylor7144
    @bradtaylor7144 Рік тому

    that board looks awesome, all neat and tidy.

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie Рік тому

      Thank you, I want things to look clean and simple when I am building for others!

  • @kan-zee
    @kan-zee Рік тому

    2:04 very cool set up...your a genius. 8:15 ...I like that soft shackle ...don't see that often

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie Рік тому

      Thanks, I had lots of inspiration, and a bit of help from friends helps a lot too! :)

  • @jonbennett118
    @jonbennett118 Рік тому

    Gunny please make more i love it. Nice sled shouldnt that do a catwalk right up onto the trailer?!

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie Рік тому

      Absolutely should! Needs some TLC first though lol

  • @sqigle6669
    @sqigle6669 Рік тому

    Cant wait for the truck episode on the podcast. Lol

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie Рік тому

      Here for you: ua-cam.com/video/8CJp5Uo7ndY/v-deo.htmlsi=K0Uit0onUHI2JhHa

  • @sqigle6669
    @sqigle6669 Рік тому

    when u explained that double hitch it sounded interesting but now that i see it. i have to say genius.

  • @patinabunker5340
    @patinabunker5340 Рік тому

    Nice setup gunny, good video bud.

  • @solardiyhobbyandrevies8118

    Watch a video on using a resistor before hooking power to the inverter, the capacitors will cause a spark witch could damage your cutoff switches. You could easily wire one with a momentary switch on the two lugs on the cutoff switch to the inverter.

    • @solardiyhobbyandrevies8118
      @solardiyhobbyandrevies8118 Рік тому

      Here is a video of my build and I show the resistor ua-cam.com/video/WV-FsQPcuz8/v-deo.htmlsi=YCCO_A7DoX_LMs3q

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie Рік тому

      Thank you, I'll check that out!

  • @tinacote1752
    @tinacote1752 Рік тому

    Can you run a mini fridge, my husband n i live close to new liskeard, we cabin and are looking into solar ...

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie Рік тому

      Definitely, I plan on ordering one from offgridcabin.ca

  • @lawrencedavidson6195
    @lawrencedavidson6195 Рік тому

    Nice solar system. Greetings from Jamaica.

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie Рік тому

      Thank you, would love to set up some solar in beautiful Jamaica!!!

    • @lawrencedavidson6195
      @lawrencedavidson6195 Рік тому

      @@frugalgunnie Yeh we got lots of sunshine here, sometimes too much..lol. I do have a small (1000 watts of panels) system and a 100AH LiFePo4 battery. I built the system myself and it's doing very well so far. I will keep upgrading till i'm off grid.

  • @markbrewer2153
    @markbrewer2153 Рік тому

    Neat, tidy and clearly labelled. Well done.

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie Рік тому

      Thanks, I take more care to label things for others than for myself! 🤣

  • @robertlane6675
    @robertlane6675 Рік тому

    CPP is the only podcast I listen to. They are a great group of guys and I feel like I fit right in. Looking forward to your involvement as we all know Ian is usually MIA.

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie Рік тому

      Right on! Let me know what your favourite content is, I'll keep it coming!

  • @dariouskater3488
    @dariouskater3488 Рік тому

    Another great video. Waiting for the next one

  • @dariouskater3488
    @dariouskater3488 Рік тому

    Love how clearly it is labeled. Concise. What panels are hooked up to it?

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie Рік тому

      They aren't yet installed , so those will be in a future video to come shortly, specs and all! Thanks for the sub! :)

  • @canadianprepperpodcast
    @canadianprepperpodcast Рік тому

    Happy to have you onboard!

  • @rebelredneck36
    @rebelredneck36 Рік тому

    Glad to see u back I'll be in Canada next yr hope to meet ya

    • @frugalgunnie
      @frugalgunnie Рік тому

      Let me know when you come up, it'd be great!