I run my 27' travel trailer on the Flex 1500 w/ 2 batteries. Been boondocking for 3 weeks. Microwave, toaster, TV, etc. (3) 100 watt solar panels. Modularity is important. Portability ( weight) is important.
I’d be interested to know what the other brands were that you tried, and what sets this unit apart. Is it just the modular aspect? There are other units that can be run in line they just don’t clip together like this one; which has both pros and cons in my opinion. Thanks for the video Brad. Have a blessed Sunday. 🙂
I like the flex, also. I left the homestead to come take care of elderly parents in their last days, but have an apex which I’ve used on the farmette, power outages and camping. I also have a flex with two batteries and now a kodiak x2, and about 7 solar panels. I think we’ll be ok for blackouts :-)
I like you have a child in family that needs this so I have a "ONE" SHOT at a $ deal.. I can't afford to be wrong. We as a family will need to agree on it but we are so skeptical on all. Tks for heads up.
Calculate the hourly wattage draw on each appliance you plan to run with this system. Understand that optimally, each battery has 1,069 watts stored. The head-end controller for this thing will only charge 400 watts at one time and it takes about 3 hours to charge one battery. If you expect to only have 6 hours of sunlight on your property, that means you'll be able to charge 2 batteries each day. Do the math. If you need more batteries, that's fine, but you will need a method of charging that is beyond the 400 watts per hour. So you'll buy the MPPT Super Charger and 8 more solar panels. The Supercharger allows you to utilize a total of 12 storm or ascent solar panels (3 arrays of 4 panels). Doing this will allow you to recharge a single Flex battery in just 1.5hrs. So if you purchase 5 batteries total (for example), and have those 12 solar panels and the MPPT Supercharger, you could recharge that entire array of batteries in about 7.5 hours. Personally, (for me) I think that's about the practical limit of this system. And all that is going to cost some bucks. Again, do the math. Good luck to you.
I was though we're going to show the solar panels (& how you hook them up or how well they work to get it charged up etc.) as well. Thank you for the video and coupon code. I agree with one of the other comments about doing a comparison video. Many Blessings 😁❤️
Checked it out. I think it is relatively reasonable for what it is, but still it's a hit to the wallet. I think I'll start saving up, though, because I have been looking for something like this. We have two c-paps to run and a couple of freezers and fridges. Being able to plug them into an outlet is a huge plus, because in the winter when the skies are seldom sunny, we could plug it into our generator if we needed to. Most power failures around here don't last long as we are on the same lines as the hospital and it is a must restore first, even before first responders. Takes a whole six block radius. But...with stuff going the way it is, who knows? I like that it is stackable like that. We could add a battery every nine months until we had quite the stack and keep them topped up.
You can stack up to 5 of these batteries (below the control unit). If you want to add more, you have to go to another ''stack'' and they're linked together. At 1,069 watts capability per battery (fully charged), with five, you'd have 5,345 watts available for use. The problem then becomes how to charge all those batteries in a day. The maximum that control unit can handle at any given time is 400 watts. So if you have a "4 solar panel" array from Inergy that produces 100 watts each, you've topped it out. Considering it takes about 3 hours to fully charge one battery, you'd never have that much sunlight to recharge 5 depleted batteries. In that case you'd need to add the Inergy "MPPT super charger" and an additional 4 panel array of solar panels in order to be able to recharge those 5 batteries daily. And that's assuming the sun is shining every day. So it takes some thought as to how you'd utilize what you plan to purchase. Just think about it and call them if you have questions about limitations and functionality.
I`m about to order a 300 amp hour LiFePo4 battery, a 60 amp MPPT charge controller, and a 2000 watt inverter. I currently have three 100 watt and one 190 watt solar panels and MC4 cables. I think I ordered a 50 ft MC4 cable months ago but I do have some shorter ones I bought for my solar power stations. Anyway just the battery, inverter, and charge controller cost about 1600 bucks but it`s a 3.8 kwh system that can power my small 5000 BTU window AC all day during emergencies and at least six hours at night. I could put a timer on the inverter to cut on for 20 minutes each hour after hurricanes to keep my camper cool, at least in the bedroom if I seal it off. Plus in Winter it could be used with a small or low wattage heater if there`s a Winter storm during the day if it`s sunny without draining the battery. Plus I`ll have power for higher wattage loads like a microwave, my InstantPot style pressure cooker, a hotplate, etc. But solar powered air conditioning, no matter how limited, has always been my dream. I`m on disability and I`m spending the last of my savings to get this. I`m just concerned because I don`t know exactly what to do about grounding this simple setup to protect these expensive things and myself. I want to do it right and it needs to be something I can quickly rig up after power failures or to simply lower my electric bill in July/August/September so I`ll be able to buy some meat. One guy said to ground the negative battery terminal only. Another guy said just ground the inverter. Another guy said the inverter and charge controller both have fuses and it`s safe to use it without a ground. Another guy said each part from the panels to the inverter need to be connected together. I`m confused. Is that what they do inside these large solar power stations? I have until August to figure out how to get this right before the chances of a another hurricane greatly increase. In Louisiana we expect them around the end of August through September. I wish I could have gotten two of these batteries but it costs about 1200 dollars. My monthly income is only 840 dollars. A 100 amp hour battery like this cost nearly as much just a couple of years ago and some still do because you`re paying for great customer service and long term insurance, like Battleborn batteries.
That is a very bad copy of the Titan generator, it doesnt compare or even come close. Titan twice the power,twice the battery size,2000 watt solar input,2 mppt controllers,1500 watt ac charge,240 watt car charge,can charge all inputs and discharge at the same time, can utilize lead acid,gel,and lithium batteries,12 volt outputs are 13.8v 20 amps. That thing is a joke
Yes you’re right. Titan is the higher capacity better system. Only con is the price. If I had the funds, Titan would be the choice. Inergy’s version is not as good, but more cost efficient for my budget.
I run my 27' travel trailer on the Flex 1500 w/ 2 batteries. Been boondocking for 3 weeks. Microwave, toaster, TV, etc. (3) 100 watt solar panels. Modularity is important. Portability ( weight) is important.
I’d be interested to know what the other brands were that you tried, and what sets this unit apart. Is it just the modular aspect? There are other units that can be run in line they just don’t clip together like this one; which has both pros and cons in my opinion. Thanks for the video Brad. Have a blessed Sunday. 🙂
Oh how I wish I could get one, something! Just don't have that kind if $$$! 😥
Modularity is cool. It’d be way cooler if it came with a LiFePO4 battery though. You have a kind demeanor btw.
I've been going back and forth on either the Flex 1500 Tacticool or just the standard 1500. For the extra $200 I could get more solar panels.
What type of solar panels are you using with this? Thanks for the informative review.
I was using the 100 watt panels from inergy.
I like the flex, also. I left the homestead to come take care of elderly parents in their last days, but have an apex which I’ve used on the farmette, power outages and camping. I also have a flex with two batteries and now a kodiak x2, and about 7 solar panels. I think we’ll be ok for blackouts :-)
Lots of reviews on things like these. Long term use & how well each one holds up at 6, 12+ mo down the line would be interesting.
This one has features I'd like. Expandability is awesome.
Can u show your solar panels for your setup there?
I did...
@@Bigfamilyhomestead No you didn't.
I will check this out! Love the “simplicity” of this system!
I like you have a child in family that needs this so I have a "ONE" SHOT at a $ deal.. I can't afford to be wrong. We as a family will need to agree on it but we are so skeptical on all. Tks for heads up.
Calculate the hourly wattage draw on each appliance you plan to run with this system. Understand that optimally, each battery has 1,069 watts stored. The head-end controller for this thing will only charge 400 watts at one time and it takes about 3 hours to charge one battery. If you expect to only have 6 hours of sunlight on your property, that means you'll be able to charge 2 batteries each day. Do the math. If you need more batteries, that's fine, but you will need a method of charging that is beyond the 400 watts per hour. So you'll buy the MPPT Super Charger and 8 more solar panels. The Supercharger allows you to utilize a total of 12 storm or ascent solar panels (3 arrays of 4 panels). Doing this will allow you to recharge a single Flex battery in just 1.5hrs. So if you purchase 5 batteries total (for example), and have those 12 solar panels and the MPPT Supercharger, you could recharge that entire array of batteries in about 7.5 hours. Personally, (for me) I think that's about the practical limit of this system. And all that is going to cost some bucks. Again, do the math. Good luck to you.
Thank you, Brad!!!
I was though we're going to show the solar panels (& how you hook them up or how well they work to get it charged up etc.) as well.
Thank you for the video and coupon code. I agree with one of the other comments about doing a comparison video. Many Blessings 😁❤️
Over $1500.00 wow 😲😳😲
Checked it out. I think it is relatively reasonable for what it is, but still it's a hit to the wallet. I think I'll start saving up, though, because I have been looking for something like this. We have two c-paps to run and a couple of freezers and fridges. Being able to plug them into an outlet is a huge plus, because in the winter when the skies are seldom sunny, we could plug it into our generator if we needed to. Most power failures around here don't last long as we are on the same lines as the hospital and it is a must restore first, even before first responders. Takes a whole six block radius. But...with stuff going the way it is, who knows? I like that it is stackable like that. We could add a battery every nine months until we had quite the stack and keep them topped up.
You can stack up to 5 of these batteries (below the control unit). If you want to add more, you have to go to another ''stack'' and they're linked together. At 1,069 watts capability per battery (fully charged), with five, you'd have 5,345 watts available for use. The problem then becomes how to charge all those batteries in a day. The maximum that control unit can handle at any given time is 400 watts. So if you have a "4 solar panel" array from Inergy that produces 100 watts each, you've topped it out. Considering it takes about 3 hours to fully charge one battery, you'd never have that much sunlight to recharge 5 depleted batteries. In that case you'd need to add the Inergy "MPPT super charger" and an additional 4 panel array of solar panels in order to be able to recharge those 5 batteries daily. And that's assuming the sun is shining every day. So it takes some thought as to how you'd utilize what you plan to purchase. Just think about it and call them if you have questions about limitations and functionality.
How many charge cycles again…?
Every company should have generators with EMP protection. Lets face it. That's a significant threat moving forward
This will not cut for long term outage that is coming.
I can’t find the link.
I`m about to order a 300 amp hour LiFePo4 battery, a 60 amp MPPT charge controller, and a 2000 watt inverter. I currently have three 100 watt and one 190 watt solar panels and MC4 cables. I think I ordered a 50 ft MC4 cable months ago but I do have some shorter ones I bought for my solar power stations. Anyway just the battery, inverter, and charge controller cost about 1600 bucks but it`s a 3.8 kwh system that can power my small 5000 BTU window AC all day during emergencies and at least six hours at night.
I could put a timer on the inverter to cut on for 20 minutes each hour after hurricanes to keep my camper cool, at least in the bedroom if I seal it off. Plus in Winter it could be used with a small or low wattage heater if there`s a Winter storm during the day if it`s sunny without draining the battery. Plus I`ll have power for higher wattage loads like a microwave, my InstantPot style pressure cooker, a hotplate, etc.
But solar powered air conditioning, no matter how limited, has always been my dream. I`m on disability and I`m spending the last of my savings to get this. I`m just concerned because I don`t know exactly what to do about grounding this simple setup to protect these expensive things and myself.
I want to do it right and it needs to be something I can quickly rig up after power failures or to simply lower my electric bill in July/August/September so I`ll be able to buy some meat. One guy said to ground the negative battery terminal only. Another guy said just ground the inverter. Another guy said the inverter and charge controller both have fuses and it`s safe to use it without a ground. Another guy said each part from the panels to the inverter need to be connected together. I`m confused. Is that what they do inside these large solar power stations? I have until August to figure out how to get this right before the chances of a another hurricane greatly increase. In Louisiana we expect them around the end of August through September.
I wish I could have gotten two of these batteries but it costs about 1200 dollars. My monthly income is only 840 dollars. A 100 amp hour battery like this cost nearly as much just a couple of years ago and some still do because you`re paying for great customer service and long term insurance, like Battleborn batteries.
That is a very bad copy of the Titan generator, it doesnt compare or even come close. Titan twice the power,twice the battery size,2000 watt solar input,2 mppt controllers,1500 watt ac charge,240 watt car charge,can charge all inputs and discharge at the same time, can utilize lead acid,gel,and lithium batteries,12 volt outputs are 13.8v 20 amps. That thing is a joke
Yes you’re right. Titan is the higher capacity better system. Only con is the price. If I had the funds, Titan would be the choice. Inergy’s version is not as good, but more cost efficient for my budget.