Elvis, that's how I always felt. Solar energy seems to be more of a benefit to individuals on a small scale/alternative rather than a large utility, or primary source. Oh, did you work us an elvis ammo promo code with HQST? Lol.
I didn’t get a code. That price is pretty incredible with no tax too! Make sure you tell him Elvis ammo sent ya. Yes we feel the same way about alternative energy. Making our own energy is just one of those things we can do for our self at whatever level we can afford! 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@elvisammo Have you tried one of those new battery chainsaws? They cut nice and more importantly are very very low on the noise. Nope they are not for cutting cords of wood but for typical uses of clearing a fallen tree or chunking up some camping wood and so on they are nice. Plus they can sit without carb and fuel issues and will always start if you are getting my drift.
Luuk-out-below I don’t have one, but I have been thinking about this. If I don’t have any fuel as in gas. I can charge it if it is battery powered with my solar. Or I can plug it in if it’s AC to my portable power generator. Do you have a preference electric or battery powered? Do you have a preference name brand or size? I am interested
@@elvisammo I was looking at them and tried one I really liked, it was a Toro 16 inch 51850 60v battery. A friend of mine has this model, it is a rechargeable battery model. Feels like a traditional gas saw, has a legit chain tensioner. It will be my next saw. I like the battery models for portability and don't want to worry about cutting or snagging the cord. Around $280
I started playing with solar a few years ago then I moved about 200 miles to a different area, used a storage unit during the move. Some lowlife degenerate broke in and stole tools and my solar panels! Trying to figure out how to proceed, feeling the need to get working on it again. Thanks for putting this out.
Great info. I built a 300 AH battery bank because we have lots of short power outages. That lets us run medical equipment, computers or whatever we need overnight. Been looking to go with solar to recharge it and keep it charged when we aren't using it. lol I know nothing about electricity so I am researching and learning as I go.
I’m glad you are researching it. My playlist may help a bit. I will also be reviewing a 500 W small power generator next week sometime. But if you are this far already. I wouldn’t hesitate to get some solar panels because you will need them. Supplies are running low costs are going up just throwing that out. No need to rush, just be informed about our situation. Thane all you will need is a solar controller preferably MPPT, capable of handling the amount of power you want for a back up. And a pure sine wave inverter. So that you can plug into it to use the power that you are storing in your battery bank. Hope this helps! 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Yeah, I bought two sets of them. Eventually, I'll end up with around 8 sets these. 30 in 6S5P (115%), or 32 in 4S8P (123%) will max out my Victron 150/45 MPPT
Awesome. Oh man The technology has definitely improved since my old man and I looked into it, It would be really cool to get to the point where a you could run your lead pots and tumblers on solar. Thank you for sharing this experience and information.
This is what I think prepping is about. Why buy a electric grain mill for $300+ and no electric to run it!! I have hand mills and hand tools. But why grained wheat for 2 hrs. when you can do it in a electric mill in 5 min. Keep up the great info.
@elvis ammo it’s me again just wanted to drop a line to get in touch with you about Bluetti unit and purchasing it because this unit seems to be the one for me and my family for unseen possibilities
That thing is a fine unit. It provides a good bit of back up energy. And it also recharges pretty quickly which is very important. No matter how you slice it there is a lot of value there!
I'm in the process of getting into a off grid tiny house, so thanks for this!! Looking to save about as much as possible since I'm about as broke as it gets lol just got the woodstove last weekend. Found a Consolidated DutchWest Sequoia from Vermont Castings with all the accessories and chimney parts for 300 bucks!!! Thank God for wealthy folks who just want to get rid of stuff from their summer camps lol Gotta get insulation next and answer the call of nature system. Then it will be on to the solar array. Any extra tips you might have for someone just getting into it? Mistakes most noobs would make that I might be able to avoid? Done any other videos on the subject? Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated, thanks again!
Ah yup, see a bunch of vids you've done. Awesome! Any quick tips you might be able to think of would be cool. But no worries if you don't have the time. I'll def check out your playlist
One Thing I would do if I was broke, you can save a lot of money to start out with if you use low-voltage wire nothing under 12 gauge though. I have a link to MC4 connectors and crimpers that are good quality in my Mc4 Solar cables video on the playlist. The wire is expensive. But this will hold up for a long time to get you started. 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
One doesn't typically power the load directly from the panel. It doesnt work that way You would use a panel to recharge the battery. You would also need to run the panel into a controller to regulate the voltage into the battery and so on.
Depending on the size of the battery 12 V. You can hook up 100 W solar panel to a trickle charger and charge it up directly from the solar panel. I’ll probably talk about this more soon. This would also work if you have more than one battery. You can keep one charged while using the other.. what size battery do you have?
Elvis, that's how I always felt. Solar energy seems to be more of a benefit to individuals on a small scale/alternative rather than a large utility, or primary source. Oh, did you work us an elvis ammo promo code with HQST? Lol.
I didn’t get a code. That price is pretty incredible with no tax too! Make sure you tell him Elvis ammo sent ya. Yes we feel the same way about alternative energy. Making our own energy is just one of those things we can do for our self at whatever level we can afford! 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
HQST is this were a guy can go to speak with someone and say Elvis sent me ????
Good info Elvis, nice to know you don't have to buy name brand to be able to get the same results.
They are as excellent as any known great panel… 👍👍👍
This is a great series. How to thrive in a grid down situation!
Thanks I’m glad somebody gets it! 😁😎👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
Hey Elvis! Liking this alternative/emergency energy series. The new tech is incredible in so many ways.
I know it… I’m back in the game… Thanks… and Luuk-out-below! 😂😂👍🇺🇸
@@elvisammo Have you tried one of those new battery chainsaws? They cut nice and more importantly are very very low on the noise. Nope they are not for cutting cords of wood but for typical uses of clearing a fallen tree or chunking up some camping wood and so on they are nice. Plus they can sit without carb and fuel issues and will always start if you are getting my drift.
Luuk-out-below I don’t have one, but I have been thinking about this. If I don’t have any fuel as in gas. I can charge it if it is battery powered with my solar. Or I can plug it in if it’s AC to my portable power generator. Do you have a preference electric or battery powered? Do you have a preference name brand or size? I am interested
@@elvisammo I was looking at them and tried one I really liked, it was a Toro 16 inch 51850 60v battery. A friend of mine has this model, it is a rechargeable battery model. Feels like a traditional gas saw, has a legit chain tensioner. It will be my next saw. I like the battery models for portability and don't want to worry about cutting or snagging the cord. Around $280
Thanks for the video and series on solar emergency power.
Elvis, thank you for the video. I just ordered the 400 watt 12/24 volt kit from HQST.
Cool I’ll have to check that out. Let me know what you think of it? 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I started playing with solar a few years ago then I moved about 200 miles to a different area, used a storage unit during the move. Some lowlife degenerate broke in and stole tools and my solar panels! Trying to figure out how to proceed, feeling the need to get working on it again. Thanks for putting this out.
Sorry some system draining zombie did that to you. At least you have some experience to start a new solar project. That’s a good thing! 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
Man I can’t stand thieves exactly what you said degenerates the bottom of the life chain lower then wale shit
Great info. I built a 300 AH battery bank because we have lots of short power outages. That lets us run medical equipment, computers or whatever we need overnight. Been looking to go with solar to recharge it and keep it charged when we aren't using it. lol I know nothing about electricity so I am researching and learning as I go.
I’m glad you are researching it. My playlist may help a bit. I will also be reviewing a 500 W small power generator next week sometime. But if you are this far already. I wouldn’t hesitate to get some solar panels because you will need them. Supplies are running low costs are going up just throwing that out. No need to rush, just be informed about our situation. Thane all you will need is a solar controller preferably MPPT, capable of handling the amount of power you want for a back up. And a pure sine wave inverter. So that you can plug into it to use the power that you are storing in your battery bank. Hope this helps! 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Elvis, I am watching this 2 years later. The price for four 100w panels is now $279.00!!! I'm planning to get me some.
Yeah, I bought two sets of them. Eventually, I'll end up with around 8 sets these. 30 in 6S5P (115%), or 32 in 4S8P (123%) will max out my Victron 150/45 MPPT
Thank you for all you do. This is great info
Thankya sir! I appreciate ya! 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🌲
Thanks for for the information
Thanks LA 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸✌️🌲
Been missing your videos Elvis. Hope you put some new ones up soon. Just bought 2 more 100 watt panels.
Awesome. Oh man The technology has definitely improved since my old man and I looked into it, It would be really cool to get to the point where a you could run your lead pots and tumblers on solar. Thank you for sharing this experience and information.
Right now I can run my whole shop excluding the 220. With what I’ve got! 😁
@@elvisammo No way!! Thats so awesome
Have always been interested in solar energy. Haven't ever gone that route, though........ Maybe it's time???
Thanks, Elvis, for the info.
You’re welcome brother. You’re one of the type of thinkers that this video targets. Gets us thinking outside of our box…👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸✌️🌲
Elvis Ammo for president!
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This is what I think prepping is about. Why buy a electric grain mill for $300+ and no electric to run it!! I have hand mills and hand tools. But why grained wheat for 2 hrs. when you can do it in a electric mill in 5 min. Keep up the great info.
Kind of like buying a gun with no bullets! 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸😎
@elvis ammo it’s me again just wanted to drop a line to get in touch with you about Bluetti unit and purchasing it because this unit seems to be the one for me and my family for unseen possibilities
That thing is a fine unit. It provides a good bit of back up energy. And it also recharges pretty quickly which is very important. No matter how you slice it there is a lot of value there!
Best bargain panels. I was buying the Renogy panels but these are Renogy clones for saving money. Work like champs.
Thanks for the PSA bro.
Echota bro!! You got it…👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🌲
Today, 1/30/2023, the 100 watt HQST panel is $70- on amazon. Great value !
You can wire these up directly to 12 volt cookers. Free cooking for a few decades.
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Thanks brother!!! 😂🇺🇸✌️
The 9bb are better long term. Especially when there may be damage to a panel. That’s why it’s more.
Think it's a good investment in case of emergency
Invest in your independence!!! Someone is bound to try to take it from ya!! 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😎
@@elvisammo ive been working at it a few years while taking care of my dad with dementia and my disabled mother in the home
Joe Morgan God bless you brother you’ll never regret taking care of your folks!!! 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 I know a little bit about the subject!
What are you using for a charge controller ? Or is it part of your generator unit ?
Yep for now. I’ll be looking for another set up like that soon. Let me know if you have any suggestions? Stay tuned 👍👍👍
Good info. Good stuff. Thanks!
I'm in the process of getting into a off grid tiny house, so thanks for this!! Looking to save about as much as possible since I'm about as broke as it gets lol just got the woodstove last weekend. Found a Consolidated DutchWest Sequoia from Vermont Castings with all the accessories and chimney parts for 300 bucks!!! Thank God for wealthy folks who just want to get rid of stuff from their summer camps lol
Gotta get insulation next and answer the call of nature system. Then it will be on to the solar array. Any extra tips you might have for someone just getting into it? Mistakes most noobs would make that I might be able to avoid? Done any other videos on the subject? Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated, thanks again!
Ah yup, see a bunch of vids you've done. Awesome! Any quick tips you might be able to think of would be cool. But no worries if you don't have the time. I'll def check out your playlist
One Thing I would do if I was broke, you can save a lot of money to start out with if you use low-voltage wire nothing under 12 gauge though. I have a link to MC4 connectors and crimpers that are good quality in my Mc4 Solar cables video on the playlist. The wire is expensive. But this will hold up for a long time to get you started. 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@elvisammo awesome thank you so much! Much appreciated! It's definitely little things like that, make all the difference.
Interesting stuff .
Thanks sir!!!! 👍👍😎🇺🇸
Any idea how many 100watt panels would be needed to power a portable electric chair?
One doesn't typically power the load directly from the panel. It doesnt work that way You would use a panel to recharge the battery. You would also need to run the panel into a controller to regulate the voltage into the battery and so on.
Depending on the size of the battery 12 V. You can hook up 100 W solar panel to a trickle charger and charge it up directly from the solar panel. I’ll probably talk about this more soon. This would also work if you have more than one battery. You can keep one charged while using the other.. what size battery do you have?
Stop screaming