DIY Off Grid Solar Power System for Home - AMAZING POWER!
Вставка
- Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
- This is our DIY Off Grid Solar Power System for Home video. Here we explain how a solar power system works. We show you what we can power such as a 3/4 horsepower submersible well pump and all the common household appliances.
☀️ Wiring Diagram and Parts List downtoearthhom...
💦 Off-Grid Water System Tour • OFF GRID WATER SYSTEM ...
🌱 Thrive Life Freeze-Dried Food geni.us/Thrive...
We have been building our off grid home in the mountains for about a year and a half now. It is part of a larger plan to build an entire off grid homestead from scratch. We make new videos documenting the entire process for you twice a week so consider subscribing bit.ly/SubToMar...
▶️ OUR TOUR VIDEOS ◀️
☞ Homestead Property Tour (2019) • Our 7 Acre Off Grid Pr...
☞ Homestead Tour (2021) • Off Grid Homestead Tour
☞ Off-Grid Water System Tour • OFF GRID WATER SYSTEM ...
☞ DIY Chicken Coup Tour • DIY Backyard Chicken C...
☞ Solar Power System Tour • DIY Off Grid Solar Pow...
☞ TIMELAPSE: House Built By Family in 15 Minutes • TIMELAPSE: House Built...
❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ❓
In the videos below you will find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
☞ Why haven't you finished the siding? • FAQ: Why Haven't You f...
☞ You have internet. Are you really off-grid? • The TRUTH about OFF GR...
☞ How did you find our homestead property? • How we Found our Homes...
☞ Why don't you collect rainwater? • We Wasted $32,000 on o...
☞ Where does your money come from? • 3 BEST Ways to Make Mo...
Thank you for watching our video. You Rock!
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW VIDEOS - bit.ly/SubToMar...
EMAIL BUDDIES - By subscribing to our email list, you will get to know us better, receive special updates and opportunities, and get notifications of meetups. bit.ly/EmailBud...
SUPPORT US ON PATREON - / martinjohnsonhd
OUR HOMESTEADING RESOURCES
✩ downtoearthhom...
LET'S CONNECT :)
✩ Private Facebook Group - downtoearthhom...
✩ Website - downtoearthhom...
✩ Our Church - geni.us/Church
SEND US MAIL:
Martin and Julie Johnson
P.O. Box 2582
Sandpoint ID 83864
United States of America
Legal Info:
This channel is owned and operated by Martin and Julie Johnson. Martin Johnson - Off Grid Living is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. This site also participates in other affiliate programs and is compensated for referring traffic and business to these companies.
NEW HERE?
Thanks for stopping by our off grid cabin build channel. We recently moved from the city with all of its conveniences to the middle of the forest near Sandpoint, Idaho. On our channel, we are sharing our journey from grid life to an off-grid homesteading life. We are starting from scratch on bare land. I hope you will come and join us on this journey as we build our off grid cabin and establish our homestead. You can learn more about our story here • Why we Choose to Live ...
Thank you for watching our video and reading the description. You rock!
Hope you have a really great day and keepsm:)ling!
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW VIDEOS - bit.ly/SubToMar...
☀️ *Here is the wiring diagram and parts list I mentioned in the video* downtoearthhomesteaders.com/resources/solar-power/
I understand living off grid this is something you absolutely need. The question is, these are all very expensive pieces so by the time you need to replace the parts would it actually pay for itself versus the option of hooking onto the grid? I see a few people in my area doing this but with the convenience and reliability also playing into it, the savings would need to be substantial to even consider it. My electric bill averages around 75 a month and would take a very long time to pay for 20k worth of solar.
We do it because we want to. It is not about the money. We like independence.
@@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving i think you misunderstood my question. I totally understand why you do it and applaud you for doing so. I was asking for myself. I could install solar but have dependable and fairly reasonable priced electricity where I live. I was wondering if you could actually pay for the system versus what it would cost say paying 100$ a month within the life of the equipment?
Sorry. Right I misunderstood. Probably 15-20 years I would bet.
@@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving And I do not think anyone can arbitrariy shut your power off. That is worth so very much. I know I cannot afford your complete setup but want to start and build it up.
I've watched at least 30 video's probably more and in just 2 of your video's I truly understand how to set up a solar system THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm never going to live off grid but I love watching your videos. Your enthusiasm is infectious
Very impressive. Even more impressive is your understanding of all this.
I GUESS 'cause you have no idea
For anyone wondering. I've calculated around $15k for this setup.
Batteries-$800 per x 8= 6400
Solar panels -$400 per 10=4000
Chargers/controllers= around $1500
Wiring/etc- around 700.
Very rough numbers other than batteries and panels. But close to or over $13k-17k
Battleborn stuff is among the most expensive out there. Not everyone is sponsored, so do your homework before rushing into a system install. I recommend San Tan Solar for panels; best prices around, but just a small portion of the cost of a system.
@@rixtrix11 I was just adding the price of the total setup for anyone wondering. It's a pet peeve of mine when I watch videos talking about products and there is no price breakdown. Especially for something that is so expensive. I'm not commenting on the products themselves or choosing a system.
Didn't mean this to be directed to you personally[Althouse now I see it could be taken that way. Sorry]. I was only wanting to recommend to anyone considering a system to take time to do a LOT of research into their needs and costs. Thank for listing the pricing! Really surprised when Marty upgraded to this as he was always so frugal in the past.
Check out Red and Robin Off Grid for their $6400, 6000w split phase (120/240V) system. A little more work involved, but much less out of pocket expense. Just another angle to solar power...
You the real mvp. It’s a pet peeve of mine as well
L'investissement et conséquent ,mai avec les économies d'énergie réalisé sur les années votre investissement est largement rentabiliser et je suis sur que l'énergie qui n'a pas était consommer vous pouvez le revendre se qui est un gain d'argent vous pouvez en gagner
love the zoom sounds. Great video
This is over the top. I just bought my first duel batteries!! I'll wear out the tape watching this. Well done!
Greetings my friend. I have watched several of your videos and I am very impressed. I admire the love and cohesive family atmosphere. Wishing you and your family continued prosperiry and health.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.... For this.
We're getting close to purchasing our land and this type of info is extremely helpful. Hopefully we can meet up and I'll treat ya'll to lunch when we come out. Keep up the good work.
Sounds good.
Don't you worry about batteries and equipment getting too cold during the winter? Great set-up and explanation showing the interface with units and generator.
Martin thanks for sharing your system/setup.I i like your practical way of explaining how things operate.
Just found your channel through Keeping it Dutch. Looking forward to watching and learning.
I’m so glad they you came over to check out our channel. I hope to see you often in the comments!
Sean (Dutch) and Brandi were perfect guests. We had great conversations and just a lot of fun hanging out with them. They are genuinely great people. I put together a playlist of videos from when we first moved to our homestead to when we started building our cabin to help you get up to speed. I hope you enjoy them. Link👇
ua-cam.com/video/z-yaCDPgPX4/v-deo.html
If you want to skip right to when we started building you can do that with this playlist of videos. Link👇
ua-cam.com/video/MGfugfuzFJk/v-deo.html
Hope you have a really great day and keeps:)ing!
Martin and Julie
Ok man, I'm ordering the Battle Born set up like yours for our cabin. Thanks for all the info and instruction. Battle Born said that you personally reimburse everything if there are issues, so it made me feel more comfortable about the situation. 🙏
I wish u have the whole video when u were settting up the whole system.... I was just going to upgade mines like the last upgrade u did and now u upgraded yours again... thanks for the video...
Thank You for the 25 cent Solar tour, I see that it can get complicated real fast and that having a reliable dealer to help is important. I appreciate all of your youtube posting from Sunny south Florida. Be Wall and Gods speed!
This channel is really fun to watch, I like it when you suggest the next video, really missed that,,, 😀 I learn alot from your electrical episodes.. keep smiling 😃🙂
Loving your video brother! Thankyou so much for your energy. Best of luck with your building process. Wishing you lots of Strength and Perseverance rom New Zealand.
You are such an inspiration, and fantastic learning source. Don't every worry about repeating yourself; I know you've explained a bunch of this before, but hearing it again is just reinforcement. And your positive vibe is infectious. Keep it going, hope to see you on gab one day!
🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤️ 🎀 ❤️ 🎀 ❤️
Oh man On man ! there is serious stuff to learn here... Great video
Very impressive Marty. Lots of good stuff you shared.
Been watching since you got to Idaho. Wow you guys have come a long way. Congrats.
At $800 per battery and $15,000 for the whole package, no wonder he's over the top with enthusiasm for this company if they gave it to him for a stellar review. They weren't selling many at this price and were desperate to try to get traction on their overpriced products so we not.
Victron is an excellent product and not overpriced like the "Battle Born" brand however.
Howdy JOHNSONS,
Thanks for the OFF-GRID explanation of your SOLAR Components
I am in the process of specifying a GRID TIED system
Thanks
COOP
...
Bless you and your family!!!! Great JOB!!! Can't wait to implement this system to my house. Thanks!!!!
Excellent video! The explanation of the (undocumented) need for RJ45 connection position was/is extremely useful!
it is quite the system and does the job most of the year
Very impressive and well explained. Greetings from Costa Rica
We need to figure out wind. Because no day has no wind. We get that in tandem with Solar and it’s over. Great video Martin
Sounds great always love to learn some things news hope I can learn effectively
Awesome video brother! Ill be relying on this in the future when im wiring up my own.
Thanks Martin. I don't know why, but YT rarely "recommends" your stuff. Anyway, as an RV'r who is into solar, I hope the future of electric devices in the US moves toward an inclusion of 5v & 12v devices with dedicated LV wiring.
What I'm seeing is that there are now 120 VAC outlets that include 5vDC USB plugs.
In the diagram there's a small hot wire shorting out the two positive and negative shunts, that should instead be from the positive shunt to the the battery monitor, I also stand to be corrected if am wrong. But that is an awesome tutorial!!!
Absolutely the most comprehensive off-grid video to date! OMG! I am about to replace the whole off-grid system that I installed in 2008! I did it on my own steam and it has done SO well!
Now, this is an upgrade about to happen! Thus I will have a new bit of knowledge I really need it!
My 2nd battery bank is dying! A gel bank making it over 7 years now!
Also looking for grants too... Which seem to require Certified electricians... If SO They must see your vids 1st!
Ya think?
~Jimmer from Vermont at the Canada Border!
I love the hat brother! I'm down in South East Idaho, in Idaho Falls. Here comes the snow!
Needed to see this one, don't know how i missed it!
I don't know a whole lot about electricity so when you say split phase, what does that mean? Thanks for great video. Love the life style. If I weren't in my 70's I would do this. So due to medical issues and age, I can't do this. I live in NW FL but have nearly 50 acres of woods in NW TN. Would be great for this. I am tempted to move. The land in TN has no house but has a pond and spring.
So I'm going to do my best to describe it to you. On alternating current there are wavelengths. It is constantly switching from positive to negative and when it switches it's voltage is going up to 120 and then back down to zero and then to -120 back up to zero creating a sine wave. When you look at industrial and commercial applications three phase is most commonly used which means you have three phases (power sources) all on a different wavelength. That is why three-phase motors are very efficient and powerful because instead of a single choppy sine wave the three waves which almost create a straight line. With all that in mind if you look at your panel in your house you have two separate phases (powers sources) When power sources are wired in series (like he did with the batteries in the middle) it combines the voltage, When wired in parallel (like he did on the sides) the max amperage combines. It's the same way in your house you have two phases available aka two separate power sources on different wavelengths (which is very important) that can combine. That's why your dryer can be 240 and your receptacles be 120. That's why your dryer plug has two hots because the two separate phases that are on different wavelengths are combined to create your 240. So basically this system would give you the ability to run 240 if needed. I hope that helps anyone who sees it.
@@OnTheDLum excellent description man! Thanks for the info!
Split phase is from a transformer coil tapped in three places. One at each end and one in the middle. In the UK one end would be .+240 volts and the other -240 volts when compared to the middle connection. This way you could connect specially wound equipment across the ends of the transformer and get 480 volts to drive compressors and welders etc. Used on farms and rural business where 3 phase is not available on the network.
@@OnTheDLum what part of north west Florida do you live
@@rickdempsey5324 what do you mean?
Looking good. Glad to see you strapped the batteries to the wall in case of an earthquake.
Nice upgrade, thank you for your video. All the best regards,
@Martin Johnson - Off Grid Living - Martin congrats taht you are using Victron hardware. I'm from the Netherlands and i know Victron very well. It is around 150 KM away from my place. It is placed in the north of the Netherlands. About your issue in the beginning how to connect all for a phase splitted system i can tell you that there are very good manuals for it were all is described. In any case very well done. I hope you made yourself a wiring diagram so that everyone is able to help when you are not there.
You really know what you are doing love the video......
WOW-GREAT PROJECT--WELL DONE..
I highly recommend upgrading to an all in one unit like a growatt. ~$900 for a 3kw mppt charge controller, 3kw inverter, and a 1.5kw 120v AC battery charger in one unit. For something that big their 48v unit is probably better, 240v and you can split the phase to 120v with an autotransformer. Also run up to I think 6 in parallel. They make bigger units too
Exactly.. This setup is old tech that cost 4x what it should..
Made in china!
@@gordie308 They all are....
What is an all in one unit?
Victron do similar all in one kit but there isn't a massive advantage unless you are starting from scratch. The downside is that you spec the unit to one scenario, then if you change one aspect like an array size, or your load requirements, you are potentially replacing a much more expensive component rather than one or two smaller ones.
Same goes for a failure/ redundancy. One inverter or charge controller is cheaper to replace than a whole all-in-one unit.
I do agree if you need a simple solution for an installation in tight space or know you won't change the specifications significantly over its life.
That's a really nice setup. I'm just getting started with mine. I have a system that only has 2 100 amp hour batteries. I need to get another system set up soon that can run our well pump.
Not sure about the Bluetooth thing, but I suppose if there was an EMP problem it's taking everything out. I do like your set up though. Yes at outlay it's costly but off grid is sorted there, a lot of folk are going to have issues with power outages as time goes on - they're here now in many states I hear. Rolling blackouts have now got everyone looking at power options. I too have been building a back up system.
Although I live in an apartment I can scale it down, but have enough to run fridge and freezer and laptop for work. My windows are in a good position for all-day light. I am hoping to get a large van, small bus and then everything will be off grid completely. Good luck to you and your family sir, I hope everything goes smoothly with the build and you're enjoying life.
Thank you for taking the time to introduce me to your solar powered system. It was super interesting. Now to start researching. ✌️
Your solar system neatly done
Good job " imagineering" the Solar power equipment!
Thanks!
Excellent video! Getting ready to start building panels from scratch so this video shows me what to do with them! The Chucky doll was a bit creepy though 😮😮😂
Love it all your living it my man hope I get to where you are one day
This project looks real good, I’m living out USA
Good update! Thanks. It looks sp good. From a Scandinavian point of view I have no idea of the AWG sizes (we don't use that cable measurement) nor your voltage levels.
Hope you are all well, and good to see you again! 😊
I love "Big Blue" Victron components. Just a note, you can't configure your inverters from your phone app. You must have the MK3-USB device. I installed my system thinking I could configure my MultiPlus 3000va inverter charger through the dongle and/or phone app and I couldn't do it. I had to buy the MK3-USB device to hook the inverter to my laptop. I really like how you have your solar shed set up and how you have your house temporarily hooked up. If/when you decide to upgrade your system, you may want to go with the new MultiPlus II inverters.
You Da Man. Love the easy to follow Demo.
Cool . Good explanations and demos. Quiet enlightening!
Very good detailed overview of your system. Thanks!!
This video is incredible thanks so much for creating and sharing this brother!
How i wish that i could have that set up here in the Philippines, it could save me a lot.
I am so glad you did this video. Typically it doesn't much interest me because we are on grid, but another channel I follow is now off grid and stuck at the point of understanding what all he needs to order to get his system setup. Timing of this video is amazing. Thank you on behalf of Keeping It Dutch. ❤️
Love it!! You definitely invested in great quality batteries.
Keep up the good work mas Martin.
Semangaat !!
AWESOME video a little complex. But gonna put in an order for your same system THANKS.
We like it a lot.
Thanks for sharing these great video's and actually demonstrating the how's, what's, where's and when's on everything you are doing. I'm from Nova Scotia, Canada, keep up the great work !
Great video Martin! Thanks for explaining your system!
Good to see that you can run all those things on the inverters. Also an idea to charge at night when the electricity price is lowest, but you probably do not have the option, only with the gas price
Doing a great job sir!!! God bless!!!!
I absolutely love it when Marty and Julie show up.
very nice system guys. Love your build just amazing
great tutorial of your system thank you for showing me your system it’s a lot to take in but there is step by step instructions. i bet you will be glad to get your tractor fixed and the shed back on the ground. thank you for bringing us along take care and see you soon
I have really enjoyed listening/watching you set up your Solo pawer system, here in the UK they don't make it easy to DIY Solo power systems. They prefer you go through companies.
In most of the states require companies and even mandate grid connection, so your usual not off grid.
This is pretty much what I had already planned. Will be using 300ah batteries, 4 of for a 24v system
I learn so much from this! Thx
Again, I was warned when I created my system that it was important to include a way to disconnect the Solar Panels BEFORE reaching the Solar Controllers to prevent voltage spikes to sensitive equipment when you use the Battery Disconnect. In other words, do not interrupt the Controller Power to the Batteries as long as the Solar Panels are supplying power to the Controllers. Otherwise, great videos that are easy to follow.
Amazing video man, very inspiring! As far as I understand it's still impossible to go 100 % green in winter because of heating water and the house. Hope wind and solar will get more efficient soon and most of the people will live this way
100% green is possible with ENERPAK Solar Charge Maximizing Controller System. Electricity & Green Hydrogen.
Do you have a checklist of all components and how much the entire system cost you?
Is there a reason your system is built in a storage shed? Why not have it set up in the crawl space?
I've been watching your videos. Thank you for so much information.
Awesome job guys, simply amazing. Thanks for sharing.
...lookin' good, keep safe and have a great week..
Yeah great. Affordable too. Battleborn batteries are almost a Grand a pop !
Superb installation! Thank you very much for sharing all the functional and design details with us! Sincere regards!
12:30 gotta love the code violation there. Weather tight receptacle enclosures are required for a reason.
There is no “short”age of scary wiring here. Cringe city.
Excellent FV lesson. Thanks.
Thank y'all. Blessings, julie
Very cool system, well done.
You got me into solar last year its awesome what all you can do thanks for all the videos man
Feel like doing this too for our house cause knowing the world as it is now power and gas’s is so expensive
I'm learning a lot from you. so i have to ask question from time to time. my question is.... why did you opted for 12V to get 24V, and why you did not prefer to get thier 24V type. My second question is... is your battery storage enough to run 24/7 the entire house? i know you live in snowy area and use heater, fot water, airconditioning, washer and dryer. or you still tap to the grid to supplement other power need. thanks
One deep video… thanks!
Exciting and extremely informative! Very clever. Thank you. 👍 ~Sharon
ty for the great explanations
That was a pretty awesome run-through! I didn't understand what you were saying, but I'm sure when the time comes for me to set up a larger system, I'll be able to look back at it. Thank you for sharing!
Will you need to insulate the battery shed to keep batteries from freezing? It looks like a clever set up!
They did fine last winter. We will be monitoring the temps.
Battleborn systems manual says:
High temperature: > 135F
The BMS will not allow a charging or discharging current.
Low temperature: < 25F
The BMS will not allow a charging current.
We have had several years of unusually weak winters during the drought here in the Selle Valley. I think insulation in the battery room might be a prudent idea.
It is really not a big deal, because all he has to do is start the generator. The batteries will not ever get damaged because they have a smart BMS inside.
I have an ignorant question as I'm just learning about this subject.....Given what is happening in California with the power grid, should everyone in the state who has solar panels consider doing this? BTW..this is an awesome video. Thank you for sharing.
I can't find the video when you installed the new batteries I would like to see it again as it has a lot of good information ,,thaks
Very cool I could see a couple of things I would do differently. I would buy a large enough charge controller to handle the entire system. I have Cirrus truck camper and installed one solar panel and could add two more but for my needs one has worked just fine. I have the Victron 100/30 charge controller. I just got back from a 7400 mile trip and only used the generator twice because of the extreme heat. I did drive through Idaho by the way and when I got to Boise it was over 100+ and I had to run generator while I was waiting on oil change at the Ford dealership. We live in Florida and our house was built in 1999 so when I have a new roof installed I'm going solar. Down here we will be able to be 100% off grid and sell power back to FPL.
We finally you explained that like a normal person. back in 2009, I tried solar it fails because of me. cost me a lot of money. I think in few more years everyone will have to make their own power but it will be plug play systems just waiting
Probably right.
It looks like a really good System with possibly a lifetime Use , even with a 10 year warranty . I Personally Do Not care for The Blue-Tooth Monitoring only ! ! Would defiantly Have The Digital Monitoring on the Equipment as well .. Also The Solar Panels were bought separate I'm assuming ? What was The Over All Cost if one were to copy this complete System ?? Thanks ..
Man where was this guy when I was in Idaho. Guy should be selling kits at the farmers market. I'd buy one and some huckleberry jam.
Hello u all this Robert Patterson known with battery born as of batman I got the same system as u all an I love it I told them u needed a video to show people what u run an u have did it lol tell them u want your cut for sales lol . I just wanted to say thanks u for the old video that's how I did mine an it works great
Wow Martin this is alot of good info you are giving. Can you give me any ideas on the cost of the system.?
I just watched this for about the third time; Martin you should consider getting a Generac (or similar) whole-house generator. You can run it on propane, and stop using your portable generator. Yes, it might cost $4,000 and up, but it can be set to automatically start when your battery monitor sees that the batteries are low, your whole-house generator kicks in automatically. It can hook to your mass supply propane tank. When you're traveling and there's little sun, you're going to lose your batteries, the way you have it now. Frozen pipes, anyone? Also if you need to service the batteries, just let the generator run the loads.