12VOLT Solar Power Station inspired by Will!

[Jmad]

Hey guys, I built this for my trailer to power lighting and small appliances, as well as to have in case this whole corona virus thing gets crazy,
The inverter isn’t what I really wanted to use but it will work for the time being Intil I upgrade to a better one, it’s a 3000w mod sine wave. Kinda pissed cuz I could of swore it was a pure sine wave. I literally used it all summer last year thinking yeaaa I finally have a pure sine wave inverter. Anyways the charge controller is a cheapie, I’m waiting for the 40amp Victron. I personally want to thank will for his videos as well as you guys here in the forum, the information and presentation is world class. I ave learned a lot in the past months vs many years of crappy youtubers.
I am open and would appreciate views as well as comments, questions and criticisms, that’s the only way I’ll learn and grow.
Thanks again everyone
Stay safe

 

[Johnmahon]

Awesome man! I subscribed to your channel.

Let me know how I can help.

Here's the latest video I just put up:

 

[kenkoh]

Awesome man! I subscribed to your channel.

Let me know how I can help.

Here's the latest video I just put up:

Whats that breaker you're using for pv disconnect & how big is your system? Sorry, if you don't mind I would also like to know about that router and which wifi service you're using.

 

[Jmad]

Awesome man! I subscribed to your channel.

Let me know how I can help.

Here's the latest video I just put up:

Thanks man I’ll sub as well thanks for your support

 

[Johnmahon]

Whats that breaker you're using for pv disconnect & how big is your system? Sorry, if you don't mind I would also like to know about that router and which wifi service you're using.

Here is a full discussion on the build: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/need-some-help.1342/

Here is also a video explaining the entire build:

I'll be doing a feature video on the wifi router and my connectivity off grid. But in the meantime, I am using the BR1 mini from Peplink. it is freaking awesome!

 

[John Frum]

Here is also a video explaining the entire build:

Nice system and video!

 

[Johnmahon]

Nice system and video!

Thanks man!

 

[kenkoh]

Here is a full discussion on the build: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/need-some-help.1342/

Here is also a video explaining the entire build:

I'll be doing a feature video on the wifi router and my connectivity off grid. But in the meantime, I am using the BR1 mini from Peplink. it is freaking awesome!

Brilliant! I'll suscribe. Few questions:

1. What gauge wire to your inverter from busbar
2. Why 40a DC Braker?
3. How far are your panels to use #8?
4. Are your panels grounded to the same rod as your SCC & Inverter?

 

[Johnmahon]

Brilliant! I'll suscribe. Few questions:

1. What gauge wire to your inverter from busbar
2. Why 40a DC Braker?
3. How far are your panels to use #8?
4. Are your panels grounded to the same rod as your SCC & Inverter?

answers:

#1) 6 gauge wire
#2) through consulting with members of the forum and other professional help, this was what was concluded
#3) three feet and 8 gauge wire is what is factory installed on the panels
#4) yes

Jm

 

[Jmad]

Seems like u hijacked my thread l9l

 

[Johnmahon]

Seems like u hijacked my thread l9l

sorry!!

 

[Jmad]

It is what it is, I just keep getting notifications and I’m like kool someone checked me out.... nope lol,
Btw we have the same intials

 

[kenkoh]

Seems like u hijacked my thread l9l

You did a great job on your build!

 

[Jmad]

Lol thanks, I wasn’t looking for a pat on the back I was just excited to post on this forum, it’s in beta right now... it’ll be more bad ass when my orders arrive.

 

[Forbisher]

Sorry, looks like I am confused with the link.

 

[GMB]

Great attention to detail. Really nice set up.

 

[Jmad]

You are infamous now!
I saw your post but did not watch your video.
If you had of posted the pic that Will posted I would have watched.

DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse

Check out this awesome LiFePO4 battery that James made from watching my diy battery videos!! Such an interesting design, I love it! If you want to share your...

www.youtube.com

That’s a sweet batter

 

[kevfab]

I click on the link and YouTube opens but I don’t see the video with that battery. Am I missing something?

 

[Jmad]

I click on the link and YouTube opens but I don’t see the video with that battery. Am I missing something?

 

[kevfab]

I’m sorry, maybe I missed it, but I was looking for that battery that MBR posted in the video