Old folk power out kit

[Mkgough]

Good morning. I’m fresh back to austin from several days in houston with no power. No fun.

We stayed because the in-laws are old. And stubborn. .

They are also not able to move and deploy a decent sized generator or 5 gallon gas cans. Logistically, a natural gas genny would have to be in an unsecured location and would be stolen. Or in the garage with CO issues.

I think they can move a modest solar panel. Or I can mount it. And they can move a battery on a dolly if needed.

Cooking is natural gas. Water and natural gas are pretty reliable. Power is not.

I’d like to put together a simple emergency power kit for them. Comments welcome.

1. 12 volt battle born. Maybe get a cheaper/safer LFP. Do I really need a class T fuse? Or is an MRBF sufficient?

2. Bus bars, switch panel, 12 volt cigarette plug, usb ports, fuses, etc

3. Ryobi 12 volt charger, Ryobi battery packs, fan, lights, radio.

3. Single 300 watt panel.

4. Small victron mppt

5. Anderson power pole or mc4 plugs for panel to MPPT.

6. Multi meter, wire nuts, crimper, stripper, electrical tape.

This will get them lights, fans, phones, and radio.

I’m hesitant to include an inverter as they will try to plug in the fridge.

Any thoughts welcome.







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A Solar Generator like Bluetti, EcoFlow or Anker for this application

 

[Offgrid Jungle]

Battery generator pack like Bluetti (giant UPS) and some extension cords.

 

[Mkgough]

A Solar Generator like Bluetti, EcoFlow or Anker for this application

I charge mine up in 3-4 hours with 1095w of panels on a tracker.

 

[robbob2112]

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This Blue Seas fuse will work great for your purpose. Mount it right on the Pos. terminal of the battery.

The Eaton brand from Del City are just as good and cheaper.

Also, get an extra fuse for when they blow the first one.