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@johnroyer3191 10 сағат бұрын
Thanks Jason. Always learn something when I watch your stuff!
@ferebeefamily 11 сағат бұрын
Thank you for the video.
@AskIveSolar 23 сағат бұрын
Strolling through for the Al G Rhythm. Have your kids seen the latest space jam with LeBron James
@Jasonoid 23 сағат бұрын
We haven't seen that one yet!
@Sylvan_dB Күн бұрын
Nice job. Your 12 AWG is safe for considerably more than 20amp. Probably voltage drop is going to be your limiting factor as that depends largely on length. The "good for 20a" comes from the typical household usage, where it was established as a typical worst case to limit the wire to a 60C temperature. Your wiring almost certainly has insulation rated for a higher temperature (even household wiring insulation now is typically 90C, welding cable typically 105C and silicone 200C) and being out and exposed instead of buried in insulation lets it dissipate heat it generates. In short, seldom with low voltage D.C. small solar do we care about ampacity. We size wires primarily to limit voltage drop to reasonable levels.
@Jasonoid 23 сағат бұрын
Reasonable explanation! Understood 😁👍
@Bamabrute85 Күн бұрын
Great video Jason. Did you see the new Renogy 220 watt portable/rigid panel thats built just like their 400 watt panel? Sorry to change the subject.
@Jasonoid 23 сағат бұрын
I should have my hands on that panel for testing soon!
@bryanmcmahon2475 Күн бұрын
Want to just make me a fridge to 5521 cable? Or point me where I can buy premade ones for my ICECO fridge?
@LipsMalloy Күн бұрын
Great review! I got the EF 800W to use with the Wave 2, Delta 2, extra battery and Delta 2 Max, but also two of these to be able to charge other power stations with a 12V lithium battery faster when solar is scarce. I don't plan to hook up to a vehicle, just use with 12V LFP batteries. Thanks, Jason!
@twloughlin Күн бұрын
easy-peasy! I like panels on the ground so I don't have to worry about where I'm parking the rig.
@blakeunage8058 Күн бұрын
"camping" with these batteries is not camping
@Jasonoid 23 сағат бұрын
Sure it is! I keep it simple. I use the battery to run a 12v fridge. I don't need ice anymore and it's amazing! We don't have any other fancy appliances we bring with us so we still consider it camping, not glamping yet.
@rodolphealmaguer8711 Күн бұрын
Just got 4 of the ecoworthy 24v bifacial 195 watts panels was quite disappointed of the output could only get 133 watts of each panels and living in Arizona.
@xraykadiddlehopper8067 Күн бұрын
Very cool. But can this be connected to a 24v battery?? Looks like the switch doesn’t go that high. Oops I see now that it is.
@Jasonoid Күн бұрын
Yep, its setup for both 24v and 12v batteries
@krahbedad Күн бұрын
Will it work for pass through charging?
@Jasonoid Күн бұрын
If the power station supports pass through charging, this will act like 'solar input' when connected to the power station.
@RandiG63 Күн бұрын
Thank you Jason exactly what I needed to know ❤
@Jasonoid Күн бұрын
You are so welcome
@shelley131 Күн бұрын
As always, you make complicated things for me very simple to understand. Great video!! I'm in the process of doing research to convert my Class B to lithium batteries and am considering the service rack batteries and inverter or the Epoch instead of Battle born. This will go inside the RV behind the couch/bed. Cost wise I am leaning towards the EG4 brand since they are here in Texas where I am. Again Jason, Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
@Jasonoid Күн бұрын
Sounds like some fun projects! Good luck on making a decision :)
@clementbaiye4565 Күн бұрын
This video really helped my understanding of the different types of connections
@jefforymohan3806 Күн бұрын
Will this work on a Jackery?
@Jasonoid Күн бұрын
Two things to think about on the Jackery: 1) What voltage input does it support? This puts out 42 volts and will damage a power station that won't accept that high of input. 2) This uses MC4 connections, Jackery uses a proprietary charging adapter so you'd need a custom cable to connect it.
@i_LOVE_solar Күн бұрын
Thanks for the simple guide! I'll think about this if I ever get a small trailer. Seems much more reasonable than installing panels on the roof!
@michaelm9623 Күн бұрын
Why not connect the portable panel in parallel with the existing solar using the existing charge controller?
@Jasonoid Күн бұрын
Mismatched panels will not perform nearly as well. Since this panel had different specs than what's installed on the roof it was easier to add it's own charge controller.
@kevinholland4156 Күн бұрын
Good video Jason. I think he would be happier with a Renogy 400 watt hybrid panel like the one you recently reviewed. A good idea is to get a bigger controller and a Victron Smart controller 100/30 or if you've got room a Victron Multiplus charger controller.
@Jasonoid Күн бұрын
His storage cubby wouldn't fit the Renogy 400w panel haha. I offered him to test it out but he decided against it and wanted the smaller 200w panel.
@briansoderling4523 Күн бұрын
hi,great vid! Can I charge a DC cigar input for a portable fridge and also plug my portable AC into the 12Volt AC input simultaniously? Or do I need to get a smaller unit as well for the fridge? thanks!
@Jasonoid Күн бұрын
You can run both DC loads and AC loads at the same time.
@briansoderling4523 Күн бұрын
@@Jasonoid ok thanks!
@HavanaOutpost Күн бұрын
What would you recommend as a comparable unit? Currently shopping for a unit to supplement my propane generator
@Jasonoid Күн бұрын
Bluetti AC500 and the EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra are other large power stations I have tested on the channel.
@Cabernet2000 Күн бұрын
I have to do this. Pain in the butt to put the panels up on roof. Been on my mind for a long time. I will ask you questions on askme. Bought the circuit breaker Klein tester. Will use Harbour Freight 2-100W portable panels. No worries about wind and rugged. Be good if you could show us how your dad did the lithium conversion in Motohome. It’s complicated with OEM charge controllers, alternators, wire sizes, converters, breakers, fuses and lithium choice. Battle Born too expensive. Did your dad have a WFCO converter? They are a pain and the first hurdle. Had a company want 10k to do lithium common my motorhome. Market here for better advice. Nobody is actually showing us how to do the conversions per brand-Fleetwood…etc.
@Jasonoid Күн бұрын
Installing panels on the roof is definitely a chore. Lithium batteries are pretty much drop in replacements vs AGM batteries though. My dad's motorhome came with two BattleBorn batteries, we installed a third one for more capacity. They will work just fine with the standard AGM charging settings (even with the WFCO converters). My friend has a WFCO converter with his lithium setup and it also works without any changes. I think the charging voltage by default on those converters is 14.4v, which is perfect for LFP. I have been charging LFP batteries with AGM chargers for years without any problems.
@kevinholland4156 Күн бұрын
The newer WFCO converters have a switch for lithium batteries inside the converter. I would assume a high end coach would have this WFCO feature.
@Cabernet2000 Күн бұрын
@@Jasonoid Your dad was smart to get the lithium setup when he bought the rig. True, they will work fine charging but WFCO says will charge only to 80% on lithium batteries if you don’t have the newer WFCO model with AD in model number. Older WFCO models without AD had a switch in the back that made them work fine with lithium but that’s not available anymore for some reason . The newer models numbers with AD on the model number will charge to 100%. I appreciate the feedback from you. I’m just saying that it not all just drop in with these motorhomes. The BIM from precision circuits in newer rigs also needs to be changed out to the green one to make sure the alternator does not overcharge via lithium from the chassis battery(right?). I have kids. Mommy will kill me if things go wrong while driving this rig and an electrical event somehow occurs. So, to make things simpler I’m going 6V GC2 Golf Cart batteries to get more capacity and less filling the water all the time on flooded. I’m learning from you so thanks for everything. My DC Cooler works great that I got from you.
@Jasonoid Күн бұрын
@@Cabernet2000 the lithium batteries came with the rig and I haven't looked at all the components for the alternator or shore charging. He bought this RV second hand so all the upgrades could have come from the factory or the previous owner. I did see that when he was plugged into shore power his batteries were at 14.5v so just shy of 100% SOC at 14.6v. I know his rooftop solar system is setup for LFP so his batteries are getting to 100% SOC on most days.
@stevenjohn350 Күн бұрын
Hi Jason. Which do I connect first, the solar panel or the circuit breaker.?
@Jasonoid Күн бұрын
You want to power your charge controller first by turning on the breaker. Then after the charge controller is on, you'll plug in your solar panel. You can damage your charge controller when connecting the solar panel without a battery connected.
@kevinholland4156 Күн бұрын
Batteries first and then solar.
@danoboy19 Күн бұрын
I wood love to do this!
@Jasonoid Күн бұрын
It's a fun small project! Only takes a couple of hours for everything 👍
@rvtechman3619 Күн бұрын
In the battery to power station setup, is the loss of efficiency in using a DC to AC inverter instead much different than this DC to DC up converter? (Including the power station converting the AC back to DC. And the higher cost of the inverter). I’m trying to determine how I can get 600+ watts into my Anker Solix F2000, which allows 20a input at 33-60v up to 1000w, but up to 1440w via AC charging And I am trying to determine the best option to adding additional battery capacity (in addition to its expansion battery).
@Jasonoid Күн бұрын
I wouldn't recommend pulling much more that 400 to 500 watts from your alternator setup unless you have a HUGE upgraded alternator.
@rvtechman3619 Күн бұрын
@@JasonoidI wasn’t clear. Not the chassis battery/alternator but a standard alone bank of lithium batteries utilizing an inverter (essentially mimicking solar panels) to input charge to the Anker at a high rate. One disadvantage of the Anker is that total capacity is limited to 4096wh. Unlike some of the competitors that allow for more capacity addition using their expansion batteries (which are expensive).
@sloguyty5915 Күн бұрын
I literally just finished wiring in my victron 12/24 dc-dc converter. im super happy with it so far!
@Jasonoid Күн бұрын
The Victron is an excellent option!
@davidfrancis8899 12 сағат бұрын
Could you please include what solar genset you’re using it with. I’m looking for something to use with my Bluetti ac200 max
@jetset4me1 Күн бұрын
Thanks 4 the gr8 review. I bought the Pecron E1500LFP based on your review. I think you might have to give the rating a bump up since they are offering 5 years when you register online.❤
@Jasonoid Күн бұрын
I've adjusted the scoring since the video 👍
@jetset4me1 Күн бұрын
@@JasonoidThx 4 the update.
@k0nFeTa Күн бұрын
What state are you in ? What about snakes and mice ?
@Jasonoid Күн бұрын
We live in Utah. Not too many predators to worry about. The design has worked well to keep out cats and probably a racoon. We have had a small issue with mice but we use one of those buckets traps with peanut butter and have caught them all.
@davidfrancis8899 Күн бұрын
Thanks for this video. Here is an unusual setup for you .. i think in theory it might work for me. I have a Bluetti ac200 max i want to use on a sailing catamaran. I would love to be able to use the engines as well as solar to charge it. When Under motor the boat is powered by 2x yanmar 3ym30 diesels, the output of the alternator on each motor is either 12v 60amp or 80amp (depending on model of alternator not on board to check) . The manual says 13.5 amp constant output. On my boat the house battery is the starter battery and the battery system is 6/6v golf cart type batteries wired in series parallel to give 12 volt. Also there is long run from the 2 alternators cable to the batteries. The existing system works well the house batteries are topped up by 2/240 Panasonic panels and the alternators . My question is since there are no actual starter batteries where would i attach the cables from the Pecron so i can use it to charge the Bluetti when running the engines ? 😊 thanks for your assistance
@Jasonoid Күн бұрын
You'd attach the wires of the converter to your house batteries (which seem to be charged by the alternators).
@anthonyglaser929 2 күн бұрын
if you buy solar panels on facebook market place how do you know they are good?
@Jasonoid 2 күн бұрын
They are brand new on the pallet usually. Just bought another three 400w panels this week for $150 each for my friends off grid shed.
@michaelgramaglia1183 2 күн бұрын
Is it ignition protected by chance?
@Jasonoid Күн бұрын
I don't see anything stating that it is. It's also not waterproof so having the converter in your engine bay might not be a good idea.
@MikeRogers-gt9vj 2 күн бұрын
Jason, Another outstanding presentation. Thank you.
@Jasonoid Күн бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@MikeRogers-gt9vj 2 күн бұрын
Excellent presentation. Job well done. Very informative. Thank you.
@MikeRogers-gt9vj 2 күн бұрын
Jason, What are thoughts on the EcoFlow 5kWh Power Kit?
@MikeRogers-gt9vj 2 күн бұрын
Jason what are thoughts about the EcoFlow 5kH power kit?
@qtrhors1 2 күн бұрын
If you run two dpu's together can you use the solar imput for both?
@Jasonoid 2 күн бұрын
Yes, that would allow for 4 solar inputs over 10,000 watts.
@qtrhors1 Күн бұрын
Cool ty
@Dan-bj1cz 2 күн бұрын
Hi Can you use more then a 100W panel to charge it up. If so what would you recommend.
@aznsushi41 2 күн бұрын
Can I use my AGM 70ah instead of lifepo?
@Jasonoid 2 күн бұрын
Yep, that will be very similar.
@samuelfox8126 2 күн бұрын
I have two lithium batteries wired at 24v to run my fridge, led strip light and charge my EC Delta 2 at 380w 100% efficiency. If this did 500w I'd be tempted but I get 380w for free and no loss efficiency.
@Jasonoid Күн бұрын
I'd stick with your current setup of 380w :) No converter needed.
@dbnoho 2 күн бұрын
I’m torn between this and the ecoflow. One of the things that really worries me is, This has a 5 year on invertor and 10 on battery. But this is all one unit. Ecoflow is the same warranty. But they’re separate. So if the invertor fails after 5 years. I can get another. If this fails. That sucks. But ecoflow doesn’t mix with solar units on a roof. And doesn’t allow me to sell power back to the grid during peak hours. While the Anker does. This doesn’t sound like I matters but you can double the time it takes for this to pay itself off if you (I live in California) use battery power and sell to the grid during peak hours.
@Jasonoid Күн бұрын
You bring up great points about the ease of replacing components.
@user-rt2bw3je8u 2 күн бұрын
you're so cute hahaha
@panagiotisorfanos5246 2 күн бұрын
😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
@ivansolares2448 2 күн бұрын
Theoretically, if you bought a 130kwh F150 Lightning and used it as a massive battery bank, could you run the DPU for days if not weeks at a time?
@Jasonoid 2 күн бұрын
Yeah, that's a BIG expansion battery haha
@ivansolares2448 2 күн бұрын
It sure is haha. Reason I asked is I had a solar guy try to sell me a 3.5kw system with a 10kwh back up battery for $42k. When I mentioned I could get a used F150 Lightning (98kwh), a DPU, and a few solar panels for the same price he seemed very perplexed lol
@jordangloss 2 күн бұрын
Fabulous! Thank you :)
@Jayda08 2 күн бұрын
What if you run two of the same boost converters in parallel??
@Jasonoid 2 күн бұрын
Pulling that much power from an alternator is not recommended. It will burn up. (Unless it's an aftermarket upgraded high amperage alternator)
@usmcgunz1066 2 күн бұрын
Excellent video! Thanks!
@paultalbot123 3 күн бұрын
Hi I have 2x 400 all powers I brought mine on eBay direct from all powers had great discount from them plus eBay was doing £75 off so got mine for £220 each so was a great deal and I use it on a jackery… 1500 pro..and I can’t complain
@paultalbot123 3 күн бұрын
Ps I forgot I also had 2years + 3extra years giving me 5 years warranty
@vanstan3644 3 күн бұрын
FYI, SETpower is manufactured by ICECO.
@berrioman 3 күн бұрын
Hello. I have a problem with this device. Recently, after normal use, when I try to turn on the AC key, the device turns itself off and sometimes restarts as well. What can I do to fix it?
@Jasonoid 2 күн бұрын
I think the email for the company is on the bottom of the unit or the back sticker.
@stedyone1090 3 күн бұрын
Outstanding 😮
@grahamkearnon6682 3 күн бұрын
OK, just to be clear, this is not a win win for your alternator. This will work your alternator harder so look into upgrades.
@user-qv2tm9zs4x 3 күн бұрын
So is garbage