#43 OFF GRID During Winter (Our Biggest NIGHTMARE)

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[@jbaldwin3092]

have you looked at wood fired generator, instead of petrol one.

[@hugomartins7402]

Hi Pepe and Eugenia! Have been following you channel since the beginning and I am loving your journey. Just wanted to give my 2 cents about the solar off grid system. I have been living off grid based in Portugal for almost 2 years now. I used to a lot of problems with my solar system and ended up using the generator almost daily in winter time. After some research I found out that I was scammed by the company that sold me and installed the equipment as they said it was very high end and very efficient and that I would have no problems living off grid during the winter. They charged me very high prices for very low quality cheap equipment. After finding out I have made a complete renovation of my off grid solar system and haven't had a single problem yet. I can tell you that I went from using a generator almost every day in December and January to not using my generator a single time this winter yet. A lot of installers and solar companies will tell you to just add more batteries when you tell them you are struggling with an off grid system.They do this because that's usually how they get the largest profit, but it will not solve the problem for the costumer, only postpone it. What you always need to do is to add solar production. Bear in mind that when there is no sun, your system should be able to produce around 5 to 10% of its rated maximum capacity. This means that if you have a 5KW solar array, you will always be able to produce around 250 to 500w in cloudy days. This will mean that you will have more than enough production for your everyday use during the day (laptops, tv, fridge, etc) without having to pull from the batteries, which means that you will only use power from the batteries at night. And adding panels is always much cheaper that adding batteries (even if you have to change your solar charger). And it means that you will have greater production all year round and that you are much more likely to supply your demands directly from solar during the day (when using power tools or washing machines for example). I don't know if you are aware of this, but I have also noticed that you have an odd number of solar panels (5 panels), which means they should all be connected in series to form a string of panels. Bear in mind that if one of the panels is partial shade, all the string will be affected in the same way. If for example your panels are rated for 350w and there is shade in one of your panels making it produce only 50w, all the other panels in the same string will only produce 50w max as well, bringing your total production to only 250w for the string, instead of the supposed 1750w. if you want I am available to chat, I can give you some tips on how to improve your off grid system and help you calculate if the system may be undersized and if so what is the best way to make it better and more efficient. Bottom line is: remember to always take what solar companies tell you with a grain of salt. Do some research online first to see if that is really the best solution for you. Wish you all the best!

[@elenadz7433]

So good! Thanks you

[@beelu8295]

I've been watching this series for a couple of weeks now. You are my "breakfast routine", and this is where I come back everytime I struggle with my studies and work. You have inspired me, and I cannot thank you enough. Here's my small contribution to help you grow, and hopefully I can give back a little bit of love I've got from you, aspen and lolita ♥

[@2010katak]

We went through the same event. We bought a generator as well and then got tired of the continual noise so we bought an Eco Flow Delta solar generator to use to give us a break from it at night for better sleep.

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Hi Les! thank you, that looks like a great portable solution! in our case, without sun it would not have been much of help. We turn the generator a bit less than an hour to charge our big battery, which will last us for a couple of days straight without any sun. We have ended up turning it on only 3 times so far, so super happy with our current set up! Glad you got yours to work too! See you later today for the new episode!

[@ModernHouseCabin]

@Graham Cook Hi Graham, mainly because our batteries are VERY expensive :) will add wind generators in the future!

[@YourGreenLady]

I love watching your adventures and learning from you thank you to the both of your for sharing

[@ruth35ab]

Ya me gustabais un montón sin casi entender nada de inglés, pero este ratin en español me hace ser fiel seguidora vuestra!!! Me gusta mucho vuestro proyecto y como lo estais contando. Un abrazo desde Asturias 🤗💛💙💚

[@ModernHouseCabin]

🖤🤍😘

[@TVdiogo]

Feliz Natal e obrigado por partilharem a vossa viagem connosco!

[@ModernHouseCabin]

muito obrigado Diogo! Feliz Natal!

[@roselsimpson858]

Love the retractable office space, very good use of space. Well done!

[@Erika-gm2tf]

The retractable office space is brilliant! Well done solving your power issue so nicely.

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Thank you Erika! so happy with that desk! replying to you from it 🤣 See you later today for the latest episode!

[@elche7367]

Fantastico. Eres muy listo.

[@pabloparedes2656]

me encanta, superbuena idea el generador, y me flipa cuando hablais con vuestros acentos. jajaja. un saludo os envidio. animo y seguir..... Maru esta un poco desanimada, dale, no desistas.

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Gracias Pablo! el generador ha sido la mejor compra que hemos hecho en años! Maru no esta desanimada, es que no me quería ayudar y estaba tirando del cable por obligación 🤣 un abrazo!

[@luiscabreraregalado7459]

He descubierto vuestro canal y me han encantado los videos que he visto..... Habeis ganado un nuevo suscriptor. Saludos desde Canarias

[@timdales8300]

PLAN B!! Good idea! 👍 on the generator!

[@ModernHouseCabin]

it is always good to have a back up!

[@clararosariofrankify]

Veo todos sus videos, suscrita a su canal soy de Puerto Rico y son una linda pareja y muy emprendedores,y muy dedicados a su sueño,Suerte

[@ModernHouseCabin]

muchas gracias Clara! feliz año nuevo!

[@MarMarti1780]

👏👏👏 great to have an alternative and solution!

[@ModernHouseCabin]

ohhhh man it is a relieve 😚

[@marisaglez9900]

Me ha encantado escucharos hablar castellano. Estoy enganchada a vuestros vídeos. Un besazo desde Alicante.

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Muchas gracias Marisa! un beso muy fuerte y felices fiestas!

[@zerocool2352]

Seem like such sweet and kind people. It's been enjoyable to watch the two of you persevere and grow.

[@ModernHouseCabin]

😊 thank you for your kind comment, see you later today for the latest episode! 🙌

[@pedromsampaio47]

Hmmm that sky and flora doesnt lie, a huge hug from Porto Portugal. I was incline to pursue such a life style, unfortunatly i am depedent of a good internet connection due to my work

[@joaquinusallanortiz7918]

Me gusta vuestro ingenio.

[@nancietenery8373]

Here in the Atlanta, Georgia area we have a winter storm tradition - when the news comes for a storm alert, everyone runs to the store and buys bread, milk, eggs, bacon and syrup. We call it French toast time. When the ice comes, it freezes our land line telephone and electrical wires and they crack and break, so life gets quiet and dark and the flashlights and candles come out. After the first day of outage, Dad goes into the garage and sets up the generator to keep the refrigerator and freezer running to save the investment in stored food. It shows in your "off-grid" living that your situation is not much different then our suburban life. You have truly build a 'modern' tiny house. Love your videos and your stamina to get the job done with grace and hard effort. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@amadorsempere1938]

Gracias por este nuevo vídeo. A mi me pasó algo similar. Me quedé sin nada de energía tras pasar unos días sin sol y con lluvia. Pensé en ampliar la instalación con más placas y poner un módulo más de almacenamiento, pero finalmente me decidí por el generador y creo que acerté, aunque no me termine de hacer ilusión tener que quemar gasolina para generar luz. Lástima que no viera antes este vídeo, el generador vuestro parece bastante mejor que el mío que ni siquiera es inverter. Gracias de nuevo y saludos.

[@ModernHouseCabin]

gracias Amador! pues pensamos igual! añadir baterías y paneles en un futuro es definitivamente interesante, pero la primera solución y la más eficiente creemos que es esta, al igual que tú! si tu generador funciona entonces es el correcto! a disfrutrarlo, y nos vemos en un rato en el nuevo episodio!

[@andrewm9484]

Great videos and content. I've enjoyed watching you two build the house. Living off grid has it short comings sometimes, but the freedom you get is priceless. Have you thought of a small turbine? Nothing too big, but it could add to your battery storage overnight. Ps. I would have cut the small wood with the saw too. People who argue otherwise shouldn't have a car, because they have legs! Use the tools you have the best way you can to preserve time for more important things.

[@fionavongrey370]

Gosh you two are such incredible inspiration! Thank you so so much for your videos & thoughtful storytelling.

[@rebel69rebel]

Me gustan mucho vuestros vídeos y ver cómo a los problemas les dais soluciones!;) Felices fiestas! I enjoy a lot your videos and how you solve the issues that arise! Merry Xstmas!

[@ModernHouseCabin]

gracias! Felices Fiestas!

[@awsready2896]

I just found you guys with your cabin compilation video and decided to go back and watch all your videos, I was wondering how your solar system was doing, so when I got to this video, it answered all my questions.. I'm glad you guys found a way to supplement you solar power and I'm extremely grateful that you are sharing your journey. Keep up the great videos and Thank You!

Me too 😎👍

[@Auggies1956]

You are a courageous couple.

[@ModernHouseCabin]

🙌

[@shesoutthere387]

My husband and I just purchased some off grid land to start homesteading. Your videos will help us a lot. Thank you for sharing. Your wife is so beautiful.

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Thank you! ☺️ good luck with your project guys, excited to hear more about it!

[@aakuaa2879]

De arquitecto a arquitecto: grandes!!! Less is more

[@ModernHouseCabin]

gracias amigo! no te pierdas los últimos episodios construyendo el nuevo proyecto! un abrazo! kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5mYe2WroM-mj9E

[@martagilartdedios1049]

Me ha flipado escucharos tanto en castellano jajaj que diferencia de acento en inglés 😂🙌🏼 me encantan vuestros vídeos

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Gracias Marta! 🙂 felices fiestas!

[@chrisliddiard725]

A simple vertical axis wind turbine would help particularly in the winter months when it tends to be blustery. Alternatively you might consider a wood powered steam turbine in place of that generator.

[@LauAlma]

Me encantò todo lo que hacen... estaba buscando opciones para construir una tiny house para vivir y encontre este canal con unas ideas geniales! Saludos desde Argentina!

[@ModernHouseCabin]

bienvenida Lau! nos vemos todos los Domingos! fuerza con tu proyecto!

[@krisgee1154]

Feliz Navidad - from Spain!

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Feliz Navidad Kris!

[@igg1971]

Me ha encantado escucharos hablar en castellano, sobre todo porque no me esperaba el acento. Para mí gana un montón, por la espontaneidad, aunque entiendo que en inglés llegáis a más gente.

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Gracias I.G.!

[@laurayelamos2591]

Suerte del generador! No nos damos cuenta de la dependencia que tenemos de la electricidad hasta que estamos sin... Que bien que hayáis podido encontrar una solución ☺️ muchas ganas de ver como van avanzando vuestros proyectos 💚

[@ModernHouseCabin]

muchas gracias a ti Laura, y cuanta razón tienes! nos vemos luego en el nuevo episodio! 🖤

[@gloria9540]

No dejáis de sorprenderme, todo lo tenéis bajo control. Que tengáis una Feliz Navidad 😘

[@ModernHouseCabin]

gracias Gloria! ahora sí esta bajo control, al principio de semana estábamos con el frigorífico apagado sin electricidad 🤣 Feliz Navidad para ti y los tuyos también!

[@sylviao00]

amazing! keep up the good work!

[@theemptyatom]

We used to use a small hydraulic splitter to cut up wood like that, a lot faster than having to saw pieces

[@robertnachtsheim3594]

Thanks for sharing!

[@whnach]

Siempre es un agrado ver sus videos, sigan así! Saludos 🙌🏽

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Gracias Ignacio! un abrazo fuerte!

[@CallinGr]

👌🏼 the second hidden office is such a nice idea

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Thank you Callin! Been enjoying it very much lately! 💻☺️ Happy Holiday! 🖤

[@SolarLantern424]

Just folds away into a tiny bit of unusable space! :)

[@marilouw207]

You saved the day! Glad everything worked out. Good luck for the rest off winter.

[@ModernHouseCabin]

thank you Mari 😊! See you later today for the latest episode!

[@ruimiguelchocas]

You should think about a small wind generator connect to your system. In Portugal (like in Spain) when there is no sun there is wind. And have the generator as a backup 😉

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Hi Rui! yes we have been looking into them for a while! but they are not as easy to put to work as they seem like, it requires a bit more of research and many changes in the installation to make it work nicely. And our are is not windy in a good way, it is sudden wind gusts all the time which is not really a good scenario for wind generator. ¡But it is for sure something that personally interests me, so be sure we WILL be trying it in the future!

[@lyrelprice5739]

We disconnected our wind generator (for the second time) after it got hit by lightning and took out the entire system - have lightning arrestors, but they were not successful at preventing this. There could be a solution to this, but we have not found it yet.

[@ModernHouseCabin]

@@lyrelprice5739 thank you, never thought about that. What’s your experience with strong wind gusts?

[@lyrelprice5739]

@@ModernHouseCabin We are in Alberta, Canada - the solar panels are on the south side of the house and have adjustments for Spring to Autumn angle (more horizontal), and Autumn to Spring angle (more upright), based on the angles specified for our region - the setup is homemade, with wood, by my Engineer husband - there was a Huge windstorm a couple of years ago that damaged the most Western panel support, so we have 'beefed up' the wood supports for all the panels, and have not had any problems since then - The house is at the top of a hill, and as a friend of ours says "we are in the teeth of the wind", so we generally have a lot of breeze, and then the occasional windstorm or Chinook that blows thru - The lightning arrestors that failed in the lightning strike were professionally installed, but obviously not robust enough. The wind turbine/system that we had was only producing a maximum of 40 watts - so doubling up the solar panels and the batteries was, for us, a better option (especially after the lightning strike), but also because the cost of a better wind generation system is quite high, and because we generally have a Lot of sunny days in Alberta, even in winter - this means that when there is sun in Winter there isn't any cloud cover to retain the heat, and so we can get bitterly cold temperatures, and very short daylight days. The sunshine in summer, and higher levels of light and longer days also give the solar system a good return, with a breeze to modify the heat in the house especially when the temperatures get above 30 C. Our solar system produces 3 Kw (3000 watts), and runs all the electricals in the house and shop (the largest consumer is the refrigerator at 375 Kw per year) I would not claim that we know everything about available options, but at the moment those are our experiences.

[@abdedzhdadyogi]

HELLO FROM CROATIA❤️

[@jeremygrillo7157]

Merry Christmas guys. good job again, well done. y encima sois andaluces.....

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Thank you Jeremy! un abrazo fuerte y feliz navidad!

[@peterbourquin6546]

Un gusto escucharte hablar con tu acento andaluz, Pepe :)

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Un abrazo Peter! 🙌

[@patrickrohr9314]

your channel is very emphatic!

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Thank you! see you in today´s new episode! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ6WnKSfZ9Cjqs0

[@jorgedanielenriquez2191]

Muy bueno el sistema.

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Gracias Jorge, estamos MUY contentos con la instalación ahora. La adición del generador la hace ya a prueba de todo!

[@heinrichbuchler8491]

So at least you come over the Wintertime with some power, take care and have a happy Week and a lovely start in the New Year❤🥂

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Thank you! same to you Heinrich! we feel much more relieved now with the generator! it is on now by the way 🤣

[@renegadecamera6892]

Feliz navidad a todos!

[@ModernHouseCabin]

igualmente! un abrazo!

[@mehmet284]

noce project greeting from the netherlands happy new year

[@ModernHouseCabin]

thank you! happy new year to you too! See you later today for the latest episode!

[@lilo7019]

Thanks for sharing

[@astranger448]

Nice solution. Careful with the gas for the generator tho, regular gas has a tendency to spoil. We see this all the time here with garden tools that are left over the winter with the gas inside, they don't start when the gardening season starts. Gas with additives does better, using up after the winter is a good idea too.

[@paulocruz2723]

Hi Pepe and Eugenia. Before too much: Happy Holidays! In relation to the storm and the lack of electricity, Portuguese sailors and fishermen used the following saying when they were at sea: "after the storm comes the calm..." Trust in your spectacular work, because the sea no matter how rough whatever it is, it will calm down. Thank you very much for your sharing. I love your work and life project!

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Thank you very much Jason! Appreciate your kind comment!

[@mateomartinez6540]

Empiezo el proceso de buscar un terreno para poder construir una casa y sois realmente inspiradores. Ojalá paséis un gran fin de año. Gracias por compartir❤

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Mucha suerte Mateo, y a ser positivo siempre, es un proceso largo (con suerte no) pero que desgasta un poco y tienes que hacer el esfuerzo de mantener perspectiva constantemente. Un abrazo fuerte y Feliz Año nuevo!

[@RawkustvOfficial]

We don’t even know what the sun is in England, we’ve never seen it. Only heard rumours of its actual existence. Another beautiful episode 👏👏

[@ModernHouseCabin]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@jenniferhord203]

Happy holidays!

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Happy Holidays Jennifer!

[@SolarLantern424]

Nice to see the solar install getting use as a shelter for the generator too! :)

[@ModernHouseCabin]

2 in 1 on cloudy days 🤣

[@montanelli111]

Siempre es un placer ver vuestros vídeos después de la siesta del domingo. Hasta me da ganas de ponerme a hacer algo útil... 🙂. Tan solo desearos una feliz Navidad y un próspero Año Nuevo. Bon Nadal!

[@ModernHouseCabin]

muchas gracias Pep! Un abrazo fuerte y feliz Navidad!

[@juanmartinhashimoto7769]

Muy lindo el video, gracias por aportar la experiencia de vivir con paneles solares. En varios videos se nota que la zona donde viven es ventosa, ¿han explorado la opción de los molinos de viento?... no los de El Quijote de la Mancha :)

[@lessonwithcraig]

Great ‘Click Pic’ Lessons learned 😊 psst…you never stop learning 😊 🙏🏻✌🏻❤️😊 🍾🥂 ‘22 😊

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Thank you Graig! 😃 happy New Year! See you later today for the latest episode!

[@soniawoolley366]

Love your journey ...

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Thank you so much Sonia ☺️

[@ab-ym3bf]

Mid December to mid January are the most difficult weeks for off-gridders, and this time combined with a week long bad weather it is clear that going solely solar is not yet a full option, unless you have a very oversized battery bank. We use a 7kw (non inverter) generator for our borehole pump, and on days like these we let it charge the battery bank as well. Overall we have to use our generator for this maybe 3 times a year, that Is all. We have a Genergy as well by the way, very pleased with the brand, and half as expensive as the market leader Honda.

[@ModernHouseCabin]

completely agree with your comment, we will be tweaking our system in the future with what we learn from our first winters. So glad to read that you also went for Genergy, they are rock solid, or that is what everyone told me! very happy with ours so far! will let you know if that changes 🤣

[@bobjob3632]

Nothing like reality to put you back on earth !

[@lyrelprice5739]

We have doubled up on the number of panels And batteries, and, of course, reduced our electrical consumption. We now have 2X the size recommended for a single family house, but monitoring electrical use is still very important at all times. Add to that that certain activities like vacuuming, and laundry only happen on sunny days. Despite all that, this time of year is tricky - we have a generator, and like you, will have to run it a few times over the winter. Learning curve after 10 years, lol.

[@SolarLantern424]

It is really hard in Winter. It comes so suddenly! Bang... no power. So awful even if you only need a little. I used to have to rely on a North facing window for solar. So grim! :( I feel your pain. Glad you now have a solution to help you through the dark days. Always good to have backup of some kind. I used to have a dynamo lantern. Loved it!

[@cloudbasenirvana]

@@ModernHouseCabin - Checkout "Walter Russel" - he has devise several methods / systems for energy extraction from the aether and magnetic generation. Once set up the systems are clean, no waste, no raping the planet of resources, no to very little maintenance and you get free, clean energy for eternity.

[@patriciad9886]

Happy guys, you managed a solution for the energy during winter time. It's a good start point to make people aware of the importance of being sustainable, energy does come from nature but we've to be very careful about using it without killing the planet. Happy New Year

[@ModernHouseCabin]

exactly Patricia, thank you! looking forward sharing more, see you later today for the latest episode!

[@geoffwhite9133]

Enjoying your adventures ~ just finished #43 :-) Suggest you "V-Brace" your stove pipe (angling back /down) to the roof (about 16:55 in vid.) ~ You're doing great!

[@WorkingAxle]

Loved watching you speak Spanish to each other 🥰

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Thank you Sean! ☺️ Merry Christmas! and see you Sunday!

[@aringo8902]

That generator saved the end of the year. 😅 I’m glad I got to discover your channel this year.

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Yes it did! Thank you Aringo! Happy Holidays and happy new year! See you Sunday!

[@daylight5500]

I am surprised that by now you have not found a way to use Aspen to generate electricity. Love the new monitor setup. As always, love your work. Feliz Navidad.

[@ModernHouseCabin]

🤣 working on it! Feliz Navidad! replying to you for the new monitor setup 🙌

[@dweamy1]

Thank God for generators! Thank you for showing us the set up. Portugal can be really challenging in the winter and I am glad you got the generator so that you can keep going :). Merry Christmas.

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Thank you Bimse! it has been very tricky, we are so relieved with it! thank you again for your comment ☺️ Merry Christmas!

[@petrisandberg3887]

There is no winter in Portugal 😄

[@HillzMinis]

Merry Christmas to you both! My husband and I love watching your videos. Thank you for showing us the installation process.

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Thank you so much! our pleasure! Merry Christmas to you guys!

[@copperfox7646]

Nice job enjoy 😊

[@tinodel1639]

Hola, muy buen video aunque he sufrido un poco viendo como intentabais pasar el cable, al final lo habéis conseguido. Para la próxima que tengas que pasar un cable mas grueso tirando de uno de menor calibre no uses bridas, pela un poco el cable guía y el mas grueso que quieres meter tienes que prepararlo dejando solo un cable más largo de los tres que tiene (que usaras para unirlo al cable guía retorciendo el cobre) y el resto del cable cortalo escalonadamente para que aumente progresivamente el grosor. Felices Fiestas y con Luz!!!

[@ModernHouseCabin]

que buena Tino, te lo agradecemos mucho, no te quepa duda de que usaremos este truco! un abrazo y Felices Fiestas!

[@glendahallet2000]

As usual you solved another little obstacle 👍

[@ModernHouseCabin]

thank you Glenda! happy holiday!

[@FiammaTortoli]

I wish you a lot of 🌞!! Happy Holidays! ❤️❤️🐞

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Happy holidays Fiamma!

[@lilivicordero8077]

Merry Christmas happy new year 🎆

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Happy new year Lilivi!

[@desprinkhaan641]

Hey, If I csn give any tips -having lived off grid with my familly for years-. First of all, in the winter you don't need a fridge !!! It's cold !!! Make a animal proof box outside on the nord-side and you're done, your food will always be cold (or even frozen). If you want to be sure it won't realy freeze then dig a hole and put your box fridge there. Btw this works pretty fine in summer too, as long as you don't try to conserve meat/fish (you can keep cheese for a few days though, depending what kind of cheese it is it can last even a week or two). I haven't gotten a fridge since 7 years, like, no fridge at all -living in france, it can get up to 35 degrees celcius in summer, so it works pretty fine). Secondly, get a seperate system for computer (and such), and for lighting., and try to get as much directly on 12 o 24V (so without using a conventer) that saves a lot of electricity, and with having separate batteries for lighting you're sure you'll never run out of light, even in midwinter. Btw, you can run a laptop perfectly well on 12V (or 24V) with the right wiring. Not using a converter saves a lot of energy. If you are offgrid also with water, make a small isolated watertower, so you'll always have water pressure. You don't need a big reservoir (like 200-300L is enough), but you'll always have running water. To get the water into the reservoir, you can use a electrical pump, but also have a manual as backup (there are quite a few practical manual pumps that exist) Then, if you use a generator, don't forget that you can also get a battery charger with it. So you turn on the generator and use that to charge the batteries of your solar-system... so you only have to put it on like half and hour or hour a day (or even every few days). Good luck !

[@ModernHouseCabin]

thank you for the tips! so great to hear from people with lots of experience! yes our generator is there just to charge our batteries on very cloudy weeks! we will used here and there for building, but the main reason is to charge our batteries like shown in the last part of the video! We invite you to tag along the new project build, first episode uploaded yesterday, see you every Sunday! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGPNZ52gp7icqdU

[@_DivineTruth_is_Home_]

thank you

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Thank you Jacqueline! see you in today's new episode! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ6WnKSfZ9Cjqs0

[@annem0317]

I've been watching each video from the beginning. I absolutely love your life. Congratulations to you! Getting ready to watch what else you have been up to since this last video was made. How would an American go about purchasing land in Europe? Portugal?

[@BradleyHockensmith]

I love the detail you put into any project, keep up the good work!

[@ModernHouseCabin]

thank you so much Bradley! See you later today for the latest episode! 🙌

[@josecarvalho8524]

awesome work. i wish we day do the same as you guys.keep up the good work, you deserve it

[@lsidjhgoshg]

Ha ha, as a Canadian I thought freezing water pipe bursting, heating and problematic condensation issue or something drastic like that. Didn’t think of cloudy days :). Not the same winters (we actually have very sunny winters here)

[@CindyVine]

I also bought one of those hybrid inverters from Spain!

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Good choice Cindy! I don´t think they get better than this! Merry Christmas!

[@skoto.power.systems]

You can remove the inverter screen and place it in the house where you can see without going to where the inverter is located

[@user-tn7xo7ky9o]

I occasionally use the chop saw for branches, just depends whats going on in shop. I have a small battery chain saw that I prefer. I don't use the bug chain saw, that's dad's job. At 78 he's starting to scare me. We also have a gasoline splitter that I can roll stump on which makes it real nice. We built a lean to roof on the side of barn couple summers ago & have about 5 chords of wood preparing for the day dad can't play lumber Jack. Also makes it nice because we try to only use down trees & branches in the forest & the occasional dying. Have to leave some dead trees up for insects & birds. Forest here in the Ozark mountains been struggling due to drought & high temperatures past 12 years. Started noticing it after 2008/09 deep freeze that hit the south. I plant 2-3 dozen trees every year of different species that help feed the insects, critters, & game but they don't ask survive to maturity

[@aymanamrouch]

Thank you so much guys!!! Big time motivation and inspiration. Will go off grid one day as well

[@ModernHouseCabin]

thank you Ayman! it is a great feeling, sending you the best wishes for this new year

[@rubencb196]

No es nada fácil ajustar una instalación fotovoltaica aislada o con vertido a la red, lo que en teoría funciona en el papel después a la hora de usarlo cada familia tiene hábitos y consumos diferentes, lo obvio es sobredimensionar baterías y paneles, pero para unos dias eventuales es más lógica y viable vuestra solución, con los años seguro que lo tenéis todo ajustado al milímetro, muy buena solución el segundo escritorio, ya me pareció verlo en una story de IG, a ver si se enrolla una empresa de maquinaria y os regalan una motosierra, mejor publicidad y product placement que este canal no me lo imagino, sois unos fenómenos chicos mis mejores deseos para vosotros en estas fechas, un placer ver el capítulo todas las semanas, gracias por compartirlo!

[@ModernHouseCabin]

gracias a ti Ruben! y cuanta razón y conocimiento hay en tu comentario. Vamos ajustando sobre la experiencia en nuestra localización concreta, por ahora solo hemos gastado un cuarto de tanque, incluyendo para cortar la leña, asi que creemos que es la solucion ideal! en el futuro, añadiremos más baterias conforme vayamos viendo necesidad. La motosierra la tenemos en la lista de la compra desde hace ya meses, pero es una lista larga 🤣 Un abrazo muy fuerte!

[@ernestojuanserra6624]

Muy buena tu Tiny yo estoy por comenzar la mía acá en Córdoba Argentina ...muy buen video

[@ModernHouseCabin]

gracias Ernesto! te invitamos a ver nuestro ultimo episodio! dale duro a tu tiny! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ6WnKSfZ9Cjqs0

[@ernestojuanserra6624]

@@ModernHouseCabin ok lo miro luego cuando vuelva del taller a casa

[@ModernHouseCabin]

🙌

[@bharatbhogesara123]

Merry Christmas to both of you, another lovely video of problem solving 😊

[@ModernHouseCabin]

thank you Bharat! Merry Christmas to you too!

[@hugomoura8495]

Sempre assistindo seus vídeos maravilhosos 👏👏👏

[@ModernHouseCabin]

muito obrigado Hugo! 🙌

[@conniewright8080]

You are a Master

[@ModernHouseCabin]

😆 Thank you Connie!

[@marcj0001]

Wow, what a total nightmare! Glad it all worked out well in the end, plus the celebration made me laugh out loud! It’s your first winter and I’m sure you both are still getting used to living in the cabin. Hope you’re having a wonderful Christmas now! 🎄 Mj

[@ModernHouseCabin]

thank you Mj! it came right on time to be able to enjoy Christmas! so relieved now, and cozy in the Cabin, now we hear rain and can enjoy it instead of worrying about electricity :) we wish you a wonderful Christmas time too!

[@8grad]

Danke!

[@ModernHouseCabin]

thank YOU Marc! Frohe Weihnachten!

[@heliopaulo6264]

Brilliant, good going guys

[@ModernHouseCabin]

thank you Helio! see you Sunday! 🙌

[@glencornelius7543]

the cabin is looking fantastic! I am looking forward to learning more about your next project and watching it come to reality.

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Thank you Glen! Us too!

[@taggyp]

Such a wonderful and informative channel ❤️

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Thank you so much Pablo! 😊

[@seanwoolley3095]

Merry Christmas and happy new year to you both x

[@ModernHouseCabin]

thank you Sean! Merry Christmas and happy new year to you too! see you Sunday!

[@edwardseth1230]

build a tin roof generator closed box with vents for air and exhaust.. make sure both vents are covered with steel mesh so no rats or other vermin get into the box... last but not least get a spare spark plug (if your model has one) and 2 stroke engine oil... top the generator with oil after every 5 uses. regards from Singapore, Happy New year.. GOD BLESS.

[@ModernHouseCabin]

thank you for the tips Edward! will make sure to follow them all!

[@magichouse3845]

True courage

[@ModernHouseCabin]

🙌

[@TABO744]

Merry Christmas guys and great work on your home

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Thank you very much! Merry Christmas to you too!

[@annfinke5365]

just found your channel this week- very impressed with your modern cabin; I would like to build something like it but a little larger to use as a summer kitchen and guest house when friends visit my rural property.

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Thank you very much for your kind words Ann. This building is very easy to scale up. I leave tips in the step by step guide available in our website in case you want to build your own. www.modernhousecabin.com/shop/p/step-by-step-guide See you Sunday for the second episode of the new project, the first one is already available here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGPNZ52gp7icqdU

[@freireworkshop]

Boas festas! 🌲

[@ModernHouseCabin]

Igualmente! 🙌☺️🎄