Victron + LiTime MINI = beginner friendly off-grid

Today we build a simple 12v off-grid system
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[@BradCagle]

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[@brianoreilly3035]

Interested to see ur fuse temp with 1/0 wire

[@eugeniuszsokoow2811]

What the model inverter u have? Please get me the link

[@williamkerner3758]

do you have a link for the switch?

[@andrewford80]

I love this. Just a bare bones system that gets it done. Nice one

[@BradCagle]

Thanks!

[@rkg456]

I am a newbie. Do you have Amazon links to the style fuse you used at the inverter and the white switch you used for the Solar input? As for the size of the fuse to use, what drives that for sizing. If you use a 40A MPPT do you just use 40A fuses also?

[@robersonmoron7891]

What fuse ?

[@timkinney9690]

The fuse between the solar charger and the battery ​@@robersonmoron7891

[@jasonbroom7147]

You want your fuse as close to the battery (or "source") as possible. Really like the ferrels, especially for smaller screw-down connections. A much simpler setup, with quite a bit more inverter output, is the MPP 2724 inverter/charger with two batteries, wired in series. You still want the solar disconnect, but from there it's two wires into the inverter/charger and then two wires from your batteries. Easiest off-grid system you can make, because it also includes several AC outlets.

[@BradCagle]

Yeah. I totally agree on the fuse. That way if the positive wire is shorted anywhere along the length it will pop the fuse. I'll check that MPP2724 out. Thanks!

[@tcathunder]

@@BradCagle Nice work... I run a 24/7 mining rig. Runs 1000 watts. Will that run the miner 24/7.. Thanks.

[@jasonbroom7147]

@@user-fg6lm3ef5o - So, you're saying fuses ARE a good thing?

[@LiLBitsDK]

his run up to the inverter is shorter than most peoples run to the fuse holder...

[@BradCagle]

@@LiLBitsDK Yeah, that's what I keep telling people but they don't seem to get it. LOL

[@Osborn-mj4qc]

Nice build. After a few weeks of testing after receiving the goods, the refrigerator, TV, etc., the capacity is completely fine. I bought a 24V 100Ah battery. High cost performance.😃

[@angel1111.]

Would it be a marine battery I'm going off grid trying learn

[@tonyromano8337]

@@angel1111. car battery works 👍

[@leeanderson42]

Why 24v and what sort of time are you getting out of it before you need to charge again?

[@Guttersmart]

​@@angel1111.I used deep cycle marine batteries to learn on because I got them for free. I learned marine battery are good enough to learn with for free. But when I bought 2, 100 amp hour solar batteries huge, huge increase in efficiency. I have no idea what the difference is but there is one

[@curtisscott4393]

You bought the whole setup just changed the size of the battery?

[@ChrisEpler]

30A continuous you'd want 8 AWG wire, I think that Victron can handle up to #6.. I like to use as thick a wire as I can within reason, esp if it's short and cheap...it's just extra insurance and a tiny more efficiency.

[@Thuisbezorgdd]

10 AWG should be fine

[@realAmpereD]

Wrong, 10 is fine all day for 30A.

[@cowboyup545]

I used a old set of jumper cables wire, They cleaned up and work great.

[@pinkiepie1656]

If it can maintain 30 amps for more than a few hours, it's supposed to be increased from 10awg to 8awg.

[@onthelake9554]

Toss all this in Milwaukee Packout rolling box for a convenient portable protected supply. I tested mine by running a full size frig off it for a week on one 300 watt panel with the same size battery , charge controller and inverter (but mine was blue) . It worked great . Sun powered food cooling .

[@BradCagle]

Nice. I have a toolbox I bought for something like that. I need to do it :)

[@jasonbroom7147]

Heck, put TWO of these "mini" batteries in that toolbox, wired in parallel.

[@TheRoughGentleman]

Will it power a 2000 fifth wheel

[@justicejames8023]

Do you have a fuse

[@robert4027]

I love my victron 100/50 controller. No charge controller for the money can beat it

[@BradCagle]

I'm a victron fan, great stuff

[@TurnFullCircle]

Absolutely excellent clear instructions...exactly what I wanted...cheers

[@BradCagle]

Glad to help!

[@lukeskywalker2116]

30A is right at the limit for 10AWG. 8AWG would have been a better choice.

[@ronb6182]

Yeah 8 and make sure it's battery cable the more strands the better.. never use solid 10 gage or even the few strands in number 8. Direct current flows better with stranded wire. 73

[@gameface7012]

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[@TheVaga9]

The most informative presentation I've seen yet. just good basic stuff!!! and all the little stuff he covers is fantastic and sorely needed and missing on some of the high falutin channels!!

[@BradCagle]

Thanks. Glad you like it 😁

[@mrobvious1100]

@@BradCagle great video a little over my head but I'm learning. I am a 70 year old retired firefighter. My wife is disabled and stays basically in the bedroom which is about 15 by 15 and we use an air conditioner in the window 24 hours a day. I have the inverter and just need to get to solar panels the controller and I don't know a marine battery or a lifepo4. What would your recommendations be to run that air conditioner Around the Clock. And then there's the aspect of what parts could be in the room and what parts need to be outside the wall of the house other than the solar panels. The panels would be approximately 10 ft away from the house facing sunrise for 12 hours. I was thinking of getting ( 3) 300 watt solar panels

[@Roll2Videos]

The hydraulic crimper is the only way to go. Nice hookup.

[@BradCagle]

Agree, at less than $40 no excuse not to get it :) Thanks

[@Curtis-i6o]

Looks VERY complicated and does that hand held meter come with the system?

[@NukaVaultReadiness]

This is something I need to do with my LiTime 100Ah Mini (which I do enjoy the lightweight of it). Great video my man!

[@BradCagle]

Thanks! 👍

[@zeratul143]

Probably *the* video that got me 100% interested into making my solar power system. Thank you.

[@BradCagle]

Glad to help :) Thanks!

[@kenneth6847]

Thank you for the video and thank the other posters for providing their expertise.

[@BradCagle]

You bet!

[@HaywoodKitty]

I have 2 Litime 100AH mini batteries and they're very responsive when it comes to email customer service and support.

[@ChuckisOutside]

Thanks for the video. Could you list the links to purchase the fuse and solar disconnect switch. Good video.

[@barntt]

Safety demands that a fuse be connected to the Battery POS Post (Source). Think about it.... Your mains AC breaker box the incoming power coming into the box (Source) is fused then distributed. Same with DC. You size the wire to carry the load it has to handle and THEN you size the fuse to carry that load and the length of wire run. Good content. Think Safety first.

[@zekecanada5244]

Thank you, thank you, Thank you. For keeping it sweet and simple.. .❤❤

[@BradCagle]

You're welcome!

[@morgantorres362]

good morning god bless you i have Victron SmartSolar MPPT 75/10 Solar Charge Controller w/ Bluetooth with 1 CHINS LiFePO4 Battery 12V 100AH Lithium Battery how to set up solar panel i need. , i need help

[@charlesd3376]

Will you tell what solar panels you are using? Thanks in advance.

[@BradCagle]

Sunpower 435w E-Series Commercial

[@morgantorres362]

good morning god bless you i have Victron SmartSolar MPPT 75/10 Solar Charge Controller w/ Bluetooth with 1 CHINS LiFePO4 Battery 12V 100AH Lithium Battery how to set up solar panel i need. , i need help

[@pocketchange1951]

👌👍❤️🇨🇦, everyone has to start somewhere, gr8 video

[@BradCagle]

Thanks!

[@UnhingedHarry]

It would be interesting to see the voltage drop across the link with the warm fuse. Some good tips, thanks.

[@angel1111.]

I want a 2000 watt so i need inverter and what battery? I was going get jackery but thery are 700 dollars i want run ac n mini fridge

[@BradCagle]

Check this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKXae3WamN2LkJY

[@phillippmorris4109]

where did you get you switch from solar to controler and in line fuse that needs to be bigger thanks

[@you166mhz]

I use a vice bench to tighten my cables ... works fine ...

[@ericwitt4586]

That’s what I’m gonna do at my off grid cabin it’s already got a functioning system it’s just old and I want to beef it up with 4 d8 12 vdc batteries and a new charge controller and a few more 100 watt panels I’ve got 7 grandkids and they love there electronics lol

[@MrSpaceace1999]

Maybe get the grandkids off the electronics and out in real earth

[@RR-wd1do]

Love it ! Back to the basics.If u can understand this much u can build up from there.Thanks bud gave u a sub and a like.

[@vinny9349]

Nice build . Very simple.

[@BradCagle]

Thanks!

[@lawrencedavidson6195]

Nice simple little system. Greetings from Jamaica.

[@BradCagle]

Hey! I need to tour the Caribbean sometime, especially Jamaica :) Greetings sir

[@LiLBitsDK]

heatshrinking the fuse isn't conducide to swapping the fuse if you blow it ;-) other then that it is a fine little system

[@mrobvious1100]

I like to ask a dumb question. A bright sunny day in December at 35 degrees and a bright sunny day in July at 80°. Do the temperature conditions affect the solar panels ability to put the same W back into the controller? The batteries will be indoors. I'm just trying to figure out the efficiency of solar panels during the winter time when the sun is out not so much a cloudy day or snow or something like that to strictly sunny days

[@BradCagle]

Yes, cold winter sunny day will beat a hot summer sunny day as long as the angle is good.

[@natesdiysolar]

Hey Brad. I was thinking of using this battery as an accessory battery in a polaris rzr sxs. But I think it's slightly to large.. capacity is awsome over AGM

[@BradCagle]

Yeah, pretty awesome the size to capacity!

[@Robinsson91]

Perfect parts for a beginner setup!

[@BradCagle]

Definitely!

[@junkerzn7312]

Nice starter build. I would make a few modifications though and the reason is that really NOBODY should be doing new systems with 12V batteries any more. There is just no reason to use 12V even in a beginner friendly tutorial when 24V and 48V LiFePO4 batteries are readily available. 12V seriously underutilizes the Victron and requires heavier wiring and generates a hell of a lot more heat and losses. So I would do this instead: * Victron MPPT 100/20 SmartSolar charge controller. This unit can handle 12V, 24V, or 48V. * 24V Inverter. Any brand. * And a 24V LiFePO4 batteries. Also any brand. e.g. 24V @ 50Ah has the same capacity as 12V @ 100Ah. * You can go with 12awg wiring, but actually I usually just stick with 10awg anyway because I like the feel of the wire better and losses will be lower. Or alternatively, go straight to 48V but in that case the smallest reasonable 48V LiFePO4 battery is probably going to be 50Ah, so the cost will be somewhat higher for the larger storage capacity. Still, if you need that much capacity, then I would go 48V across the board. The advantage of going to 24V or 48V is that you can expand the system later on without having to throw anything that you've already purchased away, the amperages are lower, losses are much much lower, heat is lower. The only issue to keep in mind is that the solar input on the Victron has to be +5V higher than the battery voltage. For a 24V system this means you need (for example) two 100W panels in series. For a 48V system you would need three 100W panels in series. I would still consider it to be a "starter" system though. Just having one little panel is a huge waste of effort. -Matt

[@BradCagle]

Hi Matt. I have starter videos for 12v, and 24v. I also have 48v starter videos in the works. Thanks

[@DeFiDuke]

can someone please do a head to head comparison of all the new 460ah lifepo4 batteries that are coming out? redodo bird, roamer, litime, epoch, basen, VATRER, power drag queen, etc.. thanks in advance! @@BradCagle

[@georgewashington7444]

My small sailboat has 150W of panels and my system is 12V so there is a reason for 12v still. I have led nav lights, charger for phone IPad and a small fan to power @20ah a day required. With 100ah LiFePo4 battery it works.

[@junkerzn7312]

@@georgewashington7444 Yes, 12V works for a system that small, though I'd personally still use at least 24V. There are a few additional considerations for a sailboat though that you need to think about: (1) Consider having two batteries instead of one, for redundancy so you have options if you are out to sea and something fails. Same for other components. (2) Put the batteries on an Anderson quick disconnect in case of a runaway (battery starts smoking or a fire), designed so you can rip the batteries out by main force and chuck them overboard if need be. (There's no time to unscrew or clip anything if that happens, make it so they can literally be ripped out by their pull cords... add pull cords if you don't have them already, and chucked overboard). (3) Consider a down-buffer battery for the marine radio. Well, in your case it would just be a small DC-DC (12-12) charger and a 20Ah satellite 12.8V LiFePO4 battery that is capable of running the radio. A 4A or 6A DC-DC charger is plenty for this application. Usually the home batteries are low in the boat, so flooding can cause real problems. Situating a small 20Ah battery right next to the marine radio with a little DC-DC from the home system to keep it charged and floating properly, is an important safety. A tiny little car inverter to get a few USB ports and AC for emergencies (or even just regular device charging) hanging off the satellite battery is a good idea too. -Matt

[@Brad_Sevens]

This battery is pretty lightweight and portable. I can hold it with one hand. I use it to charge my device in a field campaign and the voltage is perfect for my purpose. It is so convenient to use it in this situation. I do not need to carry my large battery of 50 lbs around anymore.

[@BradCagle]

They are great!

[@acuraintegra101]

I solder the ends on just put end eye side in vice get some flux core solder and put into the end the wire goes in and take a heat gun or torch and begin to heat the end not to much to discolor just to melt the solder and then stick the wire In and hold till cool about 10 seconds and repeat till all ends are completed.

[@deursloten]

Soldeer smelt. Bij mij 2 x 100Ah batterij parallel. Door de kabel 50> 100 Ampere gemeten bij het aansluiten 12/220V 2000Watt (Hapjespan 1650 watt). Meet ook de temperatuur van de kabels in bedrijf.

[@edyoung6573]

Awesome Video!!!! Nice and basic, easy to understand, no fancy terminology!! Well done! thank you for putting this together!

[@da7heaven]

great video, simplifies the system for beginners like me.

[@BradCagle]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@victorthecarguy3126]

Was the fuse holder copper clad aluminum wire? They don't make cheap fuse holders with all copper. You provided a lot of great info. Thanks

[@BradCagle]

It was copper wire. I toss aluminum wire in the garbage anytime I come across it. The wire was not getting warm, it was the fuse, or fuse holder. I've come across heat issues with fuses, and fuse holders in the past. I just make it a habit to stress test them after install to see how they perform. If it's too hot for my comfort level, i'll replace it with something different. Thanks!

[@AXNJXN1]

CORRECT on the in-line fuse; ALWAYS go higher than the rated capacity... Should have gone with 8ga but you honestly putting that IN the video is honest reflection and as you stated, NEEDS to be hot tested for continuity of the entire build. Great job!

[@BradCagle]

Thanks!

[@CherokezPittman]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I completely agree with you on the importance of using a higher-rated fuse for safety purposes. It's great to see the video acknowledging the need to hot test the entire build for continuity. Safety should always be a top priority when setting up off-grid power systems. By the way, have you heard of the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series? It has some impressive features like massive capacity, fast recharging, and comprehensive protections. It might be worth checking out for your outdoor adventures or home backup power needs!

[@Totogita]

If you are using solar to charge litime batteries, below 10.5 volts, if you are in the middle of nowhere, it will not charge with solar. You need a small lithium battery charger to start it. I own 2 and I am having a terrible time with them because of that

[@BradCagle]

This is the fault of the charge controller. If you have a Victron charge controller it will wake the battery up. Victrons will start charging your battery even if is shut down, and you will not have this problem. Thanks

[@rockygrindstaff7312]

Great video! Very helpful

[@BradCagle]

Glad it was helpful!

[@timcreech9644]

I just bought the same victron controller. It specs out 6 awg wire from the battery to controller I noticed you have 10 gauge being used. Could that be why it’s warm at the in-line fuse? I thought the 6 gauge spec was overkill for 30 amps but maybe not now. Thanks

[@BradCagle]

10awg is plenty for 30amp. It's the fuse/fuse holder itself that is getting warm. The negative 10awg wire was cool. I have a different fuse type that I think will be better in an upcoming video.

[@timcreech9644]

@@BradCagle ok that’s what I thought. I wonder why victron specs 6 gauge? That seems way overkill. I have 10 gauge in my current setup with a pwm charger and I wanted to just use the same wiring in the RV and not have to buy the 6 gauge.

[@donjacoby8581]

You did an excellent job! I would like to see this simplified method for each victron item. Victron is very confusing and have busy drawings showing everything. Not easy to figure out for diy's. Thanks

[@BradCagle]

Thanks! glad it's helpful

[@PEH999]

I’m not seeing any purchase information on the solar disconnect switch, you mentioned at around 8.0 minutes. Is there a favorite brand and/or Amazon link for that particular switch? Thanks😊😊

[@onthelake9554]

No pi and vrm ? :>)

[@BradCagle]

I do have a spare Pi, w/screen. I might be planning something :)

[@alulaalemu3865]

Add cable size so you won't get heat.

[@anitaharogerfera7984]

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[@weswalker1208]

We have those same Birds here Blackbird AKA Crackle in South Texas

[@BradCagle]

Yup, I'm in north TX :)

[@Dave-xr9bc]

i have also this Hydraulic Crimper but when i want to crimp 35mm M8 on a 35mm cable it comes off.maybe i have to use the 25MM to crimp the lug on the cable?

[@BradCagle]

Yeah, I've had this problem on some sizes. Also not all lugs are the same, some are thicker than others. But yes what I do is go one size smaller if this happens. You might get some of the lug material squeezing out the sides, you can just clip this off.

[@Dave-xr9bc]

@BradCagle I thought the crimper was the issue but the lugs are.i ordered new lugs so I try a smaller crimping size. Thx👍👍

[@BradCagle]

@@Dave-xr9bc Yup that's my finding, some lugs fit differently.

[@Dave-xr9bc]

@@BradCagle do u mean i have to use smaller crimping dies or smaller lugs?i have 35mm cable,if i connect a 25mm lug maybe it melt with the higher amp?im new to this...

[@BradCagle]

@@Dave-xr9bc I usually just try a smaller die

[@wakeupcanadians]

Is this why ore kids are like the way they are is cuz of things like this BIG SPARK when did we become afraid of low volt spark LMAO

[@jimgresham5529]

Hello Brad, Is your 1200w Ampeak inverter the one with Pure sine wave ? I wish to upgrade my little system to yours !

[@stevejackson3041]

Your concept is correct but your wire diameter is to small for a 12 volt system that's why your wires are hot. Your wiring diameter is for a 48 volt system which is really what you need for a off grid system. In 48 voltage wiring you can use small diameter wire all through out your system with minimal heat.

[@Juannie-u2x]

What's the right size?

[@Thuisbezorgdd]

Maybe 6mm ?

[@GPforexacademy]

Maybe 20mm

[@davidesefinchese6090]

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[@novdt]

Good video, however it is always good to include breaker switches between solar and also the battery, better safe than sorry i think, and always have test gear on hand. I was amused by the use of the resistor to dissipate the initial circuit charge up spark, when experiencing that visual spark it will invoke a sense of respect for electricity, i guess my generation didn`t take things for granted, but there you are...smart this and smart that rather than test this and test that.

[@matthewknight5641]

Should bolt that fuse to the battery bro. You did it kinda ass backwards. The fuse is there to protect the wire not the inverter.

[@BradCagle]

It'll still protect the wire in the event of an over current fault here. The only reason it would be better at the battery (current source) is if something conductive breached the insulation across both positive, and negative wires. Very, unlikely here, but it you were running a positive wire across a vehicle where the chassis is grounded, then absolute must that you install the fuse close to the current source.

[@matthewknight5641]

@@BradCagle agree 100%. I like your videos tho man. Wish I had the nerve to do videos but I'm kinda shy about stuff I guess. I like seeing all you guys do with your stuff tho so thanks. You and about 6 or 8 other youtube guys is where I got the ideas of making my life off grid and had the confidence to where I thought I could do it. Me and the wife been off grid now for a little over a year. I spent around 25 grand so far on all the solar stuff and my inovair minisplit but it feels good being comfortable and not having any bills other than cell phone and truck insurance. Thanks again for doi.g what yall do

[@BradCagle]

@@matthewknight5641 Dude that's awesome Matthew! Happy to hear you're offgrid. I'm glad you enjoy watching me tinker with this stuff :) Lucky for me I was in a rock band for years, so that helped me get over the fear. But man, I remember being so scared I couldn't even face the audience early on. You should just go for it man! Do some videos of your setup, it might not be great at first but it'll get better, and maybe sometime in the future it'll be something that brings in some income!

[@matthewknight5641]

@@BradCagle I'm kinda proud of the system Ive put together. And yeah stage fright seems like a good way of seeing how I'm kinda nervous about making videos of my stuff. At first my family and wife couldn't understand the money I was spending and this hobby Ive gotten into but now they see it all work and most my family wants me to do the same to their house. Im usually so busy in this semi truck I don't have time for anything tho

[@BradCagle]

@@matthewknight5641 You should be proud!

[@twc9000]

I'm new to this, but since the inverter and controller have cooling fins on the back of them, wouldn't you want to have some space between them and the wall? Just like you are supposed to have a couple of inches between your refrigerator and the wall so it can dissipate heat.

[@DanielHebert-k3g]

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[@samyost9592]

If my travel trailer is a 50 amp will my charge controller also need to be 50 amp?

[@TomHightower]

I have a Jayco travel trailer with regular 12v LA battery. What do I need to have to connect this in place of my LA battery?

[@petersamios5409]

Nice presentation. I'd get bigger cables from the Victron to the battery and also get better fuses.

[@Jeropa]

Nice video! Question: what happens when the battery is full charged, the sun is shinning and there is no load on the inverter? It looks to me this setup doesn't have taken this scenario in consideration, right?

[@BradCagle]

It just stops charging That's the job of the Victron MPPT charger.

[@jpthedelawarebeeman6239]

The inverter itself will draw power if it is left on even without a load and the controller will charge or not charge if the battery needs to be charged.

[@robert4027]

YOU DON'T NEED ALL THAT OTHER. JUNK. ... LINKS DISTRIBUTER ....SHUNTS. NONE OF THAT JUNK IS NEEDED

[@joseno69]

Very nicely explained. How many and what kind of solar panels you used?

[@fensterputzernuernberg]

its a great video,, easy to understand and and compelling viewing

[@hearingvisions7307]

Sweet thankyou! Its extreme 1st world stuff but i want a coffee machine in my car 😂

[@studioopinions5870]

question: how long does it take to charge that battery you have if it is nearly depleted? and using only 100W Solar Panel?

[@BradCagle]

If your panel is putting out a full 100w the whole time, then it will take about 12.8 hours to fully charge. Now you usually don't get 100w out of a 100w panel because you cant keep the perfect angle, and lighting conditions the whole time. I usually figure 75%. Honestly 100w panels IMO are not enough, I would be playing with 300+ watt to start with. Look for used panels in your area.

[@studioopinions5870]

@@BradCagle what happens if we use the old lead acid batteries, the kind that goes in a car, I know you can buy the solar Panels that unfold just in case your car battery dies. But what about a 100W big one? I saw a youtube video of a guy off the grid and built a tiny house, and used just one Lead acid battery and only used the battery to light up 12 volt items and phones and tablets. So is it dangerous? Or Safe? Thanks.

[@BradCagle]

@@studioopinions5870 Car batteries are not meant to discharge deeply. You can use it, but it will not last long. If you're going lead acid, you need deep cycle, and even then you can only discharge down to 50% or risk damaging it. Also lead acid batteries need to stay outside in a vented container as they will vent gas while charging.

[@studioopinions5870]

@@BradCagle Thanks! Terry

[@EnterOriginalUsernameHere]

For how much watt PV total does this victron 100/30 work? What victron would I require for a 1kw solar PV system?

[@TheBillaro]

is that a standard starter battery for a car? isnt a leisure battery better? how long does it take to charge in that set up? what can you run and for how long off that? i want to run a laptop, phone, fan and small fridge/cooler

[@BradCagle]

No, it's not a car battery. It's a LiFePO4 Lithium battery for energy storage. Thanks

[@edwardlooney4147]

How did you fasten the battery to the board?

[@BradCagle]

It's just leaning on the board. You could use a strap to secure it.

[@Thecherokee4x4]

Great video. Thanks for the advice and tutorials.

[@CarrollLeopold-j7m]

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[@4ranklin1]

Is there anyway to connect a generator to charge the battery as a backup source to the solar?

[@fishycomics]

man I used an 803 C, and its portable ones, Lol thanks for the memories.. 12vdc 100 watt (8a) renergy, 200/300w inverter, 100AH lifepo. I use a china ceiling fan led lite the led only and can get some good use, its not enough to run for long periods of time if asked. you want a fuse by your Solar panel where I got mine

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[@teresavichkon4053]

This is what i was looking for

[@cowboyup545]

Clean cut video. Watt panels did you use for your set up. Make a video on it. LOL Thanks Great video.

[@BradCagle]

Oh man, it's been so long I don't remember :) maybe I'll make a new video. Thanks

[@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369]

Thanks good use of FERRULES on your stranded wire COOP the WiSeNhEiMeR from Richmond, INDIANA ...

[@BradCagle]

Thanks!

[@enzosplatedeli]

Hi Brad.....what size solar panel you using on this system?

[@BradCagle]

435w

[@maxkrueger-jt1iu]

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[@jcadag8789]

I am interested in making like that 12v 100Ah LifePo4 with solar charging at may 100w solar panel and maybe add another 100w later. I am not interested in the AC inverter since most of my electronics will just running off USB C's. I will be using some 12 volt to USB C and a that can produce QC 3.0 or higher and PD protocol. Most will just be using USB C PD in 5v, 9v, 12v and 20v for my laptop. I am adding an option to charge the Lifepo4 from AC just incase the wall outlet is still ok and the solar panel is not providing enough due to weather. Like the vid very straight and simple. I saved the vid on my laptop for reference in case internet is not available.

[@MHLivestreams]

Suppose you could run a 24v system then, and step down as required.

[@rstutzman]

I dont see the link for the fuse for the solar panel...it is white would you be able to provide it.

[@jimgresham5529]

You should discuss wire gauge (size).

[@Shaboynga]

How big is the fuse and the breaker?

[@koolguys9781]

I asked that same question and got no response

[@koolguys9781]

I also wanted to know what size fuse I needed for my system

[@soulking8181]

Bro thanks so much u helped my cave man brain 😂

[@alexdelgado2192]

you can use a 30 amp circuit breaker instead of the fuse I am a car electrician

[@rickvestuto]

What wire and fuse would you recommend?

[@AlexanderWilliams-i8n]

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[@RobertJensen-tu1hd]

Great Vid!!!! Thanks for sharing it! :)

[@ww9081917]

Which fuse did you use to connect battery to inverter?

[@PaxTecum777]

You kept it simple..bravo!!! So if you were to get a 2000 W Inverter what type of mppt and battery would you use? Would you parallel to another 12V 100 ah battery? Use 2 or 3 batteries?

[@CarveLife]

I have never seen one of those manual screw drivers before?! 🤣

[@alihsas]

Regarding the Fuses you have added, based on what you choose the Fuse amp? ( all fuses)

[@BradCagle]

It's best to rate your fuses on the wire. So if your wire can handle 100A at max continuous, then you should use a 100a fuse, or breaker.

[@antoinefisette1659]

Hello.. I see setups without the fuse. Is it necessary?

[@william38022]

👍

[@bugsocsollie1694]

😢i have a question that no one seems to be addressing. I plan on building this simple system for my cabin. Its only for lights, charging devices and maybe a fan and small fridge. My question is if its better to leave this sutem in plave and constantly be charging for months (2 to 6 consecutively) that im not at the cabin? Or is it better to shut it all down and spend the first day charging it all up?

[@BradCagle]

I would probably just turn the inverter off, leave the solar charger, and batteries on, and connected.

[@bugsocsollie1694]

@@BradCagle Thank you.

[@drlescrawford897]

Where did you get the resistor for the recharge? Thanks

[@BradCagle]

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[@bitsurfr46]

Brad I like the Licitti battery box you featured in a recent video. There you have a starter system already made up for you. No tools to buy and no build time.😂

[@BradCagle]

Yup, I agree :)