BUILDING SOLAR POWER OFF GRID

We are Building Solar Power and doing it Hillbilly Style for our Off Grid Homestead. Building our own shack to house electronic equipment that will be distribute power around the homestead. DIY is our best alternative in saving money. Follow along here our homestead journey and check out our second channel listed below on other projects and behind the scenes information:
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[@charliemurphy2523]

Glad you found the missing box, happens to the best of us!!!

[@ronblessey6731]

I thoroughly enjoy watching all the progress on the Homestead. Well done on the solar set up. Please catch us up on Jennifer's house. God bless you and your family. You are a good man.

[@bernardjones6162]

You could heat that place with a match! Great insulation job!

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

It's getting closer to turning things on in the Juice House. Looking forward to seeing everything light up for you around there. Glad you found the box of goodies that Jennifer hid by the door so you would know just where it would be. I have a lot of double tools and thing a ma jiggers laying somewhere in my shop. Those are for "Just in case they are needed" . Stay safe and keep up the good work and the fun you have around there. Fred.

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

We're really excited to see this project come to life. I’m glad we found them before we reordered, lol. That would have been a real story

[@sergiogarcia2361]

Checking in with SM outpost Richard and Jennifer support them on there journey Don't be Dumb hit the Thumb.

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

That’s right Sergio. Thanks for watching. Have a blessed week

[@Curmudgeon1]

Awesome work Richard!

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@Randy-jm3jl]

I love the off grid set up.

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thank you

[@tommychew6544]

Great Episode!

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thank you

[@normfromhawaii1173]

I lost track of hw many times I've missed things right under my nose. Real life! Nice looking work folks. With Aloha...

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Aloha to you too. We appreciate the comment. Have a blessed week

[@nancywilson7476]

Great job working in a tight space like that

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@delmanicke9228]

Great job. We are looking to do the same thing only on a smaller scale, trying to achieve a 2-3 day backup. Thank you.

[@normfromhawaii1173]

I put an EcoFlow 3600 in my living room just as a short term back up. So far it's been working like a champ. With Aloha...

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thanks, we're glad you enjoyed the video. It's a great idea to work on your own power grid. That way you know how it works

[@jetman258]

That's nice you have extra room. If in the future build a indoor work shop. To prepare projects inside. Yeah that be great.

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

I had to stop working on the workshop where the sawmill is to do this project. When completed, back to the workshop.

[@floydhenry2262]

I think I would put a fast coat of paint on that OSB to help preserve it, to keep from flaking over time

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

That is a good idea!

[@timhockersmith3934]

Great video, Richard. Enjoyable and informative, as usual.

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thank you, we appreciate your watching!

[@szarmark]

The Juice Shack looks great. Well thought out design and great execution. I think it will meet your needs now, and if necessary, you can expand it for the future. Congrats!

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thanks, I'm happy with how it turned out, but we'll see how it all works out in the long run!

[@richardshumate7257]

Boy it won’t be long and you will be all juiced up. Looking good can’t wait to see it finished. As always I enjoyed watching.

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thank you! We hope to have it up and running soon. It will certainly be a big change here

[@Hillbilly007-yd9gu]

Looking good. Great video.

[@luispelacalsolea602]

Buena elección Un saludo desde Barcelona España

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thank you

[@retiredforlife63]

Your getting so close! The juice shack looks great.

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

We're getting there, but there's still a lot of work to do. Take care and have a blessed week

[@Jack.333]

Your investment should pay for itself in five years Good call Friend. Happy Thanksgiving to All.

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thanks for the encouragement! Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

[@williamhill9432]

We always say: “if that had been a snake it would have bitten you”. I’ve done that so many times Richard that I have lost count. Now that I’m 76 years old it seems to happen much more frequently.

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

It’s like a shadow that’s follows me every step of the

[@mikewilcox8866]

Nice job. Can't wait to see it going

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@markhudspeth8503]

Maybe an antique bras/cheap floor vent on the outside. Or round bras vent.❤

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Good idea if I can find one

[@richardbrace7998]

Another great job.

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@hajnicusor7596]

Buon lavoro

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thank you

[@shannoncrane838]

Looks amazing!

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thank you

[@samsulfaro5109]

It's coming together real quick your going to be on solar power soon

[@kevinscudamore2711]

Just need a couple of months sun shine 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@edsheffield9718]

Robert, It’s called CRS.I have the same problem.Good luck with everything.

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

😂oh my! Its like a shadow

[@josefreck1103]

Super Video

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thanks. Have a blessed week

[@cyndyfarmer2791]

The Juice Shack looks great! I think it will provide you with the protection you need for your solar systems!

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thanks for watching. We are happy with the way it turned out.

[@rienlamberts6661]

Top job.😊

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sharonmilton4854]

Nice work!

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thank you

[@daviddarnell8898]

Your load is actually the lights and appliances you are going to run. So the load terminals should be connected to your breaker box.

[@jasonmckenzie380]

It’s called the ‘Wonder Years’ because you walk around all day saying i wonder where i put my glasses; i wonder where i put my keys; and I wounded where i left my phone; etc, etc….

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Good call. I believe I added a little “wander” with the “wonder” because that’s the part where I loose weight. Wandering and wondering what’s up…

[@Roadie58]

..looking good Richard, can't wait to see how much you produce. Maybe a coat of white paint inside would brighten things up a bit, and seal the chipboard/plywood.. A job for Jennifer when she's up next? How's her house doing?..

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

I’ll have to see if I can lure her in there to get that done, lol

[@carlosjohnson852]

Can't see the forrest for the trees. Haha!!!!

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Absolutely

[@jamestrinh867]

👍👍👍

[@joeenna7820]

Maybe you can make the vent look like a chimney.

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Possible. We will see what we can come up with

[@rudyfisher7660]

If you was a good electrician, you'd wrap a tape around the screw, so if you ever had to pull it out again, you won't shock yourself

[@jcl1201]

It’s almost juicified 😂👍

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Hey, I’m looking forward to a real “live” wire.

[@raymondheckard234]

Richard, you will want to get a couple of Solar disconnects to install on each solar array, that way when you are doing maintenance, you can disconnect the array from the inverter, and allow you to work with out the risk of be electrocuted. Also it allows the power to be killed at the solar array when you need to work on the inverter, and also while you work on the solar panels. This is not a may bell telephone system where you don't have to worry about being shocked unless a call is coming in on the line.🤣🤣🤣 like that poor ole dog who knew when a call was coming. Directly connecting the solar array without a disconnect is asking to get electrocuted, every time you work on the system. I do not know a solar system installed without a disconnect at the array or the line coming in. 32A DC 1200V PV Solar Disconnect Switch, IP66 Waterproof & Anti-UV Solar Circuit Isolator Box for Solar Panels (International Standard: IEC60947-3) $39.99 amazon or the DIHOOL 40 Amp Solar Disconnect Switch with DC Circuit Breaker Box for Solar Panels, IP65 Outdoor $32.88 amazon Depending on the style you like. I hope this helps you

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

We have some in the box I lost, lol

[@peterJørgensen-k8f]

😀

[@nathanhenderson506]

thanks for the info and videos but what are the struts you used to mount your solar panels

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Just regular unistrut from the hardware store

[@nathanhenderson506]

@@SmokyMountainOutpost Thanks thats what ill use

[@househen1]

Richard, you really should have had eye protection on when installing the insulation. I know it wasn’t that much insulation but at our age…

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Well, it’s in there and hopefully will keep it cool and warm. I also hope bugs can’t get in there. They can be pests in fall looking for winter shelter

[@dropshot1967]

I manage to do even worse, I spent almost an hour looking for my glasses at the end of which I realized I was already wearing them. lol Does the ecoflow airco also heat the space, because in the winter it is equally important for your batteries to keep them from freezing.

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

I think so. There will be heat generated by the equipment. Not sure what it will be like yet. This is the test phase

[@ThomasChesnutRandy]

Couldn't see the forest for all the trees.

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Absolutely. Well at least we found it before reordering, lol

[@walterchapman2884]

Richard I know you worked at the telephone company, which I know helped a lot with your knowledge of electronics, just wondering about wiring the solar, how have you learned that?

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

I’m hoping with the aid of the service manual maybe we can figure it out

[@walterchapman2884]

@@SmokyMountainOutpost Your being modest, great job my friend!

[@Murphco-l2p]

Live wire

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thanks you

[@mortenmyhrmoen7592]

🇳🇴👍👍🥇

[@harrymeshek5193]

No floor insulation....you'll be sorry

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Check out our “Outpost Review” channel. You’re missing out on a lot. I showed the insulation and material purchased and talked about prices etc… it’s there. I think you would like it. Have a great week and thanks for watching

[@bubby3366]

I believe on your electrical switch you should put one black on one screw one black on the other screw and tie the two whites together not electrician but I believe that's how you're supposed to do it🪛🪛🪛 🧯

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Good call. Standing right there talking to the camera in front of your face and I just completely bypassed the switch. Talking and working sometimes doesn’t work. Didn’t even notice editing. I have found mistakes editing I made and had to change. The “human factor.”