Couple Finishes MASSIVE Off-Grid SOLAR SYSTEM

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105 Vermeer Dr
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Ponderay, ID 83852
00:00 Recovering from disappointment
00:52 Cutting a hole
03:47 Special metal paint
05:30 No more orange!
07:44 Our favorite snack
08:44 Payback?
10:46 Solar Panel Details
11:20 We had to take a break
13:08 Mounting the panels
14:20 We found a flaw
17:26 Pivoting the array
19:47 Bifacial Solar Panels
22:22 Riley risk's his life

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@AmbitionStrikes
@AmbitionStrikes Жыл бұрын
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@josephcernugel4764
@josephcernugel4764 Жыл бұрын
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@bradleejones9959
@bradleejones9959 Жыл бұрын
Did you consider Dennis Lee's panels? They work constantly 24/7. Do you know who Dennis Lee is? I just think that throughout the lifetime of solar panels, it's not worth it. And they only work if the Sun is beating down on them. It seems that there are better solutions. Even the Geet Fuel Processor, when set up, is better. Have you heard of Paul Pantone's Geet Fuel Processor? It runs on just about anything, produces 3° more oxygen than what's in our atmosphere and no pollution. Gather up the used oil from a few restaurants every other week and you should have plenty of fuel for your generator to run whatever you need. 20% oil and 80% water. So whatever the amount of used oil you gather up, is only 1/5 of your total Geet Fuel. Just curious as to why you'd just to solar panels so quickly.
@freqenc
@freqenc Жыл бұрын
Metal container filled with electrical. Definitely lightning rods. Don't forget, snow can weigh a ton.
@jaksmith6465
@jaksmith6465 Жыл бұрын
looking at the specs on your panels. Shouldnt the 3 strings in parallel exceed your max Amp on the panels fuse?
@evil17
@evil17 Жыл бұрын
@@bradleejones9959 Paul Pantone (GEET), Stan Meyers (Water 4 Fuel), Danny Dingle (another water car bullshit he admitted later), were all frauds, I followed a lot of their stuff. There were a lot of conspiracy theories there, as there alway are where FREE energy is concerned, hate to burst ur bubble about these fraudsters mate, but fact is, most of them end up in prison. Go Solar, we know it works.
@CJBouhlal
@CJBouhlal Жыл бұрын
22:47 🤣🤣🤣 Don't divorce him Courtney, he can't make it 1 hour without you. That was a funny almost-prank Riley. DO IT AGAIN 👍
@DH-zu5ol
@DH-zu5ol Жыл бұрын
As far as the dents go, as my Dad used to say, "you're not building a piano."
@AmbitionStrikes
@AmbitionStrikes Жыл бұрын
That is a great saying!
@DeanTheDoctor
@DeanTheDoctor Жыл бұрын
That's a perfect saying. 😊🌎✨
@Utah_Mike
@Utah_Mike Жыл бұрын
I always heard it as “Not building a piano, just the box we ship it in”
@DH-zu5ol
@DH-zu5ol Жыл бұрын
@@Utah_Mike Apparently Dad used the Readers Digest version
@MrBeard-ig5zc
@MrBeard-ig5zc Жыл бұрын
Good enough for the girls we go with.
@ralphcooley841
@ralphcooley841 Жыл бұрын
You guy, are so lucky to have a partner willing to pitch in and help with all these tasks. Count your blessings.
@deice3
@deice3 Жыл бұрын
Curious to see how this holds up to storm force winds. The mounting seems quite sturdy, but that's a big sail.
@dill5500
@dill5500 Жыл бұрын
The steel racking isn’t going anywhere if anything a solar panel will fly off but very unlikely
@patzke
@patzke Жыл бұрын
I’m thinking the same thing. That container they’re mounted to is just sitting on the. Ground with dirt around 2 sides. I’m just thinking the container should be more solidly anchored down with either piers or an anchoring pad. I did not see anything when they were placing it.
@georgedoolittle9015
@georgedoolittle9015 Жыл бұрын
Sand bag the base around both the panel contraption and the container. Followed an Arizona couple ("green dream"?) on KZbin for years who have been building out there property using just sandbags and what they have achieved truly in the middle of nowhere is amazing. Obviously no shortage of sand here! But more to the point good criticism but what can be done with *QUALITY* sand bagging (they have trouble in the Sun and heat) as opposed to having to go the far more expensive Retaining Wall solution is amazing and will not just improve drainage but create it in the first place. As important as solar power is absolutely spot on to remark that water both gives life but creates the most damage whether driven by wind or just as ahem *mere ground water* ahem.
@EasyDoesIt18
@EasyDoesIt18 Жыл бұрын
@@patzke I thought they staked a couple corners but even if they didn't, the weight of the container, panels, and batteries should be more than enough of an anchor. With all the money they've invested in that setup I suspect they've done some rough calcs to confirm its not going to go sailing off that hill.
@bronzearmy2645
@bronzearmy2645 Жыл бұрын
It would be problematic if they had hurricanes in Idaho like we do in Texas. But, something tells me they will be fine. lol
@africanelectron751
@africanelectron751 Жыл бұрын
You need a second vent lower down on the opposite end otherwise it won't do much for cooling. You guys are living the life all the best.
@geekazoid
@geekazoid Жыл бұрын
and insulation if you are going to use lithium based batteries
@firefox7530
@firefox7530 Жыл бұрын
Actually they should have used the hill side to put 20-30m of vent pipe into the ground covered with the dirt. This would have been a fee source for cooling in summer and also heating in winter. If it is covered good enough with dirt it should stay at around 20°C in summer and should not fall below 10°C in winter..... but you are also right about the intake side
@MM-fe9mz
@MM-fe9mz Жыл бұрын
@@firefox7530 good idea, earthship style
@rongray4118
@rongray4118 Жыл бұрын
@@MM-fe9mz I was thinking just the same thing! My wife and I are preparing to build a modified Earthship style and this is a variation of the solar set up I will be doing on our container on the rooftop.
@solarking4448
@solarking4448 Жыл бұрын
As a Solar professional I'll say yall did a lot of hard work. Good job.
@Thebowzer221
@Thebowzer221 Жыл бұрын
A solar professional….. Will these Blueitti brand batteries work well with my Tesla solar panels?
@solarking4448
@solarking4448 Жыл бұрын
@@Thebowzer221 why wouldn't they?
@prozacgod
@prozacgod Жыл бұрын
After seeing how much torsion you get from the crank assembly on your array, I think you should consider welding cross bracing on the bottom. I'd worry about tweaking the panels at some point.
@schlafapnoe-ratgeber2972
@schlafapnoe-ratgeber2972 Жыл бұрын
absolut right!
@michaelantoun9353
@michaelantoun9353 Жыл бұрын
Totally. If the wind kicks up it'll be exerting forces much stronger than the ratchet straps
@retrofitter
@retrofitter Жыл бұрын
It needs a tall truss to cap the top and/or bottom edges, you can see the structure twisting just before the ratchet straps were added. A pulley should have been welded to the bottom of the container as the wall isn't stiff.
@basheerusman6770
@basheerusman6770 Жыл бұрын
Try to get your luck here
@schlafapnoe-ratgeber2972
@schlafapnoe-ratgeber2972 Жыл бұрын
@@basheerusman6770 the days of the "old USA " are counted. If I had enough cash I would go to Sibiria the new USA!
@johndowning2231
@johndowning2231 Жыл бұрын
It is so delightful to see a young couple, working together on meaningful projects. Stories for your children and grandchildren!
@nikitaw1982
@nikitaw1982 Жыл бұрын
Next episode she divore rapes him. He's living under a bridge and someone else raising his kids
@virgilbowman279
@virgilbowman279 Жыл бұрын
That array does indeed look ginormous! Fantastic job guys! Btw, 20 years from now Courtney will remind you of the tipping of the porta-potty, wives never forget those things!
@AmbitionStrikes
@AmbitionStrikes Жыл бұрын
I'm already plotting my revenge. 😉
@citizencain454
@citizencain454 Жыл бұрын
@@AmbitionStrikes Can't wait to see that. ;-)
@joekoscielniak8576
@joekoscielniak8576 Жыл бұрын
Ohhhh, the dogs look so happy! That’s an amazing owner who can make their dogs smile!!
@marklar7551
@marklar7551 Жыл бұрын
You for sure want so more bracing on that rack, the wind loading on that may cause racking which can lead to wrecking. Also, any place you can allow air to get through will also reduce stressing (like a shadow box fence allows more air flow unlike a panel fence). Second note, you could try adding just a little weight at the top and bottom to aid your pivot ability. You are asking a lot of the panels to keep rigidity when they are built with lightweight materials. Passive solar is put n a structure when there is not room for an active array that can be adjusted throughout the year. Active arrays like yours are put in place where people have the area to do it.
@TimTheTowman
@TimTheTowman Жыл бұрын
🤣😂🤣 that closing scene!
@CJBouhlal
@CJBouhlal Жыл бұрын
3:05 Build a set of stairs in that corner, with all the flat free rocks you have laying around on your land.
@geomatrix5452
@geomatrix5452 Жыл бұрын
Setup looks awesome! Great job! May I suggest one thing... (Winch angle setup) Weld a bracket and mount a pully at the bottom of the container. Run the cable through that additional pully and then to the pannel frame. Winching the pannels will be much easier from that angle. Remember, that pannel assembly will get MUCH heavier if covered in snow... And, maybe a couple of adjustable back supports up top for security against the additional weight (to come).
@peternorton5648
@peternorton5648 Жыл бұрын
Or even double up on the pulleys like a block and tackle set up and the winch won’t have to work as hard to raise and lower it.
@natyong
@natyong Жыл бұрын
@@peternorton5648 while the winch is semi protected from the rain by the panels your idea of block and tackle seems better to me. More strength and less (moving) parts within 18" of the ground that can be a rot/corrosion zone.
@jwstolk
@jwstolk Жыл бұрын
Definitely move the winch as far away from the pivot point as possible. Just mount it at the (much stronger) bottom of the container and dig a little trench for the handle to clear the ground.
@jimcrowell5093
@jimcrowell5093 Жыл бұрын
What the😳you could power a small town with that😂😂good job guy's looks fantastic👍💪✌😁
@freighter1097
@freighter1097 Жыл бұрын
445w panels @46voc. You can power an average size home with it.
@jamesmuller8157
@jamesmuller8157 Жыл бұрын
Consider the wind load on your solar panel structure. Not only the wind load from the front but the rear. The structure is top heavy and if the wind gets behind it the entire structure will tumble down the mountain. The structure has no foundation. Perhaps you should drive some stout rebar in the ground behind the container and attach some stout steel cables to hold it fast to the mountain.
@withanopenheart
@withanopenheart Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 Love the ending... "If you spill this... I WILL DIVORCE YOU!!! I WILL NEVER FEED YOU AGAIN!!! I WILL NEVER SPEAK TO YOU AGAIN!!" 🥰😂🤩
@AmbitionStrikes
@AmbitionStrikes Жыл бұрын
😂
@CurrentConnected
@CurrentConnected Жыл бұрын
I find it amazing that even though we knew about the solar array, we were entertained watching the whole process. I can appreciate the fab skills on that rack. The moment you put a perfectly square solar panel on it, if you are off even just a little bit any mistakes on squareness are immediately a problem!
@steveperyer4850
@steveperyer4850 Жыл бұрын
Great job painting, and installing the grid panels on your solar system. Looks like you have planned things out very well. Love the success👍😎
@mikestanley9176
@mikestanley9176 Жыл бұрын
Looks like the doggos are having fun.
@redrockroger
@redrockroger Жыл бұрын
Regarding clearing snow from solar modules. Get a 16 ft. extendable painters pole (collapses to 8 ft.), and an adapter to attach a push broom head. I have been using such a combination for the three years I have been cleaning my solar array. Be prepared to have a HUGE pile of snow below the bottom edge of the modules, probably enough to not be able to get close to the bottom and may have to push it off and down the hill after a single cleaning.
@kkarllwt
@kkarllwt Жыл бұрын
The bottom edge should be 2 or 3 feet higher. A 8 inch snow will put a 4 foot pile at the base. And they will need a big snowblower to move it.
@da7heaven
@da7heaven Жыл бұрын
Container color is great and the solar array looks fantastic. Can't wait to see the system build-out!
@sceneanuerebelrebel9244
@sceneanuerebelrebel9244 Жыл бұрын
Cute bunny wabbit needs ears thou ..the Hawks and other birds of prey will love their new hangout.
@preparedbear5727
@preparedbear5727 Жыл бұрын
Constantly amazed how well you 2 work together, love the color and at 6.2 it sure helps to reach the top.
@greyfyreshelties260
@greyfyreshelties260 Жыл бұрын
Awesome and clever. I'd have cut down all trees that could ever feasibly fall onto the array, and cinch the container down so that a tornado couldn't even move it. Looking forward to seeing the innards get put together.
@zooroad1600
@zooroad1600 Жыл бұрын
Add a pulley 3 ft or so below the hand winch. Will increase leverage.
@bennymanfrost
@bennymanfrost Жыл бұрын
Ive been watching you guys since the beginning and have always loved opening the laptop in the morning to see a new episode! Your positivity is the ingredient that is essential to your marriage and your success in life! The journey is now and you both appear to be loving it!
@usedcarsokinawa
@usedcarsokinawa Жыл бұрын
Glad you show your mistakes and then solutions.
@markbrown9765
@markbrown9765 Жыл бұрын
You guys make a lot of work and progress look easy and fast. Can't wait to see what your production is. We have 10 panels. Does great in the summer although AC sucks most of it. In the winter we have three months where we don't get any sunshine because we're in a valley.
@michaelmello5460
@michaelmello5460 Жыл бұрын
I just subscribed today and started watching you two about 2 weeks ago. Your videos, music and topics are so interesting and dynamic and as I have found out... popular too. You two are so courageous and fearless and almost more importantly: authentic and original. I admire you both for your skills and commitment to each other. About the installation of your high-tech solar panels show I just watched, I wanted to express some thoughts with you: (1) Because of your location high on a forested ridge, be careful those solar panels and accompanying structure don't become air foils (wings) and catch air; and (2) with all of that high-tech equipment and wiring in your partially-buried container, you should consider that it will be adequately vented and complete with self-monitoring environmental control system with a wireless EC system in your house as well so that in the unlikely event something begins to go south on you... you'll know about it sooner than later. I know this sounds weird, but I love you both.
@shsharrell9267
@shsharrell9267 Жыл бұрын
Amazing how you two can plan things out, execute that plan and it works! You are a lot of fun to watch.
@kerrycrabb7955
@kerrycrabb7955 Жыл бұрын
If your area is prone to high winds or storms, you might want to think about a safety lock down rather then just the lock on the wench. You're doing great !!!
@johnquinn5104
@johnquinn5104 Жыл бұрын
i would suggest you add a vent at the bottom about 1 ffoot above the ground so you get the air to circulate
@mottavator
@mottavator Жыл бұрын
Great job guys! I would suggest cutting out an intake vent at floor level on the bank side. The temperatures are constant, at least 54" below ground level. By cutting that vent hole and even digging out a cavity in the bank you will get much cooler air coming into the container and along with the upper exhaust vent will cool that container more efficiently. Check out some videos about geothermal heating and cooling. It's going to get hot in that container and you need all the cooling you can get.
@AmbitionStrikes
@AmbitionStrikes Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip Lenny!
@georgedoolittle9015
@georgedoolittle9015 Жыл бұрын
Great point. The best thermal *protection* is to frame out something around the entire structure which is of course very resource intensive compared to this option! A *"salt box"* design is dispositive particularly along a hillside. Also adding a chicken coop and free range "grazing" chickens really helps with bugs. Wasps, beetles, yellow jackets you name it they love electricity.
@samdunn7860
@samdunn7860 Жыл бұрын
Good point. But in our country unless you do a really good job of rodent proofing, the bank or berm is a good place for them to enter. I would suggest a vent under the panels where you could see the vent and it would be in the shade and therefor cooler. Rodents and then because of rodents snakes are a real problem here.
@ForwardGuidance
@ForwardGuidance Жыл бұрын
Maybe just keep the doors open while keeping the rain out all summer....
@evemunguiaful
@evemunguiaful Жыл бұрын
Awww! The dogs look like they were having fun! The panels look great so happy you guys can check that off your list. GOD BLESS
@BFVgnr
@BFVgnr Жыл бұрын
The commercial break comes from the future!! Behind Riley you can see the complete solar shed! Go Munk Pack!!
@thetravellingpicker5096
@thetravellingpicker5096 Жыл бұрын
Wow, massive system, and those panels are huge. Are you concerned a bit about what the wind might do. That is one huge sail. Might have to install some stiffeners to stop harmonic vibration. Time will tell. But as someone who has installed a lot of solar, I'm impressed with your system so far. Love the tilting idea. Container is a great idea. I built a system in a semi trailer once.
@ron343
@ron343 Жыл бұрын
I mentioned that last week
@HeavyHaulKen
@HeavyHaulKen Жыл бұрын
Any vents and openings make sure to fill in the gaps with heavy screen wire. Rodents will use any small opening to get in! I believe the panels on the edges are going to have more support. Glad you have a few spare panels for any issues later.
@Jeff-jg7jh
@Jeff-jg7jh Жыл бұрын
And they like to eat wire.
@loft306
@loft306 Жыл бұрын
@@Jeff-jg7jh Best meal ever🐭
@janetkoball44
@janetkoball44 Жыл бұрын
I just can't get over how well you both work together! It reminds me of an old song.....two for tea and tea for two, you for me and me for you----. It's just an old sweet thought . Another scary job that is completed. Can't wait to see the rest of this project. From Central Oklahoma.
@CJBouhlal
@CJBouhlal Жыл бұрын
You installed a Huge part of your Solar Power setup, and looks great too. 👍
@ElijahPerrin80
@ElijahPerrin80 Жыл бұрын
Careful with pranks brother when you are helpless for 8 hours a night but I love it, this build has been awesome to watch and I am sure just as fun to do. Thank you for the smiles.
@aboutdawntoday
@aboutdawntoday Жыл бұрын
That made a huge difference! Great job!
@lisaharvey4373
@lisaharvey4373 Жыл бұрын
Boy I remember when I was your age neverending energy the projects I did when I was young were endless now at 67 years old well I envy you young folks love your channel keep up the great work!
@theheathkitshop2424
@theheathkitshop2424 Жыл бұрын
From someone that has installed plenty of PV, here's simple, and cheap, hack. Go to Walmart, or auto part store, and get several gallons of RainX windshield cleaner. Pour the stuff into one of those cheap pump up sprayers and coat the panels with RainX. Do this before winter hits. When it snows, the snow will slip right off of the panels 'cause of the RainX coating.
@AmbitionStrikes
@AmbitionStrikes Жыл бұрын
I never would have thought of doing that, but that makes total sense. Thanks for the tip!!
@theheathkitshop2424
@theheathkitshop2424 Жыл бұрын
@@AmbitionStrikes Most of the time, after a low pressure system dumps snow a foot deep on your panels, the next day a clear front comes in and you got wall-to-wall sunshine and snow covered panels. It never fails. You still have to dig out from end front edge of the array as you'll have mounds of snow. If those aren't cleared away, the snow can't slip off of the panels.
@billblight2325
@billblight2325 Жыл бұрын
Really looking good guys keep it up
@freedom456able
@freedom456able Жыл бұрын
You did a great JOB guy's but my main concern is that the "Shipping Container" isn't anchored into the ground? The solar panel set up could act like a sail if not careful. You be surprised what wind can do.
@rome888888
@rome888888 Жыл бұрын
Also keep in mind they will have plenty of batteries in there to counter the weight
@freedom456able
@freedom456able Жыл бұрын
@@rome888888 I understand that. but I've seen things in life in high winds leave there foundation with the contents.
@rome888888
@rome888888 Жыл бұрын
You do realize with 40 batteries and inverters and wire that will be a few ton
@toranamunter
@toranamunter Жыл бұрын
@@rome888888 a windage area of that size is able to generate MANY tonnes of force. A sail of that size will move a 30 tonne yacht. There are cheap ways and expensive ways to learn about this ;-)
@rome888888
@rome888888 Жыл бұрын
@@toranamunter I don't see it happening since 1 side its buried and it's on the side of a mountain and that's your opinion
@howiweturmother6455
@howiweturmother6455 Жыл бұрын
It's so calming to watch this... Thanks for the video guys
@steventrostle1825
@steventrostle1825 Жыл бұрын
Great seeing you work and play never stop doing both. Thanks
@johnwilson8922
@johnwilson8922 Жыл бұрын
Awesome job guys
@theresaluvspims6163
@theresaluvspims6163 Жыл бұрын
Perfect choice Courtney! The color blends into the landscape well. I laughed out loud when Riley sprayed the paint with instant regrets 🤣 Aw the babies loved the lake trip! I think you all deserved and needed that getaway. The plane flying over is probably the neighbors who are curious if you a covert military installation sent in to spy on them. That's a huge array man! Job planned and executed NEXT project! Oh no, don't tip the porta potty, Riley. If she divorces you who will help you finish the job (snicker)
@AmbitionStrikes
@AmbitionStrikes Жыл бұрын
We all need some more lake days this summer!
@Starkchris
@Starkchris Жыл бұрын
I Install off grid solar and water. as a business owner in Idaho all I have to say is wow, Your definitely hired. Can’t wait to see the batteries and inverters setup.
@elizabethharper3181
@elizabethharper3181 Жыл бұрын
Loving seeing those doggies living their best life. Great job on the panels. Loving the videos 🤩
@mikevonada9981
@mikevonada9981 Жыл бұрын
Love watching you two! You give me faith our country is not going to hell.
@xhf8yxhf8y9
@xhf8yxhf8y9 Жыл бұрын
Just remember, now that you drilled out the mounting holes, you have removed the galvanized protection. Best if you had (or did you??) used some kind of sealer as you bolted together. Look to the marine industry for the best kind... they deal with this all the time.
@roberta4989
@roberta4989 Жыл бұрын
On Sunday's, I have a few videos to watch. I always watch your episode last...I save the best for last! Great camera work, great editing, great attitude about everything.
@rexrodecolt
@rexrodecolt Жыл бұрын
Cool vibes, Self Sufficiency/Governance,Hard Work,Etc..Etc. Good stuff
@danhalpert2284
@danhalpert2284 Жыл бұрын
Another amazing video. It will be interesting to see how you guys wire up the batteries and inverters. We just completed our solar/battery system about two weeks ago and are so pleased with it. Remember to file for your 26% tax credit on the entire system including the metal for the racks. It will really help your tax bite.😁
@homeFall1
@homeFall1 Жыл бұрын
Does that apply to off-grid units? Thought all the tax credit stuff was only for grid-tie stuff
@GavinStoneDIY
@GavinStoneDIY Жыл бұрын
@@homeFall1 it applies to off grid as well. It even covers batteries as long as they will be charged solely off solar. If the batteries are charged from the grid then they are excluded.
@kevincrazymackmackinnon3538
@kevincrazymackmackinnon3538 Жыл бұрын
You 2 work so well together and seem like a great couple..I'm impressed and happy you didn't damage or break any panels the whole unit looks amazing can't wait to see it all hooked up and running cheers
@daviddurflinger3104
@daviddurflinger3104 Жыл бұрын
Happiness is a good dog swim.
@CHy-ru8ql
@CHy-ru8ql Жыл бұрын
Looks to me, as if it was stolen from the ISS. 😊 Are you planning to build a secondary hole as air intake?
@johncano2594
@johncano2594 Жыл бұрын
Suggest dropping the grade along lower solar panel array and considering a method to get rid of snow. It is really going to be interesting how you deal with this set up in winter.
@luckyx16
@luckyx16 Жыл бұрын
One of the things I enjoy quite a bit about this channel is reading the comments that came before me. The slew of internet professionals is amazing. Looks good, I am looking forward to what you do to it in the future as time and the elements educate us all more.
@TheGREENERSide
@TheGREENERSide Жыл бұрын
Straight blown away by the coverage of that paint! Impressive as always!
@hansgreene4685
@hansgreene4685 Жыл бұрын
I think some kind of wind deflector should be placed above the slope behind the array. I think something like a 6 ft hight wall super reinforced .
@jasonncoxx5837
@jasonncoxx5837 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for including an explanation for the size you picked. I honestly had thought maybe it was a bit much but it makes perfect sense.
@josephgreco1373
@josephgreco1373 Жыл бұрын
I can't believe you guys installed all those panels in one day... And m not a drop of sweat on either one of you 2. Ubelieveable. GREAT JOB
@marthaprecklersmith1036
@marthaprecklersmith1036 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! I’m so impressed by your ambition, work ethic, and brain power! Great job.
@sammymuturi2024
@sammymuturi2024 Жыл бұрын
Most creative and productive couples I have ever seen on youtube keep up the good job.
@Pondandgardensanctuary
@Pondandgardensanctuary Жыл бұрын
Delightful to see a young couple, working together on meaningful projects.
@mrjeepdude100
@mrjeepdude100 Жыл бұрын
need to find some old chain cumalongs to help you pull stuff around so you don't have to rely on ratchet straps. Amazing how much stuff you guys get done all on your own.
@patrickmckowen2999
@patrickmckowen2999 Жыл бұрын
Great job -- I am so envious of young folks that take on stuff like this as I regret never doing it myself. Cheers
@212caboose
@212caboose Жыл бұрын
Amazing progress y'all!!! Keep up the great work!
@darecofreedomfarm3
@darecofreedomfarm3 Жыл бұрын
I have thirty 240 watt used panels from Santan Solar just laid up on my roof on redwood 4x4s. Not optimal! So far managed to pull down 25.6kWh. Most for AC and well pump to 2 households and a machine shop. I have low voltage relays to shut down less important things first to save on batteries so we always have water and refrigerator. I like your setup! I will eventually build something similar! Thank you for the ideas!
@johnmeloche6569
@johnmeloche6569 Жыл бұрын
As usual great video, looking forward to the completion of this project
@orlandovazquez2915
@orlandovazquez2915 Жыл бұрын
That was an exhausting ballet. You guys have come so far and the journey has been so awesome.
@mrjaniemac7005
@mrjaniemac7005 Жыл бұрын
The li'l critters which are flying in your face and eyes are midges. Magnified, they are identical in appearance to a mosquito. We saw a display about midges in a ranger station at Colorado National Monument, in Grand Junction. Dad and I are midge magnets, mom was immune to them.
@kopenhagenkid
@kopenhagenkid Жыл бұрын
Great job installing the solar panels Riley and Courtney
@maryrobertson5250
@maryrobertson5250 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Inventing minds adapting to excellence through the process of constructive change. Necessity truly is the divine mother of invention.
@GEAUXFRUGAL
@GEAUXFRUGAL Жыл бұрын
Love watching good dogs play .
@ToddDesiato
@ToddDesiato Жыл бұрын
I've designed many solar systems using professional equipment. That is probably the best-designed DIY rack I've ever witnessed. Having the talent to weld makes it all the more special.
@gb1372
@gb1372 Жыл бұрын
Good job !!!! Waiting for the second episode with inverter and all calculations:)
@jimd3541
@jimd3541 Жыл бұрын
It was incredible watching her paint somehow she made it look like it wasn't such a terrible job to have to do almost motivates me to get some of my things painted. You guys make a wonderful couple and I enjoy your videos thank you so much
@Who.is.Clinton
@Who.is.Clinton Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video this guys, thanks. That spray equipment was a fantastic result, so quick.
@davidweidner1675
@davidweidner1675 Жыл бұрын
Slow and steady wins the race 🏁
@AmbitionStrikes
@AmbitionStrikes Жыл бұрын
Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast!
@westiemafia2704
@westiemafia2704 Жыл бұрын
Uh-huh-huh, uh-huh-huh, he said "caulking", Uh-huh-huh, uh-huh-huh… 🥰 the best do it yourself channel in town! Always entertaining, funny, informative, down to Earth and a myriad of other things! Thanks for sharing guys 😘
@Mitalayeka
@Mitalayeka Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Edutainment guys, u make it enjoyable to watch.
@rossbrown1748
@rossbrown1748 7 ай бұрын
You guys don’t work, you play all day, what a great life!
@jefferymiller2241
@jefferymiller2241 Жыл бұрын
GRATE JOB!!!!!!!! You guys do such good work. You are turning your mountain top into a truly wonderful home.
@plbettis
@plbettis Жыл бұрын
Awesome job and I’m sure it’s very exciting.
@gillyb333
@gillyb333 Жыл бұрын
What a terrific Job. The solor panels look amazing xx
@michaelcameron8904
@michaelcameron8904 Жыл бұрын
Hi folks have subscribed to your channel. I have lived totally off grid for 16 years. Always build your system for winter. You are doing such a good job. Bravo from Victoria Australia
@Cacille
@Cacille Жыл бұрын
Wow, what an array! And the mirror idea I mentioned a few months ago -placing them on the hill just behind the shipping container, you could add even more percentage of light coming in through the back!!
@CaptainKseadog1
@CaptainKseadog1 Жыл бұрын
Nice job Riley & Courtney. You have come far. 🌞
@dalethorburn6626
@dalethorburn6626 Жыл бұрын
Rielly - You got BALLS........Tipping the Outhouse over cracked me up.
@dawncornwall6268
@dawncornwall6268 Жыл бұрын
You popped up in my feed. You guys are a delight. You’re funny and clever. Oh, and hard working.
@AmbitionStrikes
@AmbitionStrikes Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@tammyodell347
@tammyodell347 Жыл бұрын
Great paint job love you guys y'all work so well together
@ToIsleOfView
@ToIsleOfView Жыл бұрын
Buy the best and only cry once. There is always more shade and more rain than you expect so you will never regret having all that extra capacity. It's insurance and you will thank God when the rain comes. You won't be worrying about doing whatever work you need to do. Electricity is a blessing. Cold milk & refrigerated food are a blessing.
@Who.is.Clinton
@Who.is.Clinton Жыл бұрын
Shew those panel are fantastic. You guys make a great couple! Great to see.
@DaleKlein
@DaleKlein Жыл бұрын
At that steeper winter angle setting, snow will never stay on them.
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