DIY Solar Generator / Emergency Power Station

[@AXNJXN1]

The MOST complex, MOST compact setup I've ever seen. KUDOS having the patience....

[@patricks792]

Wow! I'm speechless. What an awesome set up. My head is just spinning on how you came up with all of this. I would love to build one just like it but I probably don't have near the resources and know how that you have. To say I am impressed would be an understatement. Well done!

[@mjrootz]

Another perfect design.. but I would go crazy trying to fit all that wiring in that box! Man, you must have a lot of patience. LOL

[@customtech383]

Thanks, I've been trying to re-start my brain ever since

[@tonyinfinity]

He must have daughters LOL

[@Edcroxton]

Can you provde a list of parts, looking ro build one of these

[@customtech383]

I plan on putting one together

[@MichaelDHC]

@@customtech383would be nice!

[@ralphday7573]

Nicely done!

[@earthenergyhex]

I was planning on building one myself, but I do not have the skill to build one like this. Very professional looking

[@mnight207]

I love it. Cant wait to build one myself. Have you considered installing an emp proof device?

[@customtech383]

A emp bag or container has crossed my mind, $$

[@robmazzitelli]

Very impressive !

[@waxeyone]

very tidy! Nicely done

[@DesertMama08]

Awesome build!!

[@kk7bdj931]

Very, very nice job!

[@MrRejaked]

One Little rain and all goes in flames....

[@jamesmengel5818]

That’s a very well thought out build! Curious how much it cost in comparison to similar WH Jackery or the like?

[@customtech383]

Basic build with good deals on parts, approx. $1350. But I can work on it when individual parts give out. I'm not skilled enough to work on an Eco Flow (It becomes a paper weight) and 12 volts gives me lots of options.

[@philmccall4955]

What did you use for the front panel ? It looks like 10" x 3.375" aluminum channel or solid plate. Where did you find it. Awesome box. Thx

[@customtech383]

Yes, aluminum channel from a metal distributor in town

[@JoeEndres-qu5rh]

Awesome build. I would like to know your parts list and or total cost of build

[@customtech383]

I plan on putting one together, the total cost would be roughly $1300-$1400 if you get great deals on parts

[@ehd1990]

No battery protection?

[@MrLeo061601]

Any chance you willing to make and sell one of these?

[@customtech383]

I'm honored you would ask but at this point in life I don't have the time. Sorry

[@erich8789]

What would you connect to the smaller Anderson plugs? Is that to provide power externally, or to supply input to charge?

[@customtech383]

I only use it for providing external power to DC applications like running my ham radios or anything else that is on the smaller side under 30 amps. Yet it also could be used to input 200+ watts of solar, because it does have fuses, but it would need to go through a solar charge controller first.

[@Lowbudgetdiy1897]

Big capacity power station 😊😊😊😊

[@aa999xyz]

would you ever build one of these for somebody?

[@customtech383]

I'm honored you would ask, but life is too busy! Sorry

[@aa999xyz]

@@customtech383 that's okay, I will does have somebody build me a unit modeled after years

[@ReginaldMcCormick-r7f]

Nice job where did you get the metal plates that you mounted your inverter on

[@customtech383]

1/16 aluminum at a metal surplus or hardware store

[@erich8789]

How did you decide to use a 250A main fuse (not sure the size here, but in your pervious build that's what you used)? What is your calculation there? Thanks.

[@customtech383]

In my previous build, with a 3000w inverter, a 300-350a fuse would probably have been a better fit, but I wasn't planning on pushing it to it's limits, it was designed to easily run tools in my garage and fridge/freezer.

[@erich8789]

Do you use any diodes to prevent reverse power when connecting the shore power as well as solar simultaneously?

[@customtech383]

No I don't. I typically never have a need to run shore power and solar at the same time. Yet, when I have done it I haven't experienced any problems.

[@jimmiescott8409]

Could you please explain reverse power.

[@Trevathecleva82]

Shouldn't need that since his AC charger and MPPT are totally separate. You can charge those LiTimes at up to 100 amps.

[@walterbishop8695]

Guage? 😃

[@customtech383]

2 awg between batteries and to inverter

[@mmclaughlin006]

What would a setup like this cost to build?

[@customtech383]

$1200-1300 if you find components on sale

[@mmclaughlin006]

@@customtech383 that's not too bad! Thanks for the reply!

[@mystealthlife6991]

​@customtech383 you taking orders?

[@KellyKE8MWQ]

Curious to how you installed the switch for the gauge and when gauge is off does it keep memory

[@customtech383]

The push button switch (Both +/-) goes to the fuse panel and then the (+) to the battery. All the switches are in the same configuration (same order) as the fuses. When the gauge is turned off there is no memory. The gauge pulls very little and usually doesn't make much of a difference in accuracy. If I am actively using the power supply on a trip or to run items over a long period of time I will leave the gauge on.

[@KellyKE8MWQ]

​@customtech383 thank you for responding

[@alexrand6796]

Can someone explain why he uses 24v charger with 12v battery?

[@customtech383]

I DON'T. I was saying you can convert this system into a 24 volt system if you swap out a few parts (ie. charger & inverter) and put the two 12 volt batteries in series. Which = 24v

[@UNION336]

Hello what's the shopping list..??

[@customtech383]

I'm sorry, but one day I will try to find all the pieces

[@EtakerOfficial]

Hey, AZ. Your video is very interesting. Might you be interested in reviewing our portable power station products?

[@customtech383]

Sounds great. Send me your details, website etc

[@QINGFENGZHANG-n4v]

Can I buy one of these devices?

[@customtech383]

I'm so sorry I don't have the time to build them

[@stevenmcdow4315]

can i purchase one already made?

[@customtech383]

I'm sorry, I don't make or sell these for others because of the amount of time it takes. Maybe when I retire!

[@mnight207]

Parts list please?

[@customtech383]

I will try to get one together soon

[@ibuatif]

Hi, how can we connect ?

[@W4TRI_Ronny]

familiar

[@customtech383]

Yes, I deleted and then changed a few things

[@JimNichols]

It does not generate anything, it is a storage system.

[@earthenergyhex]

it depends if you are connect to solar or not.

[@JimNichols]

@@earthenergyhex Beating a dead horse, no it does not depend on whether you are connected to solar or not. These are storage devices the solar panels would be the generation devices.

[@earthenergyhex]

@JimNichols so what, why come on every thread and yell the same nonsense? We get it, you're a stickler for proper verbiage.

[@JimNichols]

@@earthenergyhex And we get that you could care less whether you spread disinformation or not. Generation is not storage and storage is not generation. As a "stickler for proper verbiage" these two words have different and separate meanings and are easily confused by someone that has little or no experience working with solar. So you are doing a disservice to the audience that this channel is attracting. Why are you so angry? Someone wants to use the correct 'verbiage' to teach others??? GASP... chill dude.

[@earthenergyhex]

@@JimNichols you are a sanctimonious ass. Why not come on here and compliment the man, instead of trying to "correct" the world to see it as you see it.

[@taichitao85]

can you sell one to me?

[@customtech383]

I'm sorry, I do have time to build extra to sell, maybe when I retire!

[@ZEDZEDrick78]

Why do people call these generators, they are just batteries with extra plugs. It generates no power its only power storage.

[@mnight207]

That's what they are called. Deal with it

[@jimmiescott8409]

Once you plug in the solar panels the unit generates electricity

[@ZEDZEDrick78]

@@jimmiescott8409 I understand how they work, we have had batteries . chargers and solar panels for over 3 decades now, however we never called them a generator until now, But its just a battery with a charger attached, Once flat the the solar panels wont give you enough charge to run anything of, unless your walking around with a 5kw of solar around with you. Its just a buzz word marketing companies used to bullshit people that don't know better. If you plug it into your car to charge, the car is generating the power, if you plug panels into it the panels are generating power with charger, nothing that you buy and walk out the shop with generates power, it only stores which is why for a centaury they were called batteries and not generators ...

[@WestHaddnin]

Solar powered generator

[@AdventureFreak86]

It generates power via solar. So...