DIY Solar PowerStation ( CHEAPER than buying one )

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Fishin N Stuff

Fishin N Stuff

Күн бұрын

TaDay we are building a solar AmmoBox and its so easy the a beginner to solar can do this.
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@user-McGiver
@user-McGiver Ай бұрын
comedy aside, you my friend give a good explanation of how things work so we can understand too... not many people bother to do that, they just describe their own creations as it's ''magic''... we need more of your content... thank you for what you're doing...
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff Ай бұрын
@user-McGiver thank you very much . I just try and explain it in common terms , the same way I'd want it explained too me . I appreciate you watching and for the awesome feedback
@gator2k83
@gator2k83 Ай бұрын
Battery hookup has a 30ah 384 WH that's smaller right now for $44 before cpupon.... just saying, I just built a similar setup with 5 of those for a total of 1900wh inside of the Apache 3800
@davidbarbour2295
@davidbarbour2295 Ай бұрын
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@macjoel2009
@macjoel2009 27 күн бұрын
Just fyi the 2 pin plug would be cheaper if you bought them as solder-able connectors. They make xt-30, xt-60, or xt-90 based on voltage and amps.
@bobbyriddle6354
@bobbyriddle6354 23 күн бұрын
Lol don't throw that Plano box in the floor lol I'll take it
@jasonbroom7147
@jasonbroom7147 Ай бұрын
SLA batteries really only deliver about half of their rated watt-hours before the voltage drops too low to power typical devices. Discharge them further than 50% of their rated capacity and you risk permanent damage. So, that 96wh battery will really only run a 50w load for about 1 hour. The LFP battery you bought would run the same light for nearly 7 hours, so it's essentially 7 times as much battery.
@Skkonn
@Skkonn Ай бұрын
This comment should be pinned at the top
@howardfine2209
@howardfine2209 27 күн бұрын
exactly. lifepo4 is the only way to go. lead batteries suck.
@urieaaron
@urieaaron 25 күн бұрын
@@Skkonn yes, big difference.
@runed0s86
@runed0s86 25 күн бұрын
They can be deepcycled 1000s of times, compared to the lead acid ones. I replaced stairlift SLAs with lifepo4s and went to test the stairlift. Burned out the mofsets after 300 trips up and down on the lift. Batteries still at 50% charge! The lead ones lasted like 20 times on a charge.
@travgonz
@travgonz 18 күн бұрын
also important to note watt hours lost during the conversion from dc to 120 ac
@jttech44
@jttech44 Ай бұрын
Honestly this has a ton of value for folks, no guesswork required, just buy the list, build the thing, everyone saves money, you make a little money, everyone wins. That's what you call an alignment of incentives right there.
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff Ай бұрын
I only started doing the lists because everyone wanted them . It's easier to just build the stuff lol
@jttech44
@jttech44 Ай бұрын
@@FishinNStuff Wayy easier man, like, I wish more people making DIY youtube videos would do it. 10/10 in my book.
@jordanhause
@jordanhause Ай бұрын
I love how you correct yourself. It makes me know you're a humble person who's honest and makes me feel like all your info is as accurate as can be. I know it takes extra work to do that, so thanks!
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff Ай бұрын
It's easy to edit out mistakes, but I never claim to know everything ,,,,plus it's funny 😁 . I appreciate you watching Sir
@jordanhause
@jordanhause Ай бұрын
@FishinNStuff I've watched almost every video for a few years now, and I'm impressed with your ingenuity. Very educational, and yes, it's funny, too. Keep up the good work!
@p.piggly.hogswine
@p.piggly.hogswine Ай бұрын
I literally just got back from the store getting some fasteners to build the other ammo box power bank from your other video! Dead serious, thank you for your videos, I’ve learned a lot and you e inspired me to be more self sufficient. On prime day I also bought everything for the solar rolling tool box too, gonna try that next! You’re a good teacher and I like your videos!
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff Ай бұрын
Thank you very . I try to make it make sense and fun to watch . I really appreciate you watching it means alot
@p.piggly.hogswine
@p.piggly.hogswine Ай бұрын
@@FishinNStuff you’re welcome! I also bought everything thru your store on amazon, so I hope that helps you out a little bit! Love your content cheers! I lost power recently for awhile and it was really disruptive and I realized I needed a backup generator. Almost bought the predator from harbor freight (which I still might as a backup backup lol) but in researching things I found your channel. One prime day later and I’m taking on both projects! Thanks again! I’m about to drill the holes in the ammo box with a step bit I got thanks to you!
@silvergrizzly316
@silvergrizzly316 Ай бұрын
​@@p.piggly.hogswineYou're a fine outstanding subscriber, if I may say so. Cheers my friend! 👍
@p.piggly.hogswine
@p.piggly.hogswine Ай бұрын
@@silvergrizzly316 thanks lol 🥰
@Huidos001
@Huidos001 11 күн бұрын
How much did it cost you to build it?? Thnks
@LowlyDegenerate
@LowlyDegenerate Ай бұрын
I'm not a fisherman, but I absolutely love the "n stuff" videos! Always learning something cool and useful
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff Ай бұрын
@@LowlyDegenerate I really appreciate you watching
@Motordawg-1
@Motordawg-1 Ай бұрын
@LowlyDegenerate, I agree I like the “n stuff” too especially as an outdoorsman. I like my hunting too and this build seems better for my deer stand 😂
@Plasmastorm73_n5evv
@Plasmastorm73_n5evv 28 күн бұрын
Pro Tip: Use industrial velcro on the bottom of the battery and it won't move around but you can still change out the battery when you need to. Amazon has a great price on the velcro.
@lunaris69
@lunaris69 19 күн бұрын
thats a great tip!
@DustyLambert
@DustyLambert Ай бұрын
The most impressive thing about this video is that you somehow made “kayak” into a one-syllable word.
@ChrisLove887
@ChrisLove887 27 күн бұрын
Lmaooo
@wobblysauce
@wobblysauce 26 күн бұрын
I was interested in him calling the SLA batteries and kayak batteries... I think of them as UPS and other things in the house.
@zeruty
@zeruty 18 күн бұрын
He makes Kayak sound almost like a racist term lol
@ourvdo549
@ourvdo549 28 күн бұрын
I am the new owner of an EcoFlow River Max door stop. I love this idea for servicability! Great Job! Thanks for your time and knowledge.
@MrSGL21
@MrSGL21 23 күн бұрын
thats my problem with pre builts. it breaks and now its a paper weight. this one breaks and you just replace the parts yourself.
@brianmorisset4489
@brianmorisset4489 Ай бұрын
I have made 3 solar ammo cans so far. Though, I put a switch between the battery and the solar charge controller so I can turn them off when they are not in use. I also 3D printed plates for the 2 pin connectors that shows which one is solar in and 12 volt in/out and shows the polarity of the connector.
@melinda5777
@melinda5777 Ай бұрын
I like this one better than the 1st one you built! I love Lithium batteries. My shed is all solar and it runs my lights and keeps all my batteries topped off for my hand tools including my 80V battery for my lawn mower (bad back, thank you US. Navy) and my limb cutter(which is easier to use than my manual one bc of my back) even though it's a little heavier. OK, blah, blah, blah!!! I figured your wife did your videos! She's real smart! 😂😂😂😂😂❤😂😂😂😂😂
@p.piggly.hogswine
@p.piggly.hogswine Ай бұрын
Omg 7:00 in I had the same issue! Too late for me, I yanked and yanked and got the wires off, but … now I know how! I got the one with usb and usb c , thiught that would be handy
@allensanders5535
@allensanders5535 Ай бұрын
when it comes to fishing a little extra storage is always a + in my opinion.
@stunick1573
@stunick1573 Ай бұрын
Built the smaller ammo can (green plastic) one 3 years ago and still use it. The one change I used the little control strip with the on off on it, but still un plug the battery when it is stored. Great tips. Now yep going to have to build this one.
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff Ай бұрын
You may have been the one that gave me the on/off switch idea . I couldn't remember who commented it
@stunick1573
@stunick1573 Ай бұрын
@@FishinNStuff Correct. Glad to be helpful!
@brianwade5964
@brianwade5964 Ай бұрын
I really need to build one of these for when I go full off grid camping and do a lot of bank fishing at night for a couple of days. I have been wanting to build the green light hack with pool noodles, and this version would be an absolute perfect addition to it.
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff Ай бұрын
It really would run a green light great
@bmiller1958
@bmiller1958 Ай бұрын
Just love your content, humor, and editing, and overall style. 👍🏼👏❤️
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff Ай бұрын
@bmiller1958 I really really appreciate that
@TKO593
@TKO593 Ай бұрын
I just bought the new Jackery explorer 1000 V2. I set it up inside a Milwaukee Packout cabinet in my Packout stack. Now I have portable job site power without the noise pollution. The specs say it can maintain 1500w and peak at 3000W. I also packed a WeBoost cell booster in there for better hotspot coverage in an emergency. The new 200w solar panel design is bi-facial and grabs some of the reflected sunlight off the ground. I was pulling 160W without having the perfect angle.
@peteruben8037
@peteruben8037 9 күн бұрын
of all the many great channels out there for these topics, yours is the most detailed. proper pacing and pronunciation . great researching, ty
@paulstuartwilson485
@paulstuartwilson485 Ай бұрын
This is a project I could actually envision myself doing. Thank you very much for all the entertainment over the years and all the information you have given. By the way, I now have numerous PVC pipe hacks both in my garage and in my boat. Thanks again. 👍🇺🇸
@lejeffe1663
@lejeffe1663 Ай бұрын
siiick i just did the baur build and been off grid in a trailer... got a windmill turbine for charging on stormy days. im ready for this build!! the family appreciates this , thank you so much
@OregonFishingGuy
@OregonFishingGuy Ай бұрын
Missed seeing your videos. I was worried you quit doing them😢 Glad to see you are still doing them! Love your content!
@djb1634
@djb1634 29 күн бұрын
You could add another switch to connect and disconnect the charge controller so you don’t have to open it. You could put the switch next to the charge port as a reminder for which port is which.
@richlaue
@richlaue 9 күн бұрын
A few weeks ago i started researching for an amo box power for my popup trailer, The trailer is fully setup for 12v. Youve given me great ideas for connections. I also am putting in an 800 watt inverter. And solar panal options. Im also building a 120 AH battery pack.
@toddshook1765
@toddshook1765 Ай бұрын
After seeing your smaller ammo battery box I had to made one. Friend gave me 12volt 10AH Lipo4 battery, had similar switch plate, and had 30 cal ammo box. It was fun making and use it to charge my phone and blue tooth speaker. Thanks for all your fun hacks and projects.
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching em
@modifiedtraditionalgardeni9938
@modifiedtraditionalgardeni9938 Ай бұрын
Your video is the one I’ve been looking for ! I literally just bought the box in your video yesterday found your video today with a parts list I’m all set thanks a lot !
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching it
@hawkwrangler1950
@hawkwrangler1950 Ай бұрын
2yrs ago when I built your ammo box charger I did the solar with it. Still use it on the kayak today.
@chrisjohnson4386
@chrisjohnson4386 23 күн бұрын
Kicking myself for only now finding your channel. Awesome video, clear explanations and great fun to watch. Kudos.
@johnmarschalk1977
@johnmarschalk1977 Ай бұрын
Love how you've figured this out. There's a channel I think it's Ice Hole Fishing, that does these for Ice Fishing. You can buy the built box or the kit with or without the battery from him. Has an LED light to shine on what you're working on. (Tying a rig on) But the thing I liked was a light cup. I guess water is dark so they use fluorescent lures and the cup makes them glow. Use to fly fish at night with glowing flies and had to hold it under a flashlight. With the cup you can throw a couple in and when the one you're using starts to get weak, pull another one out of the cup.
@lewisbrodnax7898
@lewisbrodnax7898 17 күн бұрын
You have a great sense of humor and I thank you for a great, and inexpensive way to make a DIY power station. Keep it comming!
@NobleWolf.
@NobleWolf. 10 күн бұрын
Very cool! I know you can buy a power station already built, but creating one yourself is more fun, and you can build it based on your own ideas, or your needs.
@coryvaldez8543
@coryvaldez8543 17 күн бұрын
I will tell you I am actually subscribed to your channel purely for the solar/electrical Side of it. Keep up the good videos. You are drawing alot of people for very different reasons. ❤
@TheRealAfroRick
@TheRealAfroRick 27 күн бұрын
I love this guy, I love this channel, and I love how well he explains stuff in laymen's terms. 🎉🎉
@thomasjarosz7406
@thomasjarosz7406 Ай бұрын
Fishinnstuff, I saw a bait cooler with solar panel on top and 2 pumps. Please make your version of this bait cooler for the People that can't afford the 300.00 Catfish one. Thanks God Bless
@mericanwit
@mericanwit Ай бұрын
This would be an awesome build especially for us Surf guys cause we all know boat caught fish don’t count😝😂😆🤣🤩
@922crappiebbq8
@922crappiebbq8 Ай бұрын
Another fun filled diy awesome job sir and cranky's jokes are getting funnier 😂😂
@markgilles-ih8go
@markgilles-ih8go Ай бұрын
Total ingenuity, very impressive! Wonderful step by step video for us DIY individuals.
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff Ай бұрын
Thank you Sir
@Alex-je6od
@Alex-je6od 27 күн бұрын
Your math is correct @2:35, but inverters aren't 100% efficient. Shave 20% off of that runtime since most inverters are ~80% efficient 👍
@songs1791
@songs1791 10 күн бұрын
Just found your channel, man I must say I was impressed🤩!! and that ain't easy to do. Anyway, I used your links, purchased all of them items and built this solar station. By the way thanks for the discounts on everything saved money on this project! WOW👍 I am impressed with the performance of it. I am a retired electronic tech so that isn't easy to do with me! But I do agree with you (sadly😥) on one point the "other" pre-built power stations become a really great paperweight (or boat anchor) if you smoke one (yes talkin' from experience😵‍💫) Man keep up the great work👋 you got super ideas that just set me on fire to build build build!!!
@MissingLinkMTB
@MissingLinkMTB 29 күн бұрын
Simpler, and very portable. I love it. Think I'll be building this one for sure!
@puddintheredneck4422
@puddintheredneck4422 29 күн бұрын
I watched your Big Harbor Freight box. So I used your video and made it. Best thing I ever do e. Thank you.
@Lysander_Spooner
@Lysander_Spooner 27 күн бұрын
Just found your channel and I'm loving it! The combination of valuable information and humor is very well done!😃
@peterhipwell4632
@peterhipwell4632 Ай бұрын
Thank you excellent demo and instructions Bless yah
@FlexDRG
@FlexDRG 29 күн бұрын
I just turned a plastic 50cal ammo box into a li-ion 12.6v 120Ah powerbank with a stabilized 12v 20A board and 12v plug and QC3 and PD USB ports. With a power switch ofcourse. To be used for my computerized telescope and as camping powerbank to run all sorts of stuff for days and days. No solar charging though.
@MrIrishalley
@MrIrishalley Ай бұрын
ive been camping a few times and i also use a cpap. i typically bring my car jumper box that has a convertor and air pump on it. i got it from walmart a few years ago and it was under 1 hundred. last time i took it was for winter camping and it didnt like the cold and didnt last but 10 or so minutes. i took it apart due to the air pump breaking and saw the batter it was smaller than the first battery you showed. i think this box with some insulation could work great in the cold. might have to build me one
@ssteele1812
@ssteele1812 Ай бұрын
Just remember that you absolutely should NOT charge a lithium battery if it is under 32 degrees. They can suffer severe internal damage. You are fine to use it in the cold, just wait for it to warm up before charging it.
@MrIrishalley
@MrIrishalley Ай бұрын
@@ssteele1812 thank you, never really though of that as i typically do charge in indoors. so ive kind of accidently been doing that but will make sure its what i always do now
@dannyneal9713
@dannyneal9713 Ай бұрын
Loved the video !! Really learned alot of different ways to do things that saved me either a bunch of money or a lot of time. Thank you 🙏 ❤
@dfox7777
@dfox7777 Ай бұрын
I really enjoy watching your videos! I've had a similar idea but always fall short (ADHD) on the research, and I can really tell how much thought and the you have put into these! Thanks for giving us an awesome step by step with parts list!
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching Sir
@JohnW118
@JohnW118 29 күн бұрын
Educational Entertaining AND Practical. With jokes, too. (Yes, I had watched your other Solar Powerstation video too, ~ seven months ago. it was Educational Entertaining AND Practical too.)
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff 29 күн бұрын
I appreciate you watching too
@mustafadut8430
@mustafadut8430 14 күн бұрын
You can replace the USB in the Marine set with a Q.C 4.0 output. There are devices that plug into the USB 12V car lighter with a higher wattage output suitable for that bed.
@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures
@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын
Nice video!! I did the same thing with an MTM plastic ammo box, and I put three of those 8amp/h batteries in it. Still 12v but tripled my amp hours. It can be recharged by vehicle lighter socket, it can also be recharged by AC, and lastly it can be recharged by solar!! It really comes in handy for recharging my video camera gear, GoPro, Sony/Canon video cameras, my two-way radios and I put a small inverter in it as well. I have video of the build before adding the solar, then another that shows the solar. Like how you did this one!! Thanks for sharing!!
@NWAAdventures
@NWAAdventures Ай бұрын
Just installed a roof vent fan in my truck camper. I think I'll make one of these to run it off of. Thanks!
@trcass1
@trcass1 Ай бұрын
this was a great segment. loved that you got everything into one box. Really liked the Wirefy crimpers. Added them to my list. thanks for sharing this build.
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff Ай бұрын
You'll like those crimpers
@brianbowles99
@brianbowles99 Ай бұрын
Great video brother because I'm fixing to start building them at home for myself first and if it goes good I'm going to start advertising them for sale but your explanation was awesome and thank you again for sharing
@robertrootz1851
@robertrootz1851 25 күн бұрын
I have the marbero m88 power station and solar panel it works great for it's size with motorcycle camping. Nowhere near the available power as the ammo cans. But I ran a house lamp for about 4hrs
@ramonmacias9013
@ramonmacias9013 Ай бұрын
most of the Jackery use Lithium ion and have 1/8th the charge cycles of a LiFePo battery system for price of the Jackery you can get a Ecoflow River with 3000+ charge cycles for less money. but i do very much enjoy the knowledge and instructional step by step you have shown. i might use some of your ideas on power for some of my out buildings on my property.
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff Ай бұрын
I personally really like the EcoFlows too . Thank you for watching
@FishingWithChris_Tv
@FishingWithChris_Tv Ай бұрын
I made mine based on the older model, I wish I had rigged a on/off switch so I wouldn’t have to connect the wires to the battery every time I need to use it. Not that it’s a big deal but a switch would have been more convenient. Also I’m glad to have seen you in the chat with the live stream I was in with PanFishWeekly 🤙🏼🤙🏼
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff Ай бұрын
I really like Lyle and the guys
@kevinpt3
@kevinpt3 27 күн бұрын
That plastic ammo case fits 4 5ah lifepo4 batteries across. Used this as an expansion for an apc battery backup
@brianlykins6663
@brianlykins6663 Ай бұрын
Hey, Keith. Well you got another great video. All good ideas convenient, everything fits in the same box. You don't think the battery would get a little warm when in use and charging ? It wouldn't need a little cooling fan or vent holes ? I know you could just leave the lid open, and it'd be fine. Just wonderin. Thanks for all the great ideas you bring us. Keep up the great work. God bless, and y'all stay safe out there in the shop
@rl2109
@rl2109 Ай бұрын
Great video! More practical than the toolbox version, but I keep hearing that size doesn't matter... [sigh] I am unable to do this right now, but I have added this to my projects list...! On another note, and I don't mean to divulge site secrets, But I suspect that YOU are the writer of Cranky's jokes...! That would explain a lot regarding delivery and effectiveness... In closing, since the best jokes I can muster would get Bob Hope thrown out of the cemetery, so let me say, Keep doing what you love! God bless ALL of us! WWG1WGA
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching . You save alot going with a smaller battery. That parts completely up too you
@Kingrich09
@Kingrich09 Ай бұрын
This is a brilliant setup. My only comment of concern is the power switch and how it is wired. Most switches that style are not rated for the amperage that you will able to pull out of that cigarette outlet with the power inverter, the switch will eventually overheat and melt. It should really be wired into a relay so the switch is energizing the relay to power up the rest of the outlets.
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff Ай бұрын
You are right
@earthssecretenergy2371
@earthssecretenergy2371 Ай бұрын
you are absolutely right, start learning and build as many as you can. ETC
@davidwestmoreland9490
@davidwestmoreland9490 Ай бұрын
Great video and some great jokes as well. Appreciate the way you include links to all you used and the price break down at the end. Didn't keep track during and surprised at the total cost.
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff Ай бұрын
Thank you
@cooterduke3605
@cooterduke3605 Ай бұрын
I built the original ammo box, but this one's way cooler! I'mma NEEDIN' this upgrade! 😁
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff Ай бұрын
@@cooterduke3605 it is cooler and 4x the capacity
@cosmicbrambleclawv2
@cosmicbrambleclawv2 4 күн бұрын
Finally, a youtube video suggestion thats worth its salt ❤ (or at least entertaining 😂) Definitely considering makin one 🤔 but I need to finish re-kitting my trunk survival stuff 😂 (I upgraded to a suv from a sedan, so now I have to redo everything)
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff 9 сағат бұрын
I've done a Survival fishing bag too lol . All true but mostly entertaining as well lol
@MorganSharp_stolenlives
@MorganSharp_stolenlives 24 күн бұрын
Great instruction video. You make learning very entertaining. Your corrections are fun as well. Thank you.
@johnmarschalk1977
@johnmarschalk1977 Ай бұрын
You could tie in a couple of LED lights on the right side of the box with a switch and have some light when you needed it. Would have to figure out the wiring, but shouldn't be too hard to do.
@ssteele1812
@ssteele1812 Ай бұрын
I have those USB ports he is using. I wouldn't try reading by them but they make a really good night light in my living room. lol
@RafeTVGaming
@RafeTVGaming Ай бұрын
thanks for showing this great build! maybe a way you can fix the solar controller being powered from the battery is to add a diode in series in between the solar controller and battery so that power can flow from the controller to the battery but not from the battery to the controller .
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff Ай бұрын
Good idea
@Motordawg-1
@Motordawg-1 Ай бұрын
This hack is going to be a great addition to my 🦌 stand this season.!. I like the multiple ways to charge it.
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff Ай бұрын
Never even thought about a deer stand . That's a great idea
@gregoetker1389
@gregoetker1389 19 күн бұрын
Add a Solid State Relay to turn off the MPPT controller via the On/Off switch. That way, you don't have remember to unplug the MPPT.
@calamity3457
@calamity3457 23 күн бұрын
Depending on the kind of power supply you have, you might be able to skip the "wall charger" port and just charge the battery through the solar charge controller. More detailed description below. Usually, solar charge controllers are designed to accept a wide range of voltages. As an example, say 12 to 48 volts. You'd have to read the manual for your specific controller. Regardless, the solar charge controller shouldn't really care where the input power is coming from, as long as it's DC and in that voltage range. Some problems might arise if you try to connect a car battery charger to the solar charge controller. If you don't have a trickle charger, then the wall adapter might change its output voltage depending on the charge level of the battery. This has the potential to confuse some car battery chargers since they won't be seeing the batteries' voltage. So what this means is that if you have something like an old laptop charger, you could cut off the old connector and make a new one, then use that to charge this system through the solar charge controller port!
@RichardReed-hh7oh
@RichardReed-hh7oh Ай бұрын
I made one from ammo box with kayak battery and let me tell you I love it... Thank you
@deanrsanders
@deanrsanders Ай бұрын
gotta build one of these...very cool. Thanks for the build and specs.
@whochecksthis
@whochecksthis Ай бұрын
FYI, you don’t need a separate input for the wall charger. The mppt will pull what the battery needs, and control either solar, or wall charger watts. Then you can use any laptop charger to charge the box.
@beerdrinker6452
@beerdrinker6452 Ай бұрын
Very informative. Thank you.
@wjf213
@wjf213 Ай бұрын
This is a very cool build, and thanks for taking the time to post the links as well. Just a thought, have you ever considered adding a retractable cord on the inside so you always have some sort of an extension cord? I'm thinking something compact like a vacuum cleaner retractable cord. They can easily handle around a 1,000 watts or around 8 to 9 amps at 120vac. I have never seen anyone add something like this, but to me, it just seems like it could be pretty handy, and really an advantage to why you should build your own, and add a lot of custom features to it. Amazon has all sorts of replacement retractable cords that are pretty reasonable. Keep up the great work.
@MrLandslide84
@MrLandslide84 13 күн бұрын
Those batteries are commonly found in EXIT signs for buildings with the 2 lights on them. Good for charging phones and stuff. But I wouldn't try going higher than that.
@runed0s86
@runed0s86 25 күн бұрын
Those lifepo4 batteries can't handle as much current draw, but they can be deepcycled 1000s of times! They're lighter and have more capacity, but they can't jumpstart a car.
@georgesimpson3113
@georgesimpson3113 10 күн бұрын
the first battery can't be drawn down as far as the Lion battery... and it's about 4 times the physical size, not twice. Plus they last much longer... can be recharged and discharged more...
@michaeltaylor4984
@michaeltaylor4984 Ай бұрын
Awesome! I have a couple of 20mm ammo cans that I can put 2 battreys in. Gonna be a little heavier, but worth the weight
@nickm9102
@nickm9102 Ай бұрын
With that case I was thinking a slightly different layout. I was thinking that the storage area on the lid would be a good place to place the controls and connections. Also in regard to the Charge controller you could add a switch between the battery and the controller. I have also considered doing a laser cut style can insert that would make it an enclosed box but that limits the capacity even more but it does give the ability to connect an external battery bank. maybe another box with just batteries and a connection.
@bwcok7947
@bwcok7947 Ай бұрын
TA DAY ya done outdid yourself! Thank you!
@Juanderpets701
@Juanderpets701 7 күн бұрын
The panel you use is good in itself. Using a larger panel will not be suitable for your 10a Mppt charge controller. Also, the battery is better because the smaller one you showed is a led acid battery which means you can only use it at 50% capacity.
@r.a.monigold9789
@r.a.monigold9789 22 күн бұрын
Your style brings out a smile. Your TECH is good, by heck. Your lure what tawks, tells lousy jokes, but hey - ain't nuthin perfect. Thanks for sharing!!! BTW I subscipted.
@MurDocInc
@MurDocInc 27 күн бұрын
Use cases for solar generators below 500W are very limited. Charge phones and run a cooler, you might get lucky to run a cooler over night. IMO 1000+W is way better option, easily can run a cooler and charge your devices over night and has bigger inverter to run power tools.
@ChessIsJustAGame
@ChessIsJustAGame 23 күн бұрын
Long time hobbist and maker and I already have that box and that solar panel plus all the tools and wires, etc... so currently setting up Amazon delivery for when I'm home and the wife isn't. 😁
@FranksBmwAdv
@FranksBmwAdv 29 күн бұрын
Great video. You motivated me to build this with some parts I already have 👍👍👍👍👍
@robertgreer5229
@robertgreer5229 Ай бұрын
Funny jokes and humor😂! Buy a jack art lol! Love he little lure guy he gives it to you! Lol 😆 😂!
@raywister5138
@raywister5138 26 күн бұрын
Thank-you, I love your hacks. And I'm solar curious.
@pawsnazzy01
@pawsnazzy01 Ай бұрын
Another great video Sir, Keep up the good work!
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff Ай бұрын
Thank you
@regularpit1508
@regularpit1508 23 күн бұрын
I used the tall 30Ah amped outdoor battery to make a speaker in that exact can. I believe if you used one in that form factor it might fit the inverter as well but the heat would be my concern.
@ken-bh3hr
@ken-bh3hr Ай бұрын
Where ya been
@billmoss5624
@billmoss5624 Ай бұрын
👍😎✌ Thank you Keith
@Fluffywings84
@Fluffywings84 29 күн бұрын
Love the video content. Some notes on the batteries. For comaprison of LFP batteries check out DIY with Will Prose. He cuts them open to confrim which ones to buy and avoid. LFP batteries can nearly fully discharge without any consequences but SLA (Sealed Lead acid batteries) can really only use 50% of their capacity. Plus LFP can last for 3000+ charges vs SLA which is like 50-300 while losing a lot of its capacity. The $/Lifetime W•hr of LFP is about 10-20x cheaper in the long run.
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff 29 күн бұрын
I've seen Will before. He's a very smart young man
@MmmHuggles
@MmmHuggles 17 күн бұрын
What you really want is a big ol lithium iron phosphate battery. Pretty safe, lots of power, not too expensive, and can discharge it further than a lead acid.
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff 17 күн бұрын
@@MmmHuggles that battery is lithium
@MmmHuggles
@MmmHuggles 17 күн бұрын
@@FishinNStuff yes I commented before you brought out the big ol battery lol. Forgot to update got caught up watching the video. There are some really big batteries out there like 48v 100ah. I wish I could remember what it's called but there's a large ammo can too that could probably fit a pretty good sized battery setup. I'm kind of surprised how cheap some of the lithium iron phosphate batteries are now compared to just a short time ago.
@leonshelton4282
@leonshelton4282 Ай бұрын
Your builds are great, bending the connectors to fit is good but for future builds they make a flag or 90° connector so you don't have to bend them. Just a thought. 😉😎
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff Ай бұрын
Ima look that up thank you Sir
@Emily_M81
@Emily_M81 14 күн бұрын
saw the big roller cart harbor freight one first, now this one. subbed. time to go shopping :D Thanks for sharing
@RussellNelson
@RussellNelson 25 күн бұрын
I have a Jackery, but I might build one of these.
@EpicGlazeFire
@EpicGlazeFire Ай бұрын
i have watched the build video for that powerstation like 30 times lol (edit: im pretty sure i watched ammo box hacks to love the content man keep it up)
@kennethmedlock6381
@kennethmedlock6381 Ай бұрын
Brother, I enjoy your hacks. We need more of them.. great job. I can't wait for the next one!!!
@FishinNStuff
@FishinNStuff Ай бұрын
Thank you very much
@mwgillispie
@mwgillispie Ай бұрын
Thanks for another great video! Keep on keepin on!
@KyleHarrisonRedacted
@KyleHarrisonRedacted 26 күн бұрын
14:19 I feel like you could install a toggle switch between the battery and the controller to prevent the controller from stealing juice when not charging.
@fishin-impossible2992
@fishin-impossible2992 Ай бұрын
Great video as always. Man what an awesome build. That thing is bad azz . It would be perfect for camping or bank fishing at night. I'm going to have to get off my butt and build me one. Hey how about an update on the solar powered building project. Thank you for pumping out such Awesome content. God Bless you Brother
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