Generac Generator Running Our ENTIRE Home

[@WildWonderfulOffGrid]

UPDATE: Our 13,000 watt solar power system is fully up and running. In this linked video you will see the completion of the build as well as see us turning everything on in our house (including electric heat) to put our system to the test on a completely cloudy day! kzbin.info/www/bejne/amSZnJaMhMZ4fc0

[@gaylesmith1752]

Hey! This is a great system! Do you have a website or company name I could contact to build a similar solar system of our own? I’m gathering bits and pieces off various videos but would love a list! ❤️🙏🏼🇨🇦

[@aphex0540]

Awesome setup guys, energy to burn!

[@WildWonderfulOffGrid]

@@gaylesmith1752 we went through AltE Store. You can actually go on their website and use the load calculator to get an estimate for your system

[@cmanning007]

He treats 10mm sockets like that he should be arrested

[@biplobdey2725]

One thing I need to know is whether it is Generac Generator oil or gas

[@kevindahms5041]

I work for Generac, and it's great to see happy Customers. No not Sales or Marketing. I have been watching you on your adventure from the start. Very impressive. Keep up the great work.

[@2fathomsdeeper]

You at the Oshkosh plant?

[@kevindahms5041]

@@2fathomsdeeper no, Waukesha

[@kevindahms5041]

Sorry you feel that way

[@usmcdevildawg5655]

👍 Have never had a problem and I have one on each of my 3 properties

[@juanv7652]

@@kevindahms5041 I'm an electrician in NC. And unfortunately generac quality seems to have gone downhill of late. I dont know if it has to do with market push, new owners or simple bean counter corner cutting...

[@ATPOZ]

The only thing better than seeing how neat Josh’s work comes out is watching the two of you work and play together. What a beautiful house, beautiful farm, beautiful family and beautiful couple!

[@bobolson9865]

The best part of your videos is Ellie and Erin's giggling. Then the boys and puppies. And finally Josh's way of explaining everything. Keep up the good work and stay happy.

[@OldieWan]

My wife use to look at me the same way when she was still alive. What you guys have and do is very special. I can honestly feel the love flowing from you two. Cherish it, yet you're one of the few couples I don't need to say that to. You live it.

[@davidwilliams9043]

You are one of the best electricians I have seen, I have 34 years of construction and maintenance experience, I love watching your work.

[@auntiejen5376]

I so enjoy watching Josh and Erin working and laughing together. The whole family is a joy to behold. Their achievements so far are absolutely spectacular! I'm looking forward to seeing them start the next phase of building.

[@Shawn-rq4py]

You guys are awesome. I know I’ve said it before but your chemistry & love together is just awesome. When you can laugh and joke like this together you know you have a strong relationship. You guys are such an inspiration

[@secura369]

Please don’t stop explaining the work you are doing because it is complicated. We are learning stuff over here 👈🏻 we appreciate your dedication ! Keep up the good work to both of you ! Thanks from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@larrywerring9674]

Good idea. I've had a Generac generator for 15 years and it has come in real handy when we least expected it. In fact, we are about to upgrade ours with a larger Generac to support a geothermal system we installed.

[@brnmcc01]

Look into HyperEngineering 'Soft start', you might not need a larger generator, unless you have a lot of kilowatts of aux heat strips. If you have gas at your place, then don't use aux heat strips for auxiliary heat. Doesn't make any sense to burn gas in a generator to produce electricity and then turn that electricity back into heat. You'd get 3x as much heat for the same amount of fuel, by just burning the fuel in a 96% furnace, than in a generator which is at best maybe 25% efficient at turning the fuel into usable electricity. If the compressor in your geothermal system is inverter driven true variable speed, then you dont need the soft starter. Inverter compressors have 0 inrush current, they start up very slowly.

[@thomasr1051]

As an electrical apprentice i appreciate you not skipping over details.

[@dannynieberlein3424]

24 mins. of Gloriousness!!!

[@maggievedrenne7379]

Josh and Erin are best friends. I really enjoy listening to them. The best couple out there. Really enjoy the camaraderie between the two of them. It's beautiful. It show thought their children. God bless your family. Love and enjoyed learning and sharing y'all journey.

[@maggievedrenne7379]

I think it Great that Josh wants his own energy grid. The energy companies can't over charge him for heating bill. Smart Man.

[@RobertRoberts329]

I know this channel is about building a house, but you guys are building so much more. The love just oozes from this channel! Love you guys!

[@TrenholmFamily-1701]

Ditto

[@CrashedIntoTube]

I don't know about anyone else, but in Canada there are times I have to use closed caption to try to understand what their saying. I don't know if it's because their audio is low grade or if it's just their accents. I just noticed how many times I need closed caption but youtube closed caption is very poor quality and inaccurate so I am left trying to piece it together myself and just have some idea as to what is being said.

[@_TheDudeAbides_]

@@CrashedIntoTube English is my second language and I understand what they say. I think you just need to listen more to get used to their accents.

[@retiredcryptohunter9031]

Your kids are gonna have some amazing videos to show their kids when they’re older. Such an amazing channel.

[@manashdhar9846]

Josh: "I am the Sasquatch!" Erin: "You ain't hung like it!" well played

[@iwishiknew10]

how do we know how far sasquatch swings... he could be overcompensating...

[@dandaniels4558]

@@iwishiknew10 omg how far is this swinging, hanging sasquatch story going to go??🤔😅😁Erin is very quick witted .got to love her, so funny

[@gtchickadee1]

I spat my coffee out laughing 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dalekronk496]

So maybe big feet don't mean anything

[@att0987654321]

I nearly spat my breakfast out when Erin said that, bloody funny 😂😂😂👏🏻

[@lillie9117]

Erin is so quick witted and Josh keeps stepping into it! Love watching

[@bay9876]

Josh is like Scotty on the USS Enterprise, making sure the engines run smoothly.

[@sandravanlankvelt6537]

Who's engine Josh's or the generators??? LOLOL

[@snappingbear]

Hahahaha perfect comparison.

[@josephbell7061]

But can the dilithium crystals handle it?

[@dawnfallon6812]

He's giv'n her all she's got.

[@Smashtacular01]

14:56 That entire exchange is just gold. First 'sasquatch' and then muffins. Josh is setting them up and Erin is knocking them down. 11/10.

[@ialokinstein]

"Thats why I brought snacks.." 🤣🤣🤣 OMG I'm rolling !!!🤣🤣

[@lynncarlson5168]

Love that you all stop what you're doing to spend time with the kids.

[@quazar1960]

Love your kids hard working and self sufficient.

[@wild_free_homestead]

I love your channel. Love that you keep most of the mess ups in. Makes them real unlike some of these other channels where they edit out everything mess up or bad thing.

[@someonee5084]

I'm usually not into anything that has to do with building, except for this channel

[@sherrymeurer]

We added one of these to our home 10 years ago when in laws moved in. Best decision ever. Live in Florida and between hurricanes and regular Florida storms, our home has power and fridges/ freezer stays on. Love it!!

[@juniorfergus3522]

THE BEST DIY CHANNEL AND CONTENT ON KZbin

[@dandaniels4558]

It truly is.ive watched many different ones and I just jeep coming back to WWOG as the very best. Everything about them and there family is awesome

[@garypickering974]

Great progress on the generator installation. Thank you for sharing how it will be fueled. The puppies seem to enjoy being out. Very nice of Carter to bring our snacks. Stay safe, warm, and well.

[@PleasantSuprise]

I figured out what it is about these videos that I love the most. It’s both being with another during something they could easily do by themselves! You guys stay with each other and rarely do things alone. Love it.

[@chuckborghoff8443]

Having the backup gen is a great idea after what we all have seen in Texas recently. Off grid capabilities and prepping for emergencies is becoming essential. No one takes care of you, but you! My grandfather instilled this in all of us.

[@kermitdfrogzx10]

You guys are amazing. Your smiles and laughter are infectious and it brings me so much happiness watching your channel. Thank you so much for sharing a little bit of your life with us.

[@electrospaghetti4483]

Best generator explanation ever!!!!

[@charliemeier8076]

Well done! I appreciated the way you immediately said yes to the children’s request for some family time. As busy as you are, you make time for them. Love your channels and look forward to seeing your posts.

[@robertavery2529]

You two have definitely set a New Standard for KZbin content. Keep the laughter flowing and the cookies crumbling.

[@5783greg]

The wall of your shed is more sophisticated than the Apollo Spacecraft.

[@frankandrews58]

I have finally figured out how to understand Josh!!!! After over a year I have figured out that by turning on Closed Captions it increases my understanding by about 300%!!!!! Love you guys you are so entertaining and loving... and you have beautiful children.

[@suedorfman7138]

I am sitting here drinking my coffee and hanging on to every word Josh is saying, and I have to laugh, I don’t understand a thing he is doing but am riveted anyway. The rapport between these two is so fun to watch. This is such a fun, loving family to watch. Hope you are all surviving these horrible storms and staying safe and warm.

[@baronfritts4303]

You guys have been very inspiring to me I am a single parent with two kids I always love watching your show and it makes me happy I love seeing you two together I recently had a woman come into my life after being single for over 3 years we watch your show together now and so awesome

[@johnmorgan1629]

There's a few people wishing they had that power system in the last week. Hope you guys and everyone else stays safe and stays warm.

[@realzeti]

You guys are amazing. I know it is not an easy thing to basically build everything in life from scratch (doing a little of it myself with my wife). This is like a heaven on earth. Amazing family and may God bless you with health, freedom and prosperity.

[@todddaugherty110]

You know it is a very healthy relationship when A can make fun of B and B laughs heartily.

[@wilson4328]

This is Hands Down, the best dang channel on KZbin! God bless Josh and Erin!

[@bguy1954]

The best part of my morning is to see that you all are sharing a video this day. To see you and Josh laughing and making joke goes well with my coffee which I only have when I see it is a day to watch you guys. Please never stop with the love. Aloha Nui Loa

[@richnusser6079]

You guys have a great marriage, the love shows thru on your videos. Well done on the electrical work. Josh you are a real genius! Erin, you are one adorable young Lady! The children are amazing.

[@dgoddard]

I'm really liking this longer content! Great job!

[@dandaniels4558]

Yeah I don't care how long it takes for Josh to mess up his teaching moments. We get more of there time and that time always brings more wise cracks from Erin which are great

[@anthonys7534]

I loved watching your video today. I’m also a master Electrician from Michigan. I had a similar situation as you had as far as needing to modify that thing to run a two wire setup. My situation was opposite though. I had to build a controller in a Generac switch to run an old olymipian generator. Two timing relays later I got it all working. You do nice work!

[@shyleshgm5982]

I love the way she looks into his eyes believe all of his words❤️

[@afallenstar4u]

You guys are 100% my favorite channels ever! I never miss a video. The love and humor you guys share is amazing.

[@northernliving2387]

Thanks Josh for your talent experience

[@BigPowerAL]

Nothing like owning your own power plant! Legit off-grid! Nice clean work Josh!

[@OldF1000]

I understood Josh but I spent 40 years as a industrial electrician happily retired now ; )

[@chucklambert7470]

You are lucky to live with an electrian. That powerhouse set up would have been expensive. You guys are doing a great job.

[@fisherus]

Clear land, build beautiful A- frame house, plumb, wire, all while all 5 of them living inside a small box on wheels, she welds & cuts rebar, takes care of animals and becomes totally off-grid and self sufficient in a little more than two years while Erin becomes a fantastic videographer to take us, their adopting audience, along for the ride. The only way it could get better is to not have the videos end so quickly, as it is hard to wait for the next one to come.

[@VelvetRedRoses]

Truth!

[@andybaldeo4773]

You guys have a awesome relationship love how you joke around and you can see the love u guys have ...keep up the great work guys ...

[@nany4589]

Today's Lesson: Electricians truly earn and deserve what the cost is for their work!! WOW... =8^)

[@ksingleton101]

I wish it was true, I had an electrician ask me if I wanted all the outlets at the same height off my counter tops and when he installed the 3 ceiling lights tell me there was a 2x4 in the way of the center light so he off set it. When I reached up to in the hole to understand what he was talking about I found a piece of 2x4 that was cut 2' long and left in the ceiling when the house was built, It was not attached to anything and I removed it through the hole he cut. I fired him when the city inspector came and failed everything he had done! Angies List

[@amaiaamaiaa]

@@ksingleton101 ​ What a guy.. To clarify, are you saying you found him through Angies List? Or that you should've used Angies List? Just curious

[@auntyabby1051]

A million more thumbs up Josh got mad skills

[@benkemp]

@@ksingleton101 Shame on you for not doing your due diligence before hiring him.

[@acb7634]

I always thought that Carter was such an amazing kid, seeing him bring you guys those brownies just intensified that.

[@golf_n_hockey]

Love how Erin is always giving Josh a hard time. If most couples had this kind of relationship there would be no divorce.

[@richlikeg3722]

Of course as they are working together on all the projects. Most couple can’t work together in harmony because of different perspectives

[@auntiejen5376]

You are so right about that!

[@jojjojo4646]

You....betas...

[@guntherschadow9383]

giving a husband "a hard time" is probably not a good divorce prevention. being playful is.

[@jaymiddleton772]

Josh's capacity to take it all as fun and games is just as important. Lesser men would get angry. Bitterness would soon follow.

[@Upcountryturner]

i like the fact that he shows how most of us work, not in a clean shop or with brand new tools all nice and shiny. his tools show that he was is a working man.

[@robertgrambau3942]

I love when she said do you want me to wire this up or can u handle it on you own

[@einsteindrieu]

That is funny Robert good thing they have Chuck looking over there job.

[@techn3927]

I've been industrial electrician here in WV myself the last 10 years. In the first few minutes of the video I was thinking, this guy is talking and installing this like he's done this before. Then found out later he has before. Top notch work!

[@jennypete61]

You two stay happy!!

[@jameschines3652]

We love watching your channel , my wife says I like watching y'all because y'all remind us of each other we're building our home now and starting our solar next month thanks

[@estellaknox4488]

I love it when Erin take a break to eat her cookies and say explain Josh looks surprise with his mouth open and say the dog first he is second citizen but josh knows his sh***** but all tour family are awesome keep warm and safe God Bless

[@ScottyDMcom]

Josh, @19:45 made perfect sense to me. Carry on. I hadn't thought about how to trigger a standby generator to run on off-grid solar with batteries, so good to know. Also, because internal combustion engines have a fairly narrow power band where they are most efficient, using yours to charge up batteries is brilliant. Rather than idling along with minimal output (and terrible efficiency), you can hit it hard, charge the batteries quick, then shut off until the batteries are almost empty.

[@kingsdaughter9659]

Love Josh’s laugh, makes me laugh too 😄 You guys bring these chaotic times some normalcy. Thank you. Beautiful family. Blessings from a Canadian Gramma 🇨🇦💕

[@brendahaire8824]

You guys are the best. I look forward to seeing your videos. Keep them coming. I admire the love that you show each other and for your children. You are awesome parents.continue this lovely journey. God bless you and your family.

[@DuchApl]

I sometimes have difficulty understanding Josh. But I just received my official WWOG Josh decoder ring and today I understood everything - except all the electrical stuff.

[@jerrywoodlee2345]

Where do I get my Josh decoder ring? LOL

[@martinnightingale6033]

Cool job in the powerhouse . Loving the life you have built for your family . Reality for some. A fantastic dream for others like me .

[@shawnking616]

You tell how much she loves her husband the way she looks at him while he talks she looks at him like I love you “big daddy” lol I love these two and there family and there Chanel . I look forward to watching them every time a video comes available I never miss 😀😎😀

[@rhondapeace3957]

I thinks she’s lip reading 😂 I look at him the same way hehe

[@BernardSolomon]

*their Sorry.

[@rhondapeace3957]

@@BernardSolomon 😉

[@carasather2717]

You guy's are the best husband and wife. Also the best parents. Love watching you guy's and keep up all the love.

[@MrJsheezie]

I love watching y’all, y’all have to be the hardest working couple I’ve ever seen. J you are definitely a master of all trades. Keep the vids coming there awesome. J here from Houston Texas

[@oshtheld]

You two are such an awesome couple! I was searching through Generac videos and found this. I am down in Texas and just bought one due to our massive power outage. Very interesting to see how your electrical system works.

[@dmcd7333]

We know who the boss is..... "you think you can handle this on your own?" Josh's look- priceless! LOL

[@ਲੰਬੜਦਾਰਜੀ]

I love when he speak and she looks at him ❤️❤️

[@normfromhawaii1173]

The explanation made perfect sense but it's still seems like a PITA. Going 100% off grid is no easy feat. I really like this setup. With Aloha from Hawaii...

[@AdrianH-vl3ux]

You’re blessed to have such a beautiful family.

[@robinmyman]

5 mins in and Erin is off with the innuendos! 😂

[@dmorgan28]

Those Generacs are good generators. We had one at our last homestead. Hopefully at this one pretty soon. We enjoyed the video. Thanks 👍👍👍❤️

[@TeamProsperity]

Count 8:43 she says “ how far you want it to go in “ 😳🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Erin, ur killing me here 😂😂😂😂

[@ninline2000]

Nice to hear that Generac actually has people that will talk to you about technical issues. Too few companies do that.

[@frankmorris4790]

WE have a whole house 1700 KW Generac, their tech assistance is top flight, you get to a real human ! They are however STANDBY generators. People that use them as front line units tend not to be happy for very long from what I read and am told.

[@Iamk2jones]

I love how excited Josh gets when talking about things like this.

[@hairtrigger903]

I install generators for a living. He did an excellent job explaining what he was doing for this application.

[@mentalneil]

I oove the way you both banter with each other, you crack me up

[@brianboudreau6083]

You two are amazing together. I’m sure when your both in your 70’s you will be laughing just as you do today while making KZbin videos for all of us when we are in our 70’s.

[@petenelson8136]

I love watching a professional work, you are an artist when it comes to electrical wiring, and Josh seems to be a pretty good apprentice :-) Love this channel!!!

[@gregciesielski1645]

You guys are great! I love the playful banter between the two of you.

[@scoutsdad3993]

Love how Josh is all flustered after the sasquatch joke! HAHA

[@daniellek774]

We laughed until we cried at Josh’s generator explanation........even got our own set of cookies. We adore your show, the wonderful parents and role models you are. You truly are the all American family!!

[@toddyeomans3249]

Josh you are one lucky man to have a wife that brings so much joy to any project you have. It’s not only the build and information from this channel that I love! I always get a good laugh and can’t wait until next video. Best channel on the tube!!! You guys are awesome ✌🏻

[@vfdchauffer3606]

I understood it all Josh, great explanation.

[@ivannenov7378]

It's really cool when the dreams come true! Love your content guys!

[@BigPowerAL]

Living in Southern California we don’t have the harsh weather but we also don’t have the open peaceful landscapes like your homestead. My wife, Esther and I enjoy watching the progress of your projects. Stay safe and warm!

[@ElliesDonna14]

Absolutely love y’all’s sense of humor with each other. Love like this people and there won’t be divorce! 💗💗

[@andrewspratt7276]

As a fellow electrician I am super excited to watch you build this dream electrical system you have. It is very similar to the dreams I have as well, been accumulating various parts over the years and my most prized position of it all is a 30KW Onan generator I got from a demo job.. So excited for you though, cant wait to see it all finished!

[@meisbepat]

Made perfect sense Josh. I loved the "you've gotta have better than a 5th grade reading level to understand this"..."then how the heck do you understand it".

[@davidlavery4570]

Love your channel folks ! Loads of love from Northern Ireland!!

[@tomgarabed6568]

I thought this was a family channel??😂 You two are funny!! Nice work Josh and Erin!!

[@davidorcutt9246]

It’s been fun watching your solar generator update videos. But then I’m IBEW 25 years. Way to go. My wife and kids and I have built our own house also. It’s been 3 years and still going. Would be fun to connect with y’all, but I’m sore you have many followers.

[@SilverGoth]

So much to love about this video: The chicken sticking her head into the shed to see what you are up to, warm brownie delivery, the shame of Josh's wrenches... Good job making a technical video fun to watch!

[@wolbruin3867]

I was especially touched by the delivery of the brownies. Good parenting, Good "childing"! Also when the kids want to go to the creek, and the parents concede. In spite of all the work pending, they still let the children know that they really matter.

[@polarrefrigeration6667]

Wish you guys made videos everyday. There that good. Your whole family is great. You two are the best on utube

[@gfsrow]

Impressive system. You're very fortunate. Love what you're doing!