Should you buy Harbor Freights Inverter ( watch before buying)

[@samsdoinstuff]

Periodic table: Li = Lithium / Fe = Iron / P04 is Phosphate 🤠👍

[@dondywondy]

Actually PO4 is not on the periodic table; P = Phosphorus, O = Oxygen and the 4 = 4 Oxygen atoms, which, together with P, makes the Phosphate. The battery type is pronounced Lithium Iron Phosphate.

[@zefemanzano1651]

NERD! .... You actually beat me to it

[@samsdoinstuff]

@zefemanzano1651 🤘😂

[@DavidCrawford-j9g]

I love how real and simple you are man. Great awesome job!

[@jasonbroom7147]

You really nailed this build. Huge step forward from the last system. It's COOOOOOL how much good information there is on this stuff and how much easier it is to DIY a great system like this.

[@em21701]

The chemical symbols from the periodic table for Lithium Iron Phosphate = Lithium: Li Iron: Fe Phosphorus: P Oxygen: O Phosphate is one Phosphorus atom bonded to 4 Oxygen atoms = PO4

[@FishinNStuff]

What are you a Rocket scientist haha 😄 Thanks man

[@em21701]

@@FishinNStuff 🤓

[@leeinwis]

@@FishinNStuff Fe Fi Fo Fum

[@Sight-Beyond-Sight]

I recently bought most of the materials I need to build out my system (minus wires and bus bars which I will be grabbing this weekend). I am currently charging the batteries (8x 12V 100AH) individually before I put the system together. This way the batteries are properly charged/conditioned from the start. I went with a 48v 2500 watt inverter as I will wire the batteries in a 2p4s configuration and keep the wire size requirement small. The charge controller goes up to 100A in a 12, 24, 36 or 48V option. It can handle near 5,000 watts of solar input, but I am starting with 4x 100W panels so I have a proof of concept.

[@BrokefishN]

Nice set up. and You don't want your building burning down! Merry Christmas + happy new year!!!

[@FishinNStuff]

Lol . Merry Christmas 🎅

[@user-McGiver]

@@FishinNStuff and a Happy ''GoodYear''... [lol]

[@patcolston2901]

Thanks Chris I really did enjoy this video. I am planning to learn more about solar. I have a 24 by 25 building I would like to put 2 fans in.

[@dirtybuzzard5977]

👍👍That’s Nice upgrade right there . Thanks for sharing . Stay safe Sir and Keep’em coming .. Happy New Year

[@RobTalariaKilleenTx]

Love this guy! I actually learned a lot with that accent!!

[@FishinNStuff]

@RobTalariaKilleenTx thank you Sir

[@Gumby1978]

You make me want to build a system. I think I will after the first of the year

[@KamArte-x4d]

Thank you very much ! Happy Holidays!

[@JohnWoodhouse-n4i]

Thanks buddy I feel ready to try😊 making a Solar System😂

[@CameronFishing]

Awesome video!! I'd love to see some wind power added to the mix! Keep up the good work!!

[@FishinNStuff]

I'd love to learn about wind power . I might look into that

[@Stevos_HookedonRods4844]

Great setup, always a good vid with a lota laughs Cheers from Oz

[@peterhipwell4632]

Thank you for your explanation hope you had a good Christmas Bless yah

[@FishinNStuff]

You too! Merry Christmas . And a prosperous, safe New Year

[@paulhuval]

I did miss my fishing buddy on here with the jokes 😁

[@deweyknight9093]

Great video, been thinking about using solar for tractor shed.

[@russhayes4882]

Another awesome video !

[@melinda5777]

I love solar too! BTW .. I hope you had a Merry Christmas. And pray you and your family have a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! ✝️🙏❤🇺🇸

[@fishin-impossible2992]

Man why didn't you tell me this video dropped, I don't know why I don't get the notification anymore. Oooppps I meant to tell you I told you wrong the fuse goes on the negative side😮😮😮, Naw I'm just kidding, Heck you've turned into one heck of an electrician, That thing should do the trick and looks awesome. Great video Brother, God Bless You. I have an idea I need to run by you when you have time.

[@guyh.4553]

Really good explanation of a solar setup. From what you explained, you could actually expand on what you are able to use in your shed based off of your watt hour calculations. Key thing you said at the end. The HF inverter didn’t fit the application. Also, using LED lights draw than incandescents. Usually you should try to get the better item, especially if you plan on expanding/adding onto a system. Overall in the long run, you pay less. One good thing is now you have another inverter you can use. I know, use it on your boat! 😅😅😅 Saving this one!

[@FishinNStuff]

Well said

[@Anthony-w4z]

thanks for the information , thinking of doing something like this myself

[@JamieEnglish]

Man, I just love your videos!

[@chadrotella5808]

Love your videos.

[@robertpronovost3839]

❤️the 💩out the dummy trap , the gift that keeps on saying f y for you. Plz keep it safe aaahhhh

[@bullseye9899]

I think your shunt needs to be on the main negative from the battery.. the solar charger won't register on the shunt . You are only going to read the amps going to the inverter.

[@FishinNStuff]

I noticed that after I hooked it up lol .

[@ForeverYoungKickboxer]

I made this same mistake

[@bwcok7947]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Stay safe and healthy!

[@22GlocksRus22]

Ur vids are alwayz informative. And hella funny! Lets see watts next...lol...get it?

[@damadking8016]

merry Christmas and happy new year. love the vids and the projects, keep it up

[@MotownBatman]

I Drop My Hot Pocket: Life Goals LOL Well done Sir

[@mrhalfstep]

These batteries have been around long enough now, and reviewed and discussed so often, that most people refer to them as simply LFP batteries now. For the record, LA is used for lead acid and AGM is used for Absorbed Glass Mat. It just makes talkin' about 'em easier.

[@danielhall5364]

Your chest freezer will draw a surge of 1.2-1.8 kw @ start up. I rec getting and external T stat w/ soft start capability. I live off grid & have 2 7.1 cubic chest freezers, both w/ external t stats w/ soft start. The 'frig' I keep @ 36 deg F and Freezer @ -5 Deg F. Even out side the freezer runs for 8- 10 min every @ 1.5-2.5 hours.

[@beerdrinker6452]

Nice video.

[@brodydanneroutdoors1802]

I like to take some magnetic tape and put it in my terminal tackle trays so that if it tips over while I’m using it nothing falls out.

[@Romanwk1]

Maybe you can do a show about using those type of batteries on a fishing boat, trolling motor?👍👍

[@5885ronny]

Hallo gutes 👍🤗 Video 👍

[@Mike-yl6hs]

Great info BRO! m

[@seanpaula8924]

I was wondering where you were!

[@timboWVU]

I thought you were going to drop a new fishing video. lol But this is ok too, can you do one to show me how to build a shed for the inverter to live in. :)

[@LesMoore]

Solar is like growing your own food- the most expensive food you’ll ever eat. But if it is all you have someday. It will be priceless.

[@TheCaptainbeefylog]

I live of-grid, so solar and generators are all there is. Spent about $7kAUD to have a system that is enough to run a 3 bedroom house with mod-cons. It's that or spend about $20k to get grid power to the front gate. Same with water, sewerage and phone line.

[@andrievbastichy8551]

lololol

[@darrellyoung8428]

Awesome

[@gregwilcox1696]

How did you connect your lights to the solar did you use romex wire? and will you have wall outlets to plug your future freezer to good video.

[@FishinNStuff]

@@gregwilcox1696 i will . I just have them running to a drop cord right now

[@kaboom4679]

Victron is good stuff , but you will pay for it . And yes your current draw drops as the voltage increases , which is why 48 volt systems are becoming the baseline for large systems ( 3kw+ of AC inverter ) . In fact , they make all in one units that combine the solar charge controller and inverter , into the same chassis , and , they also typically can take advantage of grid power to charge when the sun is busy getting in other people's eyes ... The small 2500 to 3500 watt units typically only do single phase , but , 5,000 watt units and higher usually have split phase 240 volt AC and you can run them in parallel for more capacity . They will also have all sorts of bells and whistles like monitoring and communication with your batteries and BMS system . Server rack batteries are pretty popular , but , they make more traditional form factor batteries in 48 volts as well . Also , if you are going to install 1000 watts or more of panel for a permanent structure , you are usually better off going with residential or commercial panels vs the smaller mobile panels . Just plan and build it carefully . The maximum rated voltage input on your charge controller is a hard limit . Exceeding it will let the magic smoke run amok . However , many controllers can be " over panelled " with respect to total wattage as long as that voltage limit is never exceeded . Be sure to allow for temperature variation as the colder the weather , the higher the voltage goes . If you are feeding your controller at or close to its maximum rated voltage in , say , August , you might have a very nasty surprise come February .

[@davidwolter4263]

I'm getting the funny feeling that you don't want you building burning down lol.

[@FishinNStuff]

🤣🤣🤣

[@GioGuitarDude]

Li (lithium) Fe (iron) PO4 (phosphate… or phosphorous with 4 oxygen atoms)

[@jeffjackson5331]

Cool

[@whochecksthis]

Li is Lithium Fe is Iron P is Phosphorus O is oxygen, 4 shows 4 oxygen emelents to each Phosphorus giving the molecule Phosphate. Meaning phosphorous with multiple oxygens as opposed to a single Oxygen which would be Phosphite.

[@davidjustice1848]

If i see smoke commin out your buildin,I'll call the fire dept.

[@FishinNStuff]

Lol

[@danewarsavage6988]

This is a great video. My only question is, can you turn battery's on their side?

[@Laserguy2009]

YES!!

[@joesummers9864]

Could you use those type of batteries for other applications say for a small jon boat or are they just best for solar applications

[@FishinNStuff]

@joesummers9864 they say on their site that they are made for trolling motor too . So I'd say yes . The link i added to the description box has a better price than the website too FYI

[@borfishing7690]

👍🏼

[@practicalplinking6133]

Same thing happened ta me when I started playin with girls when I was a teenager.

[@FishinNStuff]

Lol

[@ebhsports6251]

You should have just ran those two 24v batteries in series and did a 48v system. Uses way less amps and you can use smaller gauge cables . Plus if you add panels you can do 2 parallel sets of 3 or 4 in series. That way your only pushing 60-80 volts and 11 amps . 10 gauge will carry 11 amps over 100' no problemo . You're going what 20' ?

[@FishinNStuff]

@ebhsports6251 i thought about that . After I already bought the 24v inverter

[@thereelnredneck]

I just wish you would upload more 😂

[@FishinNStuff]

Ima try to this year But I'll tell you just the Editing take 2 too 3 days normally . Not including filming . I really appreciate you watching

[@ramonmacias9013]

Li lithium Fe Iron PO4 Phosphate

[@winnieraygo6994]

Why not 12volt lights ? no need for converter love your video!!!

[@FishinNStuff]

@@winnieraygo6994 because I a DC freezer is outrageous . It's fit the freezer

[@bluesteelworx]

That there is whatcha call ousum

[@tobyalsip9403]

That's the phosphate ion

[@clifblanchard4531]

Great video, I love all of your vids. Super informative, What shunt did you use?

[@FishinNStuff]

500A Shunt Battery Monitor there's a link fur everything i used in the description box

[@Plasmastorm73]

We in the Ham Radio community call them Life Po 4 batteries. Making the PO sound like "Poe" ALSO: Thumbs down for no Lure joke segment!!! 🤣😅😂

[@jordanhause]

Li is lithium, Fe Is iron Po4 is phosphate.

[@pinetree9343]

LiFePO4 is also known for fires that can't be put out. Just saying. I use lead acid batteries. I've never heard of a lead acid fire ever.

[@jacobsw1987]

Lithium is li iron is fe and phosphate is po4 but noone expects you to be a specialist in minerals...we watch u for the dop3 ideas or atleast i do

[@heroesandzeros7802]

What you are going to realize is that no matter what battery you use, solar systems can charge and discharge a battery several times per day. Each charge / discharge = 1 Cycle. In the winter, the constant cloudiness, snow, and fog will keep your batteries from charging at all. Keep a generator handy, you will need it. Charge up your batteries and turn off the system until we start getting sun again.

[@FishinNStuff]

Your right . I already found that out during the hurricane this year

[@peoriaos6627]

Li - Lithium Fe - Iron From the atomic chart

[@lmcatech]

Should have asked Cranky how to pronounce OKMO.. Lost opportunity to learn. LOL

[@FishinNStuff]

🤣

[@Rick-O-Shay60]

Shunts, inverters, Lithium phosphate... I don't know? I'm just a bit cornfused... know what I'm sayin? I DO know fishin though. Wanna go?

[@FishinNStuff]

Me too lol

[@danhandke5012]

👍👏💪🤣🤣

[@Imjustsaying1966]

You proving you don’t go solar to save money.

[@marvinsauer8493]

Li = lithium Fe = iron Po = phosphorus 4 is probably the 4th version?

[@FishinNStuff]

Well i be dang lol Thank you very much

[@FewerOptions-mx7qt]

PO4 = phosphate ion

[@weoff507]

This was off of a companies website LiFePO4 stands for Lithium (Li) Iron (Fe) Phosphate (PO4), and is the specific type of lithium battery that we build here at Dakota Lithium.

[@FewerOptions-mx7qt]

@weoff507 yea but that isn't what chemists say

[@mannyfragoza9652]

i had no idea that H.F. sold burgers ?

[@FewerOptions-mx7qt]

These harbor freight inverters are junk. Their modifed sine wave

[@benrichards9667]

Most things at HF are shite. Most.

[@FishinNStuff]

I'm not disagreeing with you and I'm not sponsored so I don't care either way . But it worked fine for 9 months . That doesn't mean it's good by any means . But it says it's Pure sine . They do have modified inverter too

[@FewerOptions-mx7qt]

@FishinNStuff well guess they do have both. All the model I saw were modifed sine wave

[@InvisibleCitizen]

If you are not running electronics then the Harbor Freight inverter is fine. We aren’t going full MIT full or NASA with it but they work. Hey! I like that you stayed with individual kit as I call it. Separate charge controller with separate battery charger etc… The all-in-one units are like going all in on the roulette wheel in Los Vegas. One piece dies and it dead. Besides you now can rig a backup system if necessary!

[@FewerOptions-mx7qt]

@InvisibleCitizen modern refrigerators I wouldn't run on modified sine wave but there is other thing s you could run

[@daviddaigrepont9485]

It's all Greek to me

[@MyronTheHen]

Doowhutt??

[@scoobyduo2107]

Most batteries last 10 years look at the one in your smoke detector

[@KE5ZZO]

Li - lithium Fe - iron Po4 - phosphate