Titan Solar Generator 1 Year Review

[@andytrotter6936]

I’ve had my titan bout one month now. I had it installed in my 2017 AirStream classic. Transfer switch, 500 watts of solar with 200 watt self made solar suitcase. So far works great. Have two Titan batteries. Plan Add bout 200ah expansion batteries and another 300 watts solar. Boondocking forever!!

[@minutemanprep]

I love it! That sounds like an awesome setup.

[@ozzieosawamick1712]

I have made a purchase through Ben. The Titan itself does what he says. I did have some issues with the solar panels not functional at optimal levels but Ben helped me secure new ones which I am grateful for. So he does what he says he does in terms of customer service. Thanks Ben.

[@carolnagata4855]

I purchased through Ben and had nothing but grief! My kit arrived missing half of the cables it was supposed to come with. The solar panels did not operate at adequate levels even in optimal environment, and he ignored me. The battery charger was whining and making weird noises. He said ‘sometimes they do that’. UNBELIEVABLE!! He told me one battery would be adequate in my climate, but I had to order a second battery. Thank goodness TITAN stands behind its products, and a friend knew how to replace ALL the circuit boxes on my solar panels. Now my system works.

[@ozzieosawamick1712]

@@carolnagata4855 Wow. Sorry to hear of this. I know it did take him awhile to respond to me as well, but he eventually did. I did have to ask him real nice to reply however. I would have asked him to replace the panels though.

[@brucerobert2355]

Now, I can't wait to get my Titan. I bought an IceCo dual zone freezer, 12V lights and 12V shower for my camp; just need my power. Thanks, as always, for confirming that the Titan was the right purchase.

[@minutemanprep]

Right on!

[@lesolson2380]

I LOVE MY TITAN with 4 batteries, tied to 2 sets of 654 watt panel sets (total of 1,308 watt capability), running a 12,000 BTU window A/C unit that cools and dehumidifies the entire first floor of my house. I keep the the A/C unit on ECO mode and temp set to 74 F. I also run a dorm size fridge on the Titan as well and it keeps up with this in Maryland so far.... This is saving me roughly $200 per month in cooling costs while using my whole house heat pump system!!! LOVING IT!!!!

[@minutemanprep]

Woohoo! That's so awesome Les. Thank you so much for sharing. That'll pay for itself in no time!

[@JS-ke6oh]

I've had mine since September and it generally lives in the garage. I use it all the time to run my power tools where there are no outlets. It is rock solid. I plan on getting a small sub panel installed as you mentioned, so that I don't need to run extension cords when the power is out.

[@minutemanprep]

That's awesome! Thank you so much for sharing. I love the feedback.

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

@@minutemanprep Someone said you own Titan. Is this true?

[@minutemanprep]

@@BOOSTEDLASER Not at all. I own 0% of Point Zero who makes the Titan. But the Titan was partly my design and I worked with Point Zero to make the Titan what it is. I paid for my two Titans with my own money and did not receive any free equipment from Point Zero.

[@williamquestmagic]

At the end of the day...the TITAN is still the best unit for solar living on the market. Thanks for all your hard work showcasing this product. bill in Florida

[@minutemanprep]

Thanks Bill. I agree, even with new units coming out the Titan still has remained the #1 unit for multiple reasons. But I am glad to see the general industry trying to catch up =). It brings new equipment to the whole industry which is better for us consumers.

[@kayeloop674]

I joined the Titan Family in September of 2020. Started with the 500 but now i am currently at 1500 with 3 batteries. Soon I do plan on upgrading one more time to 2000 with 4 batteries. I have it plugged to my RV 24/7. Keep the unit outside in a wood enclosure. Overall i am pretty happy only issue i had was when the unit AC inverter popped in October of last year. However they fixed it and had it back to me within two weeks great customer service. The only thing they said after they fixed it was to not use it while it charges through Sure (AC) power. Solar is fine just don’t charge it through the AC port while pulling a load. I bring it up because you mention this in in your Q&A 13:28

[@minutemanprep]

Interesting I haven't heard of anyone else having that issue and I have personally charged mine wth AC power while running other things multiple times.

[@christianholderith7611]

The new 12VDC fridge is AWESOME! I have one similar to yours in my RV where I live full-time and it works like a champ! Great video!

[@bryansmith5082]

I’ve had the original/current Titan for about 8 months now and love it! Sure I had to wait a couple of months to get it, but what do you expect in the middle of a global pandemic and the SHTF prepper urge? At least PZE is up front about it before you order. I have 3 of the batteries stacked up and 2500 watts of solar (limited to 2000 input) coming in. I ran dedicated circuits to my garage freezer, two indoor refrigerator/freezers, and my home security and wi-fi router. When we got the PG&E power safety shutoffs I added extension cords to also run coffee maker, microwave, computers and entertainment for the whole family. The battery runs everything at night, and the solar recharges the battery and runs the loads during the day. I’ve only had to use a wall charger a few times so far when we had multiple days of dark, cloudy weather. I’m very impressed with the system. The upcoming new system sounds great too, and I might upgrade for some of the features. For example, I’d feel better with LiFePo batteries in my garage.

[@minutemanprep]

Thanks so much for sharing. I'm glad you're loving it.

[@axlsavage]

This is the best unit out there. And as much as I like this product, I cant wait 6 months backorder and 100% payment up front. If it was 10% down I would do it. Again a very nice unit!

[@garyo4456]

You tooled us up.....we’re totally satisfied here on 9 months!! Everything advertised and delivered!!

[@minutemanprep]

Glad to hear it! Thanks so much for the feedback, I love it. I'm so glad I could be a part of it. Anything else that would've made the kit or system better?

[@garyo4456]

@@minutemanprep - Thank you no. More then comprehensive!!! (Except an electric motorcycle....yeah that would be nice!!😜👍)

[@edolson1698]

I bought one of those DC Everchill refrigerators and I can not believe how efficient it is ,I can literally run it forever with a 12 volt lead acid battery hooked up to a PWM charge controller with 2 120 watt panels in December in Washington state. The thing only draws between 30 and 70 watts when running and that's not vary often. Just incredible.

[@minutemanprep]

@@garyo4456 haha for sure.

[@minutemanprep]

@@edolson1698 They really are awesome. I'll have a video on it soon.

[@LC-iz2eh]

I bought my Titan 1500 during it's initial rollout, receiving it Jan 2020 with the purpose of powering my 50 amp 5th wheel RV when not connected to shore power. I was just starting out RVing and January was not the best time to get out on the road. So, I spent the next 3 months learning all about it and using it for little things around the house for just a short period of time. Then took it out on a 7,000 mile road trip. The Titan performed as expected; even powering my RV's AC. The biggest obstacle was the long charging time after draining the batteries; especially with solar. That's because I didn't have a good setup for capturing the sun. Also, the panel is confusing to me while charging because it seems like it's not doing anything for the longest time. Tech support got me straightened out as to my misunderstanding. At any rate, I'm going to buy "your favorite case" to carry my 10 panels and build 2 stands to see how long I can easily stay off-grid while on the road. I suppose I could put them on the roof, but I've got a real aversion to putting wholes on a RV roof. =-(

[@OutlandStation]

Been cobbling together a system for some time now. Wife found your videos and you've convinced me the Titan is the way to go. Now I just need a lay-away program! ;)

[@minutemanprep]

Awesome, you can find all of that at poweredportablesolar.com/shop/

[@OutlandStation]

@@minutemanprep Yep, I've got it bookmarked. We're in Louisiana - not ideal sun hours - so I'll be getting plenty of panels for input.

[@jeffforbess6802]

You’re CC is all jacked up. Like the name. Very brave.

[@victorialg1270]

Please do a video about powering an off grid well pump.

[@minutemanprep]

That would be great! I will try to do that in my upcoming videos. I have literally dozens of videos in the queue so I will add that and try to get it done. Thanks for the feedback, I truly appreciate it.

[@meme-gl3xu]

This unit will not power an American 3/4 hp 215 volt well pump with out a 15kva step up transformer. Pump needs 5400 watts surge. 215 volts LRA 25 amps. The 2.0 should work, waiting to see.

[@goodoz9942]

Awesome that you made this follow-up. Thanks.

[@minutemanprep]

Thanks for the comment and you're welcome =)

[@dragonflies579]

Awesome review and video Ben. Loved the question and answer section as well. I too would appreciate your efforts in making a video on the well pump set up. It was very interesting to hear about being able to charge the Titan off the alternator system of a vehicle. That too would make for an excellent video. I am grateful for you and all the folks who share their knowledge in the comments. I am a huge fan of the Titan system and the way you have set up all your kits. So very helpful for those of us new solar. I would highly recommend you and Point Zero to anyone interested in solar generators. Keep up the awesome work and many blessings to you and your family!

[@minutemanprep]

Thanks! I am going to try and do the well pump video.

[@leestandley9599]

Good review. I build my own battery / inverter packs but if I were to buy one, it would be a Titan. Best out of the dozen I’ve researched. A small correction, if you power 1 phase of your house circuit breaker panel you will get every other breaker to work, not all on left or right.

[@SignatureStagers]

You built one? Id love to see a video on this...any links etc?

[@favour8194]

An awesome year later review, thanks, MM!

[@minutemanprep]

Thank you so much. I appreciate the feedback.

[@latymz]

I purchased a Ac200 P but I am definitely going to get a Titan 2.0. It really is the Gold Standard. I'm happy with my Bluetti but it's just not the sheer brute the Titan is. It's just more flexible and powerful. Please keep us updated with the 2.0.

[@minutemanprep]

Will do. All I know right now is don't hold your breath for it. It's being worked on but there's truly no knowing when it will come out. The Titan still wins in every way.

[@latymz]

@@minutemanprep I couldn't agree more. Thanks for the vids.

[@minutemanprep]

@@latymz No problem =)

[@nwboater3916]

I would love to see a second or alternate 30 amp RV plug located at the back of the unit. This would make it easier to install the controller in a fixed (built-in) location in your RV, boat or cabin with the batteries located nearby and connected to the Titan via cables --

[@minutemanprep]

Good to know, thanks for the feedback.

[@cuteone1702]

11:51 wow 5 batteries. Super strong💪. I heard your baby awww😁

[@minutemanprep]

Thanks, she is cute.

[@nwboater3916]

You remark that the Titan can not be charged from an alternator -- not true. For example, in a marine/powerboat application (same for vans/motorhomes),the Titan can be charged while underway by incorporating a DC to DC charger (Victron Orion TR-Smart Isolated 12/24-20). The unit gets installed between the vehicle battery and the Titan AC charger input. The boat's engine alternator charges the ship's batteries, which in turn charge the Titan. Very effective and easy to install. .

[@brucebugbee6604]

Agreed. I too use an Orion 12/24 DC-DC converter to charge the Titan through the AC charger input while I'm towing my RV. I installed a dedicated 30A charging circuit to the back of my truck with an Anderson connector and ran a matching Anderson connector circuit on my trailer to the compartment with the Titan under my bed in the trailer. The Orion DC-DC converter makes 15 amps at 24 volts (360 watts) simply driving down the road, sun or no sun.

[@stephendouglas4545]

Mine came with a charger via the cigarette socket in the car (van) and it works fine. Takes a long time to charge the Titan with one battery while driving though.

[@stevelandsberg6951]

I run a 2kw PS inverter powering two wall chargers (AC) detuned to about 450w each while driving (220Amp alternator). 200W solar on roof. Peak charging (permissible) of about 1kw charges from 20 to 90% in 1.5hrs driving. Inefficient, yes indeed... works very well though.

[@Love-is-nbr1]

Please tell me about refrigerator that uses least amount of wattage. You mentioned it in one of your videos but can't find where you tell us brand, model, where to get it.

[@minutemanprep]

Cool Breeze DC Fridge: www.recpro.com/rv-refrigerator-10-7-cubic-feet-12v-stainless-steel/ Use coupon code: NC6USLB

[@allennolden8735]

Really like your set up and great video! I use soft starts on AC units and refrigerators to reduce the start amps. That reduces my need for larger inverters. I use mini splits in most cases because they typically have them built in. I've been off-grid for three years now. I run 8k watts in panels and 10k AH in batteries.

[@kelkilkat]

Who or what has mini-splits built in? Built in to what? I am fairly new to solar and power and batteries, etc. -thanks

[@allennolden8735]

@@kelkilkat Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Rheem, LG, Lennox, Fujitsu, and Carrier all make mini splits. Prices vary per manufacturer. The mini split is the actual AC unit. The soft starts are a device used to reduce/ taper start loads. Mini's already have that device built in.

[@louiem5985]

I just started looking for a solar generator since my father in-law always talk about solar panel. This video was very helpful plus how you set everything up at the cabin. For me I would use it for home in case a store or something happen. Been a couple month that I started putting money on the side. Hopefully in the 3 months I will have enough to get the titian 500 flex one. Start with a small one the move on from there while I save to add more. Keep up the great videos you got me very excited to purchase one from you guys some day.

[@minutemanprep]

Sounds great! Whenever you're ready be sure to visit poweredportablesolar.com/shop/ to get free extra items in your kit. I'm here to help in any way I can.

[@kevinjones2934]

You got your description on how 240V and breaker work, wrong. The power alternates breaker to breaker up and down the stack. Not side to side.

[@javiermontes905]

One year review. Interesting.... 👍👍🧐

[@scarygary3569]

2 thumbs up with my Titan! No regrets at all but as of recent I've kept my Titan&batteries packed up in EMP bags due to all the skiddish goings on between US&China.I do have 1000watts of panels out&ready to go when needed.Just need to get some kind of EMP protection for Titan and then I'll feel more comfortable having it out.Would really suck to have a CME,EMP or just a lightning strike fry my Titan.Id be so bummed out(Pissed).Regardless,if I need it,I'll just pull it out,plug in my PV and I'll be good to go.I did get most of my equipment from PPS and everything Ben said is 100% accurate. There is NO downside to buying the Titan folks.

[@minutemanprep]

That's great you're using the EMP protection that only comes in the PoweredPortableSolar.com kits. I love that you're actually putting to use the items we add in =). it truly would stink to have the Titan go down after an EMP/CME. Thank you so much for the kind words. Anything besides getting it shipped sooner that would've made it better?

[@scarygary3569]

Actually I did get my stuff earlier than you originally said.Almost a month earlier and that was during the height of Covid and all the global supply chain issues.Alltho the solar panels did take a lil bit longer but still well within reason. Other than that I honestly cannot think of anything I could complain about. You&Dave at Point Zero have been great at helping learn all I need to know about the Titan and solar in general cause I knew nothing when I made this purchase back in February of last year,literally nothing.

[@minutemanprep]

@@scarygary3569 Awesome! Thank you so much for the feedback. Always good to hear from you.

[@scarygary3569]

I will be buying 1 of those battery extension cables.Those will be very convenient for multiple reasons.Is there any limitation on how many batteries can be plugged in to the side expansion plugs per port?

[@minutemanprep]

@@scarygary3569 Nice. No limit

[@randychan3498]

Great video. At the 15:40 time mark. You have a flash message said to mean (my interpretation) having a solar-powered generator as UPS to run household appliance/s can get approved for Federal Tax Credit. It would be great if you have any article/s or document/s we can refer to to get more information or explanation about it.

[@smokesurpent]

I finally got my Titan and it's awesome. I purchased 4 battery packs giving me close to 8kwh. I think maybe I didnt really need the 4th one.

[@minutemanprep]

4 batteries is a powerhouse! That's cool.

[@kenkoh1724]

But max solar panels is 2kw are you able to charge it?

[@minutemanprep]

@@kenkoh1724 2kw/hr x 5hrs = 10kwh/day (average). 4 batteries x 2,000wh/ea = 8kwh. Yes that can all be recharged in a single day.

[@akozacik]

My system is wonderful..I use it with a manual Reliance transfer switch. I run it with a grid assisted concept......old idea. I run three rooms a frig...and the biggest hog a 56 inch tv.... No sun boo ho...plug in charger...only had to do this in the winter. low sun not helping..more panels will help this situation....in the summer I just add more rooms and circuits through the transfer switch. The install of the transfer switch is right threw my breaker panel...many KZbin videos how to do this. Remember all rooms and every circuit in the house are never turned on all at once....Gee this obvious.....I use it to run my gas tankless water heater (not a big electricity hog)...thanks ...yes it does save electricity costs

[@minutemanprep]

That's great to hear. Thanks for sharing =)

[@jessiemartinez7681]

I can attest to what Ben said about contacting him and contacting the company. When I needed help with my unit, Ben and the company were very responsive.

[@minutemanprep]

Thanks for the feedback =)

[@cynthiagriffin8075]

Awesome video. Why Jan before I can get one. I live in Michigan and would like one before winter.

[@rogerkerkmann]

Generator support mode would make it perfect 👍😁🙄

[@minutemanprep]

What do you mean by "generator support mode?"

[@rogerkerkmann]

@@minutemanprep when you're running on generator and you hit a load more than a generator can handle the inverter kicks in to help same as pass through mode

[@franciscoflores519]

MIGHT JUST HAVE TO BUY IT

[@minutemanprep]

You won't regret it! Just be sure to order from poweredportablesolar.com/shop/ in order to get extra free items in your kit.

[@m.alexanderfields677]

Technically you would have two phases but they wouldn't run parallel they would run in sequence so you would have that 240 output ability. So the panel would go A to B down the line.

[@frankwhite4157]

Ben, I really want to buy a Titan but the only thing holding me back is the battery chemistry and the future of the supply of batteries to increase the capacity or replacements. I would be running a cabin full time off grid. Is Point Zero going to continue to supply batteries...(you don't have to answer). BTW, are the Titan's 100% made in the USA? Thanks so much for your informative videos!

[@minutemanprep]

Hey Frank. I've been running my Titan at my cabin for 2 years now, with zero issues. Yes PZ will continue to supply batteries. No unit is 100% made in the USA because the USA doesn't have lithium mines like they do overseas. So you cannot have solar piece of equipment that doesn't have some link to overseas pretty much. That being said. Yes they are made here in Idaho. They are not made in a factory overseas like pretty much all other units. To help support the channel please consider purchasing through poweredportablesolar.com/shop/

[@hot2warm]

I'm not into dehydrating at this point, but have you ever considered a solar dehydrator?

[@rogerpilon2588]

Titan is definitely my next so gen

[@minutemanprep]

Glad to hear it! Let me know when you're ready and you can get the best kits at poweredportablesolar.com/ and that goes a LONG way to help the channel.

[@rogerpilon2588]

@@minutemanprep I’ve spoken with you before, you helped me design my solar array, last year I purchased my RV, solar panels, built a garage, driveway and cabin. This year it is septic, well, underground LP piping, 500 gal LP tank, heating and lighting appliances. Insulate cabin and garage. I also own 2 generators ( LP ) and 3 smaller so gens. Next year it is solar shed, Titan, greenhouse and garden. Then I’m out there full time. Doing it all with zero loans from the bank. Being a free man sure feels good

[@minutemanprep]

@@rogerpilon2588 That's truly awesome. Living the dream! Keep it up.

[@cpnotill9264]

@@rogerpilon2588 Well done Roger!

[@rogerpilon2588]

@@cpnotill9264 thanks, took me awhile, getting smatter in my old age. Wish I had wisened up earlier, better late than never, lol

[@col.johnson9938]

Any idea when the 2.0 will be out? I was going to order a couple of the Titans when the announcement for the 2.0 came out. Have not seen any updates since.

[@minutemanprep]

Sadly there is no date on the 2.0. I personally think nothing should've been said about the 2.0 becuase it's still purely a prototype. As soon as I hear something I'll let everyone know.

[@farshidheidarian486]

Hi thank you a lot for your kind information, Currently I am wonder if I can use my whole electricity system run out of this Titan generator for my 2021 Promaster 3500 extended camper van ?I am gonna have 800 watt solar panel on the roof ,12v fridge ,12v Dometic Rtx2000 air-conditioner, 12volt Microwave ,12volt Truma Combo Eco heater & water heater and i have also my propane tank mounted under the van for stove and Truma Combi Eco ?also wanna provide a very small gas generator as a back up unit in emergency cases.

[@minutemanprep]

Yes it sounds like the Titan would be a perfect fit for that. Please consider purchasing from poweredportablesolar.com/shop/ because it will help the channel so I can do more videos like this, they're very pricey to do.

[@tray2181]

Hello, has someone tried to charge the Titan with a wind turbine? Thank you

[@donjohnson906]

I purchased a HSKY ELITE 24V battery. I had an external battery expansion cable made that had 6 gauge wire with a SB50 on one end and a SB175 on the other. However, it didn’t have the inline c/b as recommended. The 150A inline c/b appears to have a history of prematurely popping. Do you think it would be okay to use a cable w/o the c/b installed? I hate to cut into a ‘finished’ cable to insert a c/b that may make the connection ineffective.

[@cuteone1702]

Nice freeze dryer!!!

[@minutemanprep]

Thanks =)

[@zafarcolvin756]

Minuteman, supposing you have the titan running at a remote cabin and the energy requirements for the day draw out more power than is in the battery or batteries, will the titan shut off and need to be restarted manually? Or does it have some kind of mechanism that handles that kind of situation and keeps running once the batteries get charged up enough again? You can see my worry, which is the titan shuts off and is not supplying the cabin with electricity while I am not there to manually restart things. Thanks for any info, kevin

[@minutemanprep]

If it goes completely dead, it must be reset manually. I don't know of any solar generator system that will reset automatically, all that I have tested and read about must reset manually.

[@kenmarchlenski4477]

Just ordered one today even though I was told it's on Backorder until sometime April 2022 . Just to make sure, the Base unit comes with One battery? Yes?

[@katsshibainus3258]

I really like the idea of doing this but I have no knowledge of all the jargon. Do you have videos for beginners? Showing us step by step how to do all the different set ups.

[@minutemanprep]

Yes I do, if you go back through my Titan Playlist you will leanr all the jargon and what it all means in real world use. Thanks for watching =). You can always reach out to [e-mail] as well and get help from myself and my team.

[@katsshibainus3258]

@@minutemanprep thank you. Is titan your company? And do they have a customer support phone number?

[@minutemanprep]

@@katsshibainus3258 It is not. I was a consultant is all but it truly is the best so far. You can call 800 489 0552

[@katsshibainus3258]

@@minutemanprep thanks

[@noctilucent7396]

So, I ordered the ep500 pro but I have a few days I can still cancel it... thing is the titan batteries are rated for less life than the ep500 batteries are rated. Like they can't cycle as many times before they die. Besides the ability to dismantle and easily be transported what advantages does the titan hold over the ep500?

[@minutemanprep]

A lot of people compare cycles, and that's fair, but in my opinion not very important. Think about it, if you have 2,000 cycles, and did 1 full cycle per day (which is not common) it would take (2,000 ÷ 365) 5.5 years before you'd reach the point that those 2,000 cycles were reached. And at that point the unit is not dead, it's at 80% efficiency, so it's still very usable. The point is, ONLY in a permanent off grid set up or the end of the world would you need to actually be concerned about cycles. If you're preparing the be without grid power for over 5 years, then having over 2,000 cycles matters. Now, I'm not saying I wouldn't want more cycles if I could have them, but I am saying that basing the decision off of that feature is less important. I will be getting an EP 500 Pro to test and use but in the end, unless you ABSOLUTELY need the 240v power, it's not really worth it because the EP500 Pro can only go up to 10.2kwh battery capacity, whereas the Titan can easily go more than that, technically up to 270kwh. The Titan already has 2,000w solar input and the EP 500 Pro has 2,400w input, so not much of a difference. I'm not saying the EP 500 Pro is bad, I think it's definitely a good unit, but I dislike how much it weighs, I can't expand the battery more, and it has the same size inverter. It's huge pro is that it can double together and make 240v. So I personally would only get it for that reason, to have 240v capability. If I can do without that, then I would go with the Titan. Just my thoughts. I'll have a video on this once I get my EP 500 Pro delivered.

[@noctilucent7396]

@@minutemanprep okay, do you know if the new titan 2.0 be able to use the same batteries as the titan 1, I really would like to stretch my money's worth. I have an off grid cabin in texas and would rely 100% off the titan or the ep500, the 6000 cycles are appealing but I trust the titans ratings due to their honestly. I also like how the titan can be dismantled and moved. The ep500 is a behemoth but I was an early adopter and got it for $3,700 where the titan and 2 batteries are around $4,400 with less life cycles. But the ability to dismantle and be moved around the ep500 eats at energy at stand by does the titan do the same? I heard you say the titan can be over paneled without issues can the ep500 do that or only the titan? Boy this is a hard decision thanks.

[@minutemanprep]

@@noctilucent7396 I have asked MAXOAK about over paneling and they haven't gotten back to me. Their service is hit and miss, usually good. The Titan 1 and 2.0 will have different batteries so they are not cross compatible. But, Point Zero did announce the 2.0 is hopefully launching in the fall. You could easily purchase a Titan 1 now and then request that your order simply be used towards the 2.0 when it is ready to ship out and that way you'll have the best of both worlds. You won't wait much longer for the Titan 2.0 than you would for the EP 500 Pro and you'll get the 240v capability of the Titan 2.0 but still be far more expandable and portable than the Ep 500 Pro

[@willowoodherbals]

when you do the next step up, showing us how to choose solar panels to tie to the generator.. or full solar hook up of heat & fridge please be clear for us beginners.. I am in the process of going completely off grid.. in 2022... prefer not to be reliant on propane if I can get away with it.. as hauling propane tanks are too heavy for me to deal with as well as getting a provider to come to my property. Am considering a titan, yet I do prefer to not have to rely on it completely. As well as to explain why you do not go with 300 watt plus solar panels to have less panels, renogy does offer them with as much as 25 yr warranty of usage before replacement

[@cuteone1702]

8:38 ok 3 batteries, about how much without the panels just the unit? Only half way through but great video. Looking forward to the AC/heat videos.

[@minutemanprep]

I keep 3 batteries up there at the cabin at all time. I have run up to all 5 batteries on one unit. poweredportablesolar.com/shop/

[@wfqka]

can i ask question can i charge the battery with 240v outlet? and use only the battery to power on the titan? does the battery require pure sine wave charge? if it does i need power inverter right ? thanks !! one thing i forgot to say i know the titan is 110-120V i will only power my pc so its should be fine but i worry if i damage the battery with 240v outlet

[@minutemanprep]

Sorry no, you cannot use 240v power to charge the battery. Pure sine wave only refers to power coming out of the Titan, not going in. If you're talking about charging the Titan from another power source other than the grid with the AC wall charger, then you want that to be pure sine wave as well.

[@DigitalCleaner]

Great video.

[@kalasag9113]

I'm really loving the modularity and portability design... Do you know if Point Zero plans on offering an EV charging outlet? Synonymous to bringing a full gas can for long road trips, the use-case is for bringing something like this in the back of an EV SUV/car as an auxiliary fast-charger when the vehicle's lithium batteries have been exhausted. Thanks!

[@Godscountryboy]

What would be the best residential fridge/freezer to use with the Titan 1000/1500??

[@minutemanprep]

Anything that has a really high efficiency rating. The more cold it holds, the better. Any typical house fridge/freezer will run fine off of the Titan. I will be doing a video soon on an incredible DC fridge I've been testing for months.

[@Godscountryboy]

Looking forward to it, thank you!

[@rickwalt2517]

How much heat does the titan generate? If its sealed up under your rv bed, does it need to be vented?

[@minutemanprep]

I have vents under the bed simply because I want fresh airflow to the Titan, but before putting in the vents and would use the Titan really hard it would get warm under the bed but not hot. I didn't have an actual temperature measured but it was definitely warm. Probably 80 degrees. So as far as needing to get vented, probably not but would be best. I want my system to last years on end so I put vents in.

[@Quickdraw1111]

I have the Titan+ 1500 Rigid Kit (15 panels and 2 batteries). With that in mind, I have a question: 1. The product description says it can charge in as little as 3 hours (I assume in very sunny conditions) with the Titan+ 1500 Rigid Kit. My question is: If I order 2 more batteries (for a total of 4 batteries), how quickly can the Titan be charged with 4 batteries and 15 solar panels?

[@bolm9304]

wish there was an answer given for this question

[@rhondavandecorput4635]

I’m curious if there’s alot if dangerous emf emissions, and, if so, under the bed would b the absolute worst possible location for health! Do u hav any info on this since I’m emf sensitive Thanks! Raevan

[@SiCaRiI_DaGgEr]

Hi Rhonda, I know your question is for Ben but maybe I can answer it until he responds. There are no emf emissions from Lithium or other batteries like alkaline considering they only store "chemical" energy (electrolyte) WITHOUT a completed circuit, and does not provide electricity i.e like homes which emit certain levels of emf's. Because of lithium ion chemistry they do not emit radiation, so you are completely safe if you choose a setup like Ben did in his trailer. Hope that helps.

[@minutemanprep]

Gr8tD3cepti0n is right, there is no EMF From batteries. But there can be EMF off of the inverter, but I don't know how much. If it helps at all, I have slept many night with my Titan right next to me and have not felt anything different and I am fully aware of EMF radiation. Also, for well over a year now I have had one of my other Titans at my cabin where hundreds of people have slept right next to it and have never had a single complaint about not feeling well or anything like that while sleeping next and being around the Titan. So I believe it is very safe to say that it's safe to be around.

[@rhondavandecorput4635]

@@minutemanprep K...thanks! That makes sense! Appreciate your reply 👍

[@boxcar25]

The main reason I am about to buy a solar generator (the Titan) is to be prepared for a disaster situation in which - for whatever reason - I am without power for such as a year or more. I know you said in your video that you recommend the rigid panels because they last longer than the flex panels, but what about a situation in which we would need to charge the Titan every day and we would have to take 20 solar panels in & out of our house every day? Would you still recommend rigid panels in that situation? Or would you instead recommend flex panels, due to those panels being much thinner and light-weight? Or, are the benefits of the rigid panels still worth it, even if we would have to take them in & out of the house each day (versus taking the flex panels in & out of the house each day)?

[@minutemanprep]

For me I still prefer the Rigid 100 even for taking them in and out every day. But, you do have the option if you order through poweredportablesolar.com/shop/ to mix and match the panels. Say for example you're getting the Titan 1000 kit, you can get 5 Rigid 100 and 5 Flesx 100. Either way, I still like the Rigid 100. But that doesn't mean the Flexx 100 are bad panels, you just have to be mindful of them is all. I hope my videos and answers have helped you and that you'll consider purchasing through my site so I can continue helping others and plus you'll get free bonuses in the Powered Portable Solar kits that you don't get anywhere else.

[@PedroPerex]

Will you be doing or have you done a review /comparison with the new Inergy Flex and the Titan? Thanks

[@chivosadventures8171]

The Inergy isn't even out yet I kinda doubt they're even going to ship them out it's a Vapor Ware item. I'm kinda glad I didn't pre order it they had said it would be out by February of this year we're already in late April and they still haven't begun shipping them!

[@PedroPerex]

@@chivosadventures8171 Thanks but that wasn't my question. I highly doubt it is a "vaporware" item as Inergy has delivered in the past. BTW everything is shipping late in case you haven't noticed.

[@chivosadventures8171]

@@PedroPerex Lol well Bluetti has been shipping out all of their items on time why Inergy can't do it is beyond me!

[@minutemanprep]

Yes I have a Flex 1500 on order and will compare the two of them. But I can tell you right now, it costs WAY more to get the Flex 1500 to do what the basic Titan is capable of. They've also changed their solar charge input from 600w to 400w on the Flex 1500 which doesn't help its case. But as soon as I get it I will review it and then do another review comparing the two.

[@PedroPerex]

@@minutemanprep Thanks. I'm just curious as I to have the Flex on order with an extra battery. (2200.00) I may or may not add the Supercharger (450.00) as I already have 800 watts solar. What makes the Flex "WAY" more expensive than the Titan (2995.00)? The specs seem similar to a layperson like me? I have the original Kodiak and have never had an issue with it, works great for my purposes. By the way, when Inergy notified me they would be delayed in shipping the Flex I asked about your product as I wanted a bigger generator sooner. They had nothing bad to say about your product or company unfortunately PointZeroEnergy.com lists the Titan as not available till August. I'll look forward to your comparison review, tips, and who knows I may add a Titan instead of a couple extra batteries to the Flex if needed. Thanks

[@teds7486]

Can you charge the Titan off a vehicle alternator using a dc to dc converter? If possible to you have any recommendations or video how to with the Titan?

[@minutemanprep]

It's possible but I haven't personally done it yet. It would be best to have it charge through the solar input port at 48v or something along those lines.

[@vivianp5962]

I cant find a price for this?

[@minutemanprep]

You can find it all here: poweredportablesolar.com/shop/

[@wrenjacobs9392]

Hi. There’s a bunch of nonsensical txt in your closed caption? Idk what that’s about. May take a look at it though?

[@minutemanprep]

Thanks

[@randomguy1882]

Can we use several solar panels of each consisting of 200 watts (or more) of power with the Titan? Or, do we have to use only the 100 watt panels? I like the Titan, but I prefer not have to lug out to my back yard 10 or 20 solar panels every time I have to charge it.

[@minutemanprep]

You can use any solar panels you want as long as you're within 35-145v and 30a per charge controller.

[@andrealucie6776]

Great review...I’d like to use my Titan as a back up for a class B ( Van), but I don’t want to leave it outside when my Van is plugged into it. Any thoughts about installing a 30amp plug inside my Van when I’m boondocking???

[@minutemanprep]

A transfer switch or 30a plug would work well in a van.

[@dsmadre3840]

Excuse my ignorance but you still need batteries with the Titan? I thought it was the battery? I am converting a shuttle bus into a RV and will need a solar set up. I will be traveling with my two dogs so AC is a must.

[@minutemanprep]

The Titan comes with one battery and you can add as many batteries as you'd like to the battery that comes with it.

[@lawdog135]

Just curious if you will be reviewing the new Titan briefcase solar panels that are 200 watts each? I just ordered the Titan 1000 briefcase kit (1000 watts solar panels / 2000 watt battery) which comes with 5-200 watt briefcase solar panels. I was just curious since you have reviewed everything else Titan related....Thx, love your video's, I'm a subscriber.....Jim from Ohio

[@thomasweisbecker9299]

Can the Titan solar generator be damaged if you leave it in your car locked up during a very hot summer day?

[@stevebova1774]

So now you can' NOT (or should not) charge a titan from your cars 12 volt cigarette lighter?

[@donjohnson906]

I recently upgraded some of the panels from my grid tie system and then had 6 of the old panels put on the roof (2 sets of three panels) to use for direct dc charging of my Titan. Other than the Titan batteries I have (three total), do you have an alternate battery(it’s) that you would recommend for additional capacity and that would be a ‘plug and play’ solution? My thoughts are more than a single day loss of power and no solar charging available due to cloud cover. Thanks.

[@minutemanprep]

Very cool that you did that. The external battery I lilke is the Safari UT 1300 here: lionenergy.com/discount/PortableSolar?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Flion-safari-ut-1300%3Fafmc%3DPortableSolar It's not 100% plug and play, the only true plug and play batteries are the Titan batteries.

[@Cogzed]

What’s your thoughts on the inergy flex 1500?

[@minutemanprep]

I have a post on that unit here: poweredportablesolar.com/how-does-the-inergy-flex-solar-generator-stack-up-against-the-rest/ I ordered one and I hope to get it sooner than later. I was supposed to have it over 7 months ago. Here's the breakdown though: The Flex has a 1,500w inverter and the Titan has a 3,000w inverter. The Flex can draw 1,500w of power from 100% down to 20% (According to Inergy but untested and unverified). The Titan can draw 3,000w of power until 0% (tested and verified). The Flex has stackable 1,069wh batteries (realistically 1,000wh at best) and the Titan has 2,000wh batteries (can actually use 2,000wh from it). The Flex can add solar input of 600w per charge controller added (realistically 500w likely, again untested and unverified) and the Titan can input up to 2,000w of solar (tested and verified). The Flex batteries have around 500 lifecycles and the Titan batteries have 2,000 lifecycles. Inergy said their previous models could output 1,500w of power from the inverter and still have 2,000 cycles and that simply wasn't true as you can see in my Apex review video. My biggest issue with the Flex is that you will end up paying the same for it as you would a Titan but get 1/2 the inverter power. Titan has 3,000w inverter, 2,000wh battery, 1,000w solar input (goes to 2,000w solar input with two or more batteries without having to purchase additional charge controllers) = $2,995 Flex has 1,500w inverter, 1,000wh battery, 500w solar input. Add one more battery for 2,000wh total and one more charge controller for 1,000w solar input total and the cost is $2,650 (presale pricing) or $2,950 (standard pricing). So you can see for the Flex to match the battery capacity and solar input of the Titan the cost difference is $45 for normal pricing. So for $45 more, you can have twice the inverter with 4x the battery life and it ships sooner than the Flex. If you add an extra battery to the Titan you'd have: Titan with 3,000w inverter, 4,000wh battery capacity, and 2,000w solar input. = $4,390 If you had a Flex with the same battery and solar input capacity as a Titan with an extra battery you'd have: Flex with 1,500w inverter, 4,000wh battery (3 additional to original) and 2,000w solar input (3 additional charge controllers to original) = $5,800 at normal pricing. So especially when it comes to expanding it down the road it will cost you $1,460 more to match what the Titan with 1 extra battery can do. This means that not only is the Titan better in almost every way but also saves A TON of money. I hope I didn't make this too long but hopefully, you can see why I still greatly prefer the Titan over the Flex by a LONG shot.

[@Cogzed]

@@minutemanprep No it’s perfect! Thank you! Is the Titan like the Inergy Flex 1500 a pure sine wave inverter?

[@minutemanprep]

@@Cogzed Both are pure sine wave.

[@randomguy1882]

I assume if I am not using the Titan for long periods of time, then at some point it will need to be charged. How long can the Titan sit idle without being charged?

[@minutemanprep]

It's recommended to use it at least once a year, drain it down to at least 90% and then back up to 100% but it will hold a charge for 5 years in the off position.

[@cuteone1702]

Since the panels on the roof block the Sun, can you tell if the temp lowered a bit because of that shading? Seems like it would help. Thanks for the videos.

[@minutemanprep]

Yes panels on the roof will help cool the roof space under it

[@cuteone1702]

@@minutemanprep good to know. Thanks.

[@betterthanwomen3922]

My biggest question is when are we going to see this stuff MADE IN THE USA?! I do *NOT* have a Titan. I think they’re amazing, and I would *LOVE* go have one. However, they are a bit steep and back when I was looking they had a long wait time/back order or whatever was going on with the supply chain (which was understandable considering the state of the world). I ended up going with the BLUETTI EB200. It is essentially like a BLUETTI EB70S that is the size of the BLUETTI AC200P. I liked it and ended up ordering a second one about a week ago. I do not doubt the amazingness of The TITAN, but I am more so looking for something to have “just in case” something happens. If I was trying to live on it full time I would probably go for like two Tesla Powerwalls, a couple of the General PWRcells, or maybe some equipment from Rich Solar, Big Battery, Growatt, etc. but I’m just not on that level in terms of finances. I have a good job and all, but I haven’t been in place long enough to have that much discretionary income… yet! Maybe one day soon!

[@minutemanprep]

The Titan is made in the USA, here in Idaho, by Americans. It's the only unit made in the USA that I am aware of. That being said, there is NO SUCH THING as an electronic that is made 100% in the USA because all of those resources to make electronics are sourced from overseas, not just China.

[@cynthiagriffin8075]

I didn't see any reviews for the briefcase kit? With the state our country is in I really want to get a solar kit ASAP!

[@minutemanprep]

I hear you and definitely agree. I don't know 100% why they have never caught up on the backorder, I know the demand is extremely high and the production team is moving as fast as possible but I thought it would be sooner by now. It's absolutely worth the wait, I promise.

[@haroldhechinger5850]

Can you get the Titan without batteries so I can use my own?

[@minutemanprep]

Good question. No, the Titan needs at least one Titan Battery in order to operate correctly.

[@haroldhechinger5850]

@@minutemanprep Thanks..

[@chivosadventures8171]

Where can I get a Titan? I have a few Bluettis, but now I wanna get a Titan.

[@minutemanprep]

poweredportablesolar.com/shop/

[@grace4976]

What about powering a house refrigerator/freezer? I have 2 refrigerators w freezers. Thank you. This solar generator stuff is very confusing 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@minutemanprep]

Yup that's absolutely possible. For that you'll want a minimum of the Titan 1000 kit: poweredportablesolar.com/product/titan-1000-rigid-kit/ and with that you can run weeks on end with good sun. If you want to be extra safe add on an extra battery: poweredportablesolar.com/product/titan-expansion-battery/ and you'll have a couple of days worth of power in the batteries if you get an extra battery. If you have one battery you have about 1 days worth of power stored in the battery. It'll fully recharge everyday with the 1,000w in panels.

[@grace4976]

@@minutemanprep thank you. I live in the desert, sun isn’t a problem Would it just be better if I just installed solar on my house?? You words are greatly appreciated. Thank you 😊

[@grace4976]

@@minutemanprep what is your email address please. I’d rather email my questions to you personally. Thank you

[@minutemanprep]

@@grace4976 It all depends on your goals with powering everything, with what you've explained so far I think the Titan is the easiest way to go. When you get into putting solar on a house, it gets far more complicated. The concept is simple with house solar but the execution is difficult. I am trying to get solar on my house right now and do a full video about it but it is far more complicated than using a solar generator.

[@minutemanprep]

@@grace4976 [e-mail]

[@ES-mc3cc]

Have you used a meter to measure the electrical fields generated by the Titan? I mean, if you're living/sleeping close to it, it could be strong enough to be a concern.

[@minutemanprep]

I have not done that. Do you have a meter you can recommend that I can get to measure that?

[@ES-mc3cc]

@@minutemanprep Cornet (Microsystem Inc) Electrosmog Meter is what I have. Usually about $200. I've never seen anyone addressing this issue when demonstrating a solar generator system. You can also use this to measure the radiation fields from your electronics and appliances. There used to be a video or two on YT that talked about this meter; don't know if they're still around.

[@minutemanprep]

@@ES-mc3cc Thanks I'll look into it.

[@ot505]

@@ES-mc3cc there was a guy who was talking about using a metal mesh in the walls of his house to block signals. I would think you could do that below the bed too...

[@red5462]

@@minutemanprep Hi, I hope you will do a YT video on that. It was also a concern of mine. Thanks!

[@karene8606]

I need a complete solar set for emergencies but I’m not an electrician and it’s all so confusing to me. I’m afraid if I buy one I wouldn’t have a clue how to set it up and how to run it The more I look at videos the more confused I am.

[@minutemanprep]

That's why I'm here! :) Shoot me an email to [e-mail] and in the email let me know what you're wanting to run when the power is out or what your goal is and with that I can help you get the correct kit and know how to run it easily.

[@pedroamador7806]

Hey Ben, I'd love to know more about that Fridge. You mentioned that you would make a separate video on that, but I haven't found it. Do you have an a. link I can use to purchase that fridge?

[@minutemanprep]

www.recpro.com/rv-refrigerator-10-7-cubic-feet-12v-stainless-steel/ Use coupon code: NC6USLB I'm still working on the video

[@pedroamador7806]

@@minutemanprep Thanks!

[@larrycox6614]

I just got an email from PointZero identifying their new product line. I'm quite pleased with my Titan v1. However, the new AC chargers sound like a good upgrade as well as the new solar panels with built in stand (did they listen to you on that one also...hehehe). At any rate, I'm sure you're on the front line to be allowed to test them and show them off for us. From a person who got in line from the very beginning, I'd like to know which of the upgrades would be worth upgrading. Titan 1500 (2 battery, 15 solar panel setup...although I'm only carrying 10 at the moment)...considering one of the more powerful AC charges and a couple of the new 200W 2-panel setups...leaving my 5-panel stand that I just finished building at home to safe space, weight. What do you think?

[@minutemanprep]

Yes that will work. I am a little unclear of your question. Are you asking what upgrades you should get on top of the Titan+ 1500 kit?

[@larrycox6614]

@@minutemanprep 1. If I can sell my 100W panels that came with the 1500 to get a couple of dual 200W panels . 2. Would the new more powerful AC charger really make a difference in charging time given I'm only running 400-500W's of solar vs the original that came with the 1500?

[@minutemanprep]

@@larrycox6614 I personally wouldn't do either of those things because 1, two 100w panels make the same amount of power and take up the same amount of space as one 200w panel, so nothing is really gained by swapping them out. 2, the faster-charging wall charger is nice but truly not a necessity so I would just stick with what you have already. That's just what I would do personally.

[@affordabledesertliving3487]

Hi Ben I hope you will forgive me if I asked this question before. I am within days now of purchasing a solar array of panels for my Titan Solar Generator. Currently it's running on two 1500 watt batteries. I am leaning towards eight 325 watt Canadian Solar batteries to power my off grid tiny cabin. My issue is Titan support team are kind enough to show me how these can be hooked up but are not able to go as far as to say that this is a good idea and that the titan won't have issues with these panels. I can go with the Point Zero solar panels like that come with their kits, which I have no problem with but at only 100watts each that is about 24 of them to achieve what I want to do with the bigger panels. Namely having a more uniform/compact solar set up. I would sure appreciate some advice on this. Thanks!

[@minutemanprep]

You can use any panel that has MC4 connectors which is 99% of solar panels. You simply must stay within the charge parameter of each charge controller which is 35-145v and 30a. As long as your panels are wired in a way that stays within those parameters they will work perfectly fine. See here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWbbpZysZbmdetE&t Keep in mind that each solar charge controller will only allow up to 1,000w of power in even if you have more than 1,000w of power being created.

[@peterahking5824]

I have a titan that cannot power anything over 5 Amps! It out of warranty now. It has been sent back twice for repair on the inverter. Do you have any suggestions as to what to do with the system? I have purchased three Point Zero batteries, so the system is a large financial investment for me. Thanks. Peter

[@captsam54]

Interesting.. looking for a "portable" RV and or trailor setup That would require a 30 amp plug and the ability to connect a couple of solar panels..

[@boxcar25]

I've heard that the LifePo4 batteries are safer than other battery types and less likely to catch on fire. However, I noticed that the Titan does not use a LifePo4 battery, but instead it uses a Lithium NMC battery. If I buy a Titan and - for example - have it running at its full wattage capacity every night while I am sleeping, is it a concern that its Lithium NMC battery could catch on fire at some point while I (and my family) are sleeping?

[@minutemanprep]

No it's not a concern. I get what you're saying but running at 3,000 continuously all night while sleeping would mean you would have 15 batteries (30,000wh) which is not likely. The batteries have heat sensors in them for safety.

[@boxcar25]

@@minutemanprep Thank you for answering my question. On a side note, I want to apologize for sending the exact same question to your email. For some reason I didn't think the email went through (due to something I did on my part when I sent the email). So, what I did was come here and posted my question here. I now see my email made it to you because you answered my email. Thanks for putting up with me. LOL.

[@minutemanprep]

@@boxcar25 Haha no problem. I am here to help any way I can.

[@SiCaRiI_DaGgEr]

Good vid Ben, I have a Harvest right and didn't consider that the Titan wouldn't be able to run it over the course of the freeze cycle. What if the Titan was plugged in would you think it would be able to keep up with the discharge? Can't wait til my Titan is shipped !!

[@minutemanprep]

Thanks =). When you say "plugged in" are you talking about having the wall chargers plugged in?

[@SiCaRiI_DaGgEr]

@@minutemanprep Yes sir, or is the draw from the vacuum pump to much?

[@minutemanprep]

@@SiCaRiI_DaGgEr The Titan is capable of running the whole system, the problem is the whole system uses around 2,000w constantly so it can't be recharged when running it which means at night you have to have enough battery to get through the whole night and then you can't charge the batteries the next day since 2,000w is being drawn and a max of 2,000w are going in.

[@SiCaRiI_DaGgEr]

@@minutemanprep Funny, I never considered that until your vid. Oh well guess I better ramp up production with the freeze dryer while while on grid then.

[@alane.kurschner288]

@@minutemanprep are you talking about their most recent generation freeze dryers or their older models?

[@LLL-ol6md]

Do you know of an external device that can be connected to the Titan to monitor daily solar input???

[@FoodTestnTasteShow]

I thought Bluetti was the best, then I found this.. I wish I could afford one >_

[@acefire4050]

Hey my cousin has a camper it's a smaller camper than you got I have 2,600 Watts electricity it was not able to run his camper for more than a day and a half with full sun the cat food is more power at night than the solar would give the batteries in the daytime how could you do it with such low wattage on your camper if I wasn't able to do it for my cousin and his smaller camper.

[@lesolson2380]

Ben, I am recommending the Titan to a friend who is seriously considering purchase. Are there any benefits to having him order through you here in April 2022? I have had mine for about 2 years now and have had some issues with it, the the Point Zero Team hopefully has gotten me squared away with it now…. When these are working properly, they are Awesome!! Thanks Ben!!

[@minutemanprep]

Yes you get double the customer support and if he can shoot me an email we can probably get him a little bonus :) [e-mail]

[@joshua125cr]

No you're wrong about each side is 120 volts. It's every other breaker space...just FYI

[@tomas_houser]

Can you use that fridge in a cabin? Would you plug it into the DC port?

[@minutemanprep]

Yes. That's what I'd like to do eventually is put it at my cabin to run off DC power directly.

[@jasonwilson2886]

thank you for the video!! how did you connect the Titan to the cabin? do you have a video on how you do that?

[@minutemanprep]

It's just a transfer switch is all. They're very easy to install, especially for an electrician.

[@jasonwilson2886]

@@minutemanprep awesome! thank you very much

[@humansustainability]

well damn; I thought I had done my research and decided to pull the trigger on an Inergy Flex but now I have more the think about. It seems like the titan more configurable. I especially like that you can over panel so easily with the system. The Inergy requires some massaging to your panel array to do that [parallel vs series]. I also like that there doesn't seem to be any proprietary connectors. The price is a little higher but so are the stats. as I started so I'll finish, well damn EDIT: subbed and belled

[@minutemanprep]

OH boy oh boy oh boy. The Flex 1500. I have had one on order for over a year, I am anxiously awaiting it. I got an extra battery and extra charge controller for it too. But, the Titan still beats the Flex by a long shot including price, power and expandability. The bottom line is to make the Flex 1500 as powerful as a Titan you have to spend $1400 more than you would on just getting a Titan.

[@humansustainability]

@@minutemanprep I think a tad more than $1400. I mean an extra flex bat to bring it to even cap at 2kW for $1k. Then an additional MPPT controller to get up to 1200w is that's another $500, then the panels at $250 ea so for a full series array with an additional MPPT is $2k... so equivalent to the titan500 I mean... damn... well damn. I don't even get the boss inverter for $2k more. I think I made an error.

[@carlewing8245]

Love mine a real work horse. This unit will not power an American .75hp 215 volt well pump with out a 15kva step up transformer. Pump needs 5400 watts surge. 215 volts LRA 25 amps. The 2.0 should work, waiting to see.🙃 If you have comment pls post.

[@benjones8977]

I’m curious what the advantage of a sub panel is? My electrician just did the same thing you pointed out the little switch to turn off main power and then turn on solar. It uses all the same breakers. Is there an advantage of one over the other?

[@minutemanprep]

Just having the exact circuits you want selected.

[@benjones8977]

@@minutemanprep I can just as easily flip them on or off without a separate sub panel.

[@cece3194]

I'm concerned about the type of battery. Isn't the LifPo4 (phospate) a better more safe battery?

[@minutemanprep]

Lithium NMC is very safe. There has never been a single issue with the Titan batteries. LiFePo4 is "safer" but as long as you're not cutting into the Lithium NMC batteries and submergeing them in water you won't have any issues.

[@cece3194]

@@minutemanprep Why do I order from your link instead of the Titan company? Isn't it quicker from them?

[@minutemanprep]

@@cece3194 Nope. If you order through my website poweredportablesolar.com/shop/ then you get extra free items in the kits plus extra customer service help that you don't get if you order directly from them. Also since you likely have found out and gotten all the help and responses from me it helps me out since I've been helping you out.

[@DIYJIM]

Is the website for the Titan not working?

[@minutemanprep]

Sadly yes, we are working on it already. Thanks for checking.

[@sheilayungk7815]

Hi. I live in Florida. I'm not sure if I need a generator because my mom lives near a fire station and I believe she might share her electric grid with them. So if we did lose power from a hurricane we might be out for only a couple of days. I believe I would want one that does use batteries so it can be in the home. I would need it to run the refrigerator.

[@minutemanprep]

The Titan 500 Kit is perfect for that: poweredportablesolar.com/product/titan-500-flexx-kit/

[@sheilayungk7815]

@@minutemanprep Would it be able to run the air conditioning unti if we needed that too? I know that needs a lot of electricity! Thanks for responding!

[@minutemanprep]

@@sheilayungk7815 Smaller portable/window units are possible but they still use a quite a bit of power. You can easily run it during the day with enough solar panels but at night you'll want to supplement with fans. PoweredPortableSolar.com

[@sheilayungk7815]

@@minutemanprep Thank you. Much appreciated.

[@minutemanprep]

@@sheilayungk7815 You're welcome and thank you too =)