UNLIMITED OFF GRID POWER - ADDING A GOAL ZERO LINK AND AN EXTERNAL BATTERY TO MY GOAL ZERO YETI 1000

[@johnmaddox7432]

AP and fellow preppers. I have a word of caution for you. All lead-acid batteries give off hydrogen when being charged. They should be installed where they will safely off-gas to the exterior of your homes. I would suggest a sealed cabinet with top and bottom venting where you are going to stack multiple batteries. Also, leave an inch or so of room above the terminals to help dissipate heat during discharge. This is coming from an experienced journeyman electrician who has worked around large battery systems. God Bless!

[@morninglight7544]

John Maddox......Thank-you!

[@AlaskaPrepper]

Hello John, obviously I don't know much about batteries but do you know if the battery is a sealed battery does it still gas off? If you answer this question can you please do a new comment so that it can alert me; if you just reply to this the system will not alert me that you replied. Thank you..

[@KillerRaptorr]

Goal zero uses AGM acid batteries which don't give off as much gas as flooded and gel systems because the amount of liquid inside is very very little. So their more safer to used then full flooded cell systems that people commonly do by taking a car battery (which are flooded acid systems.) and put them in a battery box. Not to mention Goal zero uses fans to keep the batteries cool under load, which also vents out any air inside the unit to prevent any build up of gas that might cause any probs.

[@thomasmaughan4798]

@@KillerRaptorr Sealed AGM batteries give off nothing and neither do lithium batteries. The hydrogen generated by AGM or other lead acid batteries is recombined by a catalyst and turned back into water. Lithium batteries generate carbon dioxide which if you charge them too fast, or charge a really dead battery (below 3 volts per cell), it will swell up and possibly explode and/or catch on fire. It is still a good idea to keep AGM batteries in a vented place in case of failure; a thing that can happen if your charge rate exceeds what AGM is designed for. Lithium can take a much higher charge rate than AGM batteries.

[@rebellucy5610]

They are also heavy as crap. Why did they go with lead acid? Odd choice.

[@stvsanders]

Goal zero offers E8 to ring cables that allow you to chain Battleborn Lithium batteries as an extended battery option that allow you to use 100% of the rated Wh. That is what I did.

[@FrogLegz52]

Any followup on this? Can you charge the BB through the yeti then?

[@colin.mcguire]

I’ve been scouring the internet for how to do this for about a month now. Can you explain how you’re charging the added battery? Or post a link to something helpful?

[@mongo1243]

I've been waiting for this video topic. The yeti 1000, 1400 & 3000 have an inverter that can supply a constant 1500 watts AC. This is better than most solar generators out there, it can easily handle my furnace blower motor. The yetis also have AP connectors on the In/Output so it doesn't get disconnected when driving on offroad trails/roads. The yetis don't have great input watt charging but multiple AC chargers can be used, and the optional MPPT module help for solar charging (comes with ans internal PWS charge controller). GZ is updating these larger yetis soon, the GZ rep told me sometime this summer is the target timeframe.

[@vickitomlinson8441]

Thank you so much for this video from start to finish on the set of the expansion batteries. You were absolutely correct about NO INSTRUCTIONS on how to do this. I purchased everything in getting prepared for hurricane season but with no instructions I was lost. So again thank you. This was a huge help and allowed me to follow along .

[@johnmaddox7432]

Hello AP, in reply to your question. There is no such thing as a sealed lead-acid battery. They still have a built-in vent. It is just valved so that the pressure has to build up before it opens. Then re-closes afterward. So you can use it indoors as long as it is vented to the exterior. Here is the rub though. You never want this battery to freeze. Also since it is still a wet cell battery. It is possible to have a leak. Being inside of that housing will probably safe guard you that way. So my suggestion would be to rack them if you wish to go verticle. I would consider either a mechanical space such as where your heating system is or possibly in a laundry room then cut in some ventilation using ABS or PVC pipe. I still suggest an upper and a lower vent. The lower one could be routed to a subfloor area to help keep them from getting too cold the upper vent could go out of a wall preferably adjacent. Once you exit the wall turn 90 degrees verticle and put some kind vent cap on to keep the moisture out.

[@jgg204]

love these things. we have 12 of them chained together connected to a Yeti 3000X. we can power essentials for 3 days, and actually longer b/c during the day we top it off with 600W of solar

[@voodooqueen322]

This is really cool, on my wish list. Thank you for the demo. God Bless

[@geohiker9196]

I hate to say, because I love your channel, but 1000 watt/hours will only last an hour with a 1000 watt heater. It would be great for LED lights but not heaters. Solar and batteries are not good with electric heating systems. They just consume too much power. Burn wood for heat and use solar/batteries for lights and short term motor/pumps.

[@nashvilletennessee3194]

Yes I thought he misspoke as well! Isn't it 1000 watts for 1 hour at peak?

[@hootowlholler3760]

David Lilly if you are knowledgeable of these things you should speak up. That's what we do here. Share.

[@AlaskaPrepper]

Depends on what you use it for, I would never use this for electric heat, my main use for this is powering my Toyo Stove during the winter which only draws 360 Watts during start up and for my refrigerator during the summer which only draws up to 300 watts while the compressor is on. I actually had to use it this last winter for about 5 hours to power my stove and it did great and had plenty of power left after the electricity came back on.

[@geohiker9196]

@@AlaskaPrepper Thanks for explaining. I just heard "heater" and wrongly assumed you meant heating elements. My apologies.

[@glory2god267]

Blessings AP! Great video & excellent information as usual! Can't wait to show this video to my hubby! We just bought 2 of the Lion Energy Safari LT generators & also got the Lion Safari Cub Go. This video your doing here is also exactly what we wanted to know about & the set up as your showing here! So thank you for sharing this with us all! We can always count on you for the best information! God's blessings to all, & Happy Mothers day to all mothers out there! Stay safe everyone! We pray for you AP & your family every night as well as for everyone here in this awesome AP family / community! Remember everyone to pay it forward as much as you can! Every little bit goes a long way & God will bless you all back, He surely will!!!

[@spfb]

What a great system, nice to have something for a backup especially where you live, but I do think that would be a great idea for somebody in an apartment or if they live somewhere where they're not allowed a regular generator.

[@hunkychunky27]

I've got the yeti 150 with nomad 13 watt and 20 watt to charge for my HAM Radio equipment and such. But I so want to run a 110volt a/c to cool and run fridges with a bigger unit. Your videos help me.....thank you brother.

[@melodytenisch6232]

Very nice AP! I enjoyed your video; that's one nice compact generator. You done good on the wooden support too; great space-saver stacked up! Have a good day tomorrow and Happy Mother's Day to your wife.💐

[@glory2god267]

Hay there Melody! May God bless you & your family for a blessed mother's day!

[@davesdiversions8078]

*New Subscriber* Goal Zero makes great equipment for people like me who want (Need) Plug-n-Play equipment. I have the same set but with two expansion batteries. I purchased a couple of 1000Li about 2-3 years ago. I purchased the Expansion Batteries September of last year. Hooked everything up when they arrived to for a test run and the batteries were at 100%. I stored the batteries in a closet. I've used the 1000Li on multiple occasion, but never needed to run it for more than 6-7 hours, so the Ex Batts stayed in the closet. I pulled them out today and hooked everything up to charge the batts, they were at 75%. I thought that was pretty good considering sitting in the box for 13 months. I was reading through the Goal Zero Q&A regarding the 1000 Li which is no longer in production btw. According to GZ:

[@bruceforster3709]

GZ should ALSO make a Link system for outboard LITHIUM Batteries-this would make the system more versatile.

[@rebellucy5610]

And lighter.

[@deletedaccount1150]

They sell compatible components that you can do so with its very simple somebody also made a video on how to do it

[@laurarowland7926]

I think that would be good for my mom &dad for inside the house when power goes out..they have frig,microwave & tele..thankyou so much!!..😀🤗

[@lagunn327]

I love my Yeti 3000 and I am also getting these batteries to go along with it. the 3000 comes with the MPPT module but not the yeti link. They are now coming out with a Yeti 6000X very soon.

[@DRAG0N2929]

I have the yeti 1250 got it free when I got my solar panels love it

[@thomasdipaolo2349]

Thats a score. Paid $750 for our 1250

[@gimmeabreak-h2h]

The Yeti Link can also be used as a high amperage car charger for mobile applications. It can be switched to car mode through a reset button on top (pressing 4 times). In this mode, it will charge when it senses 13V or higher (meaning the vehicle is running) but won't pull voltage from your vehicle battery below 13V (to prevent a dead battery). Very slick. Also....keep in mind, any 12V lead acid battery can be used with the Link in Tank Mode. Doesn't have to be Goal Zero's overpriced batteries.

[@colin.mcguire]

But how do you charge the additional battery when it is linked to the yeti?

[@redstar612]

Oh yes baby finaly !!

[@vonshango6311]

9:44 daisy chain hydrogen off-gassing acid batteries. simplest system for addtl stored energy, but if youre not handy for diy electronic builds.

[@cm3952]

I purchased a Inergy apex solar generator back in February...loving it ! Will be purchasing another solar panel or 4 lol

[@AlaskaPrepper]

I think the Kodiak Inergy is an outstanding product, I wish I could get them here but the company automatically cancels the warranty if it is shipped to AK. Go Figure.

[@cm3952]

@@AlaskaPrepper Apex is the newer Kodiak...badass little generator...I'm going to show my husband this video so he can starting looking for additional components. Be well and stay alive!

[@regginaldwilliams9381]

That was awesome. Thanks.

[@terrykleier5068]

This is great info, thanks for sharing

[@auntiepam5649]

Thank you so much for showing these to us. I am going to start saving to buy one of these. Not the extra but the Yeti 1000. I have found a connector on line so in a power outage my furnace can be plugged in.

[@JT-2012]

Lol, I watched this on my tablet while pealing potatoes and forget to comment. Duh! This system would be perfect for us, and especially me, since I'm clueless about anything dealing with electricity. It would be so nice to have power when the hurricanes take ours out. What could be powered with this? Blessings to you & your family, AP. Please tell Mrs. AP that I wish her a very happy Mother's Day. You and she have raised fantastic kids. I love your family. 💗💛💚 💐 🌼🌷

[@AlaskaPrepper]

Thank you J.T. and same to you, I hope you had a great Mothers Day. Stand by because I will have a video coming out showing how long the external battery will run my 23 cf refrigerator; i'm running that test as I type, lol. Have a great day J.T.

[@JT-2012]

👍👍👍 😀

[@chinggop1]

I own a 1400 unit, no it doesnt come with a "link" module. However, i opter to get the optional MPPT module and 24Amp fast charger module. I also have a 200watts solar panel but stop using the panel coz it takes entire day to fill 1400watts from 80% drained. The 25Amp fast charger plugged on wall power takes couple hours to full capacity, thats fine coz i have a gridtied to augment my household consumption. The idea of having extra power banks is just excellent. I havent really checked if the "Link" module can take in 25Amp from a fast charger, coz if it does then expznsion banks will be a very good option for me. Thanks

[@kenschroeder9283]

I don't understand why you would use these units if you have wall power. I thought the point was being able to charge them from solar.? Now if your power is sporadic, ok, or in an RV, fine, just curious what the purpose of this is. Being out in the country I still don't experiance hardly any power interruptions. If we do have one it is a major storm and you're out for days or a week. Thats what the generator is for.. These units are good for a day at most. I'm really curious.

[@galacticwarlock2271]

This is definitely a must buy for me.

[@larrysiegle5345]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned a key purpose of the Yeti Link. With a couple of additional cables, you can connect to a vehicle & use the alternator to mega-charge your Yeti. If you have a van or something with a house battery in addition to a starter battery, you can connect to the house battery & leave the Link in "tank" mode. From their web site; "...When placed in “Car Mode,” Yeti Link can also be used to recharge a Yeti Lithium from your vehicle. Link is only compatible with a Yeti 1000, 1400, or 3000 Lithium." And you can still use solar panels to charge at same time.

[@mantan_rtw]

Lead acid batteries, incl AGM, only have 50% usable capacity. So this expansion module rated for 100 Amp Hr is really only giving you 50 Amp Hr or about 550 Watt Hr.

[@SherryEllesson]

Interesting synchronicity - I had just added to my wish list yesterday, "solar generator." The fact that this can be built one module at a time appeals, as I'm retired and on a fixed income. I'd have to save for each additional battery module, but I'm a saver anyway so that's nothing new. Given I live in hurricane territory, this could be what I've been hoping for. Question: is there a way to add input from a wind turbine? My dream is to have hybrid solar+wind to power my home.

[@AlaskaPrepper]

Hello Sherry, I don't see why not as long as the power input is not more than is recommended by Goal Zero. I believe that the max power input is around 400 watts.

[@michaelobrien4644]

Sherry Ejjesson Hi i believe it's possibly to run a wind turbine with solar panels but you need a hybrid controller to make it work cheers

[@thomasmaughan4798]

The minimum voltage expected is 16 at the charge input; 22 volts max. The anderson powerpole input can take a higher current as compared to the 8 mm round plug input.

[@debsmith8936]

Happy Mother’s Day Mrs AP 💗🐱🌼💕🌸🐶❤️🌴☀️🌴☀️🌴☀️🌴☀️😎

[@Iridium242]

That is cool, you can link the systems and have even more storage. Great idea

[@KillerRaptorr]

You can link more models of the external battery to other external battery pieces. Not sure how far. but i seen their website show off about 9 externals connected to 1400/3000 lithiums and used for home power sources.

[@dirtisbetterthandiamonds]

May I suggest an awesome channel for this subject? DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse. He goes into different setups, what can you run and how to calculate your needs, and safety precautions. He also has the #1 book on Amazon on this subject. I've learned so much! Thanks for showing us whatcha got Rudy! Sending sunshine 🌞

[@hootowlholler3760]

Thank you for the awesome suggestions.

[@dirtisbetterthandiamonds]

@@hootowlholler3760 ..youre welcome!

[@ChristopherOBrien000]

I agree...very knowledgable, thorough, and layman's terms.

[@privateprivate8366]

Although I have a lot to learn about solar generators, I think I really like this, for a few reasons. Yes, I’m an apartment dweller. But, I’m also getting older and I think I read where this is 40 lbs. While I took a look at the Goal Zero 1250, because it has a rolling carrier, I think it might be one of those that weighs about 100 lbs. There’s no way I’m taking the chance of lifting a 100 lb. unit into my upstairs apartment, wheels or not. And, because I’m trying to maintain OpSec, I’m not trying to make it anyone else’s business. The other is that this sounds as if, at 1000 watt hours, it will be able to power my 750 watt fridge for a period of time. Yet another thing is that I like the piecemeal expandability of it. That I can build it’s features over the course of time and also stack them, so the footprint remains small and, again, the nosey neighbors don’t have to wonder why I’m dragging some heavy piece of equipment into my apartment. Yet another is that, if I can add car batteries to the expansion module, that means, at least at this point in time, that I don’t have to wait for delivery of a car battery. I can simply run to the local automotive store or even Walmart and buy batteries. The other units that are lithium and under 40 lbs? They cannot power my fridge, you cannot link or expand them and I believe they simply are what they are. That, at least for me, their best usage is that I can place them in other rooms, should I choose to buy any, so I wouldn’t have power cables and components running from room to room. But, none of them, including the Jackery, for instance, at this same price point, would be the major solar generator for me.

[@joecohen7334]

Oh man how did I miss this video? This is great stuff, thank you so much for sharing this info. I know nothing about solar, but Im always saying in my next life I am getting something to run the refrigerator. Well the next phase of our lives will start soon when we move, and I am definitely getting something to run a few items around the house/apt. I have read a few articles abut how solar things work, but as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words.

[@timothyspatharos3755]

Great job - exactly what I need Why not purchase direct from Goal Zero

[@michaelhardy8589]

Great this video 👍 200WATTS SOLAR PANELS GOALZERO

[@pamcarter7591]

I have the same goal zero and one panel set. How many solar panels do you hook to this. I may plan on getting the link and additional storage. I have another solar set up that is separate from this one. But I am just a beginner

[@AlaskaPrepper]

I believe that you can connect up to 400 watts of solar to it but it should tell you in the instruction manual exactly what amount of wattage it will accept....

[@mongo1243]

There is a relationship with the volts & amps depending if the panels are wired in parallel, series or series-parallel.

[@hootowlholler3760]

Nice AP. I hope Mrs. AP has a Happy Mother's Day!.

[@GregDLind]

Fun to watch another GZ user. I bought the GZ Yeti 1000 at Costco a year ago on sale for $850. Been using in a full-time RV trailer off grid since. Was wondering about the expansion modules, not sure why GZ did not design with lithium Batts instead?

[@thomasdipaolo2349]

Cost

[@notbrainwashedsheep69]

*Great video*

[@ALPHAJACK78]

Pretty Awesome setup AP ! Nice

[@robinbutler9353]

Needed you to put it practical use like run an air conditioner and as much as possible to see how it works

[@dshogan6174]

Why does your 1000 have the plug on the front top left? I know you can get a solar enhancer for that side and the extension module for the right side. But how do you have a port on the front top left that is used for the module

[@mongo1243]

This Video has brought up the important topic of energy self reliance. The solar generator/power station industry is offering good products at good prices now and with the built in BMS & inverters, a solar system is an easily as connecting solar panels for a renewable power source. The lead acid battery options are quickly becoming obsolete when the lithium battery life span and available power is compared to the lead acid option. There is definitely a larger cost up front with lithium, and that is a real barrier. I made the switch to lithium 3 years ago and am very happy I did. Hobotech & Will Prowse are great youtube channel for learning about solar options. There is a very strong emphasis on real testing of products and a lot of more affordable options come out looking good. Check out Jackey & Maxoak solar generators as proven options.

[@freedomfighter1861]

I wanted to get the inergy Apex with the Trumpbux but it’s sold out everywhere...

[@AlaskaPrepper]

I wish I could get one of those but no luck getting one up here...

[@mongo1243]

Isn't the 30 amp connection limited to the the inverter output limit? I'm too up on that product. I though I read somewhere that the 30 amp was not able to provide 30A from the inverter. I wish I had the extra coin to try a few different units.

[@RangerParis]

Nice video. I have the 3000X with the 2.4 expansion kit.

[@coloradopackratprepper]

Think im gonna need to get something like this just in case!!!!💞💞💞💞😸😸 i see a pebbly kitty in the background!!!!!

[@fonglo8391]

Awesome review

[@whatabouttheearth]

They need a way to chain it up. And if you have the PPT charger you cant use it if your using this as far as I know (unlesss you can put it in the other side) Goal Zero annoys me with their proprietary stuff.

[@kenteno822]

Thanks for this.

[@sheilaphelps6358]

morning ap

[@brandyweems8326]

Cool! .....my bday is the 28th....and i wouldn't be upset at all,if you wanted to get me all this...just throwing that out there...🤭💜💜💜😂

[@brandyweems8326]

@@joeygibbs4775 already have been😊

[@daddywarbucks6845]

Nice setup . I finally broke down and got a generator. 😊

[@meaniebeavers1112]

Wow really nice but way out of my price range. I did get a little 150 watts solar generator for my Christmas to power small items. I have several solar lightbulbs for lights. My little generator runs a small fan and charges my electronics. At least I will have a little power if electric goes out. Next I’m getting the suitcase solar panel to power it with.

[@ChristopherOBrien000]

Thanks for the info.

[@joeygibbs4775]

Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ

[@ChristopherOBrien000]

@@joeygibbs4775 Thanks Joey...been born again for many years. I'm not sure why you posted this within a Goal Zero thread? Do you consider this planting seeds?

[@dshogan6174]

Where in Alaska did you get your TANK battery?

[@jesuse.riverasostre3329]

This is a great video, thanks a lot! It helps me to make my decision 👍🏼

[@scottdesantis8026]

Great video AP !!

[@CTheSlayer]

Hey AP, great review and tutorial. Thank you for doing this. I am currently getting the Yeti home integration kit installed that works in tandem with the electrical panel. But I would like to add more modules to the GZ Yeti 1000. Your tutorial is excellent in guiding me to do this. I am also adding, as input, a solar panel and a wind turbine which I plan to run in parallel using 4x1 MC4 and then connect an MC4 to 8mm input to the Yeti 1000. Which 8mm input should I use in that case? The one on the left that is built into the Yeti or the new port that comes with the Link Module that you installed on the right of the Yeti?

[@kevinhall6993]

I’m trying to decide what set up to get and I’m leaning towards the 3000x with 4 expansion packs charged by 2 or 3 boulder 200 hooked with the generators hooked up to the home integration kit to power 4 dedicated breakers. However I’m wondering if I’d be better off skipping the extension packs altogether and just getting a 3000x and 1500x and when one is depleted put it on The solar bank to recharge and hook the other one up to the integration kit. I’m looking at this as an emergency/disaster long term off the grid situation to compliment assist my home solar set up that’s about 7kwh with battery backup as well. What are your thoughts

[@JoseTorres-wp3qi]

How long did it take to charge the expantion battery ?

[@brentwinfield9840]

Water protein hierloom seeds everyone

[@joeygibbs4775]

Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ

[@brentwinfield9840]

@@joeygibbs4775 if that's what your into. Be safe out there

[@hootowlholler3760]

@@brentwinfield9840 it is a Troll spamming. I'm getting rid of as many as I can.

[@brentwinfield9840]

@@hootowlholler3760 thanks hoot. Seems to be some in every crowd. See ya in the live in 10 minutes??

[@pengyG10]

did you ever hook up a SOLAR Panel to it to charge?? and if so which one did you use?

[@cldecarlo]

How far can you let the lead acid batteries deplete before recharging? Have you recharged your expansion batteries yet? I want to use them in a neighborhood where I can not keep solar panels out all the time; just during a disaster/ or extended power outage,. So I might use up a lot of the stored power. How to recharge the lead acid expansion batteries is my other question question. I have 4. The expansion batteries only recharge through the Yeti Link. I don't want to use the car charger.

[@jasonbusch3624]

Not going to last long will need about 12 batteries to last overnight. Go buy a Small Yamaha Generator. Not a sustainable solution.

[@mongo1243]

that depends on the load. my yeti 1000 powers my furnace overnight.

[@whatabouttheearth]

It absolutely last overnight, depending on what your charging. Heaters and big pulls are too much but lights, computers etc all at the same time will last you several days, I dont know about for a whole home but for use in a Van off grid it will keep things charged for a while without solar. It is essentially a "generator" except it charges from electricity and not gas, and its silent unlike non solar "generators"

[@ferdinand6192]

Do they manufacture these units with 240 volts output for Australian consumers? I`m looking for one.

[@chieftainprepper6022]

Isn’t that link where the MFFT goes ?

[@jkonquer3853]

It will take years to charge multiple backup units at 120 wph.

[@jgg204]

lol no. 10 hrs per tank bro.

[@loriflarson4236]

Does it keep the charge, or do you have to leave it plugged into the wall?

[@AlaskaPrepper]

It will keep the charge for a good while. I had not plugged in the external battery until this video and i've had it for a couple weeks and I imagine it was en route for a week or two. I will be keeping it plugged in at all times to make sure I have a full load of electricity in the case of a power outage.

[@loriflarson4236]

@@AlaskaPrepper thanks!

[@stvsanders]

Can you swap out the AGM battery for a lithium 100 amp hour battery in the expansion module?

[@sdp923]

Hello AP, I have the same set up but with 2 tanks. I can’t get mine to 4 lights on link. And then the charge doesn’t last long. I plugged in 2 portable charges and within a hour or so the lights started to go down. I’ve called tech support with no luck. Any help I appreciated

[@kenschroeder9283]

I don't see these as a viable home backup solution if you live in a reasonably built up area., A generator is far better as the average American home needs a lot more capacity. Now a remote cabin, people who live in the islands where there is no power or it's seasonal, or for preppers who are concerned about the remote possibility of an EMP, OK fine, as long as you have solar panels. They will give you long term, renewable limited power for lights, communication, small low draw appliances ect. Perhaps they can run a small 110 volt pump if you have a shallow well. Those are all considerations. The average American home is drawing 8-10,000 watts of power when people are home, 3-4000 during the day when everyone is at work (But the home is also using heating fuel so another energy source) A full size fridge will drain these in a couple days. Now maybe with a bunch of solar panels you can offset some of that, or have a smaller, super efficient fridge and be ok. You won't be running a washer/dryer, well pump, any of that. You will have to design your living setup around basically one 20 amp circuit, which can be done, it's just not what most people are used to.

[@patstevenson8411]

Hello AP, do you keep your generators in faraday bags?

[@Moon-sp4ec]

It is also recharge battery if yes than can you tell me how

[@matthewtaylor3301]

Palpatine likes this.

[@patm5594]

Nice generator but unfortunately out of my price range. I used most of my stimulus check for more food preps and a small wood stove.

[@hootowlholler3760]

Wood stoves are the best. Keeps you warm & you can cook on it with cast iron pots & pans. Good choice.

[@AlaskaPrepper]

Well Pat, I have to say you did good as food and heat is more important than electricity for maintaining life. God bless..

[@patm5594]

@@AlaskaPrepper Thanks for the encouragement. Even though I live in Southern Minnesota it still can get -20 to-25 plus the winds. I have 2 Mr Buddy heaters plus quite a bit of propane but the wood stove shores up my heat. My next major priority is electric. Thanks for all you do

[@Krylon103112]

Would Marine Deep Cell battery be better that the acid battery? They are made for discharging and recharging.

[@AlaskaPrepper]

I have been considering those but I really want something that is maintenance free; will have to think on it...

[@michaelhardy8589]

Goal Zero Yeti 6000X coming soon

[@AlaskaPrepper]

Wow, that sounds amazing but I think I will eventually turn the one I own into a 10K, lol. That would take about 15 batteries...

[@michaelhardy8589]

@@AlaskaPrepper good idea

[@michaelhardy8589]

200WATTS SOLAR PANELS GOALZERO TEST IT OUT

[@AlaskaPrepper]

I have 400 Watts worth of panels that I'm going to hook up to it as soon as I get my deck railing installed.

[@bandido7994]

How do you recharge the external battery?

[@pinay56]

how would you hook up (4) four Goal Zero external Batteries to a Yeti 1,000?

[@thomasdipaolo2349]

Yes. Go to their website for details

[@FredMcIntyre]

Thanks for the info! 😃👍🏻🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋👊🏻

[@rhondall65]

I just ordered Natures Generator, any feedback on it?

[@AlaskaPrepper]

I have never heard of this brand rhonda...

[@Dwelly70]

drinking game.. take a drink everytime he says "go ahead and "

[@brendacarhart1200]

I have been looking at the Patriot solar generator. It shows it powering a ref. which is what I would want it to do. I am do not understand a lot about electricity so what would your generator power also how would you compare the two. I know the patriot is a lot more expensive but I want to buy the best one. Thanks for any help you can give me.

[@AlaskaPrepper]

Hello Brenda, I am actually working on a video right now to show how long I can power my 23 cf refrigerator / freezer with it. I think it will be published tomorrow.

[@michaelhardy2803]

goal zero yeti 6000x lithium portable power station

[@oliverbiss2747]

That 1k watt not gone work for heating

[@locostse7en]

its a TINY system dude... VERY Limited!!!!!!

[@joeyjennings9548]

EMP SAFE? i ask because America without power for 1 year can have 90% lives lost. thats a shared estimate. its a very real threat it seems is not spoke of as serious and real as it is?

[@AlaskaPrepper]

This is not EMP proof as far as I know but I do plan on purchasing a second unit in the future for the purpose of keeping in a Faraday cage for just that purpose.

[@joeyjennings9548]

@@AlaskaPrepper thats what im trying to figure out each time i buy something i want to use & protect. buying doubles and never using 1. but knowing its a real threat and never knowing if or when. i have lots away safe. its hard to justify some things 2? that is a nice back up power system you have. oh and keeping fridge condensor coils clean do help remove heat faster so less power used. if theres pets in the home they clog more often with pet fur.

[@michellelaclair]

Bluetti 1500 reviews anyone? How do they compare?

[@AlaskaPrepper]

I've never heard of that system but understand that I feel I got lucky when I purchased this system because I cannot get these systems shipped up here; I was lucky to find the Yeti at Costco during a sale and was able to buy the extension battery from a local store as well. I wish there were other systems that I can try like the Kodiak. Have a good day.

[@michellelaclair]

@@AlaskaPrepper Danny>deep south homestead

[@mongo1243]

@@michellelaclair check out the hobotech channel

[@garyg5347]

why not just buy a yeti 3000?

[@rgspeedwagon3127]

My goalzero yeti setup caught on fire in my truck causing damage. I'd think again if you're going to install their Chinese made goods in your vehicles. I've been emailing them for weeks and they will not reply to me. I expected better from what I thought was the top company in this industry.

[@carlosbarraza2904]

U may want to protect your goal zero plugged into a power strip w/ surge protector & surge protect Everything A.P ☝️ ⚡⚡🌩 🤓

[@AlaskaPrepper]

Good point Carlos, I actually have it plugged into a surge protector when I power it off of the wall receptacle. God bless...

[@KillerRaptorr]

Surge protectors aren't required on solar generators. These kind of solar generators do not have a ground port, The 3rd plug is just a hole/open space. Since these units aren't gonna be hit by lightning or are under voltage flux as home outlets go. They don't require it because there is never gonna be a surge or spike. The only point of a ground is to fire back any surge or flex that happens via the two prongs. As far as surge from home to the unit and to device. The unit's AC brick has ground. So it's unlikely to surge to the unit because the AC brick converts from AC to pure DC. So the surge will only happen inside the power brick and not to the unit.

[@hunkychunky27]

Did you void the warranty by opening the generator up? Sorry if I missed it

[@AlaskaPrepper]

No, the dummy module was made to be removed and replaced with a working module.

[@Michael-kl6qn]

@@AlaskaPrepper Whoops, I first read this as "No, dummy, the module..." :-P Thanks for the helpful video, Alaska Prepper, have a little Yeti 400 Lithium and use it every week

[@Ole_Lige]

If its 3/4 of the price, you should get lithium...ripoff

[@DiedLiu]

360p in 2020, is that doomsday ?