WHY HASN'T ANYONE THOUGHT OF THIS? (House Building in the Philippines)

Have an EcoFlow product that uses EcoFlow Portable Solar Panels? You'll be amazed at what EcoFlow is trying to get you to use when a much better alternative is easy to make yourself.
#MyPIDream #JamesTanner #RetirePhilippines #DIYPhilippines #HouseBuildingPhilippines #howtophilippines
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[@iamedyboy]

This is the definition of retirement. You keep yourself busy doing things you love like this solar DIY project without the time pressure from a corporate job. Keeps you entertained and focus.

[@pjack2533]

Good morning James and Ness😊😊

[@smartbiz888]

Hello, James & Ness! Nice to "see" you again, and this latest project is a super one! I always look forward to what you are into at the moment, you give me ideas for my own build that is starting later this year in Dagupan! Take care and look forward to more updates/seeing you two again! Cheers! 🙏🙏🙏 👍😎👍

[@darinhoffman1839]

Hey my house building friend we are on withdrawal no shows lol 🎉🎉

[@Neal_only1]

Your pitch looks great and very stable

[@Neal_only1]

Kumusta po from Las Piñas, yes i made it home for a 30 day stay and enjoying my time at home

[@davehodgson3078]

Hey James, Pure genius!!!!! Completely mobile and built to last. Great job 🙂

[@cristinateller9107]

Thanks James, nice seeing you!

[@Neal_only1]

Magandang hapon po

[@seracerAndyR]

Very clever Mr. James.

[@samuelmartin707]

Great video James tell Ness I said hi. 2 thumbs up my friends!!!!

[@corazonstites5207]

wow, very interesting ! thanks Mr James...

[@Neal_only1]

Very nice work on your project James! You never cease to amaze !

[@tedlasalvia9668]

Can't wait for it to start James and Ness! I've been researching EcoFlow here in San Diego, and I like their battery backup options.

[@winkystreegan6244]

you are an inventor pls have it patented so you can supply to all solar companies

[@pernelldesouza3302]

Good afternoon James that is very nice idea. It will work very good for you.

[@coffeesunshine3221]

Genius DIY indeed 👍👏 I enjoy watching your vids! Thank you sir

[@hervemastin1371]

Hello James from France Very innovative once again!

[@winkystreegan6244]

Make that contract and supply them..

[@barryinthepi390]

Great video James. Glad to see you posting again. Today is our 22nd Anniversary, but nothing big planned.

[@MyPIDream]

🥂 Happy Anniversary Barry & Maita! 🥂

[@barryinthepi390]

@@MyPIDream Thanks James, we just put out a video together about our life together.

[@RobbyRCPROBE]

Great idea and production, James. Maybe some good idea to clone myself :). btw when Lynn and I arrive at Lucena cty, we definitely will do some project planning too :) 👍 The type of backup batteries and new material inventions on this are in full speed all over Europe and the United States, so we also will keep on following this.

[@jamestanner-midnightsunlaw9816]

Genius James! Im your “katukayo” ask Ness what it means 👍

[@MyPIDream]

Thanks to my kindred soul friend! 😊

[@larryhess9454]

Do you know about new power storage batteries attached to existing power , in case of power outages it converts automaticly when power it altered , holds enough power for 9 hours , recharging when power comes on. Can be used in solor regularl power ,wind power. Check in the beginning of may when its available.

[@bynvlahoz]

Hi James and Nees👍

[@joeblow3939]

If you have a hot glue gun, I've seen videos of a soda bottle cap with a bolt in the center filled with hot glue. Making your own quick turn bolts. 👍

[@colingamble-beresford2387]

Great idea. Way to technical for my pea brain though!!! Could be a great little business. Stay safe 👍🏻

[@derrickgreenwade2261]

I’m not worthy master James lol. Like your reutilization

[@ziggarillo]

In the field you could probably achieve that with some tent poles and guy-lines.

[@timlanewells1637]

A whole Month?? I thought I was going to have move up my travel plans to there to do a comfort and wellness check! Just to say you make this Computer/machinist tech proud…just to add one thing..just to add one more level of support? In each of the 4 feet drill a hole to fit a “tent stake” through!

[@darinhoffman1839]

I finally got 20 minutes to finish watching the solar upgrade - great job!! Ok we are finally getting a break from house building this week and have our Fiesta in Talisay…by the way if you want to come this way on the 10th we’d love to have you in Balas at Villa Lago Tranquilo !!🎉🎉 are you home the third week of February ?

[@MyPIDream]

Thanks for the invite but our Brgy Fiesta is on Feb 11. I don't think I can survive to Fiestas back to back ;) I believe we are here the third week of Feb, yes.

[@rickgreen584]

"Impressive, most impressive, but you are not a Jedi yet." Just kidding Master James.

[@myrrhavm]

Started getting worried for you guys. Thought that Eco system was already connected to the battery backup system once they were charged it rolled over to that system. Always enjoy your landscaping.

[@JimCTSCLO]

Not sure you want to but, patent pending? Either way, another outstanding how to do it video. You rock.

[@joeking5215]

The problem with this that you can't make it almost flat. And in Philippines sun is so high during summer that panels have to be almost flat to capture most of the energy

[@PHExpatPrepper]

Very nice garage\mancave setup, as well as the energy preps you have setup. Running your echoflow's at 220v? Also, how many KW of solar and batteries you have there.. (nice btw)

[@MyPIDream]

Yes, this is the international version with 220VAC output. The EFDP & 2 extra batteries are rated at 10.8kWh.

[@PHExpatPrepper]

@@MyPIDream Nice.. not in my budget yet (but certainly in my wish list)...

[@myrabaraquiel1943]

Hello sir! New subscriber here. Ps:Apple Support

[@MyPIDream]

Hi Myra. Thanks for the great Apple support yesterday! Thanks for visiting the channel!

[@Whitepinoy]

I would of bought Ridgid panels instead of portable ones and cheaper

[@winkystreegan6244]

So informative vlog and I am so jealous of these things as a long driver I could use this when travelling for my spur of the moment camping /or for charging fones. PS: I noticed the wood from the gate is deteriorating from the elements so maybe an awning in that area is necessary..? miss y'all🙂💃

[@MyPIDream]

I'll be pulling the doors down, refinishing and putting a base rubber seal to prevent water from touching the bottom of the doors. Maybe a good video for DIY???

[@charlieleighton2870]

Maayo Buntag James ug Ness, Do you think you'll need the EcoFlow Emerg. Gen after installing the Solar panels? Have you thought of a more permeant location for your panel array besides in frot of your garage door? As always James, another great video.

[@MyPIDream]

The EcoFlow Smart Generator is a standby backup in case we have an extended outage and the weather is so bad we can't charge the batteries with the solar panels. Have to keep one step ahead of the typhoons around here ;)

[@charlieleighton2870]

@My PI Dream copy that, we just finished having our house upgraded to Solar and are very happy with the results, but as you know, with the weather here the Solar batteries may not be enough in an extended period. So we're going to go with the Ecoflow system too. Wish they had a better set-up for panel support.

[@emailbenjie]

Looks like you are headed to off-grid lifestyle. :)

[@MyPIDream]

Getting there!

[@garytaylor7360]

Isn't your solar panels on the roof there to supply your ECOFlow PRO(s) and batteries ? I would have to go back and check how you set-up your panels to their source. Did you purchase the ECOFLow products there in the Philippines ? or have delivered from the USA ? THANKS - wonderful videos...

[@MyPIDream]

Yes, the EcoFlow can get it's recharging energy from the roof PV's via the inverter but sometimes we don't get enough from the PV's to charge the batteries and the house so I use the portable panels as an additional source of energy to charge the EcoFlow batteries. Purchased the EcoFlow products here in the Philippines from All Batteries in Cebu.

[@garytaylor7360]

@@MyPIDream - Thank you ! Told my wife in Castilla about the EcoFlow and I want to buy for our house there !!!

[@ryandavis1979]

Great idea.. Can you use other brands solar panels or does it void warranty? Is the connection to the Ecoflow a unique connection or standard? Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your weekend.

[@MyPIDream]

The EcoFlow is compatible with non-EcoFlow solar panels, you just have to check on specification compatibility.

[@ryandavis1979]

@@MyPIDream Thanks

[@darinhoffman1839]

Hi James a quick question where did you get your galvanized canal drain covers ?

[@MyPIDream]

Wilcon and CitiHardware. They both carry the same sizes.

[@darinhoffman1839]

@@MyPIDream ah great ok I will look online for comparison then

[@Neal_only1]

Can you also use this as a system to help recharge your existing system

[@MyPIDream]

No. Even though I have 2 spare strings available on the inverter, the 400W portable solar panel doesn't meet the minimum DC input required. The inverter input range is ~125-500V and the output of the EcoFlow 400W Solar Panel is only 48V (Vmp 41V). It's possible 3 of these systems might meet the minimum input voltage for the string.

[@richardcraft929]

Hi James. Is your plan to use these when you and Ness go camping?

[@MyPIDream]

Ness isn't much of a camper so doubt that'll ever happen ;). I'm using it now to charge the backup EcoFlow DELTA Pro and extra batteries to keep from draining the main PV system.

[@barrycunningham2753]

Where did you purchase your Ecoflow Delta?

[@MyPIDream]

Lazada...All Batteries.

[@jim1282003]

James how much you paid for your EcoFlow and solar panel. Cuz I have that configuration too

[@MyPIDream]

I purchased all the EcoFlow products on Lazada. I buy them only when on sale because regular prices are just killers. I think I bought the original EcoFlow DELTA Pro for around P168k on sale. It sells for over P200k now I think.

[@jim1282003]

@@MyPIDream i paid $2900

[@wayneseymour1]

Hi James H iNess: James ,​this may not be the cheapest solution but I found it to be a very piratical use of a old sat dish stand.(kzbin.info/www/bejne/fp_ahaSuYq6Bm9U) this is nine years ago my reason for the reference to the nine year old tracking project was in thinking of using your portable panels and adding them to the tracking system ,that solves having to manually adjust the angle all the time. Just my mad scientist mind on overdrive.

[@anniesoucek8216]

Ellon Musk clone?