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[@Mark_Lawler]

Lots of hard work! Nice! Because concrete and stucco weeps moisture I'd mount plywood off some spacers to the back wall and then mount all the electronics gear on the wall to the plywood vs. directly on the stucco finished wall. That, and add your battery shut off switches as others have suggested. Best...

[@FreedomRock44]

Love that you are doing that in support of Kristen. We are pregnant!!!!! Good Man Matt!!!!

[@marcoruis]

Matt, you’re the boss when it comes to building with minimal tools 👍👍

[@Jim-v6v]

I think you're doing 0:27 an incredible job. However, anytime you work with electricity you should have secured a 3/4" 4'x8' panel to the wall. #1 They make a special barrier paint so the plywood will not pick up any moisture from the cement wall. #2 by doing this you now can install any of the components anywhere on the board more securely then drilling and using plastic Rawls or plugs. It's actually code in a lot of places. You will at some point get moisture/corrosion on the back side of your components even though they are probably powder coated

[@mdomnich]

Correct

[@oscardog176]

Absolutely correct. But CODE? are you kidding me? It's Puerto Rico..... there's no building code... 😅

[@Jim-v6v]

@oscardog176 ugh it may be Puerto Rico but Matt has a wife & a kid on the way. Why wouldn't you embrace "code" regardless of where they live! Electrical code was designed for Life & Safety.

[@1FastKawboy]

With these 2 weeks introfos between videos, I went back to the beginning! I have never missed an episode, but going back has a whole new meaning. The jokes about being pregnant and talking about future plans add new levels of entertainment. How far you both have come! I love both of you and hope for nothing but the best!

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

Thank you! We took go back sometimes down memory lane. It's been a trip for sure

[@peterlang5985]

another great episode, made the instal look easy!! love the "this close" bit Matt. 😊

[@karenwilliams3882]

I really know nothing about batteries or wiring, but it looks fantastic!! Stay safe, healthy and happy ☺️❤

[@delbrey1966]

Matt you suppose to install a disconnect switch between the batteries and the terminal, in case you have to disconnect a battery that needs to be replaced, like that you no have to disconnect the cable all the time

[@millingwithmike8189]

I’m in the same boat. 100% off grid in a 12x16’ cabin, solar, and in the middle of a national forest. Good job guys!! Enjoy the journey. ❤

[@andrewparry6106]

Sounds awesome

[@edwardhalko220]

Matt, when you’re building your little table/shelving, you should’ve left some airflow spots for that shelf on the floor underneath that .. The concrete is gonna have moisture coming through it most likely you’re gonna get mold under there

[@RAEckart22]

Oh boy

[@tommy2facetv]

Can't wait to see Matt with his baby! Those cats are gonna be jelly.

[@Bodarnit]

Man this kid is going to be so blessed with 2 incredibly smart and fun loving parents. I’m excited for y’all my wife and i just had our first 6 months ago and it’s a wild ride.

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

Hell ye! Congrats🙌 we can't wait for our lil buddie to get here

[@jeremylynn8631]

imagine how good that kid will be at Stucco some day 😉 ♥️🙆

[@fthrgasp]

You guys are literally the highlight of my sunday mornings. Thank you.

[@oscardog176]

UT when you skip a week or two that's no fun.😢

[@stephenward3468]

Welldone guys electrical stuff can be a mind game.all the very best to the three of you .Bit by bit it is all coming together.

[@Daryl-qf5cu]

Hi Guys Batteries are typically shipped with a storage charge of around 3.2v or less for safety purposes. Your batteries are fine. You are doing a great job!

[@dadadit]

Matt, you are a very smart guy, you can handle the Solar System! Remove your ring when working around batteries,

[@davidkettell1073]

I cannot believe that Battleborn would not advise you to build a 48 volt system ,so much more economical and much safer. The batteries are shipped with a lower state of charge because of safety regulations .

[@sillygoose9070]

Why is it 'safer and more economical'? ( I am living on a boat and thinking about upgrading.)

[@jasonharris3873]

With 48v you would cut your current flow in half which means you can use smaller gauge cable to connect. Most solar panels are 48v and so it matches with the batteries instead of stepping down to 24v. For water control on the concrete you can paint with a sealer. You could also use the synthetic decking material for the base.

[@s.v.gadder1443]

48v inverters and controllers are way more expensive too, might not have been in the budget but it's not like it's hard to convert it later. 24v is by far the cheaper option on the efficiency vs price....

[@s.v.gadder1443]

​​@@jasonharris3873no solar panels are anywhere from 12v-48v "18v-60v" but it's easy to series/parallel to any voltage/amperage you want. But if you series them amperage doubles, when you parallel voltage doubles.

[@africanlife5922]

@@s.v.gadder1443 48V is not really more expensive, because you dont need as big wires as you need for 24V and if you need 6-10 kW Power you can go with one 48V inverter and not two 24V inverters. but if you have a look, a 5 kW 24V Inverter is not so much cheaper than a 5 kW 48V Inverter anyway

[@johnallen8094]

Seeing your baby be born is both fantastic Matt and life changing but also it’s like watching your favourite pub burn down 😂😂😂😂!

[@Murphster57]

Men you think your so funny with comments that that,

[@johnallen8094]

@@Murphster57 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@callieniemann2280]

You are doing great guys. Impressive installation Matt.

[@terryhowie3099]

Killer safety shoes Matt!

[@cals4200]

The new setup looks amazing! I don't want to give Matt a brain overload but this would be worth a little meltdown. Since you have the river it would be nice to harness it with some hydro generation. That would be the icing on the cake for that system. Keep up the good work and see you next week. The 209 waving a hand.

[@petergroth6953]

Good Job so far guys! Have some Non-alcohol sparkling champagne!! Happy New Year!!

[@Luckylefty118]

Matt you did a great job !! that set-up looks good and clean ... 👏👏

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Matt and Kristen, Good Luck! Thanks for Sharing! 🙃🙂

[@barbarakloise6790]

So glad where you are at right now! Good for you guys!!

[@claybornlewis276]

You should always charge your batteries individually and get them all up to the same power level

[@daletownsend3459]

Add 'Red' tape on the Black cables to identify them. It's done all the time. You are correct, there is no difference in the cables other than color. When you mark 3 phase electrical cables they don't create Blue, orange and yellow cables. You just tape them the color for identification.

[@uwygjhsh]

Actually, in most cases, three face cables are coloured

[@jeffreygunn3530]

Your batteries weren't fully charged when you hooked them up because that's how they're shipped. It wasn't because they were sitting around. Shipping regulations require them to be at 30% charge or less.

[@s.v.gadder1443]

Yup yup gotta fully charge them yourself

[@heathen-heart]

I am sure it said that somewhere in all the documentation, but ug man not read directions ug.

[@jeffreygunn3530]

@ I can't speak for BattleBorn batteries, because nobody offered me a deal on them, but the Lion Energy ones I use in my RV came with labels on them that said to charge them before use.

[@MICHAELMEREDITHSR]

*Good* job with all 'yer' doin' Mighty Matt. Hang in there "Kristian". Congratulations to both of you! 🙏🦉 🏞️

[@markell7513]

I’m in the same boat as you Matt. I’m terrified of electric! You two are so much fun to watch and grow your new farm. Your new child is so fortunate to have parents as wonderful as you two! Keep up the great work, love your vlog! Fair winds and following seas for you three!

[@kaydog2008]

You could also put up your own on/off or dusk to dawn LED street lamps .

[@jbooker56]

Sorry for piling on but I agree with all the precautions I have read before I say them again. You have too much money invested to skip a couple of hundred dollars of installation costs and you know that the issues will always come up at the worst possible time in the future, murphy's law. I love the show and only hope for the best for you.

[@williamstewart1957]

Spaces in the wood on your shelf You're building allows the batteries to breathe better so they don't discharge faster. Great work the both of yous are doing.😊

[@claybornlewis276]

The top you put on your battery box you should drill a buttload of holes In that top plywood so it can vent...

Yup, A BUTTLOAD ! LOL

[@RAEckart22]

this is a youtube build, not a real-life build

[@IEnigIMa]

23:49 ahhhh…the soothing sounds of the Coqui frogs. 😮. I remember my first experience with the sounds of the Coqui’s. I moved to Hilo Hawaii and man….for such a small frog..the volume and pitch of these frogs kept me up most nights, but as Matt indicates, over time, the sound becomes more soothing and eventually you hardly notice. Kinda like the screeching cicadas in Texas. 😊

[@jamesdunican1750]

Lovely job It’s looking pretty good

[@jimfisk4474]

Hi y'all, nice to see you back, love your videos in your Backwoods expertise❤❤❤

[@adamf8330]

love how real this is

[@briannelson6220]

Loving the work boots Matt

[@garymucher4082]

If I can, I would really like to make a suggestion. That large gauge RED wire that is touching the aluminum case needs to be changed so the actual wire isn't touching that corner. Reason why is it will eventually cut into the red insulation and short out... Just an idea for safety.

[@jeffpritchard7904]

Awesome work guys. Dry concrete is a good insulator. Please paint the outside of the concrete shed with an oil based paint to seal out moisture from entering the concrete.

[@simonmaton]

When you are working with batteries, don't use them as a workbench! If one of those wrenches (spanners) slips off and shorts, you will be providing your neighbors with a fireworks display they will never forget! :-)

[@allenclark1914]

Well done Matt, IT looks very nice, best wishes and keep on keeping on…

[@timbo50]

I enjoyed watching your video. I'm surprised that your supplier said to do it the way you did 12v. I most definitely would go with 48v set up . Don't paint the black cable with red paint. Get a roll red phase tape that can be found at any hardware store. Congrats on your new baby. Thx.

[@claudehopper9813]

Great project the enclosure building , electrical system is all coming togther . Thunbs up !

[@janterry6153]

You might need a heavy duty dehumidifier in that room especially if you're using a washing machine in there.

[@AnthonyBreschini]

Living off grid in the Missouri Ozark mountains for the last 2 years. Dehumidifiers use a lot of power and have to run for quite a while. As much as a portable AC. We use the Bluetti AC500 unit. W/4 B300s batteries. Also have 4- 400 watt foldable panels. I can also connect to my dual fuel generator. I'm an old man and all that you were talking, pretty much over my head. Your system would scare me. The AC 500 has all that built into its system/box. So I can just push buttons and search data, battery levels and wattages and all that. Been doing for 2 years. When in Civilization I was following you guys and you were living on a boat. You come a long way from the water. congratulations on your life changes. I would also suggest propane. Have 240 gal tank. Heating and cooking. Also use for the propane waterless heater. Next is our propane dryer. Good luck. Try and look in little more frequent. 4:37

[@1972xlh]

Great job guys! Everything looks great. Don't forget to paint that wire though!!

[@johnbaudino2535]

Great job. Matt God bless

[@stephengreen9540]

If the power couple you guys are awesome great video. Good luck with the pregnancy. Cheers.

[@SylwerDragon]

Nice video. If i may suggest to take out those two or one per inverter top covers. They are fine in general and prevent something accidently falling inside but if you live in area where is hot i suggest to take them out. It will help during summer hot wave ..at least i find it better for myself. In winter i put covers back just for giggle ..there are 4 small screws that are holding them in and trust me it will make a difference for those inverters.. Unfortunately for you if you went for those multiplus inverters it would be different as in top spot they have only transformer but Quatro or simple Victron inverter have there toroidal transformers and also same time there is electronics..so in long run ..in 10 years those capacitors will cook themself because of that extra heat..taking top cover away will allow inverters to have a little less temperature than it should.. I would also suggest to put some extra fan at bottom of each inverter to force air up at least during day where it is most likely inverters will work much harder.. It will cost you nothing and it will again improve life time of your inverters. Take care..also i don't know about your experience in summer but those DCDC chargers get pretty hot during summer time..even they should be passively cooler don't kid yourself..if that heater will get to 80 degree C you can bet your bottom dollar that charger will cook itself in 5 years only what you can do is put small fan below those 3 chargers you got there and let is cool even slowly is better than nothing Electronics don't like heat...If those chargers are cool all day long no need and will last 10 years no problem..but if those chargers are hot like hell..they will last few years for sure...but remember those capacitors will just blow up to matter what..protect your electronics from heat and you will be fine

[@stevenrichardson6793]

I have a off-grid system made up with battle born batteries (24v bats times 14, 700 amp hrs) and four Victron multiplus inverters and 12 REC 320 watt solar panels. I've had my system running 6 years now with no problems except one inverter died. Victron had a shipping label in my hands the following day and they took care of it with no questions ask. Service with Victron and Battle born has been outstanding! Your installation looks very well done. I'm sure you will have many years of trouble free service out of your system! Thanks for sharing.... Old man living off-grid in the Colorado Mountains.....

[@sokbattery]

Looks great!!!

[@ExtraordinaryHorizons]

Amazing! You give us more ideas as we were in the middle of refitting our 65' power catamaran! Thanks for sharing!

[@mykgrauss9872]

Great job Matt and Kirsten. Was hoping to see it all working today. Be safe and have fun on your trip. Lots of love to you both. ❤ See you when you get back! Regards, Myk

[@MrThuggery]

Nice to see some very good products there Victron and Battel Born Batts! Nice choice.

[@Vin-n5y]

Impressive job. I’m concerned about all the equipment when you leave! Hope you have a very large “ Hungry” dog to guard everything. While you’re gone. Good luck with the baby.

[@davidallen306]

Love the electrical install. Very neatly done, and you have a laundry folding table too!

[@additudeobx]

I live on the beach in North Carolina. Where I live, the building code requires that all wood structures that are in contact with concrete base slab be pressure treated. I've witnessed framers tear out complete framing jobs to meet code. I've also seen them cut and place the bottom of the framing in place and install a 2X4 treated lumber next to the concrete and under the framing. It's a big deal here on the beach. The non treated lumber will rot from the moisture of the concrete pad.

[@MarkG-h2y]

I built a small set of stairs out of non-pressure treated pine for my outdoor hot tub in 2006 and they are still doing fine 19 years later. I do occasionally put some Thompson's Water Seal on them because they regularly get splashed with hot tub water.

[@andrewparry6106]

How does one pressure treat wood?

[@spaceace9680]

spot on that's a national code IRC - in silly US - PR matt does his own thing ( trainwreck) but entertaining

[@mwatkins2464]

Well if you’ve seen framers doing that then you seem some poor quality framers then. You’re never allowed to do that. 😂🙏

[@mwatkins2464]

@@andrewparry6106you buy it

[@Scott-o7x]

Love your power system. Can’t wait to see it in full operation.

[@Lifes-Adventures]

Nice job the install looks very good!

[@BrentC-r3l]

I am really happy for you guys can't wait for the next video.

[@jeremylynn8631]

one of my Grandmas favorite stories of me being a young kid is: She was yelling at us and said, "I'm about to the end of my rope with you kids!" 🤏, and I asked her, "how long is your rope grandma?'" She said she wanted to whoop me, but it caught her off guard and she was laughing on the inside and had to act like she was still mad! 😂😂🤣... yeah lets just say with my mom, I'm pretty sure i wouldn't have asked that, and if i did, thats the last rope i would have ever seen! 💯 There's a 🤏 how close or long ➿ kid in every group! 🤭

[@BruceWitcpalek-ws1rh]

You both did a real fine job, mounting your system in your building. It looks really professional and neat. He said drink a champagne for the two of you so that’s just what I will do !! 🥂 here’s to the two of you and soon to be three of you !! 🥂🥂✌🏼😎🥊🥊🙏

[@chrisbutler6408]

Lots of good safety tips in the comments. I’ll add: Don’t rest your hand tools on top of high powered batteries (12:20). You don’t want to create an accidental arcing situation.

[@arnoldsmith5754]

it is a great video your doing a great job and very nice young couple.i wish all the best for you

[@gregseverance8747]

Just wondering.. Do you have a lock on that door? Since everyone knows what's in that shed😊

[@MrMichaelcurran]

Suggestion! Untreated lumber on or around cement is doomed to rout. Treated (L) lasts longer. You could self treat. The tropics or hard on raw wood. Good Luck!

[@uwygjhsh]

Treated work is no better today. The chemicals aren’t as good as they used to be so you are going to spend quite some time soaking in other ones.

[@wallywombat164]

One of the greatest moves iv'e ever witnessed, using a electric saw with flip flops. Go, Uncle Matt. 😮😮😮😮

[@BruceWitcpalek-ws1rh]

Hey Matt, if them batteries are too heavy for you I can send your dad there and show you how it’s done 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼😝😝

[@Aleksk404]

bad idea to cover batteries with plywood, they should be on a well-ventilated shelf...

[@Koi794]

Correct, worked in a power plant with 125 and 250 vdc batteries. Stored in well ventilated rooms with exhaust fans.

[@andrewwatkins1561]

Just before Christmas?! It’s February now 😮

[@rossalyntownsend9535]

Everything is coming together 😊

[@StandardLivingHomestead]

Glad you guys are getting it setup, that power system is legit.

[@michaelwhitewolf10]

At least you aren't a crispy critter! That's a good thing!❤😊

[@thomasthornton5737]

😀😀😀👍👍👍❤❤❤ All the best with the pregnancy and the new year 2025! The power system is looking great. Bye for now from Seattle, WA.

[@thadcalvert7466]

Happy holidays and God bless ya'll!

[@inzanebudman]

Not mad you're mounting everything over the batteries. I'm mad because you didn't mount everything onto a board spaced off the wall to avoid potential weeping moisture getting into your electrical equipment.😊

[@inzanebudman]

@PyrateGFXProductions dude I wouldn't have the balls to call you an idiot to your face and I ain't doing it here.

[@drewunderwood2859]

With it beginning as a 12 volt system you have opportunity to run some low voltage like a 12 volt light that can run 24 hours in the building, 12 volt lighted path to the building, it being 12 volt gives you light if you have an issue with the higher voltage side of the system. 12 volt water pump for water transfer from holding tank to animal watering, so doing laundry you can run the 12 volt pump to water the animals.

[@ciprotwo]

Nice to see the little bump coming along x

[@gaiabreeze]

Bold moves, well executed. I was trembling in anticipation

[@steveozaeta6573]

Hey congratulations, I can't wait to see some new episode of Little Mat running around.

[@dot1shots61]

Your whole setup is great. You explained it pretty well. Great video.

[@pierremorin4775]

Nice job guys

[@gflores7018]

It's looking good. Good going Matt Congrats on the little one coming. Safe travels

[@joemedcalf7732]

Quiet power, game changer. Another awesome project you guys rock.😊

[@jimconnelly816]

Should mount plywood on wall and mount products to the plywood.

[@loubonaparte5063]

God I hate being negative but I SO agree those tapcons alone scare the life out of me. I'd have gone one further and used tapcons on the plywood base and a construction adhesive.... He's doing SOOO darn well I just struggled with that crucial piece.

[@RAEckart22]

@@loubonaparte5063 this is might just be content for a channel rather than real-life how it ends up (safe enough for an inspection, for instance)

[@jride632]

Love the safety flip flops and socks.

[@eugenetorkelson7859]

Missed you guys. Hope you’re doing well and everything is going well for the baby.

[@TheDentsRUs]

wow crazy amount of money in one place

[@petergargan34]

Good Job 👏😮👏

[@trevhedges]

Cheers guys! 😊

[@robertcochran7103]

Thank you for posting this video. I think your battery enclosure, inside the shed, should be constructed of at least 2X6 treated studs, sistered together if need be, for strength. Perhaps you can ask Battle Born their suggestions for a constructing a good inside-the-shed battery enclosure. I think the 2X4 studs are just too weak for the weight of the batteries. As others are saying, the untreated studs will rot fast. With all that said, I think you are on a very interesting journey together and I greatly, greatly admire the two of you.

[@Cheers_Warren]

Great work Matt! Sometimes its better to attach a board to the,wall and then attach everything to that , makes changes,easy and even moving the entire setup in future! Looks pretty though Cheers warren

[@jaybird2299]

Nice install, guys 🤙🤙

[@Sir_Kevin_001]

My only real concern while watching this was the uninsulated tools laying on the batteries. That's a good way to weld a wrench to a terminal! Also, I'm worried you won't get enough sunlight there in that weather. However many panels you're planning to install, double it!

woww long time no see :)

[@banzaibadger]

Be safe!

[@islandonlinenews]

Matt get 2 folding saw horses for $30. Will be a major upgrade.

[@sausage5849]

Red heatshrink would be the go for that black positive cable.

[@deanfulford69]

Good stuff 👏