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@samvalentine3206

9 ай бұрын

7% off an almost $70,000+ system is a nice incentive. Thank you - every little bit helps!

@jeffmerhar9424

9 ай бұрын

To bad It only last for ten years

@jmwarden1

9 ай бұрын

What makes you think this system will only last for ten years?@@jeffmerhar9424

@LumnahAcres

9 ай бұрын

@@jeffmerhar9424 they come with a 25 year warranty

@GridDown

9 ай бұрын

@@jeffmerhar942425 years

I’ve been watching your journey for many years, from when you were still working. It is amazing to me how much you have learned and the skills you have acquired along the way. Thank you so much for taking us along on your journey!

@samvalentine3206

9 ай бұрын

You said it perfectly, Lisa! Thank you

@lanetteprice7508

9 ай бұрын

Same here I believe if he says I'm going to learn how to do something he will❤.

@lindascott2107

9 ай бұрын

I too have been with you for so long, never ceaces to amaze me how brilliant you are

@faithrada

9 ай бұрын

AND... how they both maintain their Enthusiasm 😊 It's challenge enough to Homestead... but CREATING a homestead... from scratch... that's a HUGE undertaking.

Al, when drilling through the sheet metal, lay a bar magnet in a large baggie near the drilling area. When done drilling, pick up all the shavings with the magnet, then remove the baggie from the magnet over a trash can, and the shavings are gone. It saves time and is safer. Just a tip.

Good morning Al! Wow! I did not understand one word you said and still was totally fascinated about this solar system! You definitely could install other homesteaders systems for a side hustle. So impressed with your continuous skill levels. Hugs from N.C..❤

@LumnahAcres

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Marin

@samvalentine3206

9 ай бұрын

Good morning, Marin - you said it nicely, probably for all of us - thanks!

@col2560

9 ай бұрын

Lol, he's just a handyman, he doesn't need a side hustle, he has KZread 🤣🤣

@karenweir7310

9 ай бұрын

Wow- that was mind numbing!! Lol. BUT, I’m determined to learn how to implement solar for my gulf coast home! (Before our next hurricane)… baby steps for me!! Thanks Al!

@marinbandel2574

9 ай бұрын

@samvalentine3206 Good morning Sam ! Really enjoyed my coffee on this chilly morning watching Al put his system together. May you and yours be blest. See ya'll Saturday. Hugs from N.C..❤️

Two things are amazing to me after watching this video. 1- how easy you just made that incredibly complicated task look and 2- how even though I didn’t understand a word you were saying, you kept me totally engaged and excited the entire video. I could have been watching a video in an entire different language and it wouldn’t have mattered. Al you are just really good at what you do. Your skill level is just off the charts and your passion for what you do is inspiring. Thank you for taking us along for the ride ❤😊

That's an awesome looking system. Al, is there anything you don't know how to do? Absolutely amazing.

@LumnahAcres

9 ай бұрын

Thanks. I love learning new things.

@lanetteprice7508

9 ай бұрын

Same feeling Al will do anything he sets his mind to. ❤

Al you never cease to amaze me AFTER WATCHING YOU GUYS GROW OVER THE LAST 6 OR 7 YEARS, what a talented guy you are,,, this project was made to look so easy by your understanding of ALL THE TECHNICAL ELECTRICAL YOUVE ACCOMPLISHED YOU ARE A FORCE TO BE RECCONED WITH FOR SURE CONGRATS ONCE AGAIN FOIR A JOB WELL DONE..

Good morning Al, Gina and Olivia. Well Al you did it again now you've installed your off grid lights . That is a neat system all covered and it has a clean line of products. ❤😊

Al, each nipple is required to have a locknut on each side of the box, 4 locknuts per nipple. This is for grounding all the metal enclosures.

@willamettehops

3 ай бұрын

That's an easy fix if he shuts it all down and disconnects all the wires. Then adds the required missing locknuts, re-runs the wire and gets a new permit from the city/county for a new inspection.

AL PLEASE do a video on your planning process. I think we would find it interesting how you think things out and plan ahead. I do a lot of projects myself and it just seems like everything is ready to go for you which I know is impossible. Unless you have 5 or so people doing these things for you. PLEASE...

A beautiful system backed by a company that understands the off grid movement. Can't beat their customer support.

@LumnahAcres

9 ай бұрын

Yea we’ve been very happy with them too

@InsideTraderNancy

9 ай бұрын

Their definitely on the more expensive side. I like the plug and play. However, their price per kwh is not great at all! So many other options like eg4 in itself woulda doubled the kwh for the same price.

@funnyfarmdad9997

9 ай бұрын

@@InsideTraderNancyin solar power you get what you pay for.

@johnstevener501

9 ай бұрын

​@@InsideTraderNancyI'm sure Grid Down gave him a nice deal in return for the exposure in this video

Al & Gina. My wife and I have been watching you since you brought Hope home. I like you're attitude, approach to learning new things and especially your work ethic most of all. Gina, I'm impressed with how you jump right in and your progress in conquering the fear of hight...........and power tools, LOL. Olivia is blessed to have such fine models of a Christian life. May God continue to Bless you and all your viewers

I have followed you for a long time and I am still amazed at all you and Gina have accomplished.

@lanetteprice7508

9 ай бұрын

Yes they are super stars when it comes to learning how to do new things. I would love to see a air shot of before and how..that would blow your mind. ❤

Hi Al & Gina. I have to say i admire your work rate & ability to work around the system. As for the Moose they look fantastic standing by the house. Take care happy family.

We AL that all went straight over my head but very interesting to watch great job ❤🇬🇧👍👍 love to all

Great installation, nicely done! In the UK, you need to be certified/qualified to do what you have done. The crazy thing is, your install is far better, safer and neater than anything I have seen UK qualified electricians do

@DukeOOO

9 ай бұрын

Why did Al dub his voice in after the installation? Curious minds want to know...

That is a clean system, no wires and junction blocks everywhere. Looks great. 👍

Nice job. I've been doing high-end off grid power systems for over two decades and I'm super happy to see your workmanship. Down in my area there are a lot of solar contractors but they have absolutely no business tackling systems like this. 😂😂 the largest one I've done so far is 30 kW of solar and 48 kW of inverter power, 325 kWh of energy storage and a 60 kW generator. Cost the customer about a quarter million dollars and it's been working for many years without a single problem.

I've used a magnetic bowl or tray for years to keep the hardware from rolling around. This will also attach itself to the metal boxes you're working with.

Al, you made it look so easy. It’s like you do it every day. A great bit of work my friend. Wow!

@LumnahAcres

9 ай бұрын

They have some great training videos.

Al you look like a Pro doing what you do on everything you have learned. You learn very quickly. Well done on you both.

@DukeOOO

9 ай бұрын

I'd just like to know why Al dubbed his voice in during editing instead of real time. I think he had some professionals on-site.

You are so smart to be able to do this all, pure genius, I really respect young people such as you doing such technical work. !

Al, having driven dozens of ground rods in a former life, I would recommend using your two handed post driver after getting a good start with the sledge. Save time and knuckles.

Very Impressive Al. You did an awesome job!

Our may not claim to be an electrician, but you are an expert to installing a solar system! I’m impressed!

Wow thats a nice and clean system. Great install, now to watch how much energy you use and what the pv are producing.

Al you are a man of many talents !! It must make you very happy to see all the green lights come on, GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stay blessed all!!

@samvalentine3206

9 ай бұрын

Good morning, Eric. This episode blew me away with all the electrical and technical stuff - I was in nirvana! Thank you Al for the well-filmed installation of one of their systems. Thank YOU, Eric for your blessings, we all need them - may you also be blessed!

That is one heck of a system Al. I love to watch you work on the install, My son is an electrician and I love to watch him work but he hates to be watched and runs me off when ever we have him doing something at our place I have to check it out after he is done and has gone home. You know how that is, the cost per hour doubles if you watch and triples if you start suggesting things.LOL😂

Al, you are truly a Jack of all trades. You’ve proven that there’s nothing you can’t build yourself. You choose to get help with some projects but that doesn’t mean you can’t do it. You save so much money by doing all your projects yourself.

Al and Gina, this is by far the best and cleanest solar system that I have ever seen or demonstrated, congratulations on choosing this system, I think it was a very wise choice, can't wait to see how well it performs, especially this winter.

@johnshort1536

9 ай бұрын

I’m a big fan of Al and Gina but you should also check out Country View Acres with Evan and Rebekah . Evan also installed a solar system. Quite excellent .

WOW $67,000 + generator + installation x 2 - great idea but WOW ! I wonder how long the batteries last ? and what the insurance companies think of all the stuff being inside the main building ? Great video but WOW ! thanks

Good morning from West Virginia love seeing how close the moose come to the house. Things are looking great. That is best looking solar system I have seen on KZread and you make it look like a walk in the park putting it in and the fact it has worked great for you in your home all this time. That makes me feel that the system I would want. I don't believe there is anything that you can't do if you set your mind to it. So proud of you all.

I thoroughly enjoyed watching the solar installation. Thank you, Al. I will be doing my own installation as well.

Good morning Al, It looks like you are becoming a pro at installing these solar systems. This system does look improved over what the tiny house has. I can feel your excitement for having solar power your workshop. Next, get some heat in the workshop as it will only get colder as time passes. I know you have a lot on your plate, now with trusses on the ground for the barn. Many blessings your way as you continue to shepherd your land.

Years ago I had to install a grounding rod. I beat and beat on it and it was barely moving. I have a small jackhammer and I decided to take the bit out of it and slide the hammer onto the grounding rod. I pulled the trigger on the jackhammer and it drove the rod into the ground in just a few seconds. One of the best time and effort saving ideas I ever came up with.

@rupe53

9 ай бұрын

an attachment is now sold that fits in a common hammer drill. Just about every electrician I know has one these days.

I'm so glad you got your replacement solar panel and finished the battery bank connections!👍😊

Good evening to all Lumnah fans from northern China! Very impressive system there Mr. Al! You make all this look so easy…..very deceptive I must say. I’m just gob smacked at the comprehensive yet actually simplistic installation and operation of this system that you are using. I think this will dazzle you as well as we viewers how well it will perform for you. Well done there young man! I’m surely impressed.

@samvalentine3206

9 ай бұрын

Good morning - most impressive for sure! Al made it look easy!

@billstev100

9 ай бұрын

@@samvalentine3206 Gooday there Mr Sam. Al’s bad to the bone I must say! 🤭

@ky.gambler5281

9 ай бұрын

Did you help build this system?

@billstev100

9 ай бұрын

@@ky.gambler5281 ??? What?

That is very nice and clean. As a controls engineer I’m impressed! Your giving me too many ideas Al.

Expertly done - love your attention to detail. Great Family.

I know you were speaking English but it was all Greek to me. It’s impressive that you knew how to do all of that.

Great Solar System installation Al...You definitely have a lot of talent and abilities. You sure look like a pro. Looking forward to seeing the different projects you'll be working on in the workshop.

Wow Al you're amazing how you put in your off grid electrical system, you did it with such ease. I missed Gina today. See you guys Saturday.🙂❤

Wow! You guys have a power system! Happy for you, you put in a lot of hard work over the years! I remember when you would take Olivia to catch the bus. Also when Gina was working! So proud, you have come a long way!

There is no doubt that you know what your doing, I’ve been following your family builds for several years and am really impressed with your knowledge on it all. Your videos make my week, thanks for taking us along.

I am just totally amazed at how we can use solar power! Al you Make it look so easy, and I admire your dedication to safety and protecting your system on your off grid property!

Goooood morning Al, Gina, Olivia, and Lumnah Acre friends!🌄😊 Love a foggy morning! Have an awesome day everyone! Gonna be a good one🤩

@TheKamakuraGardener

9 ай бұрын

Good morning Forrest! 👍🏾🤩🐶

@homesteadedman4784

9 ай бұрын

GM Forrest love your positivity! Be well

@LumnahAcres

9 ай бұрын

Gooooood Morning Forrest

@forrestgump9576

9 ай бұрын

@@homesteadedman4784 HI Edman, thanks!🤩

@caryrhea3974

9 ай бұрын

Good morning, Forrest. :)

Amazing Al! Looking forward to all the projects you will be able to create this winter! 👍🏼👍🏼

Lumnah family, greetings from Ireland, tremendous work and you are truly off grid and well on the way to be 100% self sufficient. Enjoy the move to Lumnah Acres in the Woods.

Awesome job as always Al!!! So proud of you guys, all of your hard work is sure paying off!! So happy you are living your dreams!!😊😊

Good morning Lumnah family. Your solar system is looking awesome indeed. Keep up the great work.

Now this is awsome. I really enjoy seeing the install. Neat clean and organized. Great job sir. Thank you for sharing your video with us. God bless from west Texas.

Looking fantastic. I know you are glad that this system is up and running.

@LumnahAcres

9 ай бұрын

Yes it feels good to have power to the work shop.

Al, this was awesome! I'm in the starting stage of getting solar... spent the past year looking for a great "quality" system and seems like the grid down system is really a great system.

Absolutely fascinating to watch you put that system together and functioning!! Know how glad you are to have it up and running! Blessings on you all....😊

Good afternoon y'all from the south of Texas. Share some kindness, do something for some you just met.

FYI, Milwaukee at Home Depot’s sells a SDS MAX Ground Rod Driver for your rotary drill to make that ground rod job easier, about $40.

@LumnahAcres

9 ай бұрын

I’ll have to get one

@Flyfish325

9 ай бұрын

Make sure you hammer rotary tool is “SDS MAX” shank, it won’t work with a “SDS PLUS” shank.

@martinmagee1711

9 ай бұрын

​@@LumnahAcres🔓🔑🔓🔐🔑☀️☀️☀️💡💡💡📲📳📲📳🈴🈴🚰🚰🚮🚮☀️ good 👍 yes

I love how you hesitated at the very end like “if I can do it, then…… well no that doesn’t mean you can do it too, who are we kidding, but…. you know, within reason, you might” 😂😂 all true man, you’re amazing and for how hard you work, you deserve it 👍

Its wonderful to see " normal " screwdrivers being used... I never use anything electric ...I'm old school they never go flat on you 😊 Best wishes from England UK 🇬🇧

What a beautiful system! Thanks for showing how to set-up. Best to you & your family.

I am so impressed by the quality of your work. It is a nice system and you explained it very well. Awesome job.

I certainly enjoy watching your journey! It never gets old seeing all you are adding.

Al, you are totally a man of all trades. Your electrical skills are awesome!

great video. Right in my roadhouse, being a retired computer tech. I had solar installed on my house but self install was not an option. I still love learning new technology.

I love your ambition and resourcefulness

It looks so nice and compact.

@LumnahAcres

9 ай бұрын

Thanks

Awesome job Al , you have came a long way from your first pig sty to fully installing your complete off grid solar system like a professional, would love to have seen more of your installation,please could you make another video showing more

Al you make it look so easy...each one you put in I learn something .😊

Yay! Power to the workshop! It got cold here too. Down to 20º this morning. God bless all y'all!

WOW! You are so smart to learn how to do this all by yourself. You're an amazing person! Wonderful video!

Good luck what ever you do!!!!!!!! 😸

Jaw-dropping solar install! I’m impressed. 👍👏

You are lucky, that you have the know-how and skill to do electrical work. I have the self-knowledge to let the know-hows do it for me. Great work!

Amazing installation Al. Love the care of installation process and neatness of the work. Such a well planned system.

Amazing Job!! No way I would even think about doing this myself!

Love system, for the same reason you do! Clean and organized. Love factory readied everything!😊😊😊

This will be the second time we've watched this video, We cant believe how far yall have come since you first bought your property! Great job! We left KZread for a while because of the algorithm and such but we are back and glad to see all the progress you have made! WOW!!

Has there been any conversation about fire suppression. The system that Al is putting together looks good and it's worth it. Please protect your investment 🙏

I use a T-post driver or sometimes a front end loader bucket on ground rods then finish the last couple feet with a sledge hammer. That’s really nice clean setup there on that solar unit.

Al , I really , really enjoyed this video of you installing this solar system. I've watched A lot of install video's of different systems and I have to say that this is the easiest and is the most clean looking system I have ever seen . I hope you got a free or at least a reduced price for your system as I'm sure a lot of systems will be sold because of this video. Kudo's to you for making this video. I for one will be checking into getting this system .

Brilliant work Al! I love the way you explain the complex design and how you make an effort to make it “look right” - always easier when fault finding.

Slick. Very clean. Nice!

Congratulations Lumna Acres nice job.

Fantastic job, well done you 😀

Hi AL, i like to wake early to watch you i learn lot if not i would have! I learn so much it's good for me! 🤓

I've been running solar for a long time. It's s amazing how you can use power from the sun too do work.

Glad to see you invested in some EMP protection. We have those for our system, as well as our vehicles. Not a lot of money for peace of mind. Good job!

This system is pretty nifty. The boxes look so sleek. The fit on your wall is perfect, too. Although you make it look easy, it’s still a plate of spaghetti to me. The labels are a good idea.

Very impressive looking set up Al, that wasn’t cheap !

Love your videos and enjoy watching them. May the lord bless and protect you and Gina and the Moose near the house

Good for you! 😁

Yes sir all looks very clean well done sir Al

Sweet looking power system, nice install.

So impressed with your knowledge and work. Way to go.

I live in Georgia and we had a frost this morning and expecting one in the morning,like your channel you never come up with anything you can’t do

You are a better man than me, getting that solar all hooked up. Good job.

Good moaning modern steaders, 2 frost in the last two days here. Frost on the pumpkin. Drinking my In the Woods coffee and seeing what you guys have in store for us today. I hope all is well. Cheers Edman

@TheKamakuraGardener

9 ай бұрын

Good morning Homestead Edman! 👍🏾🤩🐶

@LumnahAcres

9 ай бұрын

Gooooood Morning Edman stay warm drinking the coffee

@samvalentine3206

9 ай бұрын

Good morning and howdy howdy, Mr. Ed! This is an amazing system Al hooked up in this episode. Most impressive... Cheers to you as well!

@homesteadedman4784

9 ай бұрын

Hello Sam I hope you and Mrs. Sammy are doing well. @@samvalentine3206

Al, that was a great install! I don't know how you did all of that without your main helper! LOL

what a clean installation and everything is working

I am diggin the neat aspect. Finally someone got the DYI right

THANKS AL! YOU made the whole system very easy to understand & not complicated👍 Stay warm my friend