Hey Jay, have you thought about insulating your battery box, it might help the cold at at bay and be more beneficial in extending the life of your batteries.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Would love to add some.....soon hopefully. Thanks

@garysuderman174

Жыл бұрын

Or just put more foam around just the batteries themselves because it looks like his shed already has insulation?

@delorislovell4531

Жыл бұрын

@@OffgridwithJayandJen hay

You're very welcome!! I hope the heating pads help, sounds like a bigger project than expected. Y'all enjoy your vacation, soak up those rays of sunshine and warm temps!!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Not too bad of a project.....just taking my time with it and working out the kinks. We appreciate you my friend. Thank you again

Anxious to see how effective your heating pads work, as I mentioned before we are just starting to set up our solar....this video gave me some good ideas.."max the juice"!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Heck ya buddy......I'm going to access the situation for another few weeks and do an update video ASAP

Looks like it will help keep them batteries warm! What's funny is that I picked up a travel hammock this week!!!😁

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Lol

Hey guys we love the bespoke infomercial well done. We would like to see how those heater pads will help in the winter cold though. Great idea 💡.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys.....hope you are well

another quality video guys , awesome ideas , keep on keeping on

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy......who is this? Ha ha laugh laugh. Best wishes my friend

Good luck with the pads, hope they work out for you.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy.....hope the weather is backing off a bit for ya

I feel your pain. As you know, I have two different solar set ups at the cabin. I have the same problem with my garage solar that is set up on AGM batteries. I installed my AGM bank in a Styrofoam box that’s 2 inches thick. So far it has been helping, but I think the heating pads are the answer. Following… I can’t wait for the next video

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't hurt my friend........it is a struggle when the cold months limit us for a fee months but the rest of the year things work well. Just working out the kinks

You are so clever Jay! even though you are amazing at explaining what you are doing I still could not do all that technical stuff xx

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Ha...thanks my friend....I'm OKAY at acting like I know what I'm doing, HA HA

Wow !!! The snow is all gone !!! One extreme to another !!!

Hi guys. Hope the pads help but most people I watch have insulation in the actual storage area! Always good to see you both!🙏🙏🙏Blessings

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Laura......ya kind of important. 😁

Hope that this works for you Jay, might be a good idea what other people are suggesting about insulating the actual building, we’ve had some lovely weather over the past few days, l can smell spring coming lol, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Julie..........ya the weather has been nice.. but some cold stuff still coming.

Insulation in the Box

I use a RV heater pad on my lithium battery, works really well.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Sweet....thanks for letting us know

Hoping that does the trick for you and keeps those batteries warm!!!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Us too. 😊👍

The heating pads are a great idea.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

I think so too!

Jay, you do not need the 24 Volt to 12 volt converter if you connect the 2 heaters in series across the 24 Volt battery. - if they are sealed cells you could super insulate them.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

I never really thought about that and was not sure equipment worked the same way as batteries being put into series.....I will be insulating the batteries soon.

might also suggest a compost heating system for the shed along with insulating it

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

That would be awesome....natural heat....win win

@Dr.Dan0

Жыл бұрын

@@OffgridwithJayandJen and rich compost for the garden!

Wavin from Curacao in the lesser Antilles islands.. 👋😎👍

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Woot woot buddy....enjoy

you could get a old small freezer and put your battery bank in it . the heating pad would work great in it.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

True.....if the size was right its a good idea

I've noticed before, but said nothing thinking there wasn't n issue. But, now that you have said there is or potentially a problem. I think insulating your building would help as much as the heating pads. Also if you insulated your building, the pads would work even better. Foam board and spray foam would work wonders in there. I would allow for some "take outs" for summer so as to not get the batteries too hot.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Very possible we will be doing this in the future. Thanks

Hi guys looks a lovely day there

Do you think they would keep the large water tote from freezing. What are they 450gals. SEMPER FI

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

They might.....might be smart to install a few of them when we bury a tank

Maybe Dig a battery pit below the frost line, connect a pea trap pipe with the pit bottom covered in gravel draining to the hill side? Future?

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Seriously good option

That looks like it should work pretty well. I did something similar for a 250AH LFP battery in my wife's she-shed. It kicks on at 37 and off at 40, so the batteries are always warm enough to start taking a charge from solar. I can turn it on and off but have found there is no reason to. The draw is so small and infrequent that if you get just one sunny day a week that's more than enough to offset what the heaters use.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Sweet......I had it running this winter only when I was running the small Genny.....excited to get it hooked up like you do for the future. Thank you very much for letting us know. 😀👍

@jasonbroom7147

Жыл бұрын

@@OffgridwithJayandJen - The temp controller I bought is called the DZS Elec Temperature Controller. It's a little tricky to use, but cheap. I am using much smaller DC heating pads (25W) so my whole setup cost right around $50, but that was with 4 small heating pads and I'm only using 2 of them.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks

Hey bud something you can do that I did is to add a wind generator to your system cause we both know that the wind is always blowing in Michigan in the winter time lol. I have a cabin that I have built that is in Elise and I have 1200 watts system right now and I'm going to upgrade that to 4000 watts this summer. I have the same batteries you and I only have 4 of them I will be upgrade them to I'll add 2 more. I can go to my cabin on a Friday stay until late Sunday and never have to fire up my generator I use the TV all my lights tools refrigerator and well. Just some feed for thought love your video's .

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Would love to talk numbers with ya, if you send us a message on Facebook or email I would like to compare systems. Ours works well and no generator needed most the year, just during dead of winter

Food for thought. Remove the paper (resistance to heat transfer) and adhere the pad to a piece of thick aluminum foil (Heat conductor) so you get an advantage instead of disadvantage. Maybe later go with the Li Fe Phosphate? Just trying to help friends.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that, the pads said specifically not to attach to anything conductive so it didn't short anything out. I'm thinking we will eventually do some lithium batteries inside cabin, but down the road once three batteries die. Lol

been thinking about this vid.Why not put a couple of small wind turbines in. ? just a thought. just to let you no i have my small bank of sola panels on the roof now and they are chargeing well. running one of my computers about 3-4 hr a day and all my lighting in my workshop is now fully sola. plus can use it to charge up batteries for my drills. will start on my next section soon.keep up the great work. look forward to seeing your next vid. phil from across the pond.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome Phil......good work. I think a wind turbine will be in our near future. Before next winter for sure.

@philrodger2716

Жыл бұрын

@@OffgridwithJayandJen looking forward to the wind turbine vid when you doi it. as i can pick your brains. lol. safe journeys.

May the Lord bless and protect you and Jen

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Lots of love Brenda. ❤️

No need for a 24 to 12 converter, just connect the heat pads to the middle of the battery bank where it measures 12V. I agree too, an old freezer would make an excellent battery house, in fact the heat generated from charging the batteries might do all your heating by themselves.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Humm......thanks. Will look into that. Appreciate it

Just think when Jenny kicks to the dog house this winter at least it'll be heated 😂

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Lol......truth, 😊

You should really think about switching to LiFePO. They store 50% more power then AGM. You are running heat blankets now so insulate your power box or move them inside. You have space upstairs

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Ya that might be in the future. We will see how long this system lasts as is before we make some total changes. Using the loft would be a good idea. 👍

Just put the foam insulation under the batteries helps.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

For sure

Hi mr nice to seee your agin 😊hi from sweden

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend Best wishes

Are you going to put insulation on the walls?

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Yes that or maybe just incase the battery bank itself....in the next few videos. 😊👍

Hi Jay!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Hey Gma.......how are ya?

@slewis4456

Жыл бұрын

@Off grid with Jay and Jen I'm great. We're getting ready for another ice storm here in Buffalo. SO ready for spring! 😉

what is a cigerette plug

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

The round one

Wire the pads in series and hook them up to the 24 volts -DUH!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

2 ай бұрын

I think someone suggested that before and I looked into it.....didn't think it worked that way. Maybe I'm wrong

Don't use a converter, just put the heater pads in series and run them off of 24V.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Does it seriously work like that? I'm happy to do that if it works. Thanks

I need to ask a question OK you got batteries in the shed shouldn’t they be insulated in the shed I mean the whole shed should be insulated shirt not to keep the warmth in there good night been better to do it that way or not just asking if you can answer me that question

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Ya I mean insulating the whole shed was part of the plan.....but perfecting all the systems around here will take time. I'm not an expert.....lol, not sure if I have mentioned that or not. Ha ha

@mikemckinley1031

Жыл бұрын

I think it would help a lot if you did that insulated your shed just to keep those batteries nice and warm

@mikemckinley1031

Жыл бұрын

I don’t know much about solar But it does make sense right I hope everyone gives you ideas which is a good thing right Jay

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

@mike mckinley always like hearing ideas.....it helps

I want to built my battery bank... any suggestions on the best quality|price option.. I am on a budget..

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

We were on a budget and learning too, that is how we ended up with these renogy AGM batteries. Lithium batteries are great, but require consistent warmer temps

@91icebox

Жыл бұрын

@@OffgridwithJayandJen that is also an option I was looking at. I love the all in one unit. Does yours give you the power you need?

Those were not northern Michigan trees under the ax..lol

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Jen needed to see the sunshine.....and we couldn't wait to share with you guys. Lol

All batteries performed less efficient when cold put some insulation unde around the batteries

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Ya that's the plan. Best wishes

Why couldn't you just add another panel or two just for the heating pads and then you'd also have more stored battery power when the sun goes down?

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

That is an option I might explore.....😊👍

The mad Dr Solar strikes again. Enjoy FL y'all. 😉

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Buddy.....Weather has been outstanding

@paulpuckerinGM

Жыл бұрын

@@OffgridwithJayandJen woot! Woot!

@paulpuckerinGM

Жыл бұрын

@Off grid with Jay and Jen y'all should stay in FL for another week. Weather up north is shite. Stay south, stay warm, and stay safe. Puck.

You really don’t want to finish up that bathroom lmao

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

Lol

@BS.-.-

Жыл бұрын

Some of us are glad..gets kind of old watching the 7th video about a shower stall.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

@@BS.-.- totally agree. Never did I think there would be so many layers and days of drying and such involved with that shower......more than I anticipated even

@AccordingToGoat

Жыл бұрын

@@BS.-.- I think that speaks more to milking the content in a slow winter time. Most of these channel in the winter drag these projects out over many more videos than they would during the summer where more content is available. The question is, what’s the project after this? I’m sure something is planned but it won’t be anything that compares to a summer project

Hi guys Where the hell is your snow your outside in a tee shirt

Guess I’m getting too old, cause that was confusing😳

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

I may have talked a bit in this one

You said your married Jay i never knew that i thought you just living together ? Also why no insulating on the walls in there solar shed also none under neath to why not???i see no insulation in that shed at all ???????????

@OffgridwithJayandJen

Жыл бұрын

There is some in the floor.......but none in the walls. I wanted to see how things worked out before I got too fancy.....well now it's complicated to insulate, lol. Ya buddy, Jen and I have been together since 2010.....got hitched in 2017. We don't normally wear rings around the cabin because we are working.

@KrissBartlett

Жыл бұрын

@@OffgridwithJayandJen ok thanks for letting me know glad you finally got hitched hahaha i think insulating the sides and to p will help it only cost you two bags of the 20 range stuff !!!

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