I’ve always used a wood stove to heat my home and have a cool room for food and freezer yes I use electric but I can cook off my stove and wash clothes from creek water with a scrub board sponge bath and have a spring for water I’ve learned the old way and I’m a hillbilly from southeastern Kentucky

Hi Doug, It looks like you have your 3 batteries tied together in parallel. FYI. Make sure that the battery cables come from opposite ends of the paralleled batteries. For example, if the positive cable comes from top left, then the negative cable should come from the bottom right. This helps each battery to drain evenly. That is, if you just run both cables from the top battery over to the inverter, the top battery will be worked harder than the bottom battery.

@bonniemullen4990

Жыл бұрын

So nice to have a frig and freezer ❤️😸💞🙋🌲🌲🌲🧚🕊️‼️

@yahwehmission9443

Жыл бұрын

Yes batteries should be ran in such manner to balance and stabilize charge through entire batteries equalizing them. Doug! Get a hold of us we are off grid complete 48v system. I have some very cool tips an ideas to maximize your system for efficiency. Giving you more things to use or less generator time ..give us a shout out Take care be safe all.🙏

@whitelfner4582

Жыл бұрын

Good advice, a bit less important with lithium technology, they will have internal Battery Management systems (BMS) to help maintain equally cells within each battery, but some batteries will work harder if 'laddered' and not pulled across the battery bank.

@theresaosantowski5807

Жыл бұрын

@@yahwehmission9443 is love to know more!

@theresaosantowski5807

Жыл бұрын

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My son saw a notification and then this video under and said "Mom" you have been watching him, he teaches well. Let's listen to this one. He is 11 😃

Solar is still beyond my comprehension level to afford, yet install. Kudos for getting it done!

Mid-Missouri - All these cloudy days really suck if you have solar. For the past two weeks, ours has averaged about 15 kwh per day. Just two days were good during that time; one produced 45 kwh and one at 60 kwh ( thousand watt hours). During the summer, we will collect above 100 kwh per day. We have a 17 kwh system with 50 panels.

@bluebanter

Жыл бұрын

What watt size are each of your panels?

You guys have the nicest off grid cabin. It’s so cute ❤

It is so nice when a company actually does customer service.

Renogy is a solid company. I've got several of their products and have always been pleased.

I used signature solar and recently put in my own EG4 inverter and battery system along with a bunch of panels. It is a lot to learn but makes me feel better with an "off grid" option

Wonderful Doug! And i’d love to see how to hook up the generator so it automatically switches on in a power outage.❤

After reading many reviews and watching a lot of videos, I chose this option for my first backup power station. kzread.infoUgkxHypYDKHAN93Lp2RQpfvU_ksc70wJ00pt I was between this and a larger option that could power a wider range of items, but the price/size/capacity blend seemed right for this unit. Hasn't gotten a ton of use yet, but the build quality is solid and it charges fine via the Rockpals solar panel I purchased to pair with it. One thing to note is that the screen is optimized for a top down viewing angle, which makes sense, but this means it washes out at other angles - especially low angles. Not a huge deal, but perhaps a better option for the display could be used to provide wider viewing angles.

So glad for Stacy to have all that working right! Thanks,Doug!

I live in my RV full-time I have 400 W of Renogy and 2000 lithium batteries Works great

@vannaoffthewall9344

Жыл бұрын

Are you able to run all appliances off it too full time? Like fridge and AC? I’m trying to figure this out before I buy all this for an RV. Can’t seem to get a straight answer.

@ImaTruther1

2 ай бұрын

@@vannaoffthewall9344 my ecoflow 1400 watt runs my house fridge/freezer and a large stand alone stand up freezer, an 800 watt will run a 5000BTU window ac, u will have to check how many watts ur ac is.

@Saljen

2 ай бұрын

@@vannaoffthewall9344 Not with 400 W, likely. But RV fridge is electric / propane hybrid, so propane will kick in when batteries go below a certain level to keep your food cold.

LOVE your educational video's for "dummies" like me that need these! You guys are a true blessing and gift to us here! Thank you!

Thank Doug for sharing your life with us.

I have been waiting to hear what happened to your solar system. Glad it all works now. love all your tips and tricks.

Definitely, would like to hear a video about alternative heating! 😁. When one thing stops working, always have another way!☺️

@ImaTruther1

2 ай бұрын

I have a propane mr. heater 5 plaque radiant heater uses #20 pd propane tanks, and I have fan heaters also I use in bedrooms when i go to bed & shut the propane heater off, that propane heater heats 1200 sq ft.

Love having an honest review that I can trust!! Please keep us updated

Appreciate the fact that you're willing to adapt, change and give an honest opinion.

Yes I’m interested in seeing how the generator hooks to your system. Thanks Doug

@kaymalone7568

Жыл бұрын

I’d like to see how generator hooks up as well ! Thanks Doug

@MrYliYli

Жыл бұрын

Same

That's a nice system. I remember we had a tiny fridge, too because that's all our little system could handle. I planned everything around the fridge and played Tetris every week hehe.

This definitely eased my mind about solar. I’m glad you found a company you can work with and share this. I always imagined solar being a lot more complicated and space consuming You have shed light on this So happy Stacey has a refrigerator!

Not ready for solar yet but I have been researching. Thank you for doing so much leg work and giving great advice.

I've looked at Renogy before, though I'm not in the market yet. Glad to hear you have had a good experience with them.

Glad you got on board with a solar/battery system. As an electrician, your wiring at the combiner box is a little concerning. Everything is connected properly, however I would recommend some strain relief on those positive wires before they land on the breaker. At a minimum some sticky backs and zip ties to keep the weight off those terminals. Also, while not absolutely necessary, you might also want some bushings or grommets in those knockouts at the bottom of the box. I'm not trying to criticize what you're doing, just trying to be helpful and offer ways to minimize points of failure. It makes troubleshooting much easier when you do eventually have a problem. I love what you guys are doing. Gob bless!

@felixfrazier1850

2 ай бұрын

I’m second both ways

@joshnizzle

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, I was thinking there was a few places that needed some attention there. It would probably be fine forever, but there’s always a chance.

I have been looking in to RENOGY but wasn't sure about them. There's a lot of scammers out there trying to sell you junk. I can't afford to buy junk, I need something that actually works! I love that you posted this to help me confirm!😍 Love you & Stacy keep up the great work!

I'm glad you were able to get a company that helped you get a solar system work for you! Thanks for telling us about this. I'm glad to know that a company can talk you through setting it up.

Thank you for all the great information! Between your video in the comments from everybody, I’m learning a lot. In the process of selling my home, downsizing, buying my land, and doing lots, lots of research. Your channel is the best that I have found and follow. Going back to my farming roots from when I was a kid ❤

Thank you for the video! You make the system hookup look easy. It sounds like Renogy really took care of you. That's awesome! Glad you guys have a working system and a new fridge! God bless and protect you... especially with the oncoming storm. Have a Merry Christmas!!! 🎄

Nice to have you back giving great consumer information (based on personal experience as usual). Looking forward to seeing more of you guys in the new year. Have a wonderful Christmas and may 2023 be kinder to you🙏🏻🙏🏻🎉🎉🎄🎄

I just yesterday saw some of that company Renogy in an industrial complex in Camarillo,Ca,, they are real and big-time thank you my friend and Brother

Amazing, and very informative, that's how people learn stuff. Thank you for making this, Doug! God bless and love you guys.

I ended up just getting an all-in-one Lithium Ion Battery Bank / generator for my van with 3 120v outlets 12v input and a few USB charging ports for around $800 instead of a gas generator, and so far it does alright for bare basic simple living and can be recharged via solar. Obviously a whole family or home would need more power but you can get ones that can handle 2000w or more and many of them can be expanded with extra batteries for longer life for people that use limited electricity.

A real fridge! I'm sure Stacy is thrilled! 🤗

So inspiring! Small conveniences are pretty wonderful. Thank you for thep! Following your example to get thru these hard uncertain times.

This is the best instruction of solar I have ever seen! I feel like I slightly understand it now. Here's to dreaming we can become a self sufficient as you two are!

Renogy is a good company. Been using their stuff for 4 years

Good video! Thanks for going over the whole system. I'm glad you gave solar another shot even though you had a bad experience the last time.

Thank you for all the very important information you two provide in every area. Thank you!

Thank you for sharing your experience so that others may learn about off grid living...keep goin and sharin strong...peace n love

So glad you got your system up and running, and Stacy got her refrigarator. Looking forward to another video with more info. Thanks for your informative vlogs.

That system definitely looks like it runs better than the last one you had....this one actually WORKS 😉😀 So happy that you both have this now 😁

@jh9ns

9 ай бұрын

I dont see how his old system could function. He said he needed to fix his solar panel connections. If they were really wired entirely wrong, no system works. Think its sad to get a free solar system worth 10k and leave it be, because I dont want to hire someone for a few bucks who checks it. But thats imo

Thank you so much for this video and explaining this system in an easily understood way. Your hard work is much appreciated.

Thank you Doug. Very refreshing to have an honest opinion about a product where NO money is involved! You and Stacy are amazing! Bless You!

Renogy is a pretty good Name i have a Shunt and a Renogy Battery Monitor from them, works flawlessly for my DIY solar system. Best of luck with it Doug.

Ty Doug and Stacy:). We installed very small solar with 4 lead acid batteries many yrs ago. Now looking for bigger sys with AGM blemish 12v batteries. We liked Renogy solar panels. We can’t wait just need to save the cash. Ty guys. Merry Christmas everyone!

@workwithrickandanaBrown

Жыл бұрын

Check around in your area for the folks who work for the companies that maintain the cell towers. I was able to grab five used heavy duty AGM batteries for $700. These batteries are very high quality. But, they are also very heavy. Ended up with almost 1000ah of batteries for only $700 bucks. Not too bad.

Wow! You are so honest to the public! Keep it up!

starting on own now! this is the ONLY way to go! thanks,doug and stacey!

Hi Doug & Stacy........Sounds like you two have a very nice system. I'm really happy for you. Congrats, also on your new fridge, Stacy. That's awesome!! 👍 Tammy Lynn Schulz. 🙂💖

Thanks Doug,it's good to hear coming straight from the user of the product with real experiences,and to hear it coming from somebody whose motivation I trust. Always happy to see your systems and set up. They make interesting videos even though they don't always apply to me,but the information for my friends or the future is always relevant.

@billb8060

Жыл бұрын

The quintessential expert on solar is Hoardernurse1. he takes you thru a tour of his battery room twice a day in his videos to show you how many watts his solar is producing, then if something breaks down he calls "His Electrician" to fix it. 3 Eggs 🥚🥚🥚🥚

Adore Your Program, Had No Idea There Was This Much Info Out There, Thanks Guys, Your A Great Blessing

Want to see the next video. I always learn so much from you and your wife, thank you. Keep the videos coming.

Awesome, im glad you got a system that actually works, I so agree with you on EVERYTHING. Thank You for sharing I definitely would like to see anything you want to film, edit and post You guys are amazing

Thanks Brother makes it sound so easy!! One day when I grow up I want to be like you and Stacey. Keep up the videos!!

I'm trying to catch up on all your videos. I'm not living off grid but kept watching because videos reminded me of my childhood. You and Stacy have wonderful attitudes and I respect your ambition and achievement of going from city to country. Congrats for doing it !! I'm jealous!! I've said that probably 100 times lol God bless!!

Very informative. Thank you for sharing, when we are ready to put up solar power we will definitely be watching again!

I used Renogy in my bus conversion. Easy to install and still going strong after 2 years.

I really love that you show it ALL...the good, bad and the ugly no matter what. It sure helps the rest of us to make less costly mistakes.

Thank You very much for posting this video. I have been researching and doing a lot of thinking about how to put together an affordable solar system to power my house and your video is the second one that I've seen using this equipment. I think I have finally found the system for me.

I am so glad you guys are making things a little more comfortable for each other ❤️The coolest thing to me is if it all were to fail you guys already know how to survive without it! I sure am learning a lot from you guys! Thanks so much for sharing all your experiences with us!

Doug. Thank you for the solar video. I am looking forward to seeing how it works out for you. Blessings

The first time ever someone explained this properly. Thanks heaps great work and love the content

We have been following you guys for a long time but don’t comment much. We have learned a lot and plan to use many of your techniques. Thank you for what you do!

thanks for this video. I had been wondering whatever happened with the solar. I remember watching the video where you were putting up the panels. Glad you got something that actually works. will be checking this company out. Not out of the city yet, but to get hubby on board, we will have to have electricity. one more piece of the puzzle.

Doug I am interested in seeing your video on how the generator is hooked up.... thank you man. Enjoyed this video. You Pioneers are a big help to everybody that follows after you because you share and give.

@kaymalone7568

Жыл бұрын

I’d like to see what kind of generator and How It Is hooked up also !! God Bless you both 🙏🏻✝️

I love that little hillbilly transfer pipe, that's smart! You got to work with what you got!

Thanks for sharing. Please keep teaching and sharing new ways to get back to basics.

Thanks for sharing your off grid solar. We are off grid 14 years and love it.

Glad you all got that set up... I know you all were doing FABULOUS without it but it is nice being able to keep things good and cold/frozen.

Very cool thank you for getting back. Feels great to communicate with real humans. Absolutely love your show

Bought a 100watt panel and controller from Renogy 10-11 years ago. Great stuff

Blessings upon your house brother Doug.. ❤

Impressive! Nice work, once again, Doug!

Honesty is refreshing! Thank you for sharing this, we've been trying to learn everything we can about solar for when we are able to get our own.

I am so glad you are covering this because it is not as enviro friendly as people think.

Renogy is Known to be one of the Top Solar Company…..Good for you Guys…..God has Blessed us with the Sun for Life Love and Power. Bless You and Stacey. Keep those Video’s coming. 😁😁😁

Hey this is great! We are on grid, but got suckered by some company as well. We are changing things up slowly for our homestead, we will have our wood stove for the house shortly here and do have some power from the solar during the day. Our battery back up is not working again... I definitely need to show my hubby this one! Thanks Doug for all you do! We are truly blessed to have found you guys.

I just entered your contest for the end of the month. I didn't know about until I decided to go to your website to order the chocolate tea and tea infuser... I drink about 3 cups of various tea per day with oolong being my favorite... I was also glad to watch your video as I have been interested in solar for years and have recently bought a few panels to try using out in a shed at first. I am also contemplating a grid tie system especially with all the available incentives and cost of solar coming down so much in past 15 years... Enjoy your straight forward way of talking. Thanks

Excellent video Doug. You make things easy to understand. Yes, I would like to see a video on how to run a line to the main fuse box.

I like the portable compact lithium battery pack with solar panels for my devices. I also like the portable solar generator and portable solar panels for the home, because we get lots of sunshine in Texas. It even works on cloudy days. God bless y'all. 😇🙏🇺🇲

Nice setup Doug! Glad you got it up and running

Great, very helpful video Doug, planning on a small DIY solar setup at my on grid house to familiarize myself with workings and limitations of the whole solar thing prior to the move to off grid cabin which will likely be a few years away. It would also make a good homeschool project for my son and hopefully save a bit on our electric bill as well. Seeing what you have done has encouraged me. Thanks

NOT Judging Doug - very impressed & Proud of you

Hello again Doug, thanks for this video as you and Stacy are a big part of us making the choice to go off grid. We love the fact that you don’t beat around the bush and as straight forward as I am. We hope to meet y’all some day soon. Don and Cindy

Wow! You make installing solar seem so easy! Thank you for taking the time to walk us through the process. And as always...thank you and Stacy for all that you do! 🤩

@leftymac840

10 ай бұрын

😊😊t😊😊0?ggB 11:15 t😊

I'm enjoying the solar show here. My kid in TN needs a good truck too. He had to sell his 01 Chevy when they had their third kid.

Yes, please. I would love to see a video on how to nook up a generator to my heater. Thank you, Doug and Stacy, I love watching your videos 🤩

Thank you so so much once again, Doug!!

So glad it's working and that Stacy has a fridge !!! We've had ours (tied to the grid) for almost a year and find it really reliable. I will have to say that the ROI isn't great but we didn't go in thinking it was. Wanted to get experience with it, while still using public utilities to offset any problems. Really happy with it and super easy charts in the app. So glad you're is finally operational, sounds like renogy has great customer service to troubleshoot your current setup and get it working with you. Kuddos to them.

@nutrascalrowland9331

Жыл бұрын

Looks great. It's very complicated to me. I've got 8oo watts. But eventually want MORE. Renogy is the BEST, in my opinion!!

I need to read more about solar, so I can get it figured out…. Thanks for the information, it’s helpful to me.

LOL, I like the enthusiasm you have that is well reciprocated by your Guinea Fowl "watch dogs".. Get 'em! Fantastic walk through into your Renogy installation, it's absolutely impressive and attractive to a potential buyer especially when used by a family that's 100% off-grid.

That’s some good equipment, glad you got the configuration worked out. The city here is pushing it but to be honest, I have no interest in it unless it is to go off grid. Having something smaller to run heat and/or a fridge is something I should reconsider though.

Thank you so much Doug! I've been doing research on various inverters and they were on the list to eval. It's awesome that they had live bodies willing to help too!

@RandomNuggetsRobert

Жыл бұрын

@Lindsay I appreciate the heads up. I'm making my own batteries however as lithium titanate oxide batteries are not available as a prebuilt, are better for cold temps(operating range of -30C to +65C), have a better charge cycle life(>20k cycles), and don't have the fire hazard of li-ion chemistry.

@RandomNuggetsRobert

Жыл бұрын

@Lindsay Indeed bad companies need to be kicked to the curb. Theres a lot of them out there. While solar isn't anything new, there are new advancements to it and to battery chemistry/tech.

@RandomNuggetsRobert

Жыл бұрын

@Lindsay There is a plethora of bad info out there that has been pushed through the decades, mostly sales pitch garbage. Most people dont realize we had electric cars back before the Model T. People have to be willing to do the homework, there is no easy solution. Nothing worthwhile is ever easy.

@rosebud3979

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info..lets keep learning ! Praise Jesus.

Thanks for anything you can give us regarding solar systems.

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS INFORMATION. WE HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND SOME HONEST INFORMATION ON SOLAR FOR QUITE SOME TIME. LOTS OF GOOD ADVICE. KEEP DOING WHAT YOU'RE DOING... DAVID & TRACEY...GOD BLESS! 🙏

Great videos Doug and Stacy! Please do a video on showing how you hooked the solar system to your house panel. Thanks again,!!

Always more info video is wanted! Along with ALL your videos ❤️. Thanks for the info and glad they work well with folks, my biggest worry on off grid is not having a freezer haha

“The transfer pipe..hehe..Don’t Judge” ❤I love it! Use what you have! I do 😊

Thanks Doug. I always thought solar was to difficult but this video makes it lass overwhelming.

You have taught us so much! I was skeptical of solar. We’re going to wait until you do a 6 month update though 😅. Blessing to y’all.