A really cool solution in a grid down situation : Hybrid Battery Backup Systems

[huntergathererohio]

I was wanting to know what do I need to have? solar panel thru the tv I am watching

Step by step on grid and off grid

[randacnam7321]

The single inverter and single charge controller make this a bad system from a TEOTWAWKI point of view. Redundancy in excess is your friend.

[TheDeadLeaves1984]

Hi I have a question. Ive heard you talk about EMP in the past, and Faraday cages. If an EMP were to occur, due to a solar flare or some kind of power station malfunction, would that render the solar system useless. If so how might you protect against this? Disconection from the grid, would that be enough, or would it be feasable to surround the house in somekind of makeshift Faraday cage? Good luck from the UK.

[CPLBSS88]

When i get ready to build my home i'm hiring you...just fyi lol.

[OBXSOLWIND]

Great video my Friend... That is very cool that you had the chance to setup a hybrid system. I am getting ready to double my PV output to 2.6 KW.. The grid tie with battery backup is the best part. The less you cycle your battery bank the more life you get. Thanks for sharing as always...

[autobahn101driversed]

Always better to be safe than sorry! Great video!

[rikkiesix]

Is the battery box ventilated?

Otherwise explosive gasses will build up in there.

Great setup

Greetings

Erik

[metzindustries]

you know you can use a UPS battery backup also?

[jcb570]

clean job good work.thank you

[travelinchina]

How much would a system like this cost installed?

[williams3108]

@travelinchina read the description



[flwalt]

What is the payback period and maintenance costs of the system including the battery bank? The idea of solar is great but the cost even with incentives is really high per kwh of electricity. If the break even point is 15+ years it's worn out before it is paid for. I'm considering solar for charging batteries and essentials like water, security system, and essential emergency lighting but for everything else it seems that generators and fuel storage are still more cost effective.

[brewzur]

is there a hazard from fumes from all those batteries being in the house?

[mostlymichaelcanada]

Amazing system. How much did this system cost? Great video, thanks for sharing.

[joewilder]

I didn't see the batteries. How many and what kind?

[TheBgcheez]

How much would a system like this cost including installation?

[jasonmushersee]

There's more & more of this going on in my area. The local city hall just did an install and the govt paid 40%. A youtuber called mr2tuff made a clever homemade system with solar/batteries, totally emp/cme proof. check it out

[prescottbill]

I would love to have a small backup system for a chest freezer and my well pump (which is 220, for a deep well pump). No need for all the automatic switching, I could throw some switches or switch plugs. Here in N. AZ we have 320 days of sun, so solar works great. That would give me water and cold food preservation, which would be great in a grid down scenario. The solar guys I talked to out here said the 220 well pump is expensive to solve with solar. Any thoughts?

[69Grunden]

Great job, everything looks good. Thanks for sharing..

Would you be able to recommend a book or two on getting started on learning and getting set up with solar power? If you could I'd appreciate it....

[lenty2000]

Awesome video, very interesting!

[mjgollo1]

Hi I just ordered and got a Powerhub 1800 have not set it up yet, wish I had seen this first but I'm sure the cost was more. My unit has 2 -110 watts panles and 2 12v 220Ah batteries. Not sure what it will run but can add panles and batteries. Any good tips, and wish you were here. Southern Grandmaw

[homesteadprepper]

All the conduits and equiptment are straight, level and strapped. This installation is a testament to the conscientiousness of your work ethics. A professional job all the way Thank you for sharing.

[frogprepper]

you can add a downspout to the gutters to run wires etc. down which keeps for a clean installation as opposed to running them around the gutter

[carmas54]

what kind of batteries are you using and can devote some time to subject of which batteries are better etc...your thoughts of battery technology

[rs7388]

Just for shits and giggles how much was that setup?

[Drone1njj]

Another cool setup. thanks for the knowledge. Be safe

[MegaRucker]

really enjoyed this and all your videos

would it be possible to include some circuit diagrams?

[Richardofdanbury]

I've always heard that batteries must not be put in a closed cabinet because they off-gas hydrogen, which as you know is highly volatile and explosive. Why is this one featuring a cabinet and indoors to boot?

[engineer775]

@Richardofdanbury Good points but these batteries are AGMs and do not need to be vented. Thanks for watching!

[Richardofdanbury]

@engineer775 I'm sorry but I don't wish to appear ignorant but what are AGMs?

[ItsGoodCookin]

thats pretty bad ass! thumbs up!

[engineer775]

@ItsGoodCookin Thanks for watching!

[ironheadgram]

Your videos make me wish I had more money. Are you hiring?

[engineer775]

@ironheadgram me too! Not hiring yet but you never know. Thanks for watching!

[sappha58]

How are you venting that battery cabinet? Venting is important because when you're charging those batteries, one of the "waste" products is hydrogen gas.

[engineer775]

@sappha58 These batteries are AGMS and do not need to be vented. Thanks for watching!

[sappha58]

@engineer775 Excellent - carry on! =)

[zostedguy]

I'm doing micro hydro and also trying the bedini battery charging system.I think that is the key to the battery banks.

[engineer775]

@zostedguy I will have to check out the links you sent me. Appreciate it!

[fingerlakesprepper]

Scott do you have any off gassing concerns from the battery banks? is there some type of ventilation system to vent gasses from the charging batteries?

great vid...

[engineer775]

@fingerlakesprepper The batteries are AGMS so no need to vent. Thanks for watching!

[blossombogart2]

crap, I am one of the lower echelon of the 99%....I can't even afford a chain saw, I am screwed...

[NWOIS666]

@blossombogart2 I have three chain saws, your more than welcome to one.

[blossombogart2]

@NWOIS666 although I wont take you up on your offer, I must say your kind and generous response has just made my day and helped restore my faith in people, I sincerely thank you. folks like yourself will make a shtf senario less ugly...

[engineer775]

@blossombogart2 I can't afford it either. It is a luxury item that is not necessary to make it. It was done for a retired couple in their 70s. They just want to survive in style! Thanks for watching!

[mikemorrison281]

The more I watch these videos the more I realize I am a moron. lol...feel free to eat my dead body when I starve or freeze to death. ;) lol

[engineer775]

@mikemorrison281 LOL! 

[cpranga9488]

@mikemorrison281 Don't feel too bad, I think most all of us are in the same boat. I have been doing what I can to get ready. Do what you can, when ever you can.

[RealRickyRoss]

@mikemorrison281 ...LOL

[freakshow2000]

is the new panel a "sub" panel from the main? I'm only asking because I saw your neutral bar bonding jumper installed. I sure would not think that new panel is solar/battery powered only?

[engineer775]

@freakshow2000 the panel is solar/battery powered primarily. The inverter in setup to power that panel by battery or grid or generator etc. It is a very flexible system. Thanks for watching!

[MrDeathstyle]

@CitizenCrimefighter Dood, all your videos are gone!

[AppalachianFreedom]

TOP- NOTCH as always Sir!

[OgMandin0]

Extremely NICE system!!!

Did you lose your Load Control and Half Priced Water Heating discounts from Duke Power when you installed solar? "Or did you decide "the less said the better?" Losing those discounts can add 20% to the power bill... =OUCH!!!

IMO, having solar lowers grid demand and the utility ought to credit homeowners w/ solar systems for grid stability.

[ludeluver]

I worry about the disconnects being outside where other people would have access. Is there a reason they are outside and not inside? Was just thinking OPSEC.

[ytgv3fc7]

@engineer775 @ludeluver if you're not selling power back to the grid do you even need a disconnect for the power company? I can understand for personal need/reasons needing to disconnect but why does the power company get a say? This is your own equipment, right?

[Gripfang]

@ytgv3fc7 If I'm not mistaken, it's part of the deal to get the incentives and credits.

It's kinda bullshit.

But that's the power companies trying to bend the independent minded person over and "forget" to bring the Vaseline.

[InTheSticks0001]

Very nice. Surprised that they did not go with Trojan L16RE or equivalent in Surette. IMHO, the higher cost of the L16 is justified and offset by the much longer long life span of that battery, especially during a period of high or hyper inflation.

[EastCoastPrepper]

Thanks for sharing...

[PreppersTactics]

how long will it take for that to pencil out, if its only 25% of their power, and that system had to cost over 25K, if it is for prepping and being off the grid then that is fine, but if it for saving money , it wont happen.

[Billyboler]

How much money is need to do 12 panels and equipment, roughly, Thanks Great Video

[WildAndLiving]

@Billyboler depends on how much power you want to create..

[RockerRocco1]

That's awesome man. I wish I knew how to do this stuff lol

[ceraldi]

awesome job, any reason you didnt use the grey plastic conduit on the outside?

[modoc42]

You're always playing with either water or electricity... is that a wise combination? LOL That's an awesome job you're doing, installing that system. Impressive. Thanks for finding the time to put it on video and share it with us.

[MrJohn196741]

good video man please make more 

[MotorCityPrepper]

Are those critical circuits totally isolated from the grid? Or are they breaker bypassed to the solar system and can be put on the grid if needed? Great work!!

[MrStevewest1978]

nice i like it good job E775

[jasongraf]

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing it with us Engineer. Can't wait to have you and SP1 help build my retreat. (Dreaming at this point...but someday)

[bkzeitz]

Looks great! How much does a system like that cost?

[ProthoPectore]

clean install.

nice setup.



[Iam1uglyguy]

Great stuff as always.

[BonnieBlue2A]

You mentioned the tax credits so that means the system must be grid tied, is that correct? Then how does one do the battery back up and switch over to charge batteries for a back-up system? Is that what you meant by the Zantrex inverter charger?

This is what I have been wanting to do but the only solar installer in my area keeps trying to talk me out of it. I'm looking at a 8kW, looks like the one you installed is just shy of a 3kW.

[pfcwar5150]

Nicely done!.....does the battery cabinet need to be vented?

[Tom07006]

Nice! Really top of the line stuff. Great videos they get me to think and learn a lot. Wife and I are going to install a new wood stove. You have any thoughts about a soapstone verses cast iron?

[mysciencenow]

i dig out a quartz vein by hand, got any engineering ideas to move some of these ton weight boulders... cause its hard to roll em...

[chavaliay1]

FIRST! wow feels good... no wonder why the kiddies do it. Lol