A Survivalist Solar Generator Battery Backup System For When SHTF
2 Xantrex Technologies 802-1500 XPower Powerpack 1500-Watt Portable Backup Power System (amzn.to Used for mainly lighting and small appliances. The 4 converted lamps will run at 12v instead of using the 120v converter on the battery packs. There is no loss converting then. We will charge the solar panel during the daytime. Then at night or when the heater is running off the generator we will charge up these packs. One will be used while the other is charging. 1 Sunforce 39810 80-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Panel with Sharp Module (amzn.to 1 Sunforce 50056 Solar Accessory Kit (amzn.to 1 30 amp Digital Charge Controller (amzn.to 4 converted 120v lamps to 12v I cut the 120v plug from the lamp wire and attached the 12vDC Car Power Adapters. Then instead of 120v light bulbs I use 12v bulbs. 2 12 volt fluorescent light bulbs 40 watts 2 12 volt fluorescent light bulbs 25 watts 1 10 foot 12vDC extension cord 1 3 outlet 12vDC Power Adapter (amzn.to More information is available at “The Survival Summary” survivalsummary.com
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what happens if u are forced to leave ur home and run (or drive) away?…
this is all weak- sauce.. just use a damn candle or two.. you need alot more power to do anything of importance
Have you considered changing the fluorescent bulbs for LED’s by chance? I’m pretty sure LED’s take less power and will last much longer…
where do i get those big battery from?
how much was the solar panels?
Lotostechnology sells a great Solar Charge Controller
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Cheaper alternative would be the lights used for walkways outside homes that are solar powered… $30 at costco for 6 I believe : ) not as much power obviously but they can be used as “torches” bc they’re more portable(no wires) and are durable(made for outdoor used)…
I want that battery generater. where could i get one?
Great system you might consider buying a ufo 90watt led gro light, to go with that.
October is historically is when bad things happen economically, too late for crops.
You can grow lettuce tomatoes ect, until you can get your outdoor garden running.
Dried goods are fine, fresh vegetables are worth gold, in an emergency.
Nice Job. Great source of sustainable power.
Obviously you set your shit up for planned emergency, It would be pretty shit to be screwing it down when the doomsday scenario pans out.
But what sort of idiot would do that?
He’s probably gonna wait till Arnold Swartzeneger is storming the fuckin cheese rations before he thinks to install the generator backup, OBVIOUSLY.
@FrozenKsalt
How? It’s a legitimate question.
He doesn’t speak about having it installed now, and the way it’s set up looks like it will be used as and when he needs it.
How the hell does that make me dumb?
@KoFDee you’re really an idiot
Ok so wait, when SHTF and people are running around looting, shooting, causing mayhem and the army is out on patrol. You’re going to be on your roof installing these and trying to work out what area on your roof gets the most sun exposer?
Hmmm, great idea you have there….
well explained that you very much. your videos motivate me to help myself.
thank you.
nice setup love your videos keep uploading
I’ve had that same unit ( battery pack ) .It has a very sensitive charging circuit & the unit is not made to be receiving a charge (DC) & using the AC outputs at the same time. But your terminals on back of unit can be used to increase your storage capacity, just add more deep cells in parallel. This unit alone would run my 17 inch Mac Pro for 3 hours. Hope you have better luck then I did with the AC charging pack, so having an alternate way of charging the pack is a good idea
have you added any panels to your array on this generator?
Nice little setup. Nothing is worse than sitting in the dark during a storm. I built a 12 volt battery backup lighting system in my entire home and recently upgraded to LED lights. A Radio Shack 120 volt relay stays on all the time until the power goes out. Then the 12 volt lights come on without lifting a finger as the relay contacts close the 12 v circuit. I have that same charge controller on 260 watt Sharp panels. Works great without overcharging.
Keep the charge controller near the battery!
Dont use the cig plug, you cant tell if you have a bad connection till after you lose a days charge! Upgrade the battery inside the power wagon! might be as small as 33AH’s depending on model! can fit a 55AH if you want! Dont leave it plugged into the wall charger 24/7! My firend fried his that way! cant handle constant charging! your bulbs are OK, but LED’s put out more light per watt usually! Just FYI! Joe
cool little setup
Nice, so you have two of these units + a 2000 watt generator (Basement Survival Storage – 2 of 2 video). I have similar units + a deep cycle battery for emergencies……I think I’m at nearly 400 amp hours of storage right now with a little over 50 watt of solar with my various different small panels. If you get enough sunlight, your 80 watt panel should be able to provide enough power to run small things ( phone, fan, internet) in the day and keep the battery charged up for use at night.