SOLAR AND WIND POWER HOW I WIRED IT
How I wired the AC side of my solar and wind powered backup energy set up. And moving one of the battery banks.
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Solar and wind backup power. This is a responce to my last video. I know this stuff can be intimidating and I wanted to try to clear it up a bit. I have other videos that may help you out if you are looking into solar power.. other digital and resourceful information at solar DIY Wind Power Review
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mdr8088 says:
December 14, 2011 at 4:16 pm (UTC 0)
That’s a lot of wireing! Is that a grid tie inverter? I’ve been looking for one, but I don’t even know what or where to look?
MrOurcanada says:
December 14, 2011 at 4:54 pm (UTC 0)
wow good vid and your verry organized person i see keep the vids comeing
1oldarmyguy says:
December 14, 2011 at 5:43 pm (UTC 0)
WOW, you are one organized person…after watching this video I went out and cleaned my garage…still looks like hell compared to your man cave. Thanks for sharing.
SoCalPreppers says:
December 14, 2011 at 6:20 pm (UTC 0)
that sir is called OBXcompuslive disorder… I wish I had it… great video and almost an inspiration for me to get out in the garage and get my tool boxes all cleaned up… I made Ammo insted 🙂 thanks OBX… this was hubling at the least… you are a super human for sure
rotoclip says:
December 14, 2011 at 7:16 pm (UTC 0)
cool mancave.thanks for makin vids
OBXSOLWIND says:
December 14, 2011 at 7:25 pm (UTC 0)
@PopPrepper I was kidding Pop SnapOn tools are very American made and always has been. They are by no means cheep but they are the best hand down…
skokie23 says:
December 14, 2011 at 7:38 pm (UTC 0)
Another great vid!!. Thanks for showing the wiring. Now all I need to do is get up and get it done over here.
OBXSOLWIND says:
December 14, 2011 at 8:36 pm (UTC 0)
@S1nn3r1 Thanks…If your dad kept them clean than you better get on it…Im always thinking my mother is looking down on me so I try to do the things that would make her proud..
TheTxcowdog says:
December 14, 2011 at 9:12 pm (UTC 0)
What brand of batteries are on the floor? They look like AGM and I notice the battery box has lead acid. Do you have any problems mixing the two technologies?
KillerBeeKiller says:
December 14, 2011 at 9:53 pm (UTC 0)
“…pretty exciting…”
Yeah I bet it would be.
harley96cube says:
December 14, 2011 at 10:19 pm (UTC 0)
Nice clean shop and tools. God forbid my wife sees this video, as she’ll be nagging me to get my toolboxes cleaned up this nice. 🙂
BuckeyePrepper says:
December 14, 2011 at 10:51 pm (UTC 0)
I love the solar, wind, and generator videos, but what made me laugh was the last few seconds…”I LOVE killin’ flies!” Great video!
SurviveN2 says:
December 14, 2011 at 11:27 pm (UTC 0)
@stevehmi Nope, the Aluminum wires I’m talking about are the wires (feeders & branch circuits) in his breaker box. The Zinc coated wires he talked about are the cables he is using for his connection to the batteries and they are really good wires. I’ve made a set of 20′ car jumper cables out of that type of wire (only smaller) and they have lasted me 30yrs at least with no problems. They don’t get hot like some other cables can. Take Care :-))
minbound says:
December 14, 2011 at 11:28 pm (UTC 0)
@OBXSOLWIND Yeah, a week of rain is pushing the envelope of sanity for sure, lol.
INF116 says:
December 14, 2011 at 11:35 pm (UTC 0)
“You short one if these things out with a steel wrench its gonna be pretty exciting.” LOL
stevehmi says:
December 15, 2011 at 12:15 am (UTC 0)
@SurviveN2 Were those the ones he said were zinc coated?
fanman1981 says:
December 15, 2011 at 1:14 am (UTC 0)
Wish my shop looked like that!! Maybe when i retire LOL!! I guess i have alot too learn til then……..
OBXSOLWIND says:
December 15, 2011 at 1:26 am (UTC 0)
@EastCoastPrepper Thanks Brother…I will come up and cure your to many tools problem anytime..At your place I would feel like the ultimate American Picker….
OBXSOLWIND says:
December 15, 2011 at 1:51 am (UTC 0)
@minbound Thats awsome my friend…The T 105s are great batteries..I love the rain just not a week of it…
AnexTechnologys says:
December 15, 2011 at 1:56 am (UTC 0)
the batteries on the ground wont charge cause of it being concretee wont they
ristin59 says:
December 15, 2011 at 2:40 am (UTC 0)
Great video, good information, sir.
katz217 says:
December 15, 2011 at 3:01 am (UTC 0)
Your video’s never sux. Shop looks good.. Thanks..
Seeker1041 says:
December 15, 2011 at 3:14 am (UTC 0)
Clean setup, very nice!
Is there a way to bring acid batteries back to life? Or are the plates done with build up? Thanks fo vid…
waylonhartwell says:
December 15, 2011 at 4:06 am (UTC 0)
do you not use that ups any more i don’t see it or does that grid tie inverter replace it . good vids thanks for the time and effort you put in to them you have tot me almost all that i know about solar power thanks you are a good person
SurviveN2 says:
December 15, 2011 at 4:38 am (UTC 0)
I know you know about electrical and I don’t mean anything by this but I noticed the feeders and I think a few lg branch circuits were what looked like Aluminum wire. I didn’t see any noncorrosive compound on the lugs in your panel box. If it’s Aluminum I hope I’m wrong and just couldn’t see it….LOL. If it’s not on there I hope you check the connections every yr to make sure their tight. All failures by Aluminum wire are caused by not being terminated properly. Take Care :-))
SCRedoubt says:
December 15, 2011 at 5:08 am (UTC 0)
Alright, I know this is an older video, but it takes me a while to come up with a decent question that I am facing right now. In your video you said that you pieced your system together to make what you have now. My question is what piece would you start with so you wouldn’t need to upgrade? What is the most important piece to get right the first time? Me, I want emergency power but I don’t have the budget to complete the system right now, but I don’t want to wait either. Start now, and build.
M3lxTG says:
December 15, 2011 at 5:14 am (UTC 0)
Great video Kevin! But I have a question which I think didn’t watched. Why you changed one of yours Xantrex Modified wave inverters for the Outback one?. Regards from Domican Republic.
Fr8Hauler1 says:
December 15, 2011 at 5:27 am (UTC 0)
I’m just learning, and learning a great deal from your series. You mentioned A/C systems. I spoke w/ a gentleman in Florida that was using the Mitsubishi ductless on a warehouse that he owns. He says that the way they are designed, they will start and run off of solar alone. He says that they ramp up at a much slower rate, and are great for solar. I don’t know enough to comment.
orlan7s1 says:
December 15, 2011 at 5:32 am (UTC 0)
yea defenetly SUNELEC is the place to go thats where i got all my system. and i looked arownd everyware.hell of a sytem you got there. im wayting on my turbine wind max 1kw.should have it up next week
unomas58 says:
December 15, 2011 at 5:33 am (UTC 0)
Thanks a lot OBX for the information.Hope to be able to put a small scale system together,with the help of your videos and knowledge.
MrJohn196741 says:
December 15, 2011 at 5:41 am (UTC 0)
good video
OBXSOLWIND says:
December 15, 2011 at 6:13 am (UTC 0)
@N8Dogg1002 Yes and No it depends on where you live and the rules of your power provider and local code inforcment. Most grid tie or grid interactive inverters have whats called “Island protection” wich means you cant backfeed the grid when the powers out. Good to here from you my Friend..I hope all is well..
smilewait4flash says:
December 15, 2011 at 7:05 am (UTC 0)
Wow! Very nice.
OBXSOLWIND says:
December 15, 2011 at 8:01 am (UTC 0)
@03DexterHauler Pumping water is somthing that solar is best at. The pumps on the other had are a little pricey depending on how high you have to lift it.
millster101 says:
December 15, 2011 at 8:23 am (UTC 0)
Thank you for sharing your info, i am starting to get hooked, I just picked up a really basic solar panel kite from harbor freight. looking into getting batteries for it. I seen at cost co you can pick up golf cart batteries for 79 bucks, but that was a few months ago
KillerBeeKiller says:
December 15, 2011 at 8:27 am (UTC 0)
He was right the first time…watch them all.
amusingisthedawn says:
December 15, 2011 at 8:42 am (UTC 0)
If one was on a budget and wanted to purchase a system in pieces, what would you suggest to them as to a first item to buy? Maybe solar panels and run dead-ended wires to where the rest of it would go?
mixed123456 says:
December 15, 2011 at 8:46 am (UTC 0)
nice setup, i would like to know what kind of solar panel are those ? and how much is the electricity production. thanks in advance.
EastCoastPrepper says:
December 15, 2011 at 9:19 am (UTC 0)
Thanks brother for the vid. Man you have a lot of batteries…lol You are truly an inspiring person. I have learned so much from you and I am sure others have as well. A big THANK YOU for what you do and glad to have you as a friend…..
TRAVERZULU3 says:
December 15, 2011 at 9:32 am (UTC 0)
Thanks much for the Q&A vid, very helpful. We will review your vid’s again. Take care.
N8Dogg1002 says:
December 15, 2011 at 10:23 am (UTC 0)
Kevin, Is the permit and stuff for grid tie easy to get? Thanx man.-Nate
paulus387 says:
December 15, 2011 at 11:10 am (UTC 0)
what is the main things anyone has to worry about on a lead acid battery? i know sulfation, and internal short circuit is a couple. is there any others?
drewstarr71 says:
December 15, 2011 at 11:46 am (UTC 0)
Thanks so much, great info!!
OBXSOLWIND says:
December 15, 2011 at 12:39 pm (UTC 0)
@PrepperAZ SUNELEC. I think they also have a store in AZ
indman101 says:
December 15, 2011 at 1:19 pm (UTC 0)
I have a grid tied setup useing Enphase inverters and sharp solar panels I will be installing on my garage roof real soon thanks to the videos on youtube I dont think I will be bill free but im sure it will lower my electric bill along with no property tax for a long time and get 30% back on my taxes next year,Enphase setup seems really simple its plug and play the bad part is if the grid goes down im in the dark so I still need a smaller 12 volt setup…great videos..
SoCalPreppers says:
December 15, 2011 at 1:19 pm (UTC 0)
Great information , thanks for taking the time to go over this stuff, Im getting a solar itch….
03DexterHauler says:
December 15, 2011 at 2:00 pm (UTC 0)
Awesome set up! Thanks for posting this. (Had a thousands questions) You mentioned having to have a mega set up to run Air Conditioning. What about a well pump?
nuclearthreat545 says:
December 15, 2011 at 2:36 pm (UTC 0)
great videos!
BigRoach1962 says:
December 15, 2011 at 3:33 pm (UTC 0)
THANKS
PrepperAZ says:
December 15, 2011 at 3:46 pm (UTC 0)
It was difficult to hear where you buy your stuff from. Name of the company in florida was almost inaudible. Can you put the name of the company in the video notes? Thanks.