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Growatt 5000es system with a BankManager

In this weeks video we are going to look in on Dustins off grid solar powered homested. He uses three Growatt 5000es inverter/chargers 13kw of solar panels and 830ah of 48v liFePO4 batteries. He shares his configuration settings and system architecture....

Apr 22, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:33

Our sailing budget is back

We are settling back into life on the boat but still spending a lot of time with our Jobies IN THIS EPISODE: [00:54] Weather and Conditions [01:38] General Updates [02:47] Boat Projects [05:23] Travel Plans [09:49] Budget [15:28] Best [17:06] Worse [19:15...

Apr 15, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:41

Let’s Dissect an Alternator!

This week's video is a follow-up to last week's, where I answered the question "Is my alternator safe with LiFePO4 batteries?" The answer is... it isn't—unless you take precautions. In this video, I open up an alternator and talk about how it works, co...

Apr 08, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:21

2 Ways Lithium KILLS Your Alternator (and how to prevent it)

In this week's video, I answer the question "Is my alternator safe with LiFePO4 batteries?" The answer is... it isn't—unless you take precautions. In this video, I refer to a thermal switch I bought. It was a 10-amp, normally-closed thermal switch. I...

Apr 01, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:56

We Left the Boat for 7 Months. [Ep 06.1/2 January/February 2023 Adventure Log]

We are back in the boat! Its so nice to be back in the tropics. Life on land was interesting but the boat is home. IN THIS EPISODE: [01:00] General Updates [02:40] Back in the Tropics [04:00] Travel Plans [04:40] Boat Condition [06:30] Projects [08:46] S...

Mar 25, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:36

Most Efficient Battery Powered A/C for RVs and Trucks

I've finally got around to producing an air cooled version of my extreemly low power draw air conditioner. This approach would be great for not only campers but over the road trucks and over the bed in your off grid home. I am perticularly excited to see...

Mar 18, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:46

Tour of Our Off-Grid Truck Camper: Changes We Made

For the 3 months, we downsized even more! in summer/fall 2023 we visited friends and family, attended events, and explored the United States in an ultra-lightweight aluminum truck camper. This is a 2012, 8.5-foot CampLite Truck Camper. (It's all aluminum...

Mar 11, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:34

Upgrade to Lithium – the Smarter, Cheaper Way (BankManager)

In this video we introduce the new 2.0 version of our Battery Bank Management System (BBMS) called the BankManager. This version comes pre-assembled and fully tested before shipping. It features several new functions and a larger easier to access bank of ...

Feb 25, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:28

How to Install Off-Grid Solar Yourself

We have been asked again and again to show how solar panels are wired into an off grid system. In this video we wire up solar panels and a charge controller into a 12v battery operated off grid electrical system. I hope you see that it's really quite ea...

Feb 18, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:32:05

Fold a Sail the Right Way

We spend some time with friends that just bought a small boat and are starting their learning process from scratch. In this video we show them how to fold their sails so they can fit in a bag as well as be easily deployable. Have questions or comments? ...

Feb 11, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:47

Black Hills, Big Views in South Dakota (Emily & Clark’s Road Trip Ep. 7)

After outfitting the truck camper with solar, we set out on a truck camper trip across the US, hoping to hit a lot of states in 3 months. In this episode, we make our way from the Badlands in SD to Devil's Tower in WY, on our way to Yellowstone. - - - - ...

Feb 04, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:21

Sails: How Much Do You Know?

Today we visited our friend Andrew, who just bought his first sailboat—a Hunter 20. It came with several sails. Which ones are right for his boat? Join us to learn some basic terms and watch Andrew and his friend rig his Hunter. Have questions or comme...

Jan 28, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:25:28

How to Cut Ropes/Lines (The Sailor Way)

Our friend Andrew bought 250 feet of yacht braid, and needs to trim it down to the proper size for his genoa sheet. In this video, Clark shows you how to "whip" a piece of rope in order to secure the ends before cutting. This is especially when you need to...

Jan 21, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:17

Duffy electric boat gets lithium upgrade

In this video, we show how we converted a friend's 18-foot Duffy electric boat to lithium (LiFePO4) batteries (and talk about it while taking a nice cruise in Lake County, FL). This basic approach is exactly how one would use a BankManager BBMS to modify a...

Jan 14, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:02

Cheapest Lithium Challenge: Cheapest Battery on Amazon

What's the cheapest good battery on Amazon? In this series we do just that search. We don't think batteries have to be expensive to be great.Today Clark reviews a LiFePo4 battery called the PUPVWMHB. I've developed a device that helps you add LiFePO4 b...

Jan 07, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:56

Best Cheap Boat Fridge? (AlpiCool C15 / C20) 12V

We love a bargain—as long as it performs well. It looks like we found one in this line of portable refrigerator/freezers. For this fridge, click here: https://amzn.to/3i3M1ew To see some of our other recommendations, visit our Amazon store here: https:...

Dec 31, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:06

Camping the Badlands for $0 (Emily & Clark’s Road Trip Ep. 6)

This episode takes us from the shore of the Missouri River across the rest of South Dakota to Badlands National Park. Now that we have our National Parks Pass, we don't have any camping fees, and it feels great to be out here! Have questions or comments? ...

Dec 24, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:02

Land Plans and Sailing Plans [Ep 05.11 November 2022 Adventure Log]

We finished our camping trip and are spending some time at our house in Florida before heading back to the boat. Lots to do here as we haven't been here in years. The trees have grown into a bit of a jungle and we are very busy with our ongoing projects...

Dec 17, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:41

Boat Electrical:How To Use Your Meter

In this part of our electrical series we do a bit of a lab on how to use a multimeter. This should help you decide what meter type is right for you as well as give you a bit of an understanding about how to use the t3 most useful functions your meter can ...

Dec 10, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:33

Boat Electrical: Buy the Right Multimeter

link to the Electoral series: ELECTRICITY ON BOATS - Clark's Full Masterclass: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsT7_jPsZM5ogT6or244F49-Gy7pYFV7V Have questions or comments? Leave them below! We do our best to read and answer all comments on our cha...

Dec 03, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:51

Mississippi to the Missouri (Emily & Clark’s Road Trip Ep. 5)

This episode takes us from Wisconsin to South Dakota. We spend a bit more time enjoying the delights of the Midwest before entering the true west. Have questions or comments? Leave them below! We do our best to read and answer all comments on our channe...

Nov 05, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:54

Watch this before you buy BigBlue gear

This week we present our review of a lithium power station and solar panels from Big Blue. Must say I like them. The power station has similar performance and price to others I have seen. But, what I think really shines is their portable solar panels. ...

Oct 29, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:47

Installing Solar Panels with Lithium Batteries

In this video we show how you can easily install solar panels that will charge your DC batteries. We also show how easy it is to add lithium batteries to your current power system. IN THIS EPISODE [00:22] Basics [01:15] Starting Point [02:05] Solar vs G...

Oct 22, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:37

Cold Feet & Close Encounters [Ep 05.09 September 2022 Adventure Log]

It's been an eventful month traveling west and seeing amazing natural wonders. We started out later then we should have, so with winter approaching it's getting cold, especially at the higher altitudes. We are enjoying the sights, but it's time to head s...

Oct 15, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:10

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