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Engineer775
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Добавлен 16 дек 2008
Engineer775 is a channel covering a variety of topics from Homesteading to Renewable Energy, from Water pumping to Hydronics, from Gasification to Air Conditioning.
My ultimate goal is to be completely self sufficient through the wise use of the resources that exist on any small farm. We hope to continue to share ideas on a constant quest to figure things out and help as many people as possible.
Owner of Practical Preppers LLC
www.practicalpreppers.com
Engineer? Yes
1992 Graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute B.S. M.Eng Mechanical Engineering specializing in Robotics and mechanism design.
www.rpi.edu/
Worked as a Product Development Engineer for Michelin Tire Corporation.
www.michelinman.com/about-us/michelin-north-america.page
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My ultimate goal is to be completely self sufficient through the wise use of the resources that exist on any small farm. We hope to continue to share ideas on a constant quest to figure things out and help as many people as possible.
Owner of Practical Preppers LLC
www.practicalpreppers.com
Engineer? Yes
1992 Graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute B.S. M.Eng Mechanical Engineering specializing in Robotics and mechanism design.
www.rpi.edu/
Worked as a Product Development Engineer for Michelin Tire Corporation.
www.michelinman.com/about-us/michelin-north-america.page
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What am I going to do with these orphaned panels?!
I outfitted a golf cart with solar using our leftover solar panels.
If you live near us in the upstate of South Carolina, we can convert your golf cart to solar! Just give us a call or send us an email to learn more.
Get the Genasun charge controller:
practicalpreppers.com/product/waterproof-8a-boost-mppt-controller/
Order KB Solar modules
practicalpreppers.com/product/kb-solar-450w-solar-panel/
Get a Sol-Ark 15k:
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Let's discuss your solar goals:
practicalpreppers.com/consultation/
Check out our DIY kits:
practicalpreppers.com/product-category/solar/diy/
Our pressure canners are back in sto...
If you live near us in the upstate of South Carolina, we can convert your golf cart to solar! Just give us a call or send us an email to learn more.
Get the Genasun charge controller:
practicalpreppers.com/product/waterproof-8a-boost-mppt-controller/
Order KB Solar modules
practicalpreppers.com/product/kb-solar-450w-solar-panel/
Get a Sol-Ark 15k:
practicalpreppers.com/product/sol-ark-15k-120-240-208v-hybrid-solar-inverter-all-in-one-pre-wired-outdoor-rated/
Let's discuss your solar goals:
practicalpreppers.com/consultation/
Check out our DIY kits:
practicalpreppers.com/product-category/solar/diy/
Our pressure canners are back in sto...
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Punting the Pikas
Просмотров 6 тыс.21 день назад
We head back to this site to change out Pikas for the Sol-Ark 15k! Get a Sol-Ark 15k: practicalpreppers.com/product/sol-ark-15k-120-240-208v-hybrid-solar-inverter-all-in-one-pre-wired-outdoor-rated/ Let's discuss your solar goals: practicalpreppers.com/consultation/ Order KB Solar modules practicalpreppers.com/product/kb-solar-450w-solar-panel/ Check out our DIY kits: practicalpreppers.com/prod...
How many batteries does it take?
Просмотров 13 тыс.Месяц назад
Revisiting this customer to add more battery storage to his system! Get ARK Lithium: practicalpreppers.com/product/ark-48v-100ah-lifep04-battery/ Get the Giga Stack by Rubix: practicalpreppers.com/product/giga-stack-series-battery-51-2v-100ah-by-rubix/ Buy a Sol-Ark 15k! practicalpreppers.com/product/sol-ark-15k-120-240-208v-hybrid-solar-inverter-all-in-one-pre-wired-outdoor-rated/ Let's discus...
Off Grid Because We Can!
Просмотров 63 тыс.Месяц назад
Installing one of the biggest off grid systems we've ever done! Pytes V5 Lithium batteries: practicalpreppers.com/product/pytes-v5-lfp-battery/ Buy a Sol-Ark 15k! practicalpreppers.com/product/sol-ark-15k-120-240-208v-hybrid-solar-inverter-all-in-one-pre-wired-outdoor-rated/ Let's discuss your solar goals: practicalpreppers.com/consultation/ Order KB Solar modules practicalpreppers.com/product/...
Aerocompact: the most DIY-able ground mount?
Просмотров 10 тыс.2 месяца назад
We install 40 solar panels with Aerocompact ground mounting at my mother-in-law's house! Get a quote for Aerocompact: practicalpreppers.com/product/compactground-g-ground-mount-system-by-aerocompact/ Let's discuss your solar goals: practicalpreppers.com/consultation/ Order KB Solar modules practicalpreppers.com/product/kb-solar-450w-solar-panel/ Get an EMP hardened DIY kit: practicalpreppers.co...
Revisiting an awesome product!
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 месяца назад
I teamed up with Steve Schmid at Simple Pump to talk water pumping! Get a quote for a Simple Pump: practicalpreppers.com/product/simple-pump/ Let's discuss your solar goals: practicalpreppers.com/consultation/ Get a quote for a Sinclair Sky Rack 2.0: practicalpreppers.com/product/sinclair-ground-mounts/ Get an EMP hardened DIY kit: practicalpreppers.com/product/diy-emp-hardened-19kw-solar-kit/ ...
It's easy... except for the wiring
Просмотров 20 тыс.2 месяца назад
We install a 19kW solar system with ease... if it weren't for the wiring! Let's discuss your solar goals: practicalpreppers.com/consultation/ Get a quote for a Sinclair Sky Rack 2.0: practicalpreppers.com/product/sinclair-ground-mounts/ Get an EMP hardened DIY kit: practicalpreppers.com/product/diy-emp-hardened-19kw-solar-kit/ Our pressure canners are back in stock and in fun new colors! bit.ly...
Nothing can stop it!
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.3 месяца назад
Eli and I tame the beast that is the Blue Diamond wood splitter! Let's discuss your solar goals: practicalpreppers.com/consultation/ Get a quote for a Sinclair Sky Rack 2.0: practicalpreppers.com/product/sinclair-ground-mounts/ Get an EMP hardened DIY kit: practicalpreppers.com/product/diy-emp-hardened-19kw-solar-kit/ Our pressure canners are back in stock and in fun new colors! bit.ly/3IdOgWJ ...
Vehicle to grid failure!
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 месяца назад
We did some cool testing with a Ford Lightning while installing a solar system. Let's discuss your solar goals: practicalpreppers.com/consultation/ Get a quote for a Sinclair Sky Rack 2.0: practicalpreppers.com/product/sinclair-ground-mounts/ Get an EMP hardened DIY kit: practicalpreppers.com/product/diy-emp-hardened-19kw-solar-kit/ Our pressure canners are back in stock and in fun new colors! ...
Soul Electrified by Solar!
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.4 месяца назад
Elijah and I got to test out the all-electric Porsche Taycan 4S and even charged it using our solar system! Let's discuss your solar goals: practicalpreppers.com/consultation/ Get an EMP hardened DIY kit: practicalpreppers.com/product/diy-emp-hardened-19kw-solar-kit/ Our pressure canners are back in stock and in fun new colors! bit.ly/3IdOgWJ Get an eBike: alnk.to/8EBqZMF Join our Discord serve...
Sinclair Ground Mount: Clamping Tips and Tricks
Просмотров 4,1 тыс.4 месяца назад
I show you our clamping process with the Sinclair Sky Rack ground mount and give you some helpful tips and tricks to make it easier! Let's discuss your solar goals: practicalpreppers.com/consultation/ Get a quote for a Sinclair Sky Rack 2.0: practicalpreppers.com/product/sinclair-ground-mounts/ Get an EMP hardened DIY kit: practicalpreppers.com/product/diy-emp-hardened-19kw-solar-kit/ Our press...
Freedom through energy independence
Просмотров 9 тыс.4 месяца назад
Freedom through energy independence
A challenging delay but we persevered!
Просмотров 7 тыс.5 месяцев назад
A challenging delay but we persevered!
The first EMP hardened solar system with LiFePO4!
Просмотров 25 тыс.9 месяцев назад
The first EMP hardened solar system with LiFePO4!
Aerocompact: a less intimidating ground mount
Просмотров 12 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Aerocompact: a less intimidating ground mount
3 ground mounts, 3 states, 2 days!
Просмотров 5 тыс.10 месяцев назад
3 ground mounts, 3 states, 2 days!
Solar panels made in my backyard!
Просмотров 10 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Solar panels made in my backyard!
A slick off-grid charging option!
Просмотров 10 тыс.11 месяцев назад
A slick off-grid charging option!
Public service announcement: support your installers!
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Public service announcement: support your installers!
He sure was afraid to tell us the best cars. Chicken little.
What do you do when those batteries start to fail and they are no longer made? I suppose they don't need to communicate.
Here I am, back again, jamming out to this timeless classic. Johnny V, renaissance man
I have an existing Generac automatic transfer switch with grid primary and 24k generator secondary. I am tryin to add a second automatic transfer switch with solar power primary for whole house and output of 1st transfer switch as secondary. I am looking for solution that is NEC compliant and safe. Any ideas?
Good faith brother
Really helpful. Many thanks for sharing.
Is there any where you could add a carbon filter charcoal etc… to the tube where the distilled water exits ???
Level water, level earth
they should put rubber round sealer then no need for goop
Scott, What do you think of the 6 SQF 3?
Can't imagine ever needing that much juice. I'm just running 90kwh storage, headed for 135. Any more after that would be wasted space.
Impressive, great work.
Very good video cheers for info
How do I preorder a electric cart
Great video, but why not post the model of the solar panels? You spent a lot of time on the controller (thank you), but lots of people below are asking about the panels.
Where is the water coming from that's going into the hot water heate you have the heater coal to the water that goes in and out of the hot water heater so the water is going to be coming from somewhere going to the water heater
I don't see the pipe that is suppose to be bringing in water from the municipality in the first place.
Im trying to learn as much as i can before all this technology we depend on stops working overnight
Not repetitive at all. Very informative each time. Great job again.👍👍
Wish I could have seen inside the electric cover to see where you put the neutral
I would sell it for heating fuel. Or run it as heating myself.???? Still make it unjelled 😮
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I hope you know that SolArk will not standby the warranty if you are using EG4 batteries. Going through it right now.
I did not know that.
I hope you know that SolArk will not standby the warranty if you are using EG4 batteries. Going through it right now.
Hi 775, how about an update on the ORC?
Is the code going to make you all put the batteries into a fire box? I could see that coming. Or outside box to keep it clear of the electrical equipment. I've seen a few videos of that kind of thing, they didn't say anything about code but I can see it happening. Another great video.
Just saw your video and I like the idea of that approach. I ordered a Champion 8.5 home standby generator to charge my batteries and have my inverter control the generator. I have a Midnite Solar Rosie 7KW inverter. The idea of having the manual transfer switch to switch between the grid, gen and inverter. I will have to call to see if I can do that with my system.
How about putting a couple on A Tesla !!
Awesome JOB !
Easier way. For some. Get a big water tote. Or make a wooden frame - or metal frame then line that frame w a plastic tarp Get a new hose. Place one end at the bottom. Then fill that tote wilth horse manure. Wind th hose e through the tote and keep filling w horse manure or other manure all the way to the top. So that the head of the hose is at the top where water can be poured into the hose as that manure is wrapped up w the tarp to cover it. The heat of the manure will heat the water as it's breaking down good packed tite can last aa a gearer this way fir 2 years !! Once the manure begins to get "hot". U can pour the water into the hose and as that water goes through the hose it comes out heated at the bottom of the house the bigger the tote the hotter it comes out. No ekectricity !!!
Perfect. This is some of what Alaskans off gridders do they keep a small fire going 24 7 though besides the wood stove too
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Makes me think about a piece I watcher about the retirement in Florida The Village's. Golf Carts are king and they have miles of golf cart paths. A person could figure out a universal set up conversion. That's money in the Bank.
yolo hope everyone is doing great
Awesome idea. May have to buy one from you or get you to convert one for me in the future. I'm up in the 29635 area.
Landrum says hi 😉
You can thank my papa for the term goose grease boss.
Do solar panels really leak chemicals into the ground?
Maybe if you ground them up into a fine dust
Got 2 36volt carts with big battery lithium batteries with Genasun charge controllers and are having issues with them lasting. I would love to see if you have some insight on what could help us with these. Up the road from you 2 hours in NC.
What prices are you selling the modified cart for?
Heck, you could sell those panels to other folks, that have farms, in colder climates. Keeping the chicken coups warm during the winter time. Great idea on the carts! God Bless.
or cool during the summer, like here in AZ
If you have a a/c converter, good for portable power station Also have a fridge so always have something cool to drink. I'm sure if you do some reviews on products they will send you some.
Did you have to buy the compressed wood gas ?
With growing theft I started working with SEPCO in Florida who makes solar powered with battery store street, and parking lot lights. I am using their system for remote locations and mounting cameras as well as other sensors. You just need a pole and a battery. Also great video as always!
Private application is great, but with the vast majority of these being installed in public areas (tax $) directly connected to LEO's AI with little to zero regulatory constraint, safe to say we are well past the point of mere privacy violation throughout much of the US (looking into actual property crime statistics be damned..) this video is great tho!
@@jtmg11 I am working to install them in private parking lots. To basically sell light as a service. This can be a retrofit or new installation. Also once you have a pole it very easy to install cameras for traffic, security, weather ect, noise, satalite, wifi all to collect data and sell.
Kool way to use up your leftover panels.
Could you not use optimizers/micro inverters the array would look funky but I would think you would do okay. Although I'm not an expert on mismatched panels by any means
Electrically, Micro inverters technically yes, not sure about optimizers. Physically, it'd be soooper ugly trying to mount a system with a hodgepodge like that. Golf carts are a great idea
I have a great home for orphaned anything Solar!!
What are you asking for it?
5500.00
Me, me I'll take em 😅 Id like to build a cow scratcher powered by solar
The hot water return line should be attached to the side of the water heater below the water line... not doing it this way allows for the water to turn to steam instead.. you then get those perk bursts that are wastefull.. those steam bursts escape..