Setting Up Solar Power at Camp
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Setting up our solar power at camp was the best outcome we experienced on this fateful trip! The setup went together beautifully …
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Are you connecting your panels in series or in parallel? I think you said "series", but I'm confused.
I thought when you connect panels in series you added up the voltage and when you connect in parallel you add up the amperage, but I could be wrong. When you connect the 4 panels are you connecting them in series to achieve a total output of 48 volts?
I never knew you had this channel until I saw the Bluetti video on RRH! I'm going to have to binge watch this channel now. 🙂
Hi Pam, so happy you got a BLUETTI! I boughtbon July of this yr and I'm very happy with it. I also chose to buy the regular panels but I got 2 200 watt ones
Funny how great minds think alike.,
Glad your having a good time camping. I myself am still preserving food like a chipmunk. Processing my 25 meat birds today.. last of the yr, mabe I'll load up my horse and head up to mountains next weekend. I could use a vacation too.
God Bless and stay safe.
I just bought my Bluetti
You made that look easy. I'm glad I learned something today.
Where did you get that cart with the handle…really cool.
Its nice that the Generator can handle a variable DC volt/amp input. A dedicated Charge controller that can do that costs about $300. This helps justify the cost of the product. The connectors you are using are standard for a permanent installation and dont lend themselves to constant connecting and re-connecting. Also, you'll notice that the gauge (diameter) of your patch cables is much larger than the adapter cable (i assume it has a fuse), since you are in series, the guage "could" be smaller, but its nice to have more than you need. This is a great demo of what can be an overwhelming project (in-series vs parallel, amps vs volts, what type of charge controller, etc.) Well done!
Thank you! Very helpful!
Excellent demonstration!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! You made this so simple! Solar has confounded me for the longest time! This video is one i can certainly follow easily. Yea!! Love watching your adventues!!
Thumbs up just for the science lesson of the day 😂 Where did you get the solar array?
Awesome! Thank you!
Sounds like you're at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally! Sounds fun, great demo..best wishes..
When I bought my sister one of these gennies, I also bought her a dolly to permanently attach it to. This makes it easy to establish it where ever she needs it. Because they ARE heavy. I recommend one with large wheels.
Those solar panel connectors (MC4) are a pain to work with. I find them very difficult to disconnect. Particularly without the special tool. I found out later that they are not designed to cycled very often. I changed all of mine to Anderson Powerpole connectors and now connecting and disconnecting is a joy. The only issue is you need to be more cognizant of polarity as the Anderson Powerpole connectors are genderless, but they are color coded (red/black for +/-).
I love me some Pam and Jim. Pam is the perfect narrator. She explains everything so logically and clearly. I just love listening to her speak. I recently bought a solar generator myself. This is very good info for me.
Great video. I have bought 3 Goal zero's( 2-1000w and one 3000W) from Costco on line. I live in Arizona so more useful then gas generator. One day, I took the panels, linked them all up and recharged the Unit. No problems. Always need a practice run before the power goes out. Always put your generator inside or in shade to protect from sun.
Thanks for the video. Recently got a power station and was trying to figure out how to hook up solar panels so your video is timely. Trying to find out where to get the cart for the generator. The Amazon site for store says not available.
I'm interested in a link that would take me to the Bluetti model that you have. I might have missed that somewhere on your channel. Thank you.
Absolutely fabulous set up for power
Where did you order your Bluetti at? And what are the long cords you ordered off Amazon called?
Such good information!! Thank you for this secondary video to the Bluetti! You 2 are the best!!
How to you transport your panels to keep them from being damaged? I am the Lone Ranger in my family trying to be prepared. Even after watching numerous solar setups I still feel lost. Your video was most helpful. I will order some of these panels etc. I purchased the ECOFLOW Delta Pro and 2 of their portable 160 watt panels but feel we need more than 360 watts. Your panels would allow for more wattage / $. Many thanks for all your great info.
You made that look so easy. I only hope I can figure out the right extension cables to buy!
Can you give to name of the solar panels and cords you used? I have no idea how to set them up but I'm surely interested in doing this.
How long does it STORE a charge if unused for how long? no one seems to answer this question, and are all the bluetti cords extra, and how much was the cords from Amazon…I'm sorry if these questions seem stupid but we ARE looking for all the Bluetti info and trust you!!! never have used a SOLAR generator before so to that respect we are solar stupid, HELP, please
Thank you Pam and Jim for all the great information. I bought a solar generator last year, but have not set it up yet.
Math and angles are not my strong point 🤦🏼♀️, so I researched a little more to help me with that.
I happened to come across this tip that I thought I would pass along:
As a rule of thumb, solar panels should be more vertical during winter to gain most of the low winter sun, and more tilted during summer to maximize the output.
The optimum tilt angle is calculated by adding 15 degrees to your latitude during winter, and subtracting 15 degrees from your latitude during summer.
Hope this helps!
Is everything waterproof…I’m always nervous it will start raining and I’ve left it all out.
Thankyou for your hands on demonstration Pam, you make it look easy unlike some. 🤗♥️