Alternate energy Part 2, economic crash, food storage, 2012
In this short video series we will explore the basics of setting up an alternate energy system. What each component does, how it functions and it’s place in an off grid system. Designed specifically for the homesteader or survivalist, this video is designed to help get you started on your road to energy independence! No matter what your preparing for: nuclear war, terrorism, economic collapse, market crash, food shortages, famine, etc. Having a working Alternate energy system can help greatly around your homestead or survival retreat. There is one section of this video that has poor lighting, this could not be helped. If your looking for Spielberg cinematography, you came to the wrong place! We know the lighting is bad in that part, no need for immature comments regarding this. If you don’t like, don’t watch! www.homesteadingandsurvival.com www.survivalreport.net tags- survival, survivalist, survival retreat, homesteading, preparedness, prepare, terrorism, war, EMP, nuclear, obama, 911, alex jones, alternate energy, solar power, wind power, micro hydro, inverter, battery bank, charge controller, solar panel, PV panel, generator diesel, peak oil, end of oil, oil crash, gas prices, food storage, food shortage, militia logistics, Matthew 24, end times prophecy, AIG, Lehman brothers, Osama Obama Chelsea’s Momma, LOL anything else that will bring people in 
Alternate Energy 2
Tags: 2012, Alternate, Crash, Economic, energy, Food, Part, storage
July 29th, 2010 at 6:19 am
@jamesc426 Six volt seems to be the most common voltage AE battery out there. Car batteries are just not designed for real AE type use.
July 29th, 2010 at 7:18 am
Most videos on solar, that I’ve seen, have people serial linking several 6 volt batteries together. Why 6 volt and not 12 volt. I know nothing about electricity but I see both kinds of batteries on the market for sale and was just curious?
July 29th, 2010 at 7:20 am
Great videos..i learned so much!one day i would like to have a system like that…i hope as soon as possible
July 29th, 2010 at 7:30 am
Everything. Panels, controllers, batts, inverter, genset, wiring. Have no idea what a regular installation charge would be, had a bunch of friends helping but they were paid.
July 29th, 2010 at 7:32 am
When you say “the system” are you referring only to the charge controllers or are you including the PVs and battery bank?
July 29th, 2010 at 8:27 am
Oh- not too bad.
Thanks for your time and info btw! Great bunch of videos.
July 29th, 2010 at 9:05 am
That system was around less than $20K
July 29th, 2010 at 9:16 am
so how much does this whole system like this cost? (ballpark)
July 29th, 2010 at 9:22 am
The batteries are wired in series to increase the voltage from 6 to 24(not parallel), They are wired in parallel to increase the amperage/storage capacity. This is typically known as a series-parallel setup. You had the right idea, just backwards.
July 29th, 2010 at 9:25 am
What this does is then the inverter will not LET the batteries get run down as much. Contrary to popular belief you do not WANT to consistently draw your battery bank down that much. Adjusting your LVD to a higher setting will make the inverter shut off at a certain point- BEFORE your battery voltage gets too low. This however can be a PITB on a small system without a lot of storage capacity. Regular care of your battery bank goes a long way also- watering, EQ charges, etc. SR
July 29th, 2010 at 9:31 am
Supposedly you can special order these types of batteries DRY. I’ve never found that to be true, but folks say you can special order them that way. Obviously you would want to have backups
I would assume that even without a load your wet batteries would start to sulfate after 5 years or so. A good MPPT charge controller will help extend your battery life. Also, you can set your low voltage disconnect setting on your inverter- where your inverter shuts down- to a HIGHER setting. Continued-
July 29th, 2010 at 10:28 am
If a person bought 2 sets of batteries and used 1 set (other set sat on the shelf), would the second set be okay to use after the 1st set was done? In other words, how long are unused batteries good for?
July 29th, 2010 at 10:47 am
They got a little less than 4 years off the first set, 2nd set is over 5 years now. There’s a few tricks to get a little bit more out of your battery bank that we will discuss in further vids. Last bank of 20 Trojan L16’s was just $3K in 2003
July 29th, 2010 at 11:15 am
What’s the lifespan of the batteries? Replacement cost?
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