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It is a journey. Learning as much as you can and wondering if you will ever arrive. Would not be in this position if it weren’t for the unselfish and ever helpful members who frequent this site. While members have transitioned through the years there are still some who continue to help...

Perhaps it is best to step back and consider things. Will is simply telling us the view of the market from the sales that he is seeing. Nothing more, nothing less. His videos were what inspired many of us to pursue the DIY approach. They are all still there for anyone to see. The fact that...

Last weekend I was lugging around a solar panel, trying to see what locations would provide good solar input. After lifting it for the xxx th time, I decided to make a cart, or dolly to move it around. It is not finished but I thought I would share progress as I go. The panel is slightly...

Repeat after me. This is just for fun. I can stop anytime I want….

Ok. There are plenty of discussions on UL ratings and cost comparisons of DIY vs prebuilt batteries. What I want to know is who is still doing DIY and the reasons you chose this approach. I will go first. At first it was the only thing going. Later it was for the challenge and satisfaction...

How about that specialized tool that magically shows up after you purchase another one?

Last update 3/31, last post This will be a work in process as I figure out the ins and outs of this methodology. Apologies if images are not visible to some, I am still learning. This is phase I of a two phase project. The first part of the project included building what amounts to a UPS. At...

There was an apprentice mechanic who had the opportunity to work with a senior car mechanic for a few days. At the end of the time period the mechanic expressed his respect for the abilities of the senior mechanic. He asked the senior mechanic what allowed him to have such success. The senior...

Can one "Really" have enough battery power? I am finalizing my build on my third DIY pack and found myself looking at current pricing on EVE cells. As I said in another thread, this can be addictive...

Gosh. Embarking on this pathway has given me permission to get new toys, I mean tools.

Regardless of the chemistry used it is a good reminder to review the basics. Good for us all: 1. Ensure proper connections, recheck as needed. 2. Include adequate fuses and breakers 3. Make sure wire size and capacities are above the required or expected loads 4. Consider a technical review by...

I purchased a batch of Solar Panels from SS a while back. The delivery went flawlessly. So far they perform better than expected. I for one am one of the satisfied buyers. Will allows buyers the freedom to choose their own vendor. I respect that. One can also utilize one of his links if they...

For years I’ve suspected my wife of adding soil to my garden. When I asked about it she just shrugged. The plot thickens…

Should have seen my face when I fired up my inverter for the first time. I’m sure everyone has felt that way during their own build. That is why we are on this journey. Reason I appreciate this forum. So much to learn. So much support.

I enclosed mine and covered with a sheet of polycarbonate. Has been a lifesaver and offers a place to set something safely while working

Cmon. All that money and couldn’t get extension cords to match the exterior color?

A lot of time has passed since I first started this journey. I am reminded of a quote from Thomas Edison. "Genius is 1 percent inspiration, 99 percent perspiration". Here are some lessons learned from this project: 1. Use this forum for information. From a distance everything seems easy...

Perhaps for the DIY crowd a video reviewing the basic usage of a multimeter, crimper, resistance tester, etc and indications when each would be used.

Like a kid in a candy store…. Guess we really don’t grow up. Our toys just get more expensive.

Starting a project is easy. Now finishing it is the real trick. The last ten percent seems to take 90 percent of the time.

There is an old saying. "A bird in the hand is better than two in the bush". The ones currently owned are performing their duty as expected. I have older computer equipment that is now outdated. However it served me well during the years of usage.

There’s a new Fleetwood Mac GPS out, but it’s absolutely useless. Every time I try to get directions it says “You can go your own way “

Have breaker box wired in. Still need to connect outlet strips. Still trying to attach the AC input. It is 12 awg, tried doubling it but it won’t hold in the tension inputs. That was one of the advantages of the Multiplus, it had screws to hold things together. Still need to run the wire from...

There have been multiple times where I have enthusiastically presented something. Sometimes I get a thumbs up. Other times I decided to swallow my pride because the critique while difficult to swallow was spot on. There is nothing wrong with trying new things. That is why we are here. We are...

I once crossed a alligator with a homing pigeon. I’m afraid it might come back to bite me one day.

I want to mirror that. Many of us have been watching this forum for a long time now. We only put down our money after trust was developed. If someone requested a refund, they quickly reported that it was received. Others receiving the products they requested were quick to comment on their...

Not really low power but picked up an induction hot plate. Cooks much faster than the electric stove. While max power is 1800 watts, there are other lower settings as well.

Wealth is a tricky thing. The more I have, the more there is to maintain. However there are advantages to having extras in case of failure, etc.. There are several forms of wealth I consider invaluable. The first is health. A second is knowledge.

I got carded at the liquor store and my Blockbuster card accidentally fell out. The cashier said “never mind “