Solar portable power station - Camping/Festivals

My new project and first HD video. Tried to record in 1080 with my new camera but for unknown reasons it would not save the files, so 720p will need to do. I have built this portable power system to give me power when camping and at festivals. The systems available in shops seem to peak at 40Ah without spending silly amounts of money and so I built this 70Ah system which can take input from a solar panel up to 100w (though I plan to use a 20w panel due to price and size limits when camping) and will happily run a beer fridge, lighting and charge my mobile phone in the middle of nowhere. Key specs: * 3 x 12v 12Ah sealed lead acid batteries * 1 x 12v 34Ah standard car battery * 10 AWG wiring * All wiring is crimped, soldered and heat shrunk for longevity * 1 x high power output socket + 3 x low power output sockets (fused) * 1 x auxiliary input/output set of posts (un-fused)

A video outlining the features and benefits associated with thermoelectrice coolers, 2 way and 3 way fridge freezers
Video Rating: 5 / 5

NEW!! Solar panel set-up

his is a 60watt USED RV solar panel, it does not have a glass top it is plastic so it can take a beating, i do not know who makes it or the model #. it runs to a morningstar sunsaver ss20l-12v charge controller (this is the best out there) then to two 6v deep cycle golf cart batteries. (making 12v) it has run my refrigerator for a week and has not even dented the battery output, every day the panel tops them up even with the fridge running. can run indefinitely.
Video Rating: 5 / 5

Roddo's tip - The WAECO CDF-11
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Solar Panel saves Your Money

tiny.cc You can build a great looking solar panel for as little as 0 - Most of these parts can be found around your home or at the hardware store! You can use this system to power up basically any appliance you have in your home: fridge, washing machine, computer, TVs, lights. Moreover, you can even take this with yourself when you go camping, because it's highly portable. The Earth4Energy DIY kit has full instructions and now comes with video lessons to help you build your first solar panel in a weekend. Knowing how to create your own solar energy will give you the freedom to go fully off grid. Or you can stay connected and get paid by the electric company when your meter runs backwards.
Video Rating: 5 / 5

Any speed wing pilot needs to stop at the Soboba site for a day or two, if you happen to be in Southern California. A year-round foot launching site, with quad access up to the 650 foot launch, which is great for launching a paraglider. Hike fifteen minutes higher, and you will be taking a thousand+ foot flight! Not bad! I have to give a huge thanks to Jonny, Danny, Darryl, and Lucky (the dog) for being so hospitable and generous, and sharing your amazing site with Jax and I! I will certainly be stopping in to Soboba from time to time, basically whenever I am passing through SoCal and need a quick fix! This place has an excellent quad approach, multiple launch spots, and a great landing zone combo! There is also a small shady hang out area, fridge, picnic area, and fire ring- this place rocks! Camping friendly too. -Dave Turner
Video Rating: 5 / 5

Solar cooking food in jars to put in solar ovens

This is a video showing how you can cook foods in canning or other glass jars that have been painted black with NON TOXIC flat black craft or barbque paint that you will be putting in your solar oven. First, wash and dry jars to be used. Put a piece of tape from top to bottom on the outside of the jar. Then, proceed to paint the jars well on the OUTSIDE, making sure the lids on ON the jars so the paint NEVER gets inside the jars while painting. Let these sit out in the sun for several days to get the smell to gas off, then, you are ready to cook! Always be sure your solar oven is level before putting your jars of food inside to prevent spills. Always put your jars on racks in the oven so heat will circulate under the jars for faster more even cooking. When cooking veggies, put VERY LITTLE TO NO WATER in the jars. Just a little will get them steamed nicely. When cooking beans or rice, realize they WILL expand when cooking, so be sure to only put about 1/3 full of rice or beans and the rest fill with water, but not all the way up to the top, just about 1/2 inch from the top. Sometimes its best to presoak beans overnight cause some are old when you buy them and they can be hard to cook even when cooking in the house, the same with rice. The great thing about cooking in jars is you can take out what you want, then simply close up the lid, and put leftovers in the fridge for later!