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I explain why I have not posted any new home battery videos for a month due to a sudden burnout and physical exhaustion.
Read the full post : Burnout update and why home battery videos are on holdProject · Building
Home battery
- Solar panels
- Grid-tied solar
- Inverter
- Hybrid inverter
- Charge controller
- MPPT charge controller
- Safety switch
- LiFePO4 battery
- BMS
- DIY battery pack
- Home battery
- Active balancer
- Shunt
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I explain how to configure the JK BMS settings for my DIY lithium iron phosphate battery packs, covering everything from basic passwords to voltage protec…
Read the full post : Configuring the JK BMS Settings for DIY Lithium BatteriesUpgrade
I added an emergency stop switch to my Victron MultiPlus inverter setup to meet fire brigade regulations. By connecting a simple speaker cable to the remo…
Read the full post : Adding an Emergency Stop to a Victron Home Battery SystemBuild
I show how to connect a home battery BMS to a Victron Cerbo GX using the correct type A cable and how to daisy chain multiple batteries together.
Read the full post : Connecting Home Battery BMS to Victron Cerbo GX and Linking Multiple BatteriesUpgrade
I converted my cheapest homemade wooden home battery pack to a metal JKESS enclosure with a JK BMS after one year of heavy use without cell compression.
Read the full post : Converting a Homemade Wooden LiFePo4 Battery to a JKESS EnclosurePerformance
During a neighborhood power outage, my Victron home battery setup seamlessly kept my entire house running in island mode without us noticing anything. I e…
Read the full post : Surviving a Neighborhood Power Outage with a Victron Home BatteryUpgrade
I updated the Victron SOC floor lamp to version 2 firmware so it works with the new Victron token login system instead of the old VRM username and passwor…
Read the full post : Victron SOC Floor Lamp V2 Firmware UpdatePerformance
I review the financial return of my budget solar panels, second-hand setups, and home battery, sharing a transparent look at our energy bills.
Read the full post : Financial Update on Budget Solar and Home Battery SetupTesting
I test and compare Gotion, Valcon, and Eve LiFePo4 cells by checking their voltage, capacity, and internal resistance. Eve and Valcon perform very well, w…
Read the full post : Comparing LiFePo4 Cells: Eve vs Gotion vs ValconReview
I review and test the Aferiy P310 portable power station, checking its 3.8 kWh capacity, build quality, app control, and real-world performance under heav…
Read the full post : Review and Testing of the Aferiy P310 Portable Power StationBuild
I am building a 16 kWh home battery pack using an AliExpress case and EVE cells, and discussing how it integrates with a Victron setup.
Read the full post : Building a 16 kWh Home Battery PackPlanning
I explain how home battery costs depend heavily on household power use and inverter choice, comparing budget 16 kWh DIY setups with larger Victron systems.
Read the full post : Cost and Setup Guide for a DIY Home Battery SystemTesting
I test how much noise the Victron MultiPlus home battery setup makes using a decibel meter app and compare it to household background sounds. I also expla…
Read the full post : How Much Noise Does a Victron MultiPlus Actually Make?Build
I built a 16kWh DIY home battery using Dejin cells and a Tewaycell case, then tested it up to 120 amps under thermal observation.
Read the full post : Building and Testing a 16kWh Tewaycell DIY Home BatteryBuild
I show how to easily make custom-length battery cables using a cheap hydraulic crimper, thick-walled cable lugs, and heat shrink tubing.
Read the full post : Making Custom Battery CablesBuild
I built a budget solar setup on my veranda using secondhand panels and a wooden frame for a total cost of 165 euros, aiming for a fast payback time.
Read the full post : Building a Budget Solar Setup for 165 EurosUpgrade
I answer viewer questions about my DIY 16 kWh home battery build, covering topics like cell compression, single versus double studs, voltage compatibility…
Read the full post : Q&A on Building a DIY 16 kWh Home BatteryBuild
I build a 314 Ah 16 kWh home battery pack using an enclosure from JK RESS and EVE MB31 cells. I connect the cells in series, wire the BMS, configure the s…
Read the full post : Building a 16 kWh 314 Ah DIY Home Battery Pack with JK RESSBuild
I build a 5-point temperature monitor using inexpensive AliExpress controllers and a 3D printed housing to keep an eye on my Victron home battery setup. I…
Read the full post : Build a 5-Point Temperature Monitor for a Victron Home Battery SetupBuild
I design a custom 3D-printed enclosure for a five-point temperature controller using free software including Windows 3D Builder and OpenSCAD.
Read the full post : Designing a 3D Printed Five-Point Temperature Controller HousingBuild
I demonstrate how absolute beginners can design a custom Victron mega fuse storage box with a hinged lid using free Windows 3D Builder software.
Read the full post : Easy 3D Printing for Beginners Using Free SoftwareBuild
I built a fully functional 7 inch touchscreen display for my Victron Cerbo GX using a cheap AliExpress LCD panel and a custom 3D printed case, spending on…
Read the full post : Build a Budget Touch Display for Victron Cerbo GX for 30 EuroUpgrade
I answer viewer comments on my Victron meter cupboard setup, explain how the AC outputs and frequency shifting work, and share my future plans for battery…
Read the full post : Victron Meter Cupboard Setup Follow-Up and Viewer Q&ABuild
I make and route 70 mm² DC cables for my Victron 3-phase system, replace undersized cable ducts, and apply heat shrink tubing.
Read the full post : Making and Routing 70 mm² DC Cables for Victron 3-Phase SystemBuild
I explain the hardware and functions of the Victron Cerbo, connect it to my phone and home network, and mount it inside my home battery setup while wiring…
Read the full post : Installing and Connecting the Victron Cerbo in a Home Battery SetupUpgrade
I review different types of fuses for a DIY home battery after being corrected by viewers for using an inadequate mega fuse. I analyze voltage, amperage,…
Read the full post : Choosing the Right Fuse for a DIY Home BatteryUpgrade
I show how to convert an affordable Victron Lynx power in unit into a distribution board with mega fuses, saving 70 to 80 euros.
Read the full post : Convert a Victron Lynx Power In into a Distribution Unit and Save MoneyUpgrade
I explain how to choose, calculate, and connect solar panels and inverters for a home battery setup. I cover series and parallel circuits, cable loads, an…
Read the full post : How to Calculate and Connect Solar Panels and Inverters for Home BatteriesLessons learned
I compare different types of lithium batteries for home energy storage, explaining their safety, performance, and why I chose LiFePO4.
Read the full post : Choosing the Right Lithium Battery for a Home Battery SetupBuild
I built a custom Victron Lynx Shunt housing with a 3D printer, replacing the expensive Lynx shunt with a cheaper SmartShunt and adding custom options to s…
Read the full post : DIY Victron Lynx Shunt: Save 200 Euros with Extra OptionsUpgrade
I answer viewer questions about my three-phase Victron home battery setup, discussing breakers, wiring, inverters, and custom busbars.
Read the full post : Victron Three-Phase Home Battery Q&ABuild
I connect a three-phase Victron home battery setup, running cables between the meter cupboard and the shed and wiring the MultiPlus units.
Read the full post : Connecting a Three-Phase Victron Energy Storage SystemBuild
I answer viewer comments, discuss design choices and safety rules, and explain my progress on installing cable trunking and the first Victron multiplus un…
Read the full post : Victron Three-Phase Home Battery Q&A and Cable TrunkingBuild
In this video I start preparing the installation of my 3-phase home battery setup by mounting cable ducts, hanging the first MultiPlus inverter, and runni…
Read the full post : Installing a 3-phase Victron home battery: the preparationsUpgrade
I answer viewer questions about my DIY 16 kWh LiFePO4 home battery, covering home insurance, fuse ratings, wiring, and bus bar connections.
Read the full post : Lifepo4 16 kWh battery Q&A and safety upgradesBuild
In this build, I’ll show you how to build your own battery pack for a Victron home energy storage system at a relatively low cost. In the upcoming videos…
Read the full post : Building a 16kWh LiFePO4 Battery for a Victron Home Energy Storage SystemPlanning
We are going off grid by setting up big battery packs, inverters, and solar panels to power our house ourselves.
Read the full post : Going Off Grid with Solar and BatteriesLessons learned
I answer viewer questions about my background, discuss my self-taught electronics journey, review past DIY projects ranging from arcade machines and custo…
Read the full post : My DIY Journey from Childhood Electronics to Victron Power and Custom ProjectsBuild
I installed the first battery pack into the steel cabinet, wired the cables to the Lynx distributor using a hydraulic crimp tool, and safely pre-charged t…
Read the full post : Building a Home Battery Setup and Pre-Charging MultiPlusUpgrade
I update the firmware on all three MultiPlus units and configure them for a three-phase home battery system using the MK3 USB interface and VE.Configure s…
Read the full post : Updating Firmware and Configuring Three-Phase MultiPlus InvertersTesting
I test my self-built home battery system under a continuous heavy load of 4.5 kW using a thermal camera to monitor temperatures across cells, cables, and…
Read the full post : Testing My Self-Built Home Battery Under Heavy LoadBuild
I connect the Selbro Victron home battery setup permanently inside the meter box with an emergency power function. I test the system by cutting the main p…
Read the full post : Connecting the Selbro Victron Home Battery Setup with Emergency PowerUpgrade
I installed two custom 3D-printed bottom fans with a temperature controller and a buck converter to quietly cool my Victron MultiPlus-II before the loud o…
Read the full post : Adding Quiet Bottom Fans to the Victron MultiPlus-IIBuild
I turned a cheap Action floor lamp into a live Victron State of Charge indicator using a Wemos D1 mini microprocessor. The lamp connects to the VRM portal…
Read the full post : Turn an Action Floor Lamp into a Victron State of Charge Indicator
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Guides and calculators for the systems in this project.