Bulletproof Solar Panel Bunker Door Build - (unlimited energy!)

Solar panels last a really long time - usually with warranties into the 20 or 30 years, this sliding bunker door will provide energy to my backyard bunker for a really really long time.

00:00 Intro (Cybertruck Givaway)
02:01 How to Build the Hatch (Lasers)
04:26 Hiding the escape hatch door
08:20 Building the Solar Slider
11:35 DOES IT WORK?!

[JerryRigEverything]

Which prize would you choose? Let me know below!

[loekspoelder]

You should put hydraulic struts on the emergency exit shaft door, so that if anything is laying on top of it it doesn't become impossible to open.

[daylen]

On the solar efficiency, keep in mind that those acrylic sheets will weather, and that they don't let heat dissipate. Solar panels work best when cold, so you might want to look into a water cooling loop (that can be done with a little 10-watt pump and a bucket, realistically) or something similar

[Galaxywolf]

you should make a lock for the sliding bunker door kids can easily slide it open and fall when playing around the solar panels

[TheBitGuy]

Why bifacial panels? The bottom will never receive any light. I am also concerned about the plexiglass deteriorating in the sun, but also causing the panels to overheat. But the thing I’m amazed by is that 400 watts can run everything! I think that’s a testament to how efficient underground buildings are. Probably doesn’t need much air conditioning or heating.

[Ranstone]

Solar guy here. Might wanna look into UV permeable acrylic. Most plastic is UV opaque, and I have seen it lower the efficiency of a panel 80%. Glass is the same, but for different reasons.

[waimoe]

You should build a small shed and use the roof or the panels. The shed will hide the entrance and you have an extra layer of protection that blends in with normal backyards.

[MisterLEMNS]

It's worth noting that those panels are going to *B A K E* under those plexi panes which will drastically reduce their efficiency and simultaneously raise the temperature of the space below. You may want to consider forcing some air under them to keep the temperature within the realm of reason. It's also worth considering having some sort of constant load on the system because having silicon panels in the sun getting real hot and delivering no power is no good for the life of the panels themselves. For me, I made a powered bird bath pulling 3 amps from 10AM to 8PM and a ventilation fan that runs when the panels are active for a system half the size that powers my shed.

[louisMC]

10:09 How could you!? "Glass is Glass, and Glass breaks!"

[panagiotispappas]

Ah yes, just another Tuesday am I right? Thanks for the tutorial Zack, now I know what I’ll do tomorrow! 🙏❤️

[stm]

I know this is mostly a YouTube set piece but these two panels being enough is highly optimistic. Especially in winter.

[howa]

Thanks for stamping "this is Real speed" on the plasma cut part, I would have thought it was sped up. That thing moves crazy, impressively fast. CNC machines rock.

[najafbaig]

9:10 for I sec I though he is drilling in his foot 😂😂

[alexanderlinderson]

3:49 Jerry's spitting that alliteration

[comfortouch]

That spray foam under the rock looks like a great place for rodents to nest. Acrylic sheets often have a UV protectant in them to keep them from turning yellow... that UV protectant will also reduce the rays getting to your solar panels, reducing their output. I noticed you put a lift in for your wife instead of a ladder. Good job.

[CedroCron]

That $100K would come in so handy because I recently had an accident and ended up Paraplegic. That money would come in so handy to renovate my home for my new condition. I spend most of my day in bed with chronic pain, but more over because our house is older and very narrow and it's a disability nightmare. Thanks for the chance to win. I could really use it! Also you might consider a filtered air intake in your barn but piped to the shelter so the intake is protected.

[ConReese]

You can increase the light capture by using reflective panels near the site that can reflect light onto the surface. We use these during off peak seasons to keep a steady flow. Our setup currently peaks in the fall funny enough as the reflectors add about 3x the solar energy to the same surface area and the lower temperatures allow them to operate more efficiently

[astro_]

How does that solar lid work with the lift/how does Cambrys chair get up and over it? Will the exit hatch get a gasket for weather sealing? How does the solar panel lock such that kids don't slide the door and fall in?

I realize you can only put so much into the youtube video, but I would love all the nitty gritty details. Love the series so far! I can't believe how far the bunker has come.

[keeponsmiling]

10:10 Zach, you didn't say it right. " Glass is glass and glass breaks"

[meganathanp]

its secure bunker... already watched this video in 3Lakh fun....😍😍😍