Can This Actually Power My House?? Anker SOLIX F3800

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[knight]

As a confirmed infrastructure geek and amateur residential electrician, hearing about home electrical infrastructure is one of my favorite things. Thanks for sharing your setup with us (even if it was effectively a 16 minute ad for Anker). 👍

[tompinnef]

When storms where forecasted. Mom use to fill the bath tub with water. So we had a bucket to 'flush' the toilet when the power went out. Since we also had a well.

[geofftimm]

I live in NE FL. Our record for power outages is 12 days. Since I installed the Generac LP gas back up generator, we haven't gone more than 40 hours. Being careful not to over load the system, I can run the life support system, aka HVAC, and lights and TV and computers for two weeks or more, depending on load. I won't try to broil steaks and run the washer and dryer at the same time as the HVAC. Geoff Who is prepared.

[Martin]

Just a reminder with your internet.

In a true power outage the junction boxes will lose power and you’ll have to rely on 5g/Lte (until those run out of power too. Most have upses that aren’t made for long outages) and lastly fall back to starlink.

[scottcummings]

I built my first house 15 years ago and was looking at 20000 to get power to me. To get by, I wired in an inverter and a few batteries to my generator just for charging the batteries, and the results shocked me. I couldn't believe how easy it was even then to get power. I ended up building my system up and never needed power brought in.
I've built myself another home now and spent almost 5000 dollars to have 220 volts with 25, 000 watt hrs and 15, 000 watts with a 60000 watt surge. All my appliances are normal, including electric water heater.
If I were you, I would put in a water tank and pressure tank to your home. It shouldn't reguire constant power to have water. That way, your well only runs occasionally, even every few days if you set it up that way. Your pressure tank then can then draw from storage, running a small pump to cycle, and maintain pressure. That's how I do it, except my storage comes from rain water.
Making your own power and utilities gets addicting. Also, i dont sell my power back. That is a mistake people make. You can't have batteries, the grid is your battery, and your system has to be larger than you need to break even. It's funny also that i only know the power is out when I hear the phone company tower generator start off in the distance.

[openoutlaw]

Awesome video dude. I work for a large railroad in the signal dept. Long story short i manage a department that is responsible for the crossing gates and signals that control train traffic. With that said I have some experience with electronics, specifically with standby power. I have been begging for my solar standalone sites to get away from commercial power at more of our remote sites. I have 2 locations that have ran on solar and wind generator for over 5 years without a hiccup. I’m very interested in the off grid power supply and found your video very interesting. So this video was something I can relate to even though I watch your videos for the aviation side of the world. I also got my Part 107 after watching your videos and have started my ground school for my Private Pilot certificate. Ive been watching your content for 4yrs plus and enjoy it immensely. Your home is beautiful and you are inspiring, thank you Trent.

[stephanmckenney]

HelloTrent, We Like Your show, always Good, , I am retired in Dominican Republic and Living 25 years here semi off grid, with a similar system, I also have a similar water system, I think You should raise Your Tank on a Platform so You can Gravity Feed the water to the House. Best Regards 🛩

[slam]

Yes!, this is an Important Topic. I ordered a 521 which is Anker's smallest unit. It keeps my rechargeable devices smartly charged plus light load AC as well as 13.3vdc. My nephew added a system to his home in Flagstaff which, in a power outage, will heat the water pipes in his attic to keep them from freezing. You got yourself a great system.

[kurtlysne]

For whatever it’s worth, I have had 17kva Generac backup for 10+ years. 92 hours of standby use. Longest outage was about a week. Very seldom are outages less than half a day.

Minnesota.

[WeBeGood]

Some people put a Pressure Tank in the water line so the pump doesn't cycle too often. It feeds pressurized water until the pressure drops low enough for the pump to come on and fill the Pressure Tank again.

[Jay_Bird]

Cool little back up, but anytime I"ve experienced a power outage (other than directly in the middle of the city), it has always lasted well beyond 3 hours. Sometimes it can take 1, 2, 3 days before power comes back on. If you're in a location where power outages are common enough that you need a back up power unit, and access to essentials such as water rely on power, I don't think this little thing has enough juice.

[skydogg]

If you want to run a/c on your backup you can put a soft start on it and nearly halve the inrush amps on start up so you backup can handle it better. I know you said you had a heat pump so not sure if it would be same set up or if you even need a soft start for it but may look into it.

[silasmarner]

Careful here.. the well tank inside the house has reserve pressure and will run for while awhile until it requires more water from the well and its pressure drops to zero.

[fakename]

Hi from Evergreen Colorado. We got 4 feet, then 6 inches 3 more times. So a VERY very heavy ~4feet (maybe 5 depending how you measure). Our plow truck is a John Deere 772G Motor Grader and it’s really having a hard time with 6x6 chains. With the 772G we hope to be out by this weekend and it snowed Wednesday night.

[kradwonders]

These work well for short term outages. However, for multi-day outages there needs to be a way to recharge and sometime one may live where solar is not an option. We have a natural gas generator that has run for several days at a time when the power goes out. Of course, this means gas must be available. Our main need is to keep the water running and the furnace functioning especially during the winter.

[desertfox]

Well done! That's important stuff to know! Thanks Trent!

[reedM]

I keep looking at this even though I’m in a rental house right now, but the portable system alone with panels looks appealing. Especially since I already have a generator, a hybrid system is what I keep thinking about. I also have several smaller anker inverters and they are fantastic. As well as building a home-brew 100ah battery and inverter box just for fun.

[whathasxgottodowithit.]

A Gas / Diesel Auto Start Gen is a good way to go too, I worry about the duration of battery banks. I have seen the power off from the grid for two weeks, or more.
A battery bank is probably good for you Guys as you get it free, however if you are paying you might as well get a proper back-up system.

[robertcombs]

I just got to say I love the panoramic thumbnail of the front of your house it just takes the cool Factor to 11

[pauljoseph]

$3000 for 3 hours of power is a HORRIBLE investment! Spent $600 for gasoline generator which will run indefinitely as long as you have gas.