URGENT! Do Not Buy Solar! Do This Instead. Save $1,000's!!! Mango Power E Review

Whole House Power at Portable Power Prices!

[ivareiriksson]

I have a 44 footer sailboat, I have 4, 340 w solar panels, 48 volts each one, cost $200, 48 volts. 48 v, controller cost, $150. 6 batteries 120 amps each, $120. A 4000 watts Inverter $400, total including wires $2, 000. Works everything im my boat, 10.000 btu ac, 50 amps battery charger, refrigerator, freezer, microwave, laptop. Now I'll put a 1000 watts wind generator, I'll have more than I need.$3, 000 total. Completely offgrid, green power for years.

[russellricksbooks]

In the 1970's my dad purchased an old early 1930's-40's wind turbine from an old farmer for $150. He replaced the motor with a rewound aircraft generator motor and added a battery bank of 100 12volt batteries with an AC/DC converter as back up power. We also had solar panels, and a parabolic solar collector, which followed the sun's path all day. Also in 1975, February issue of Popular Science magazine, they did an article on a homemade electric car my 17 year old brother, Jeff Ricks built.

[murraychadwick]

When the Texas power grid failed a few winters back I was smart enough to have a Harbor Freight Predator 8750 already wired into my home. We used it the entire time Texas had no power and lived as normal as I usually would have. The drawback was the fuel it used during those 7 days. When we were warned the storm was coming I was smart enough to fill up 55 gallon drums of gas that got us through. Yes it was expensive at the time but after hearing how some people froze to death I never have regretted it.

[MrMichaeledavis]

Good video despite the improper terminology. Those batteries do not hold 3500 watts, they hold 3500 watt-hours. Also important to note, they each have a power output of 3000 watts, so they can not power all those items listed at the same time. For example a microwave uses 1100 watts. So while you could power several things at a time so long as all together they draw less than the 3000 watts, if you were to be pulling 3000 watts all at once the battery would be depleted in just over an hour.

These are good batteries, but they are a little more expensive than the EcoFlow Delta Pro. The EcoFlow batteries are cheaper for slightly more storage capacity and they are the same LFP battery chemistry that can do 3k+ cycles.

[ZsOtherBrother]

4-5 years ago, one of my neighbors bought a brand new, complete off-grid solar system for less than $5000 : 240V, 6.5kWh Capacity | 3kW Output | 700W panels (4.2kWh daily average), using deep cycle lead-acid batteries like the ones used in forklifts.
This is comparable to a system between your "package #3", and "package #4", but with a "free" set of solar panels, all for $200-$1200 less than the "Mango" product.
The system still operates well today.

These days, you can find used solar (PV) panels for a fraction of the cost.
Typically those panels lose 0.5% efficiency per year, so a 10 year old panel still delivers about 95% of its original out-of-the-box conversion levels.
I've seen 110W panels (10yo) offered for less than $15, (there are probably cheaper ones), so a system based on those panels could cost even less if you don't mind an extra panel on your roof, (e.g.- 7 instead of 6 in my neighbor's case, for about $100 TOTAL).

Now THAT'S a "Save $1, 000's!!!" type of system, that'll give you a solution for power outages, AND save you money on your electric bill... and if you want to cover all your bases, use the savings to buy a charger that will charge your batteries straight from the grid on days with low sunlight.

[lamasteve]

LDS isn't stupid ! Get your screw driver out ! 200 watts is 200 bucks, Lithium Ion battery's are 275 100ah. Put one 200 watt solar panel up for each 100ah lithium battery ! Use a MPPT controller and a 2, 000 watt inverter and build system ! 4 panels, 4 batteries ! Do the math ! 2, 000 watt inverter 130 bucks. Charge controllers are under 100 bucks ! Build it as you go ! 4 panel 1, 000 bucks, 4 lithium battery's 1, 200 bucks ! No secrets here ! Pick your solar company well ! Rich Solar is a good one !

[steventyler]

If I paid $90, 000 for a solar system with back up, I better be 100% off grid with enough replacement panels, batteries, spare inverters, amps, and charge controllers to replace everything at least twice. That’s insane

[Flashbackjacko]

After the big freeze and broken water pipes in Texax a few years ago, we had a 14Kw natural gas-powered generator installed. It was under $10, 000 and that was with a new home circuit breaker box and the auto transfer switch. We had a four-day outage not long ago, and we didn't even notice it.

[mimiseeyou]

I’ve text David twice before asking about items in the store and he exchanged several texts with me both times. I enjoy doing business with him and I support what he is about. Vote with your dollars y’all.

[SuperSushidog]

Those Mango power units are a simple, turnkey, portable solution, but a little pricey at $3, 700 each. I live off grid most of the year in my Class A motorhome and have been doing so for the last 4 years. I just finished the first phase of my solar system with the installation of a 7, 168 - watt hour 12v battery bank, which weighs 30lbs less than the two GC-2 golf cart FLA batteries (1, 400 usable WH) they replaced. I made them from 8, 280ah LiFePo-4 grade A prismatic cells that have a 6, 000+ cycle life - that's over 16 years if cycled 80% every day. My entire system including a self-lifting solar array mounted on the side of my MH cost me only $3, 500. Granted, my 600w PSW inverter is smaller, but sized to suit my needs. This includes a 50A MPPT charge controller, 620 watts of solar, an 80a converter/charger, BMS, 5A active balancer, a 12v-12V charger (to charge off my alternator when driving), all wiring, breakers, fittings, etc. I designed and built it myself. I also have a 5, 500-watt built-in generator for back-up and supplemental charging, if needed. After the first of the year, I will be building the 48v phase of my system with an all-in-one 3, 000-watt MPP inverter/charger/80A MPT charge controller, 3, 640w solar array racked on the roof, a 15.5k 48v LiFePo-4 bank, a 38 SEER mini-split heat pump (and 2000w dedicated 220v inverter) and all the components for about $8, 500 more. This will give me a total off grid system cost of around $12k for 24/7 off grid heating and cooling and all my electric needs. And this is with no tax credits so I'm not beholding to the government for anything.

[jasonbrown]

i bought used panels and built my own battery. this is the only way the math makes sense to me. sure the tax payer can help pay for a percentage of my system but i probably would have paid top dollar for brand new equipment. i had fun building mine and leaned a great deal. in the summer i run my heat pumps from it, as long as the sun is shinning. i have about 4kw of panels, and 50kwh of battery. i will be breaking even much sooner than most, i dont remember how long but maybe in 4 years from install i will break even, but it was about more than money to me, it was being able ro make my own power, learn something new, for the fun of it, save money and help others along the way.

[degu]

Great information. I have a similar system in the UK using two PowerOak Portable Power Stations EB240. They are 2400Wh each but only output 1000watt each at any time. But enough for running fridge freezers, the microwave, TV, Desktop PC and a laptop. I can also plug in our Aircon unit if needed. Obviously, the more appliances you plug in the less time the power is available.

[happymack]

I had no idea that some people have been duped into buying solar panels without battery backup 😮 I just can’t imagine 🤦🏽‍♀️. Thank you for your always informative and caring videos.

[troyyarbrough]

Yes sir. All most people need is a simple grid-down battery backup system.
My backup system consists of four 12 volt deep cycle AGM batteries (122 ah each) and a 3000 watt psw inverter. A 20 amp charger keeps the batteries hot and ready for a power outage. While it doesn't have a UPS function, it does what we need it to do. It's a 12 volt system so I can run my 12 volt dc LED lights and a few other 12 volt appliances.
In the summer of 2021 our power was down for about 6 hours in the 90+ degree Texas heat. This setup ran a 8000 BTU window unit and kept our refrigerator cold the whole time.
I just recently purchased four 100 watt solar panels and a 20 amp charge controller, but have not set them up yet.

[vdubsterw]

You sir have given the best advice ever! I live in a remote area but im on the grid. Everybody around me is invested in solar panels with batterries on grid. They payed over $50, 000 for the system. I use an old diesel generator and batteries i pulled out of a cell tower which i aquired for free. When pge shuts my power down due to fires or storms. I run off a pure sine wave inverter hooked to my batterries and then i kick the generator on to charge them back up whenever ever i leave the house to get supplies. Super simple, super cheap, super easy. Grid down power is the only thing you need.

[Stockmaker]

2 years ago, my dad purchased an old early 1930's-40's wind turbine from an old farmer for $150. He replaced the motor with a rewound aircraft generator motor and added a battery bank of 100 12volt batteries with an AC/DC converter as back up power. We also had solar panels, and a parabolic solar collector, which followed the sun's path all day. Also in 1975, February issue of Popular Science magazine, they did an article on a homemade electric car my 17 year old brother, Jeff Ricks built.

[jmaxton]

Good system, except that I've heard that there are problems with the app and some people complain that you MUST use their app to do things. In my opinion the Bluetti AC300 + 1*B300 system is comparable and slightly better quality and has a longer track record. But I do agree that the all-in-one units are better for a 'grid down' scenario than a far more expensive setup and are likely the future of solar. The best feature is these units can be expanded and converted to an 'off grid' use for much cheaper than the 'old traditional' solar setup.

[bertkelly]

Yep. Had Pink energy come out and give me a quote for solar. For a 1000 sqft house, they wanted 40k. I have generator and did think about buying a big battery pack. Not as big as yours tho. Some units w/o buying and installing a separate box for instant transfer, do it automatically. I think Bluetti can do that. Thanks for this video!

[tombrenes]

I’m in the middle of nowhere . . .
With a DIY solar lens (melts rock)
1 River water to steam large boiler (in 20min) with solar (2hours burning wood)
2 with steam I spin an industrial air compressor (store energy) like a battery
Air hose to an air drill or air grinder to spin a semi truck alternator

I power 6 homes the startup is about 2k
My maintenance cost per year is around $200 (the backup has a backup)
FYI in winter 
I heat the driveway parking lot and common areas (no snow shoveling)
Lights, live electric fences and cameras around 8 acres
I’ve zapped dear, bears, wolf, large cats, and a moose (no one died)
We have electric dryers after the washing machines, electric heat for the homes, electric car lifts in the garage for maintenance
Every EV I’ve rented has died under "cold conditions" not even freezing weather

[onetailgunner]

I know somebody up here that has two car alternators running his hole house . One in the crik on a prop and one on the roof . & 1 dc to ac converter . No batterys . Was a interesting set up . Under 400.00 .