New To Me, USED Lion UT1200! Let's Capacity Test!
We capacity test the newest battery to the family, the Used Lion Energy UT1200. The results, however, are actually pretty far from what I expected to see!
Stay tuned to this channel to see the capacity testing of the Silicate Salt batteries as well as my other, older, UT1200 by Lion Energy
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If you want genuine, new Lion Energy products like the Safari LT or the Lion UT1300 that I unboxed in previous videos, check out the link above for Lion Energy's official website!
If you want your own SPIM08HP batteries, or any other batteries that they may have an awesome deal on, be sure to use my discount code "Tuxen" at check out to get an additional 5% off your purchase!
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CODE: Tuxen
Get your Silicate Salt Batteries and Battery Balancers here:
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Let The Testing Begin! Growatt is Finally Alive!
We finally get the Growatt up and running! Yes, it is at almost minimum possible capacity, but nonetheless, it is up and running and allowing us to utilize some free solar energy! I line out my testing procedure for capacity testing large batteries like the Silicate Salt Batteries and the Lion LiFePo4 batteries, and show you the beginning of the first test on a new to me Lion battery!
Stay tuned to this channel to follow my progress on this system and everything we are doing to get self sufficient! Next step, get these batteries tested and start playing more with this equipment!
Get your Battery Equalizer (Balancer) here:
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You may have seen the Battery Balancer in this video, well I'm happy to report that this little guy has been working as intended with zero issues day in and day out ever since I set it up on this system! I'll keep you guys up to date on if it gives us any issues!
If you want your own SPIM08HP batteries, or any other batteries that they may have an awesome deal on, be sure to use my discount code "Tuxen" at check out to get an additional 5% off your purchase!
batteryhookup.com
CODE: Tuxen
Get your Silicate Salt Batteries and Battery Balancers here:
https://bit.ly/3tfCmEP
Get your Growatt inverters here:
https://bit.ly/3narQLy
Shop all of Watts 24/7 products here:
https://bit.ly/3tdQFKc
Shop Lion Energy products here:
https://bit.ly/3zIYNDR
Subscribe to keep up with all of my endeavors to find affordable ways to become self sustaining and environmentally conscious!
In the meantime, check out my websites. They are currently ugly and under construction, but they are being updated regularly, so check back from time to time!
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CORODED SPIM08HP Battery Cell!
The past couple weeks have had me busy, so this video is getting out a little late. However, while I have been going through and charging up all my SPIM08HP batteries, I came across this one and set it aside until I could bring you guys this video. I can't quite tell if this is a leaking cell, or if maybe something else happened here. What do you think?
Stay tuned to this channel to follow my progress with these batteries! One of my near term projects is going to be to start using these batteries with the solar system.
If you want your own SPIM08HP batteries, or any other batteries that they may have an awesome deal on, be sure to use my discount code "Tuxen" at check out to get an additional 5% off your purchase!
batteryhookup.com
CODE: Tuxen
Get your Silicate Salt Batteries and Battery Balancers here:
https://bit.ly/3tfCmEP
Get your Growatt inverters here:
https://bit.ly/3narQLy
Shop all of Watts 24/7 products here:
https://bit.ly/3tdQFKc
Shop Lion Energy products here:
https://bit.ly/3zIYNDR
Subscribe to keep up with all of my endeavors to find affordable ways to become self sustaining and environmentally conscious!
In the meantime, check out my websites. They are currently ugly and under construction, but they are being updated regularly, so check back from time to time!
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Charging SPIM08HP Cells with iMAX B6
The readings on the iMAX B6 in our last video had me wondering.... So this video we go through and check our readings to a voltmeter to see what we end up with. In the end, I am happy with our results. Check it out!
Stay tuned to this channel to follow my progress with these batteries! One of my near term projects is going to be to start using these batteries with the solar system.
If you want your own SPIM08HP batteries, or any other batteries that they may have an awesome deal on, be sure to use my discount code "Tuxen" at check out to get an additional 5% off your purchase!
batteryhookup.com
CODE: Tuxen
Get your Silicate Salt Batteries and Battery Balancers here:
https://bit.ly/3tfCmEP
Get your Growatt inverters here:
https://bit.ly/3narQLy
Shop all of Watts 24/7 products here:
https://bit.ly/3tdQFKc
Shop Lion Energy products here:
https://bit.ly/3zIYNDR
Subscribe to keep up with all of my endeavors to find affordable ways to become self sustaining and environmentally conscious!
In the meantime, check out my websites. They are currently ugly and under construction, but they are being updated regularly, so check back from time to time!
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Hooking Up The Battery Balancer
As before, starting off right is half the battle. I run through the basics of the battery equalizer, from what it does, to setting it up, and following up on it to see that it did what it was supposed to! For under $40, this thing is worth every penny! I will definitely be adding more of these to my systems!!
Stay tuned to this channel to follow my progress on this system. Now that we are one step closer, the next step is to actually hook everything up and let the tests begin!!
Get your Battery Equalizer (Balancer) here:
https://bit.ly/3tfCmEP
If you want more information on what I talked about with the battery balancer and what happens with Lithium batteries and their BMS, check out this video where Ian explains and even demonstrates the multiple issues that can arise! (18 Minutes)
https://youtu.be/YgLCw4leSRA
If you want a simple demonstration of setting up the battery balancer, check out this great short video. (3 Minutes)
https://youtu.be/ot7Nr12tYxw
Get your Silicate Salt Batteries and Battery Balancers here:
https://bit.ly/3tfCmEP
Get your Growatt inverters here:
https://bit.ly/3narQLy
Shop all of Watts 24/7 products here:
https://bit.ly/3tdQFKc
Shop Lion Energy products here:
https://bit.ly/3zIYNDR
Subscribe to keep up with all of my endeavors to find affordable ways to become self sustaining and environmentally conscious!
In the meantime, check out my websites. They are currently ugly and under construction, but they are being updated regularly, so check back from time to time!
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Prep to Setup Growatt
Getting set up is half the battle. Having a plan in place before you put your system together is as important as anything else. Especially knowing the restrictions and limitations to your system will help save you time lost, as well as keep you safe. I go over my planned setup for future testing... and maybe more(camping anyone?). Know your environment as well as the laws that will apply to you.
Stay tuned to this channel to follow my progress on this system. Tomorrow I get the batteries hooked up to the equalizer and show that process, as well as the equalizer in action!
Get your Battery Equalizer (Balancer) here:
https://bit.ly/3tfCmEP
If you want more information on what I talked about with the battery balancer and what happens with Lithium batteries and their BMS, check out this video where Ian explains and even demonstrates the multiple issues that can arise! (18 Minutes)
https://youtu.be/YgLCw4leSRA
If you want a simple demonstration of setting up the battery balancer, check out this great short video. (3 Minutes)
https://youtu.be/ot7Nr12tYxw
Get your Silicate Salt Batteries and Battery Balancers here:
https://bit.ly/3tfCmEP
Get your Growatt inverters here:
https://bit.ly/3narQLy
Shop all of Watts 24/7 products here:
https://bit.ly/3tdQFKc
Shop Lion Energy products here:
https://bit.ly/3zIYNDR
Subscribe to keep up with all of my endeavors to find affordable ways to become self sustaining and environmentally conscious!
In the meantime, check out my websites. They are currently ugly and under construction, but they are being updated regularly, so check back from time to time!
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PROJECT ~ Old Laptop Batteries
This is the project that started it all! Watching Jehu Garcia talk about and break down old laptop batteries to build himself a powerwall that was free and 100% recycled, that motivated me to start all of my energy journey out with sourcing some old laptop batteries that were destined for the trash!
Get your Silicate Salt Batteries and Battery Balancers here:
https://bit.ly/3tfCmEP
Get your Growatt inverters here:
https://bit.ly/3narQLy
Shop all of Watts 24/7 products here:
https://bit.ly/3tdQFKc
Shop Lion Energy products here:
https://bit.ly/3zIYNDR
Stay tuned to this channel for updates with not only this recycling project of mine, but also all of my other endeavors to find affordable ways to become self sustaining and environmentally conscious!
In the meantime, check out my websites. They are currently ugly and under construction, but they are being updated regularly, so check back from time to time!
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New Life! Old Laptop Batteries!
THEY'RE STILL GOOD!!! You may have seen in my previous video, I held up a bag that was labeled "BAD" and had a handful of 18650 cells inside. Well, the way I was testing these cells in the beginning, I would be putting the vast majority of every reclaimed cell in a bag just like that..... BUT I decided to try something else! Check out my new findings and how I am saving over 90% of these cells!
Get your Silicate Salt Batteries and Battery Balancers here:
https://bit.ly/3tfCmEP
Get your Growatt inverters here:
https://bit.ly/3narQLy
Shop all of Watts 24/7 products here:
https://bit.ly/3tdQFKc
Shop Lion Energy products here:
https://bit.ly/3zIYNDR
Stay tuned to this channel for updates with not only this recycling project of mine, but also all of my other endeavors to find affordable ways to become self sustaining and environmentally conscious!
In the meantime, check out my websites. They are currently ugly and under construction, but they are being updated regularly, so check back from time to time!
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Why I Chose Growatt and Silicate Salt Batteries
I have looked into these all-in-one inverters for years, however, I started my journey with the MPP Solar inverters..... I talk about how I landed on the Growatt instead and why I am happy with my decision.
I also introduce the Silicate Salt batteries. These are possibly my favorite overall battery tech for non mobile situations, or rather when weight is not a factor.
Stay tuned to see the progress with the inverter as well as all the upcoming testing we will be doing with these Silicate Salt batteries by Bolt Ultra!
In the meantime, check out my websites. They are currently ugly and under construction, but they are being updated regularly, so check back from time to time!
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QUICK Unboxing Of Lion Energy's Safari UT1300
Quick fast and to the point! This is just a fast and simple unboxing of my new Lion Energy Safari UT 1300 LiFePo 4 or if you prefer, Lithium Iron Phosphate battery! This lithium battery is going to be the starting point for our testing to come with the Growatt Inverter!
Stay tuned to see how I'm going to use this Lithium battery as well as my UT 1200 to get the Growatt 3000 up and going! It may not be a big start, but half the battle is taking the first step, so here goes that first step!
In the meantime, check out my websites. They are currently ugly and under construction, but they are being updated regularly, so check back from time to time!
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Mounting The Growatt 3000 To It's New Test Station
FINALLY!! We get started on the STAR of the channel right now!! Without a place to rest it's head, the SPF Growatt 3000TL LVM-24P has no way to show off its capabilities! Well, she just got her new bed made, so now we can start showing what she can do soon!
Stay tuned to see what we end up doing with this awesome little all-in-one inverter! Where we will put not only this system to the test, but also the various types of batteries we have to play with to the test as well!
In the meantime, check out my websites. They are currently ugly and under construction, but they are being updated regularly, so check back from time to time!
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UNBOXING and REVIEW!! My New Lion Energy Safari LT Showed Up In The Mail!!
My brand new Warranty Lion Energy Safari Lt showed up in the mail! I unbox this bad boy and test out every feature with you guys! Boy do I love that new electronics smell!!
Stay tuned in to see some of the more in depth reviews and tests with this generator as I stress test it and push it to its limits!
In the meantime, check out my websites. They are currently ugly and under construction, but they are being updated regularly, so check back from time to time!
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SPIM08HP Batteries From Hybrid Bus(Battery Hookup)
FINALLY!! I bust out the batteries and start getting them ready to build my battery pack! They've been sitting for a long while though, so now begins the painstaking process of charging them all up one by one! I show you how I'm going about that, and explain my future plans for all these cells!
Stay tuned to see what we end up doing with these batteries! I plan on having lots of fun with these!
In the meantime, check out my websites. They are currently ugly and under construction, but they are being updated regularly, so check back from time to time!
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Lion Energy Safari LT Troubles!!
I show you the problems I am having with my old Lion Energy Safari LT. I bought this guy used and it was already a couple years old when I got it, then I used it pretty much every day for months........ then this happened!
While not every story has a happy ending, this one does! With a call and a quick run across town, Lion was happy to take a look at my Safari LT and confirm that the issue was in fact a warranty issue! So, while I wait for my new unit to arrive, I'll continue on with some of my other projects, and keep plugging away with my other Safari LT that I have.
Stay tuned to this channel for when the New Safari Unit arrives!!! I'll upload a quick unboxing/review of it when it gets here!
In the meantime, check out my websites. They are currently ugly and under construction, but they are being updated regularly, so check back from time to time!
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How I'm Using Solar to Supplement my Crypto Mining!!
In this video, I share my process of getting started into making my Crypto mining green! Equipped with my Lion Energy Safari LT and my Mini Doge Miner from Goldshell, I go through and show you how I'm able to reduce my power bill by harnessing the sun's energy.
Ya, it may be only saving me pennies right now, but it's a start! And it has me excited and extremely motivated to get to the next step in this process. Moreover, this process has taught me tons about solar in general, like shade on panels. We'll go through these things in time and I will share all of the things that I have learned.
In the meantime, check out our ever changing websites as we continue to grow!
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IT'S ARRIVED!! I Finally Got My Growatt SPF 3000TL
FINALLY!! This has been many years in the making, but I finally am ready! We look at what I just picked up and will be the gateway to the rest of the content for this channel! I explain the reason behind why I also picked up a battery balancer and touch on some future plans!
Many thanks to Ian over at Watts247.com! Ian you have helped me a ton and I appreciate it. Now I hope to be able to spread some of that knowledge and bring more awareness to you and your business!
If you want more information on what I talked about with the battery balancer and what happens with Lithium batteries and their BMS, check out this video where Ian explains and even demonstrates the multiple issues that can arise!
https://youtu.be/YgLCw4leSRA
If you want a simple demonstration of setting up the battery balancer, check out this great short video.
https://youtu.be/ot7Nr12tYxw
Also check out my sites for more information or to see what I recommend:
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NEW TO RUMBLE!! YouTube Channel Update
Hey everyone! I'm new to Rumble! I have had a YouTube channel for a few years now but have been too busy to be able to upload any videos. But I am in a new chapter in life where I will be getting back at it now!
So, if you want to check out my YouTube channel, you can view it here!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZO5gG7fqJUavooVNG26JKQ
Thanks for watching!
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