What if you could run your window or portable air conditioner for FREE using solar power? In this video, I’ll show you a simple add-on hack using an EcoFlow 120V micro inverter and a cheap relay that offsets the cost of running your A/C. This isn’t theory—I’m running my own A/C for off solar and proving it with real-world tests. Whether you’ve got a window unit or a portable air conditioner, this trick could slash your summer power bills instantly!
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Chapters:
0:00 Portable A/C unit running on solar power!
1:28 Establish baseline portable A/C unit power consumption
2:57 Inverter and solar panel setup
4:39 Testing the A/C unit running on solar power
5:06 Safety issue
5:56 Wiring an isolation contactor
10:45 Testing the isolation contactor
13:04 Help keep this content free!
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