{"id":12916,"date":"2025-08-03T08:56:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T08:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2025\/08\/03\/diy-solar-power-portable-generator\/"},"modified":"2025-08-03T08:56:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T08:56:01","slug":"diy-solar-power-portable-generator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2025\/08\/03\/diy-solar-power-portable-generator\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Solar Power Portable Generator"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtubomatic-video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"autoplay\" width=\"580\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r0OJ101by_M?controls=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>\u2600\ufe0f\u26a1\ufe0f\ud83d\udc4d Save $50 on your next solar product order of $500 or more at SignatureSolar.com Just use my discount code at check out:  <\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcb5\ud83d\udcb5\ud83d\udcb5\ud83d\udcb5\ud83d\udcb5\ud83d\udcb5TWOSTEPS50OFF\ud83d\udcb5\ud83d\udcb5\ud83d\udcb5\ud83d\udcb5\ud83d\udcb5\ud83d\udcb5<\/p>\n<p>We needed a renewable energy battery back up alternative to my 2 Honda eu2000 generators. Looking around it cost $3,600 to $7,500 to find a portable solar powered generator with anything close to that in power.  Can we build one for Less?  How can you hook it up to your home?  Let\u2019s find out\u2026..<\/p>\n<p>Meet the new CHEAPO-FLO 3000! \ud83e\udee3 <br \/>The 3000 watt DIY Solar Powered Battery Backup Generator!\u26a1\ufe0fThe best part is you can build it yourself!  With an impressive 3000 watts continuous AC output at 120 volts and a whopping 5,100-watt battery capacity, this portable DIY solar generator packs a punch, providing ample electricity to run essential appliances and devices. This DIY solution guarantees peace of mind when you need it most.<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 3000W AC output at 120V: Power up essential household appliances, including refrigerators, lights, fans and computers.<br \/>\u2705 Massive 5,120-watt hour 51.2v battery storage capacity: Store excess energy From Solar, gas generator or the grid to use during nighttime or extended power outages.<br \/>\u2705 Lightweight and portable design: Take it anywhere you need backup power &#8211; perfect for camping, RV trips, and adventures.<br \/>\u2705 Combine it with used solar panels you can pick up cheap online<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcb2Unbeatable Value:<br \/>At a cost below $3,000 INCLUDING 8 locally sourced USED SOLAR PANELS and providing 3000 watts of output power, there&#8217;s no other complete solar system or solar generator that can match this DIY system\u2019s power output and battery storage capacity at this price point. Save thousands compared to traditional home solar<\/p>\n<p>Do you like saving money?  Use this link to save $50 off your next purchase of $500 or more from Signature Solar!  <a href=\"https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/?ref=pevqtazt<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/?ref=pevqtazt<br<\/a> \/><br \/>Here&#8217;s the inverter and battery I used for the CheapoFlo 3000!<\/p>\n<p>EG4 3000 watt solar inverter:  <a href=\"https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/eg4-3kw-off-grid-inverter-3000ehv-48-3000w?ref=pevqtazt<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/eg4-3kw-off-grid-inverter-3000ehv-48-3000w?ref=pevqtazt<br<\/a> \/><br \/>EG4 Lifepower4 V.2 5.12 kWh battery:  <a href=\"https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/eg4-lifepower4-v2-lithium-battery-48v-100ah-server-rack-battery-ul1973-ul9540a-10-year-warranty\/?ref=pevqtazt\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/eg4-lifepower4-v2-lithium-battery-48v-100ah-server-rack-battery-ul1973-ul9540a-10-year-warranty\/?ref=pevqtazt<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\udd23 \ud83d\udcb0\ud83d\udc4dThese are all Amazon links to products I purchased myself and regularly use in my DIY Solar Systems.  <br \/>Victron Energy Lynx Power In Battery Connector &#8211; Modular DC Bus Bar with 4 Connections for Batteries, Loads, or Chargers <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4gZ8cMk\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4gZ8cMk<\/a><br \/>Ferrule Crimping Tool Kit, LUNEY Wire Ferrule Kit with 1250PCS Crimper Plier, Self-adjustable Ratchet Tool Set  <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3PHEXBF\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3PHEXBF<\/a><br \/>Recoil 10 Pack Silicone Terminal Covers for Alternator Battery Stud  5 Red and 5 Black Pairs  <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4g2aNDR\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4g2aNDR<\/a><br \/>Blue Sea Systems Class T Fuse Blocks  <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4fZkYsU\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4fZkYsU<\/a><br \/>Blue Sea Systems 5119 FUSE A3T (CLASS T) 300-AMP  <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4amYLUk\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4amYLUk<\/a><br \/>TEMCo Hammer Lug Crimper Tool &#8211; Crimps 8 AWG to 4\/0 Battery &#038; Welding Cables (Workbench-Mountable)  <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3C1u8r2\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3C1u8r2<\/a><br \/>Johnson Level &#038; Tool 700 Magnetic Angle Locator, Orange, 1 Locator  <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4g4pWVj\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4g4pWVj<\/a><br \/>Klein Tools 60197 Work Gloves, Cut-Resistant Gloves ANSI Rated A2,  X-Large, 2-Pair  <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3E2jYqA\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3E2jYqA<\/a><br \/>DasMarine Solar Panel Tool Solar Connector kit 10 Pairs Female &#038; Male Connectors, Spanner, Y Branch and Solar Crimping Tool <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3CgiwjM\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3CgiwjM<\/a><br \/>iCrimp ICP-240 Cable Stripper for AWG 12 to 4\/0 Round Cables, Radial Wire Stripper with 2 Extra Blades  <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3PGjn0l\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3PGjn0l<\/a><br \/>Klein Tools CL390 AC\/DC Digital Clamp Meter, Auto-Ranging, 400 Amp, NCVT Tester TRMS and More  <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WrVTjd\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WrVTjd<\/a><br \/>1.5FT RV 15A to 30A  Power Adapter Cord 5-15P Male to TT-30R Female Dogbone, LED Power Indicator.  <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/42jRF0V\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/42jRF0V<\/a><br \/>IMO DC Disconnect 25 Amp 4-Pole Nema 4X Enclosed  <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40l4tBK\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/40l4tBK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Some links on this YouTube channel may be affiliate links. I may be paid a small commission if you make a purchase.  The price is the same for you either way.  Terra Hill Farm, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com<\/p>\n<p>This video is for entertainment purposes only and working with heavy equipment, firearms, high voltage electrical and solar components can be dangerous or even deadly.  I am not an expert, electrician or performing solar system design as a service. Please do not replicate anything seen In this video without first seeking the assistance of a qualified electrician or other competent qualified expert.<\/p>\n<p>For business enquiries you can contact us at:  TwoStepsOffGrid@ yahoo.com<\/p>\n<p>#offgrid #solarpower #oupes #generator #portablepowerstation #solargenerator #bluetti #ecoflow #jackery #blackout #nopower #diysolar #solar #Homedteading #Prepping #EG4 #Solarsolarenergy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2600\ufe0f\u26a1\ufe0f\ud83d\udc4d Save $50 on your next solar product order of $500 or more at SignatureSolar.com Just use my discount code at check out: \ud83d\udcb5\ud83d\udcb5\ud83d\udcb5\ud83d\udcb5\ud83d\udcb5\ud83d\udcb5TWOSTEPS50OFF\ud83d\udcb5\ud83d\udcb5\ud83d\udcb5\ud83d\udcb5\ud83d\udcb5\ud83d\udcb5 We needed a renewable energy battery back up alternative to my 2 Honda eu2000 generators. Looking around it cost $3,600 to $7,500 to find a portable solar powered generator with anything [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8553,"featured_media":12917,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12916","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12916","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8553"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12916"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12916\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12917"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12916"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12916"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12916"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}