{"id":28062,"date":"2026-04-04T22:47:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T22:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2026\/04\/04\/save-thousands-build-your-own-home-solar-battery-backup\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T22:47:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T22:47:37","slug":"save-thousands-build-your-own-home-solar-battery-backup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2026\/04\/04\/save-thousands-build-your-own-home-solar-battery-backup\/","title":{"rendered":"SAVE Thousands &#8211; Build your own home solar battery backup!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtubomatic-video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"autoplay\" width=\"580\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aH5Y_gJXOsI?controls=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>LiFePO4 DIY 48V Battery Kit Assembly and Testing &#8211; EASY beginner DIY project.<br \/>See recommended battery options on my website: <a href=\"https:\/\/projectswithdave.com\/batteries\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/projectswithdave.com\/batteries\/<\/a><br \/>See more projects and get my FREE SOLAR Financial Calculator on my website ProjectsWithDave.com: <a href=\"https:\/\/projectswithdave.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/projectswithdave.com\/<\/a><br \/>Click here to see my real time off-grid monitor: <a href=\"https:\/\/projectswithdave.com\/daves-off-grid-monitor\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/projectswithdave.com\/daves-off-grid-monitor\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Basen Green V2 Battery kit link US\/European Stock ($20 Discount Code \u201cDave20\u201d): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basengreenshop.com\/diy-48v-kits-with-16s-eve-314ah-active-balance-battery-pack-projects-with-everyday-dave?tracking=6886e6f89597c<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.basengreenshop.com\/diy-48v-kits-with-16s-eve-314ah-active-balance-battery-pack-projects-with-everyday-dave?tracking=6886e6f89597c<br<\/a> \/><br \/>Alibaba Source:<br \/>Basen Green 48V Kits: <a href=\"https:\/\/offer.alibaba.com\/cps\/3jd21507?bm=cps&#038;src=saf&#038;productId=1601147027430<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/offer.alibaba.com\/cps\/3jd21507?bm=cps&#038;src=saf&#038;productId=1601147027430<br<\/a> \/>Cost of EVE 314Ah cells has increased significantly.  Other brands are available.<br \/>Basen Green Cells: <a href=\"https:\/\/offer.alibaba.com\/cps\/3jd21507?bm=cps&#038;src=saf&#038;productId=1601114676597<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/offer.alibaba.com\/cps\/3jd21507?bm=cps&#038;src=saf&#038;productId=1601114676597<br<\/a> \/>&#8212;&#8212;-<br \/>New US based low cost raw cells I have tested my self; plus 5% discount with my links below:<br \/>280Ah EVE LF280K cells: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xintechpro.com\/product\/lf280k-lifepo4-battery-cells-3-2v-280ah-grade-a-6000-cycles-for-evs-solar-systems-versatile-power\/?sld=everydaydave<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.xintechpro.com\/product\/lf280k-lifepo4-battery-cells-3-2v-280ah-grade-a-6000-cycles-for-evs-solar-systems-versatile-power\/?sld=everydaydave<br<\/a> \/>314Ah EVE MB31 cells: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xintechpro.com\/product\/eve-mb31-314ah-3-2v-lifep04-battery-10000-cycles-brand-new-a-grade-new-energy-clean-solar-battery-system\/?sld=everydaydave<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.xintechpro.com\/product\/eve-mb31-314ah-3-2v-lifep04-battery-10000-cycles-brand-new-a-grade-new-energy-clean-solar-battery-system\/?sld=everydaydave<br<\/a> \/>&#8212;&#8212;<br \/>Don&#8217;t want to build your own battery?  EG4 has the best value ($50 off $500-Discount Code : &#8220;SAVE50EVERYDAY&#8221;): <a href=\"https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/?ref=SALE<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/?ref=SALE<br<\/a> \/> EG4 Wall Mount Battery ($50 off $500-Discount Code : &#8220;SAVE50EVERYDAY&#8221;): <a href=\"https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/eg4-wallmount-indoor-battery-48v-280ah-14-3kwh-indoor-heated-ul1973-ul9540a-10-year-warranty?ref=SALE<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/eg4-wallmount-indoor-battery-48v-280ah-14-3kwh-indoor-heated-ul1973-ul9540a-10-year-warranty?ref=SALE<br<\/a> \/>&#8212;&#8212;-<br \/>Thank You for considering a small donation to help with channel expenses by clicking here: <a href=\"https:\/\/projectswithdave.com\/donations\/give\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/projectswithdave.com\/donations\/give\/<\/a><br \/>&#8212;&#8212;-<br \/>Related Videos:<br \/>YixEnergy 48V Battery Build: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/vvMhswvVwxQ\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/vvMhswvVwxQ<\/a><br \/>EG4 Battery backup System Overview: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ru0DhJ9hlkE\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/ru0DhJ9hlkE<\/a><br \/>My starter home battery backup: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/BzMAW8kW0CU\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/BzMAW8kW0CU<\/a><br \/>My 120\/240V 25kWh home backup: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ipLRNglTdhg\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/ipLRNglTdhg<\/a><br \/>Adding a Victron solar charge controller: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6WO44Pa5EwI\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/6WO44Pa5EwI<\/a><br \/>Solar Firewood Rack: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/27RRDqZcV3A\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/27RRDqZcV3A<\/a><br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br \/>Resources:<br \/>BMS Software link: <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/16hyQabxsteoz9PFU_uknw2FMX9dhWmd-\/view?usp=sharing<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/16hyQabxsteoz9PFU_uknw2FMX9dhWmd-\/view?usp=sharing<br<\/a> \/>Nader DC Circuit Breaker | 60V 200Amp: <a href=\"https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/nader-dc-circuit-breaker-60v-200amp\/?ref=SALE<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/nader-dc-circuit-breaker-60v-200amp\/?ref=SALE<br<\/a> \/>Active Start Soft Starter for the HVAC: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zfDlKm\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zfDlKm<\/a><br \/>Victron SmartSolar Charge Controller: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.currentconnected.com\/product\/victron-smartsolar-mppt-rs-charger-controller\/?ref=pwd<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.currentconnected.com\/product\/victron-smartsolar-mppt-rs-charger-controller\/?ref=pwd<br<\/a> \/>Victron 48V MultiPlus-II UL1741: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.currentconnected.com\/product\/victron-48v-multiplus-2-3000va-ul1741\/?ref=pwd<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.currentconnected.com\/product\/victron-48v-multiplus-2-3000va-ul1741\/?ref=pwd<br<\/a> \/>BigBattery-Discount battery resource: <a href=\"https:\/\/bigbattery.com\/?ref=292\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/bigbattery.com\/?ref=292<\/a> 10% Off Coupon Code: dave10 <br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<br \/>Recommended sources for Discounted Solar Panels: <a href=\"https:\/\/projectswithdave.com\/solar-panels\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/projectswithdave.com\/solar-panels\/<\/a><br \/>Solar &#038; Off Grid Materials &#038; Components: <a href=\"https:\/\/projectswithdave.com\/components\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/projectswithdave.com\/components\/<\/a><br \/>Recommend Tools For Solar: <a href=\"https:\/\/projectswithdave.com\/tools\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/projectswithdave.com\/tools\/<\/a><br \/>Inverter Solutions: <a href=\"https:\/\/projectswithdave.com\/inverters\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/projectswithdave.com\/inverters\/<\/a><br \/>&#8212;&#8212;-<br \/>Best Value Source For Solar Panels and Batteries &#8211; Signature Solar ($50 off $500-Discount Code : &#8220;SAVE50EVERYDAY&#8221;): <a href=\"https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/shop-all\/solar-panels\/?ref=SALE<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/signaturesolar.com\/shop-all\/solar-panels\/?ref=SALE<br<\/a> \/>Quality &#038; Service Source for Batteries and Inverters- Current Connected: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.currentconnected.com\/?ref=pwd<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.currentconnected.com\/?ref=pwd<br<\/a> \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<br \/>WANT TO GO SOLAR BUT DON&#8217;T KNOW WHERE TO START? <br \/>If you don&#8217;t want to go DIY, this is the best way to save money.  I used Energy Sage to research solar and receive multiple competing quotes for my install.  This will save you thousands of dollars!<br \/>Try Energy Sage for FREE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-101269161-15911429\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-101269161-15911429<\/a><br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<br \/>Using my affiliate links helps the channel at no cost to you!  THANK YOU!!<\/p>\n<p>Disclaimers: <br \/>This video is for information purposes only, and does not constitute professional advice.  Solar systems can and do involve dangerous electrical connections.  If you do not have experience with electrical wiring, please seek professional support.<\/p>\n<p>Affiliate information and disclaimers:<br \/>Links in description may be affiliate links, we may get paid if you purchase something through one of these links.  This helps out our channel at no extra cost to you.  Thank You!<br \/>(As a SanTan Solar Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases)<br \/>(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)<br \/>Projects with Everyday Dave is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program,<br \/>An affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com<\/p>\n<p>Timestamps:<br \/>00:00 Intro<br \/>00:54 Battery Setup<br \/>03:46 Battery Assembly<br \/>10:34 Battery Configuration<br \/>11:44 Battery Connection<br \/>17:19 Battery Testing<br \/>20:24 Conclusion<\/p>\n<p>#DIYsolar #offgridliving  #LiFePO4 #SOLARpower<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LiFePO4 DIY 48V Battery Kit Assembly and Testing &#8211; EASY beginner DIY project.See recommended battery options on my website: https:\/\/projectswithdave.com\/batteries\/See more projects and get my FREE SOLAR Financial Calculator on my website ProjectsWithDave.com: https:\/\/projectswithdave.com\/Click here to see my real time off-grid monitor: https:\/\/projectswithdave.com\/daves-off-grid-monitor\/ Basen Green V2 Battery kit link US\/European Stock ($20 Discount Code \u201cDave20\u201d): [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8553,"featured_media":28063,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[88625,88624,88626,2284,84406,40911,84403,1220,88622,24522,14885,48317,84405,1377,31524,682,84408,88623,1223,1875,84404,115,2935,84409,1139,2274,2669,8584,2662,150,54,14682,88621,815,1499,84407,4278,117,818,909,1118],"tags":[88619,88618,88620,2261,84396,40899,84393,1199,88616,24509,14879,48309,84395,1351,31513,664,84398,88617,1202,1845,84394,58,2916,84399,1125,2251,2648,8561,2641,93,27,14664,88615,801,1487,84397,4267,60,804,884,1114],"class_list":["post-28062","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-16s","category-3-2v","category-304ah","category-48v","category-51-2v","category-backup","category-basengreen","category-battery","category-battery-hookup","category-battery-testing","category-build","category-catl","category-cells","category-cheap","category-cheap-home-backup","category-diy","category-diy-battery","category-eev","category-emergency","category-energy","category-eve","category-home","category-home-backup","category-how-much-battery-do-i-need-to-power-my-house","category-inverter","category-lifepo4","category-lifepo4-battery","category-lithium","category-lithium-battery","category-money","category-off-grid","category-off-grid-battery-bank","category-off-grid-home-battery-bank","category-off-grid-living","category-powerwall","category-prismatic","category-save","category-solar","category-solar-battery","category-solar-charging","category-victron","tag-16s","tag-3-2v","tag-304ah","tag-48v","tag-51-2v","tag-backup","tag-basengreen","tag-battery","tag-battery-hookup","tag-battery-testing","tag-build","tag-catl","tag-cells","tag-cheap","tag-cheap-home-backup","tag-diy","tag-diy-battery","tag-eev","tag-emergency","tag-energy","tag-eve","tag-home","tag-home-backup","tag-how-much-battery-do-i-need-to-power-my-house","tag-inverter","tag-lifepo4","tag-lifepo4-battery","tag-lithium","tag-lithium-battery","tag-money","tag-off-grid","tag-off-grid-battery-bank","tag-off-grid-home-battery-bank","tag-off-grid-living","tag-powerwall","tag-prismatic","tag-save","tag-solar","tag-solar-battery","tag-solar-charging","tag-victron"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28062","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=28062"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28062\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28063"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28062"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28062"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28062"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}