Author: Kyle
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BougeRV Portable Water Heater for Camping and Emergencies
In this post I have something different but also very interesting. Its a Portable Propane Water Heater from BougeRV. This water heater is perfect for camping or for use in an off-grid cabin. You can wash your dishes, take a shower or use it anywhere you need hot water. And of course it would also…
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How to Build Solar Extension Cables with MC4 Connectors
In this post I will explain how to make DIY Solar Extension Cables with these MC4 connectors. MC4 connectors are by far the most common connectors used on solar panels. I will show how to select the correct solar wire and how to install these MC4 connectors. I have several of these cables around that…
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24v DIY Solar Generator – 4000w – 10,240kwh
In this post I wanted to show you this 24v, 4000 watt 10kwh diy solar generator I built to replace the 12v system I have been using. This 24v Sungold Power Inverter with a built in charger is the star of the show in this DIY Solar Generator. Be sure to watch the video below.…
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Spring Vegetable Garden Tour 2023
Spring Vegetable Garden Tour – 2023 – Grow your Own Food I highly recommend that you grow some of your own food if possible. Even if it is just a small container with some lettuce, tomato or maybe some potatoes. The GreenStalk vertical garden I show in the video takes up very little space…
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How to build a 12v DIY Solar Generator – Complete Review
How to build your first DIY Solar Generator – Complete Review If you are looking learn how to build a DIY solar generator setup and you are new to this, then this article and video will help. The picture below is the 12V DIY Solar Generator setup we will building. It is a 12 volt…
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Olantern Classic 2 Pro Rechargeable Lantern – by Olight
If your looking for a quality long lasting LED rechargeable lantern, this is it! I’ve been using it about 3 months now and I’m very impressed with this lantern. This lantern is a two in one product – It provides lighting and a backup USB power bank. It would be great for camping, emergency lighting,…
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Transfer Switch For Solar Generator
In this post I want to show you how I have setup this manual transfer switch in a unique way that gives me different options to power my home with solar whenever grid power is out or even when it is working. And maybe save a little money along the way. This is a 10…
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DIY Mobile Solar Panel Array
Providing backup power for your home has never been more important. Most people are totally unprepared for an extended power outage. Maybe you have been wanting to start using solar for your backup power needs but something has kept you from getting started. If any of the following reasons are why you have not started…
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DIY Solar Generator Concepts and Equipment – For Beginners
How to Build a DIY Solar Generator If you are reading this, then I assume you are similar to how I was when I was first looking at home backup solar generators for my home. I was lost in a sea of unfamiliar terminology and concepts being used. From previous experiences I had some basic…
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Install an opening for solar charging and emergency propane heat
I just wanted to share with you a solution I came up with to solve a problem of having to keep the door open while I was charging my solar generator. I have a screened covered porch, so as long as the weather is above freezing I can just leave my solar generator on the…
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About
I cover a variety of preparedness and self sufficiency topics such as DIY Solar Generators, Living Off Grid, Generators, Vegetable Gardening and growing your own food, Water and Food Storage, Water Catchment, Emergency Lighting, Product Reviews and other topics I’m interested in.
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- Emergency Heat (1)
- Emergency Lighting (1)
- Gardening (1)
- Product Review (2)
- Solar (7)
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