@dmoncrea: How to determine what size backup battery battery you need for grid down/power outages. #powerbackup #batferybackup #griddown #poweroutafes #solarinverterbatteries
I have the jackery Explorer v2 and it can charge my 5.5 cu Ft deep freezer for 24 hours. I also bought 2 solar panels to charge it.
2026-09-02 01:21:25
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Bajabean :
Great information! Thank you for all your videos. I just got a Jackery and it came with a small cord. I will have to get a longer cord to run from the solar panels to the unit if it’s attached to my refrigerator. What do you recommend for cords?
2026-09-02 17:01:31
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kickstandsupmotor :
Remember to buy blackout shades/curtains so people don’t see you have lights/power
2026-09-02 00:46:03
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💜🐼😽✂️ :
its a dude on here that showed how to make your own solar power unit for under 70
2026-09-02 09:57:08
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AlwaysBrooksmarie628 :
I know this sounds trivial. But Amazon has tiny $23 dvd players. Would be priceless for those times boredom is overwhelming. Initially you will be busy with preps. Eventually you will have time…. I would aim for at least a 2000w power bank. 200-400 watts of solar panels. Use your fridge food first. Try to dehydrate what you can…. Lastly use non perishables. EVERYONE should own an old school pressure cooker to save fuel…
2026-09-02 02:58:19
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Geeznuta :
My sons on a ventilator, been pinching Pennies to buy one of these
2026-09-02 05:40:02
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Purple :
As a solo person, I opt to going smaller, tv, fridge, lanterns, stove, closed off areas etc.. I've been practicing months at a time. Your advice has been great. Im good for about 3 months now working on a year. It's this our leave the country
2026-09-02 04:22:46
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🖤She did it :
This is great & helpful info. If you need a little help with your calculations, EcoFlow has a tool on their website (U.S.ecoflow.com) that calculates the correct size for your need based on what you will plug up to the solar generator. From the website scroll to the bottom and under Support select the Site Map then scroll down to the Pages section and select “Help me choose”.
2026-09-02 14:52:22
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Nightshade_22 :
those solar panels also have to be outside so be careful
2026-09-03 11:16:44
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~Luxury 4 butter body butter~ :
but what can you do if you live in an apartment
2026-09-17 15:17:48
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Kifa J :
I purchased a outdoor generator and im going to get one for indoors.
2026-09-06 23:40:00
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nobodyyouknow264 :
Ya need to look up what the government can confiscate during a state of emergency in your state
2026-09-02 08:15:11
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Sheron❌ :
And if the power goes down, the gas stations won’t be functional
2026-09-02 16:32:30
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Kat :
I live in Arizona, summer heat is 118 to 125. Would it be smarter for me to just leave Arizona if the grid goes down? We have to run AC 24/7 for at least 3 months solid.
2026-09-17 18:16:52
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Krissy K :
My biggest worry is charging the solar generator or solar panels in the winter time. Especially living in the Midwest. It’s so cloudy and barely any direct sunlight at times.
2026-09-05 02:46:17
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Wrich001 :
Will down sizing things like.. Mini fridges, Mini freezers, RV sized washer and dryer, swamp coolers..etc. help with longer battery time length and shorter charging times.?..Also thanks for all the info
2026-09-02 01:20:25
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Paul Lonesome :
Extremely valuable information
2026-09-17 23:00:01
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H_Factor!!!❌️ :
very helpful
2026-09-17 09:20:10
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Dr. ICEMAN :
VERY GREAT INFORMATION! MY SPEECH ISN'T AS ELOQUENT BUT I'VE BEEN WORKING WITH SOLAR ENERGY SINCE THE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT DAYS BACK IN 1992 IN PRINCETON NEW JERSEY... BESIDES THAT MY DELIVERY IS TERRIBLE 🤷🏾 BUT THIS IS THE BEST INFORMATIONAL VIDEO OF SOLAR ENERGY THAT IVE EVER SEEN ✌🏾♥️💪🏾✊🏾🕶️🥷🏾😎👑
2026-09-02 03:41:38
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Alice❌ :
I have everything I need powerwise and am getting ready to put in a couple cisterns for non-potable water just in case the well becomes inoperable.
I live in the forest and all of my neighbors are prior military or law enforcement.
Praying it doesn't come to pass but at least my home is big enough to house all the elderly and disabled people in our community and we have food to sustain them.
2026-09-02 17:46:55
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primaDonna👩🏾🌾💜📸 :
This info is gold! Thank you for sharing!
2026-09-02 03:54:53
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Dawn Freeman :
This was super helpful Auntie! Thank you!❤️
2026-09-02 16:26:26
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getsomebodyelsetodoit321 :
This is great information because when I first purchased a solar battery, it was only 300 W and I couldn’t run my coffee pot:( Now I have larger units, but those still require monitoring my loads. I definitely have to turn off my hot water heater and limit running my split A/C unit.
2026-09-02 13:41:49
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MamaNanaLeticia :
So I understand we buy a battery and solar panels that’s all that’s needed to run? I hear the word inverter and is that another thing? If it’s not too much can you show us how to st up or refer to a video that might.
2026-09-01 23:13:31
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Littleshebear :
You can also go to your electric company website, and look at your highest usage day of the year & use that wattage amount.
2026-09-03 17:02:55
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