Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago

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Watch as I stress test my newly reengineered "battery bomb" portable solar generator using an 832 watt load. I go over the design of this solar generator in detail (feel free to skip) and then use a 640x480 thermal camera to analyze heat in the system under load.

Products used in this video:

Battle Born LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery - 100Ah 12v with Built-in BMS - 3000-5000 Deep Cycle Rechargeable Battery - Perfect for RV/Camper, Marine, Overland/Van, and Off Grid Applications
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Victron BMV-712 Battery Monitor with Battery Temperature Sensor
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Pelican 1440 Camera Case With Foam (Silver)
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Blue Sea Systems 187 Series, 285 Series & Klixon Circuit Breakers
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6323G2 Anderson Original SB350 Battery Connector Yellow 4/0 AWG
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Lind Kitchen 2pcs 4 Inch Pull Ring Handle 304 Stainless Steel Foldable Boat Hatch Latch Cabinet Lifting Ring Pull Handle
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Xantrex PROWatt 2000 Inverter, Model# 806-1220
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Xantrex Technology Inc, 808-9001 Remote Panel for Prowatt Sw
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