Battery BACKUP for Home - DIY Step by Step
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 Published On Oct 15, 2022

DIY home battery backup using Victron Multiplus-II and SOK 48V Server Rack batteries.
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Downloadable Parts Lists with Cost and Circuit Diagram - Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dMR7...
Watch the split phase upgrade install here:    • DIY Split Phase Battery Backup for Ho...  
System Components:
SOK Battery 100Ah 48v Server Rack Battery: https://www.currentconnected.com/prod...
Budget Version from Signature solar: https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-lifepo...
Victron 48v Multiplus-II Inverter Charger 3000va 120V: https://www.currentconnected.com/prod...
MegaFuse Holder + 2 Fuses (58V 125A): https://www.currentconnected.com/prod...
1/0 AWG Red + Black Pure Copper Battery/Inverter Cables (1.5 Ft Battery Parallel Connection): https://www.currentconnected.com/prod...
1/0 AWG Red + Black Pure Copper Battery/Inverter Cables (4 Ft Inverter Connection): https://www.currentconnected.com/prod...
1/0 Battery Cable Lugs 5/16": https://www.currentconnected.com/prod...

Fully Loaded 25kWh SOK 48v Server Rack Battery Kit – Bundle & Save: https://www.currentconnected.com/prod...

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:45 Materials
04:59 Overview & Mounting
08:34 Sub Panel Wiring
09:58 Inverter AC Wiring
14:50 Battery Install
15:33 DC Wiring
22:11 48V SOK Battery Startup Procedure
25:22 Fridge Test
28:08 UPS Test
28:58 Miter Saw Test
29:54 Planer Test

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