{"id":1942,"date":"2026-06-17T07:00:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T07:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lighteningweightloss.com\/diy\/?p=1942"},"modified":"2026-06-17T07:00:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T07:00:12","slug":"diy-power-station-solar-backup-5120-watt-hours-3000-watt-inverter-400-watt-solar-panels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lighteningweightloss.com\/diy\/?p=1942","title":{"rendered":"DIY Power Station  &#8211;  Solar Backup -5120 Watt hours  &#8212; 3000 Watt Inverter  &#8211;  400 Watt Solar Panels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v1aKQVawRiQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>DIY Power Station  &#8212;  Solar Backup &#8212;  5120 Watt hours  &#8212;  3000 Watt Inverter  &#8212;  400 Watt Solar Panels<\/p>\n<p>Calvin gives a detailed breakdown of how much this DIY solar station cost to put together with description of how it is put together.  Calvin had a power outage shortly after building it and got to test it in real conditions.   Compares cost to purchasing either a Bluetti or a Jackery portable power station.<\/p>\n<p>Eco-Worthy Solar Panels:  https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aRv1Ai<br \/>\nVictron Charge Controller:  https:\/\/amzn.to\/4vRzlYs<br \/>\nLanderPow 3000w Inverter:  https:\/\/amzn.to\/4uHrAn5<br \/>\nVendia Power Lifepo4 batteries:  https:\/\/amzn.to\/4vRzXNK<br \/>\nParallel Solar Connectors:  https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QiAMAd<br \/>\nVansdon 50&#8242; solar cable:  https:\/\/amzn.to\/4a61930<br \/>\nDaier Tek Bus Bar:  https:\/\/amzn.to\/4vYxTUt<br \/>\n300 amp fuse:  https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ou0ZZ0<br \/>\nDC Circuit Breaker:  https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aQJFb2<br \/>\nBattery Disconnect switch:  https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ow3pGP<br \/>\n12 inch battery cables:  https:\/\/amzn.to\/4vTkD3i<br \/>\n6 inch battery cables:  https:\/\/amzn.to\/4xuvnqo<br \/>\n36 inch battery cables:  https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ozYVPo<br \/>\nE-Fast battery charger:  https:\/\/amzn.to\/4gp5d2b<br \/>\nKetotek Watt meter:  https:\/\/amzn.to\/4a7c7Fn<br \/>\n25 ft heavy duty extension cord:  https:\/\/amzn.to\/4vkmCxG<\/p>\n<p>#powerstation<br \/>\n#bluetti<br \/>\n#jackery<br \/>\n#diy<br \/>\n#solarsystem<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DIY Power Station &#8212; 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