Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=LUiyPtpkKlG Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Power Outage Backup on a Budget — DIY Solar System That Works [P2V7eY1FjU0] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT What if your power goes out… but your internet still works? In this video, I show you the small DIY solar backup system I built to keep my most important devices running — even during a power outage. This isn’t a big or expensive installation. It’s a practical, affordable setup focused on what actually matters: ✔ Internet & router ✔ Smart home devices ✔ Cameras & automations ✔ Water pump I’ll walk you through: ⚡ The solar setup (3 panels in parallel) 🔋 Battery + inverter configuration (24V system) 🔌 Safe wiring & protection 🧠 Smart monitoring with Home Assistant 🔄 Automatic switching with ATS If you're thinking about building a backup system — start here. 💬 Let me know in the comments: Would you build something like this? 👍 Don’t forget to like & subscribe for more smart home content. Chapters : 00:00 Power Out… But Everything Still Works? 00:24 Why This Small System Matters 01:07 My Solar Setup (3 Panels Explained) 01:30 Parallel vs Series (Important Difference) 01:45 Inverter & Battery Setup (24V System) 02:30 Wiring & Safety (Don’t Skip This) 03:56 Making It Smart (Home Assistant + SmartShunt) 03:39 Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS Setup) 05:34 Real Life Usage (What Stays ON) 06:10 Tips Before You Build 06:37 Outro + What’s Next #solar #smarthome #homeassistant #diy #backup #victron #esp32 e7vRiBgKSHi ychAvpxl7Km FxxlCek0T28 Td7rbGvXhmP
What if your power goes out… but your internet still works? In this video, I show you the small DIY solar backup system I built to keep my most important devices running — even during a power outage. This isn’t a big or expensive installation. It’s a practical, affordable setup focused on what actually matters: ✔ Internet & router ✔ Smart home devices ✔ Cameras & automations ✔ Water pump I’ll walk you through: ⚡ The solar setup (3 panels in parallel) 🔋 Battery + inverter configuration (24V system) 🔌 Safe wiring & protection 🧠 Smart monitoring with Home Assistant 🔄 Automatic switching with ATS If you're thinking about building a backup system — start here. 💬 Let me know in the comments: Would you build something like this? 👍 Don’t forget to like & subscribe for more smart home content. Chapters : 00:00 Power Out… But Everything Still Works? 00:24 Why This Small System Matters 01:07 My Solar Setup (3 Panels Explained) 01:30 Parallel vs Series (Important Difference) 01:45 Inverter & Battery Setup (24V System) 02:30 Wiring & Safety (Don’t Skip This) 03:56 Making It Smart (Home Assistant + SmartShunt) 03:39 Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS Setup) 05:34 Real Life Usage (What Stays ON) 06:10 Tips Before You Build 06:37 Outro + What’s Next #solar #smarthome #homeassistant #diy #backup #victron #esp32 e7vRiBgKSHi ychAvpxl7Km FxxlCek0T28 Td7rbGvXhmP