@DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse
— · 34 videos curated
The go-to teacher for off-grid solar — panels, batteries, inverters, real wiring builds.
All 34 videos
Caveman Crimping vs Electric Crimper: 300 Amp Test Part 5
Comparison of manual and electric crimping tools for high-amperage battery cable connections in off-grid power systems.
Final Battleborn Video: Overheating Cells
Troubleshoot lithium battery thermal management issues in off-grid solar systems and learn preventive maintenance strategies.
Battleborn Batteries 9 Year Test: Capacity Degradation Analysis
Long-term capacity test of Battleborn lithium batteries over 9 years at various discharge rates.
How To Test a 12V Lithium Battery: Beginner Friendly! Voltage/Internal Resistance/Capacity and More
Learn to measure voltage, internal resistance, and capacity on 12V lithium batteries using affordable test equipment.
Crimper Competition Part 2: UL vs Budget Crimper, Pro vs DIY and Secret Crimping Method
Comparative testing of professional and budget crimpers for battery cable termination, with performance analysis across price points.
Litime Batteries: UL1973 or Not?
Evaluate Litime lithium batteries against UL1973 safety certification standards for off-grid solar systems.
Battleborn Battery Fire Aftermath and More Testing
Real-world failure analysis and testing results for lithium battery systems in off-grid solar setups.
Battleborn Battery Caught on Fire: Thermal Failsafe Failure
Real-world failure analysis of a lithium battery thermal protection system and implications for DIY solar power storage safety.
Solder vs Crimping: Destructive Testing
Destructive testing comparison of soldered versus crimped electrical connections under voltage drop and thermal stress.
The Worst Ecoworthy Battery I Have Tested?!
Critical hands-on assessment of Ecoworthy lithium battery performance and reliability for off-grid solar systems.
Professional vs DIY Crimper: $19 to $499 Tool Comparison and Testing
Comparative testing of cable crimpers across price points to determine which tools deliver reliable connections for solar and battery systems.
12V 300Ah LFP Battery Buyers Guide! Top Sellers Tested!
Comparative testing and performance analysis of 12V LFP batteries from major manufacturers to inform purchasing decisions.
Battleborn Batteries Thermal Failsafe Failure
Learn why Battleborn lithium batteries can overheat dangerously and how to identify failure modes before meltdown occurs.
Wattcycle Batteries Exposed: What You See is NOT What You Get
Critical evaluation of Wattcycle battery specifications and actual performance metrics for off-grid solar systems.
UZ Energy: German Designed Server Rack Battery Tested!
Teardown, cycle testing, and high-current charging evaluation of a server-rack format lithium battery system.
How to Professionally Crimp Large Cable Lugs For Offgrid Solar or Marine Electrical
Demonstrates proper crimping technique for high-current cable lugs, testing methods, and why budget lugs fail.
DIY LFP Battery Explosion! Is it Possible??
Controlled test showing how LiFePO4 cells vent hydrogen, conditions needed for ignition, and BMS features that prevent it.
Battleborn "Game Changer" Reviewed! YIKES
Teardown reveals design flaws in a $2,000+ lithium battery: plastic-held connections, melted components, vibration risks.
LFP Battery Explosion Risk! What you NEED to know..
Examines hydrogen gas venting from lithium iron phosphate batteries, explosion conditions, and practical mitigation strategies.
$649 Dirt Cheap Server Rack Battery! You won't believe what I found inside!
Teardown of a budget 48V server rack battery reveals why it's cheap and why the cells arrived damaged.
12V 628Ah LFP Battery for $999?! What's the catch!
DEYE 215kWh LiFePO4 + 125,000W Inverter + 200,000W MPPT = Run A Factory Offgrid!!
12V 460Ah Epoch "V2-T" Marine Rated Battery! Holy Cow..
Battleborn Batteries Responds: Our Batteries Work Great! "Technical Note" Explained
Cold Tolerant Lithium Battery?? Without Heaters!? Ecoworthy Cubix 100 Pro!
2026 Will Prowse Approved Solar Products: Which Ones Survived?!
Battleborn Battery Investigation
Top Budget 12V LFP Battery Tournament! Which One Will Win?!
400A Battery Cycling Machine! What Batteries Should I Test First?! Will Battleborn Survive?
Battleborn 270Ah Cell Failure! Complete Meltdown! Yikes!
Own Battleborn Batteries? Watch this! Safety Issue Update
NEW Yixiang 16kWh LiFePO4 Battery for $1,989
Docan Energy "Panda": 32kWh for $2,530!
