Energy
Off-grid power, portable stations, solar setups, fuel storage, and grid-down priorities. The category where buying smart means understanding watt-hours, not just brand names.
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We're in The Most Dangerous Period Right Now With Doomberg
Analysis of oil markets, energy geopolitics, and systemic risks in the current macro environment.
Iran's New Terms: US Siege Strategy Will Cripple Allies
Analysis of Iran's Strait of Hormuz leverage, US containment strategy, and cascading economic pressure on Gulf allies and Europe.
The Overwatch With Suburban Prepper Epi 8: Three Threats Now
Analyze three active systemic threats: Strait of Hormuz disruption, grid vulnerability to heat waves, and heat stroke recognition and treatment.
What Size System Is Right for You
Three complete DIY solar backup systems ($1,500, $5,000, $20,000): parts lists, wiring, battery storage, and what each budget actually powers during an outage.
Hormuz Leverage Could Become Long Term Trap
Analysis of Iran's strategic options regarding Hormuz closure, sanctions leverage, and why sustained blockade poses long-term economic risks.
When the Grid Goes Dark: AI's Hidden Danger
33-minute structural analysis of cascading failures in a grid-down scenario: water systems, air quality, medical cold chains, sanitation, and the thermodynamic baselines required for household survival.
German Designed Thor 5000 Battery by Gobel Power: 5kWh Capacity Review and Testing
35-minute teardown and capacity test of a compact 51.2V/100Ah lithium battery system designed for off-grid solar setups, including cell inspection and thermal imaging.
Reckoning: The Truth About Our Off Grid Homestead | Rock Rich S2EP1
41-minute walkthrough of acquiring, transporting, and installing 35 solar panels and two 350-lb batteries on an off-grid homestead, with real-time problem-solving and family collaboration.
Turmoil Tuesday - Are You Training & Practicing?
Hour-long discussion on developing and maintaining practical preparedness skills, with featured gear for off-grid communications and solar power systems.
Used vs. New Solar Panels: Real-World Performance and Cost Comparison
Three-hour livestream comparing used and new solar panels with performance data, cost breakdowns, and guidance for home backup, RV, and off-grid applications.
Diagnosing and replacing a failed Daly BMS with a 300A JK in a Muller 12V/200Ah battery
Step-by-step repair of an off-grid battery system: diagnosing a failed BMS via cell voltage readings, physically replacing it with a JK model, and testing with thermal imaging.
The Window Is Closing
Comprehensive threat assessment and action items spanning fuel storage, medical response, communications, home security, and tactical readiness.
Data Centers, Digital Twins and Global Lockdown
Tech expert analysis of data center infrastructure, digital systems, and potential disruption scenarios affecting global connectivity.
Solar Backup for Hurricanes, Blackouts & Disasters
Live roundtable on designing and using solar + battery backup systems for home power during hurricanes, blackouts, and other disasters, with real-world lessons and common mistakes.
Iran Conflict - What Actually Happens After Six Months of No Resupply
31-minute walkthrough of cascading infrastructure failures (diesel, water, power, sanitation) in a six-month supply-chain disruption, with engineering-based household solutions.
6 Months Building Real Resilience: Our Scorecard
Off-grid homestead self-audit across water, energy, food, land, skills, community, and emergency systems — what's working, what's exposed, and one actionable step per layer.
Prepare for Grid-Down!
34-minute overview of household strategies, gear, and planning for extended power outages from CME, EMP, or infrastructure failure.
Oil Supply Collapse, Exponential Debt, and Household Preparedness
39-minute analysis of global oil supply disruptions, energy's role in economic stability, and why households should prepare for fuel shortages and financial instability.
Troubleshooting Battery SOC and Charging Phases
92-minute live troubleshooting session on battery state-of-charge monitoring and charging phases for off-grid and mobile electrical systems.
Trump, Pickaxe Mountain Oil Reserves, and Elite Gold Hoarding
Analysis of alleged US oil reserve movements, strategic energy policy shifts, and precious metals storage by institutional actors.
Iran Will Now Run Out the Clock: The Houthis Will Close Another Strait with Elijah Magnier
Analysis of Iranian strategy, Houthi blockade tactics, and the risk of strait closure affecting global energy markets and supply chains.
US-Iran War, Round Three
Analysis of escalating US-Iran tensions, the Strait of Hormuz blockade, and implications for global energy security and great-power competition.
Putin's Hopes for a Trump Security Deal Fade
Analysis of Russia's energy crisis, battlefield momentum, and diplomatic strategy as Ukraine conflict escalates and Western support solidifies.
U.S. Attacks Iran; IRGC Closes Strait
Analysis of US-Iran military escalation and Iranian strait closure, with implications for global energy markets and supply chains.
First Friday Live Stream: Off-Grid Electrical Systems Q&A
Live technical Q&A on off-grid and mobile electrical systems, featuring product updates, installation services, and expert troubleshooting from the Explorist team.
Israel Threatens Trump; Russia Fuel Crisis; Hormuz Strait Analysis
Assessment of geopolitical tensions involving Israel and the US, Russian fuel supply disruptions, and Strait of Hormuz energy security risks.
Gobel Power Project X: 35kWh Battery Shelf Review and Upgrades
30-minute hands-on review of a DIY solar battery kit with 35kWh capacity, covering assembly, component evaluation, design flaws, and recommended upgrades.
Groundwork Begins Our Biggest Homestead Project Yet
34-minute walkthrough of off-grid infrastructure work: installing water and power lines, land clearing, access roads, and renovating abandoned stone structures on a 5-acre rural property.
Busbar & Cable Connections for 4x 250A with an Electric Crimper Tool
35-minute walkthrough of crimping 95mm² cables and routing power distribution to busbars and MCCBs in an off-grid battery system installation.
How to Make Your Home Grid-Down Ready
50-minute walkthrough of grid-down preparedness: securing power, water, food, heat, and security on any budget, urban or rural.
Making a Cold Cabin Feel Like Home | Alone Off-Grid
Six-month timelapse of building and winterizing an off-grid mountain cabin: fireplace construction, water sourcing, firewood management, seasonal adaptation.
Homestead Sights & Sounds from a Very Odd Spring in the Mountains of Wyoming
54-minute walkthrough of off-grid mountain homestead operations: gravity-fed water systems, wood heating, food preservation, composting toilets, gardening in harsh climate, and seasonal wildlife observations.
JK Inverter-BMS and JK B-Series BMS in Parallel: Adding Extra Safety to the Battery Shelf
32-minute hands-on workshop configuring dual JK battery management systems in parallel for improved safety and communication with Victron inverter controls in off-grid solar setups.
Iran Talks, Vance's Position, and Hidden Oil Crisis
Analysis of Iran nuclear negotiations, US geopolitical positioning, and global oil market dynamics.
Strait of Hormuz Closed: Guess Who We're Sending to Get it Re-Opened?
Analysis of US military response to Strait of Hormuz closure and implications for global energy markets and supply chains.
Yixiang 12V/628Ah DIY Kit - High Capacity Battery Build and Performance Test
37-minute walkthrough building a 628Ah DIY lithium battery system from pre-assembled components, with capacity testing and inverter load trials.
Versailles Memorandum: US faces Minsk Agreement dilemma
Analysis of the Iran memorandum's geopolitical implications, energy security risks, and parallels to failed diplomatic agreements.
The Iran War is Not Over, the MOU is a Sham. Round 2 Will be Worse.
Analysis of escalating Iran-Israel tensions, energy market disruption risks, and implications for supply chain security.
Iran MOU Signed: Oil Crisis Continues, Will Ceasefire Last?
Analysis of Iran's signed memorandum of understanding and its implications for global oil markets and geopolitical stability.
Why Is the Government Hiding Free Energy
Examine the Invention Secrecy Act, patent suppression claims, and historical inventors whose energy breakthroughs allegedly faced government obstruction.
Massive Home Build Progress + Transforming the Dome Exterior
36-minute walkthrough of off-grid home construction progress, focusing on dome structure exterior finishing and site development.
Power Grid Threat: What Every Prepper Needs to Know
34-minute analysis of AI infrastructure's strain on power grids, at-risk regions, and updated household power-outage preparedness steps tied to food storage and emergency planning.
What a New Energy War within Iran will do to Oil Prices
Analysis of Iran's internal power dynamics and their implications for global oil markets and energy security.
SolArk 15K Whole-Home Battery Backup Install: Time-of-Use Grid Charging Strategy
32-minute install walkthrough: SolArk 15K inverter, LiFePO4 battery bank, and grid time-of-use programming to eliminate electric bills without solar panels.
Old vs New: The Smartest Way to Upgrade an OEM RV Electrical System
82-minute live comparison of original equipment versus aftermarket upgrades for RV electrical systems, covering design trade-offs and installation approaches.
Gobel Power Battery Monitoring Kit and Home Assistant Integration
35-minute walkthrough on integrating Gobel Power, PACE, and JK-BMS battery systems with Home Assistant via Waveshare gateways for real-time monitoring of off-grid solar setups.
The Hidden Dependencies That Will Blindside You When the Power Goes Out
Survival instructor Tim MacWelch covers cascading failures during power loss, critical first 72-hour needs, and practical family skills.
EVE LF304 Capacity Test after 4 Years of Daily Usage: Battery Shelf Performance
Four-year degradation study of EVE LF304 lithium cells in an off-grid battery bank, comparing current capacity against baseline measurements from 2022.
Rebuilding a Free Society After Infrastructure Failure
Explores community resilience through renewable energy, water purification, and food production after grid collapse.
The 1951 Law That Can Erase an Invention
Explores the Invention Secrecy Act, patent suppression mechanisms, and controversial alternative energy inventors.
IRAN, TRUMP & TRUST
Lt Col Davis examines why conflicting U.S.-Iran statements suggest no diplomatic breakthrough is imminent.
Surviving the Inflationary Money Flood
79-minute analysis of global monetary policy, energy price shocks, and how households can position against coming high inflation.
Building an Off-Grid Homestead in Winter Was Harder Than We Expected | S1E10
Pulling emergency water from a silted well, filtering it to drinkability, building a predator-proof coop, and winter solar placement.
Upgrading the Battery Shelf BMS: Overkill-JBD to JK-PB Battery Management System
30-minute walkthrough replacing and configuring a battery management system in a residential off-grid solar setup, with cabling and balance-wire installation details.
They're Coming for These 5 Items – Are You Protected?
31-minute breakdown of the five survival resources (water, food, fuel, medical, firearms) most at risk during grid-down collapse, with strategies for protecting stockpiles through operational security and strategic caching.
MAJOR Upgrade to our Off Grid Solar Power System
Wall-mounting solar panels to avoid winter snow burial, wiring series-parallel configs, and measuring real output gains.
Why Electricity Is Becoming So Expensive
Examines rising electricity costs and explores strategies for reducing power bills through improved energy management.
When the Grid Dies: How You Rebuild Society Without Losing Liberty
Thirty-five minutes on community organizing priorities after permanent grid failure—security, food production, and governance structures.
US Natural Gas Shortfalls by 2030: The Math
Economist walks through data-center demand, LNG exports, and reserve math to show why domestic natural gas may tighten sharply.
When the War Restarts: The Hidden Crisis No One Talks About
Long-form analysis of supply-chain and economic risks tied to potential conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Commodity Bull Market Has Begun (But So Has Inflation)
Economist breaks down the commodity supercycle, critical mineral shortages, and what inflation's return means for household purchasing power.
RV Battery Selection and Off-Grid Electrical Systems Live Stream
Eighty-minute live Q&A on choosing and sizing batteries for RVs, vans, boats, and off-grid cabins; covers system design fundamentals.
The 1 Thing You Aren't Prepping For - Super El Nino Scenario
Two-hour scenario walk-through of extreme weather cascade effects on UK supply chains, infrastructure, and food security, with military logistics applied to civilian preparedness.
We Almost Lost Our Roof in 60 MPH Winds | Off-Grid Homestead Emergency
Securing metal roofing before high winds, vapor barrier installation, and running black iron pipe for propane appliances.
The Real Reason Power Bills Are Skyrocketing
Grid infrastructure costs, AI data centers, EVs, and renewables — what's actually driving your electric bill up, plus practical ways to cut usage.
Overnight Wood Harvest Camp
Solo firewood harvest documenting red oak felling, bucking with a small chainsaw, hot tent setup with wood stove, and reflections on mental health.
Grid Down? Build This Solar Meshtastic Node (Full DIY Guide)
Step-by-step build of a solar-powered Meshtastic mesh radio node for off-grid emergency communications, covering power system, radio, antenna, and weatherproofing.
How to Build an Off Grid Cabin
Complete walkthrough of building a 10×12 off-grid cabin: foundation, framing, insulation, wood stove installation, with material list and costs.
Building an Off-Grid Forge on My Alaskan Homestead
Summer-long documentation of off-grid homestead maintenance: road building, drainage systems, equipment repair, foundation inspection, and blacksmithing forge construction in sub-zero Alaska.
Living Off Grid: Generator Oil Change and Self Haircuts
36-minute walkthrough of generator maintenance and cutting your own hair—practical skills for reducing dependence on external services during off-grid living.
3D Printed PM Generator
50-minute build walkthrough for a 3D-printed permanent-magnet generator suitable for small-scale off-grid power generation.
Living Off Grid - Land & Structures Livestream
2.5-hour livestream covering land selection, shelter design, energy systems, and seasonal considerations for off-grid living.
Living off grid - Small cabin power setup
68-minute walkthrough of designing and building a small cabin power system for off-grid living, covering energy generation and storage fundamentals.
Fueling Change with HomeBiogas: The Off-Grid System Turning Waste Into Sustainable Energy
54-minute interview with HomeBiogas co-founder on converting food scraps and organic waste into renewable energy for off-grid households and homesteads.
Steam Engines, Wind Turbines and Ways To Generate Power
Hour-long overview of steam engines, wind turbines, and alternative power generation methods for off-grid and grid-down energy independence.
Time Spent At Our Remote Alaska Cabin
31-minute walkthrough of a two-week remote cabin stay in Alaska, covering shelter maintenance, food procurement, and off-grid power management in practice.
Convert any common can into a wood-burning stove: hobo stove DIY
32-minute walkthrough converting food cans into portable wood-burning stoves using SIEGE STOVE cross-members, with optional side-toaster upgrades.