Our Black Cat Cottage

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Our channel is all about homesteading but mostly off-grid solar with some gardening. Living in rural Oklahoma where we explore gardening, solar/off grid projects and general homesteading. For business inquiries email me using the button below "More info".

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CallSun 180W N-Type Anti-Shading Bifacial Solar Panel - Review & Testing. And yes, they are the best

CallSun 180W N-Type Anti-Shading Bifacial Solar Panel - Review & Testing. And yes, they are the best Our Black Cat Cottage

446 views - 13 hours ago

To Be or Not To Be .That is the question. Is a Solar Generator Really a 'Generator'? Why or Why Not?

To Be or Not To Be .That is the question. Is a Solar Generator Really a 'Generator'? Why or Why Not? Our Black Cat Cottage

383 views - 2 days ago

Travoca Vega1500 - Review & testing. Very stylish & powerful Portable Power Station Solar Generator

Travoca Vega1500 - Review & testing. Very stylish & powerful Portable Power Station Solar Generator Our Black Cat Cottage

427 views - 3 days ago

Hack The Capacity of a Portable Power Station Solar Generator w/ a 48v WattCycle Rack Mount Battery

Hack The Capacity of a Portable Power Station Solar Generator w/ a 48v WattCycle Rack Mount Battery Our Black Cat Cottage

2.4K views - 5 days ago

Simple & easy DIY 12v Portable Power Station Solar Generator Build using a 200ah LIPULS battery.

Simple & easy DIY 12v Portable Power Station Solar Generator Build using a 200ah LIPULS battery. Our Black Cat Cottage

6.4K views - 1 week ago

CYCLENBATT 12V 100Ah Mini Bluetooth LiFePO4 Battery - Power and features of a battery twice its size

CYCLENBATT 12V 100Ah Mini Bluetooth LiFePO4 Battery - Power and features of a battery twice its size Our Black Cat Cottage

622 views - 1 week ago

CTOLITY AP2000: The Craziest Power Station Solar Generator Review I Have Ever Done. Check this out!

CTOLITY AP2000: The Craziest Power Station Solar Generator Review I Have Ever Done. Check this out! Our Black Cat Cottage

1.1K views - 2 weeks ago

The Truth About Offgrid Solar. What you need to know before you buy to survive the next Snowmageddon

The Truth About Offgrid Solar. What you need to know before you buy to survive the next Snowmageddon Our Black Cat Cottage

989 views - 2 weeks ago

OSCAL PowerMax 1800SE Review And Testing. But is it as good as an ECOFLOW DELTA 2?

OSCAL PowerMax 1800SE Review And Testing. But is it as good as an ECOFLOW DELTA 2? Our Black Cat Cottage

2.5K views - 2 weeks ago

Get your mind off of the winter cold. Here is a simple and fun 24v solar project!

Get your mind off of the winter cold. Here is a simple and fun 24v solar project! Our Black Cat Cottage

2.6K views - 3 weeks ago

Linogy 1.5V Li‑ion AA/AAA Rechargeable Batteries Test and Review. Time to ditch single use Batteries

Linogy 1.5V Li‑ion AA/AAA Rechargeable Batteries Test and Review. Time to ditch single use Batteries Our Black Cat Cottage

393 views - 3 weeks ago

AFERIY Nomad 1800 review & testing. Solid 1800W, 1024Wh Portable Power Station. You will like this!

AFERIY Nomad 1800 review & testing. Solid 1800W, 1024Wh Portable Power Station. You will like this! Our Black Cat Cottage

2.1K views - 3 weeks ago

ZOUPW 450W Solar Panel Foldable & Ultra Portable N-Type for Offgrid or Solar Generators & RV living.

ZOUPW 450W Solar Panel Foldable & Ultra Portable N-Type for Offgrid or Solar Generators & RV living. Our Black Cat Cottage

2K views - 4 weeks ago

Battle Born 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery has problems but we have a much BIGGER issue to talk about.

Battle Born 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery has problems but we have a much BIGGER issue to talk about. Our Black Cat Cottage

21.5K views - 4 weeks ago

Pecron E1000LFP - The best Portable Power Station on the market? Yes it really is that good!

Pecron E1000LFP - The best Portable Power Station on the market? Yes it really is that good! Our Black Cat Cottage

22.5K views - 1 month ago

Junbpaw 24v AND 48v 2080w Inverter. A unique, remarkable and very powerful Pure Sine Wave Inverter.

Junbpaw 24v AND 48v 2080w Inverter. A unique, remarkable and very powerful Pure Sine Wave Inverter. Our Black Cat Cottage

35.1K views - 1 month ago

Shade Tech Showdown. Who is Best? New 215w Callsun vs Renogy 200w ShadowFlux. Head to Head Tests.

Shade Tech Showdown. Who is Best? New 215w Callsun vs Renogy 200w ShadowFlux. Head to Head Tests. Our Black Cat Cottage

1.5K views - 1 month ago

12v DIY OffGrid Solar Build - So easy anyone can make it. All of the steps, equipment & tools needed

12v DIY OffGrid Solar Build - So easy anyone can make it. All of the steps, equipment & tools needed Our Black Cat Cottage

3.6K views - 1 month ago

Hack The Capacity of a Portable Power Station Solar Generator w/ a 48v WattCycle Rack Mount Battery

Hack The Capacity of a Portable Power Station Solar Generator w/ a 48v WattCycle Rack Mount Battery Our Black Cat Cottage

4.4K views - 1 month ago

PowerUrus 12V 100AH LiFePO4: Excellent battery for only $139! Bluetooth, Overcurrent Protection!

PowerUrus 12V 100AH LiFePO4: Excellent battery for only $139! Bluetooth, Overcurrent Protection! Our Black Cat Cottage

1.3K views - 1 month ago

DIY Solar 101: Watt, volt, amp, watt hour, amp hour, series, parallel. Lets go over the basics!

DIY Solar 101: Watt, volt, amp, watt hour, amp hour, series, parallel. Lets go over the basics! Our Black Cat Cottage

626 views - 1 month ago

3 Hacks to Expand the Capacity of Any Portable Power Station Solar Generator. Easy and Cheap!

3 Hacks to Expand the Capacity of Any Portable Power Station Solar Generator. Easy and Cheap! Our Black Cat Cottage

10K views - 2 months ago

Will Prowse's issue with a Battle Born Battery inspired me to do a How to Make and Size Cables video

Will Prowse's issue with a Battle Born Battery inspired me to do a How to Make and Size Cables video Our Black Cat Cottage

2.6K views - 2 months ago

Buy Or DIY? Which One Is Better? Are DIY builds really dead? Let's Compare a OUPES Mega2 to a DIY.

Buy Or DIY? Which One Is Better? Are DIY builds really dead? Let's Compare a OUPES Mega2 to a DIY. Our Black Cat Cottage

1.5K views - 2 months ago

2025 Christmas DIY Solar Buyer's Guide: Batteries, Solar Panel, Inverters, Charge Controller & Tools

2025 Christmas DIY Solar Buyer's Guide: Batteries, Solar Panel, Inverters, Charge Controller & Tools Our Black Cat Cottage

1.2K views - 2 months ago

Overvoltage error on a solar charge controller. How To Fix It In a DIY Off Grid 12v/24v/48v build.

Overvoltage error on a solar charge controller. How To Fix It In a DIY Off Grid 12v/24v/48v build. Our Black Cat Cottage

761 views - 2 months ago

What is better? Portable Power Station Solar Generator, Gas Generator or DIY Build. Let's find out.

What is better? Portable Power Station Solar Generator, Gas Generator or DIY Build. Let's find out. Our Black Cat Cottage

1.6K views - 2 months ago

New to GAS? Beginner guide on how to setup a AIVOLT 1600W Gas Generator. Complete review & testing.

New to GAS? Beginner guide on how to setup a AIVOLT 1600W Gas Generator. Complete review & testing. Our Black Cat Cottage

1.7K views - 2 months ago

DIGI Marker 48V 105Ah Golf Cart Lifepo4 Battery is Powerful upgrade from Outdated Lead Acid.

DIGI Marker 48V 105Ah Golf Cart Lifepo4 Battery is Powerful upgrade from Outdated Lead Acid. Our Black Cat Cottage

377 views - 2 months ago

Portable Power Station Solar Generator Buyer's Guide. Premium vs Budget. DIY vs EcoFlow DELTA Pro.

Portable Power Station Solar Generator Buyer's Guide. Premium vs Budget. DIY vs EcoFlow DELTA Pro. Our Black Cat Cottage

2.6K views - 2 months ago

Major System Upgrade! Finally Moving To 48v. Installation of a 48v Auyeosin MPPT Charge Controller.

Major System Upgrade! Finally Moving To 48v. Installation of a 48v Auyeosin MPPT Charge Controller. Our Black Cat Cottage

1.1K views - 3 months ago

Essential Home Backup Solution with the $1099 SolarPlay Q3600 Power Station Solar Generator.

Essential Home Backup Solution with the $1099 SolarPlay Q3600 Power Station Solar Generator. Our Black Cat Cottage

2.6K views - 3 months ago

Junbpaw 12v 2080w Ultra Silent & 12v 2080Ti Comparison and Review. Which one is right for you?

Junbpaw 12v 2080w Ultra Silent & 12v 2080Ti Comparison and Review. Which one is right for you? Our Black Cat Cottage

910 views - 3 months ago

DIGI MARKER 48v Golf Cart Battery Review, Tear Down and Road Test! Will it work for Off Grid Solar?

DIGI MARKER 48v Golf Cart Battery Review, Tear Down and Road Test! Will it work for Off Grid Solar? Our Black Cat Cottage

672 views - 3 months ago

Aferiy P310 Beats Ecoflow & DIY Builds and Now Runs My Entire Workshop. Powerhouse for only $993!!

Aferiy P310 Beats Ecoflow & DIY Builds and Now Runs My Entire Workshop. Powerhouse for only $993!! Our Black Cat Cottage

18.7K views - 3 months ago

Allpowers R1500 Lite. Complete review and testing of this very nice and affordable Power Station!

Allpowers R1500 Lite. Complete review and testing of this very nice and affordable Power Station! Our Black Cat Cottage

1.1K views - 3 months ago

DC HOUSE 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Bluetooth & Low Temp Cut-Off! Complete review and testing!

DC HOUSE 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Bluetooth & Low Temp Cut-Off! Complete review and testing! Our Black Cat Cottage

1.6K views - 3 months ago

DIY Off Grid Solar Build Using Dyness 24v LiFePO4 Battery. Beginner Friendly!

DIY Off Grid Solar Build Using Dyness 24v LiFePO4 Battery. Beginner Friendly! Our Black Cat Cottage

2.7K views - 3 months ago

Renogy ShadowFlux™ N-Type Anti-Shading 200W Solar Panel. Very surprising results. Was not expect!

Renogy ShadowFlux™ N-Type Anti-Shading 200W Solar Panel. Very surprising results. Was not expect! Our Black Cat Cottage

1.5K views - 3 months ago

Dyness 12V 100Ah w/Bluetooth LiFePO4 Battery. Is it the best choice for you? I put it to the test.

Dyness 12V 100Ah w/Bluetooth LiFePO4 Battery. Is it the best choice for you? I put it to the test. Our Black Cat Cottage

1.9K views - 4 months ago

Easy & simple yet powerful 48v 2kw DIY Power Station Solar Generator build with a XYZ INVT inverter.

Easy & simple yet powerful 48v 2kw DIY Power Station Solar Generator build with a XYZ INVT inverter. Our Black Cat Cottage

1.1K views - 4 months ago

Equipment & Tools Recommendations for Solar! Some Deals Have Ended But Still Great Gear You Need!

Equipment & Tools Recommendations for Solar! Some Deals Have Ended But Still Great Gear You Need! Our Black Cat Cottage

1.5K views - 4 months ago

Don't Miss OUT! Amazon Prime Day Deals on Junbpaw 12v & 24v Inverters. Best PRICES on the Best GEAR!

Don't Miss OUT! Amazon Prime Day Deals on Junbpaw 12v & 24v Inverters. Best PRICES on the Best GEAR! Our Black Cat Cottage

14.5K views - 4 months ago

Is a EcoFlow or Jackery the best solution for when the grid goes down. What are the other options?

Is a EcoFlow or Jackery the best solution for when the grid goes down. What are the other options? Our Black Cat Cottage

7.2K views - 4 months ago

24 volt DIY Off Grid Solar Build From Mismatched 12v Batteries! One Year Update!

24 volt DIY Off Grid Solar Build From Mismatched 12v Batteries! One Year Update! Our Black Cat Cottage

3.9K views - 5 months ago

Review of CallSun 200w (100w pair) Flex Panels. Are they as good as their rigid panels?

Review of CallSun 200w (100w pair) Flex Panels. Are they as good as their rigid panels? Our Black Cat Cottage

787 views - 5 months ago

Can You Do Laundry Off Grid? What does it take? 4k inverter? 6k Inverter? How many batteries?

Can You Do Laundry Off Grid? What does it take? 4k inverter? 6k Inverter? How many batteries? Our Black Cat Cottage

669 views - 5 months ago

The Ultimate 12v DIY Power Power Station Solar Generator Build. Save Money. Beginner friendly build

The Ultimate 12v DIY Power Power Station Solar Generator Build. Save Money. Beginner friendly build Our Black Cat Cottage

19.8K views - 5 months ago

Are these inexpensive CallSun 200w Bifacial solar panel the best? My complete review and test.

Are these inexpensive CallSun 200w Bifacial solar panel the best? My complete review and test. Our Black Cat Cottage

3.8K views - 5 months ago

5 Harbor Freight Tools That Actually Last!

5 Harbor Freight Tools That Actually Last! Our Black Cat Cottage

11.2K views - 5 months ago

Ultimate 12v/24v Buyers Guide! Best Solar Panels, Batteries, Charge Controllers & Inverters to Buy!

Ultimate 12v/24v Buyers Guide! Best Solar Panels, Batteries, Charge Controllers & Inverters to Buy! Our Black Cat Cottage

5.2K views - 5 months ago

Review of Junbpaw 12v 1200w Pure Sine Wave Inverter. Excellent and only $71!!!!

Review of Junbpaw 12v 1200w Pure Sine Wave Inverter. Excellent and only $71!!!! Our Black Cat Cottage

37.4K views - 5 months ago

How long can you run a 5,000 BTU air conditioner with one 12v 100ah Lifepo4 battery? Let's find out!

How long can you run a 5,000 BTU air conditioner with one 12v 100ah Lifepo4 battery? Let's find out! Our Black Cat Cottage

1.5K views - 6 months ago

This is a high quality 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 with Bluetooth at a price you can actually afford.

This is a high quality 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 with Bluetooth at a price you can actually afford. Our Black Cat Cottage

1.3K views - 6 months ago

7 Reasons Solar Generator Power Stations Are Better Than Gas Generators. OUPES Mega2 is excellent!

7 Reasons Solar Generator Power Stations Are Better Than Gas Generators. OUPES Mega2 is excellent! Our Black Cat Cottage

1.3K views - 6 months ago

48 volt vs 12 volt: Which one is better for a small DIY solar power station build.

48 volt vs 12 volt: Which one is better for a small DIY solar power station build. Our Black Cat Cottage

1K views - 6 months ago

How To Hand Dig A Shallow Well - A Simple 4 Step DIY Way to Add a Pitcher Pump using a Hand Auger.

How To Hand Dig A Shallow Well - A Simple 4 Step DIY Way to Add a Pitcher Pump using a Hand Auger. Our Black Cat Cottage

479 views - 6 months ago

Callsun 100w Solar Panel Review - Over 100% output!!! These are the best panels - NOT SPONSORED!

Callsun 100w Solar Panel Review - Over 100% output!!! These are the best panels - NOT SPONSORED! Our Black Cat Cottage

2.1K views - 6 months ago

My review of the BougeRV JuiceGo 240Wh. Better and cheap than the Anker SOLIX C200!

My review of the BougeRV JuiceGo 240Wh. Better and cheap than the Anker SOLIX C200! Our Black Cat Cottage

710 views - 6 months ago

Is 48v the best voltage for SMALL off grid solar? You will be surprised! Under $300 to build!

Is 48v the best voltage for SMALL off grid solar? You will be surprised! Under $300 to build! Our Black Cat Cottage

6.1K views - 6 months ago