Practical Preppers LLC

07/18/2025

🎥 New video is up! | We Upgrade Another Golf Cart
Our designer Chris brought in his 36V solar-powered cart running on nearly 300 lbs of old lead-acid batteries. We swapped them for a single 62 lb TEMGO lithium battery, and it made a huge difference.

Whole job took about an hour from start to finish.

🎥 Here’s how it went:
👉 https://youtu.be/cZ71pPLjhgI

🔋 TEMGO Battery Details:
https://www.temgot.com/products/36v-100ah-lifepo4-lithium-golf-cart-battery?ref=ENGINEER

Is your golf cart still running on heavy, outdated lead-acid batteries? It’s time for a serious upgrade.In this video I walk through a complete conversion of...

07/15/2025

⚡CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT: Kolob Canyons Ranch Goes 100% OFF-GRID
We’re beyond proud to showcase this fully off-grid 20kW system, designed and installed by one of our standout customers using all materials sourced through Practical Preppers — from first consult to final connection.

This is what energy independence really looks like. Built with intention, powered by precision. 👊
Major kudos to this customer for turning vision into reality — this isn’t just a solar system, it’s a whole lifestyle shift.

🎥 Watch the full walkthrough on his YouTube channel and see what’s possible when you combine determination, know-how, and the right gear.

Thinking about going off-grid? From Consultation to Commissioning — We’ve got your back.

https://youtu.be/3OEoyDBxjuc?si=Z0eQ2S2V3OLnvFyw

This is our 20kWh off-grid solar array — part of of our system built from scratch into the side of a mountain. It powers everything on our homestead, and aft...

07/11/2025

Help us give a big shoutout to one of our newest members, Practical Preppers LLC !

Practical Preppers, LLC is a family-owned business dedicated to sustainable, self-reliant living. Founded by mechanical engineer and energy expert Scott Hunt, the company specializes in dependable solar and water systems to support homestead independence. Whether you need reliable backup power or a fully customized off-grid retreat, they offer tailored solutions including off-grid, grid-tied, hybrid systems, and more.

Welcome to the Chamber, Practical Preppers LLC!

For more information check out their page or their contact information below.

Contact:
info@practicalpreppers.com
864.915.1855
110 Johnson Street
Suite 1287
Pickens, SC 29671

06/19/2025

🚨 New Video from Engineer775 🚨
We just got our hands on the Renon Extreme Series LV!

In this video, Scott walks through the unboxing, setup, and install prep for a 4-module stack we’re using to offset demand charges—no solar installed yet.

✅ 5.12kWh per module (stack up to 8)
✅ UL 9540 certified & IP65 rated

🎥 Watch now → https://youtu.be/yGhsfS_eijk?si=acFajntFhCFOM4Em

“You might be thinking, ‘Oh no… not another new battery.’” I thought the same thing at first. But after meeting the Renon team at the Zonna Energy Conference...

06/13/2025

This Father’s Day, we’re tipping our hat to the problem-solvers, forward-thinkers, and the ones who keep it running.
The Sol-Ark 15K is built for the kind of reliability you depend on—and this weekend, it’s priced to support those who always show up prepared.

Dad-approved. Weekend-priced. 🎉
From all of us at Practical Preppers—Happy Father’s Day.

🔗 https://practicalpreppers.com/product/sol-ark-15k/

06/13/2025

📢 New Video is Up!
We returned to a customer’s grid-tied solar system we installed four years ago — and swapped out their original Fortress eVault Max batteries (520 lbs each!) for the new Rubix Stacked Series.

Smaller. Smarter. Easier to maintain.

And yes — we used a motorized stair climber to get those beasts up a long set of stairs safely 💪

🎥 Watch the full process: https://youtu.be/UptnMCt3Oko?si=ILOMXABfjnxxyNA0

The team and I returned to a customer’s home where we installed a grid-tied solar system almost 3 years ago. This time, we’re upgrading the battery bank remo...

06/11/2025

🚨 New Video is Up – Part One!
EG4 18K-PV vs Sol-Ark 15K: A Real-World Hybrid Inverter Comparison ⚡

Scott takes a deep dive into the EG4 18K-PV—installed, loaded, and pushed to failure. No lab tests. No spec fluff. Just real performance under pressure.

We cover install experience, surge handling, hybrid performance, reset times, and system reliability.

If you’re building a hybrid or off-grid setup, you’ll want to see this.

▶️ Watch Part One: https://youtu.be/ymlTNX4l04s

In this video, I put the EG4 18K-PV inverter up against the tried and true Sol-Ark 15K for a real-world hybrid inverter comparison. No lab tests. No spec-she...

05/30/2025

NEW VIDEO IS UP! When the House Is Efficient, Our Systems Shine
This Tennessee customer planned ahead.
With a smart appliance layout and a builder who made solar integration simple, we installed 12 Rubix Stacked batteries and 42 solar panels — with zero damage to the home.

The result?
No grid use since install.
No destruction.
Just clean, reliable power.
https://youtu.be/T8WQEka3wmo?si=6rzl3O-Y8z-I34MZ

🔋 Ready to plan your system? → https://practicalpreppers.com/consultation/

This Tennessee customer planned ahead. With a smart, efficient appliance layout and a builder who made solar integration simple, we installed 12 Rubix Stacke...

05/22/2025

Liniotech Battery—Installed & In Action! ⚡
We just wrapped up the full install of the 14.33kWh floor-mounted Liniotech battery, and this thing delivers.
Clean, compact, and built for real off-grid power.
Scott walks through the setup and puts it to the test—don’t miss it!
🎥 Watch the video now → https://youtu.be/TfDvisBWwbk?si=05YV_00fTr_PhPV5

Need help planning your own system?
Book a consultation → https://practicalpreppers.com/consultation/

You saw the unboxing—now see the Liniotech 14.33kWh floor-mounted battery fully installed and powering an off-grid setup.Engineer775 puts this battery to the...

05/12/2025

Had the honor of being the keynote speaker at the 2025 Zonna Solar Conference and I’m bringing you along for the ride.

Then we head inside the Rubix battery factory for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour.

Zonna 2025 Keynote + Rubix Battery Factory Tour
Watch here → https://youtu.be/R2WLgfv3tbk
Ready to start your solar project?→ https://practicalpreppers.com/

I had the honor of delivering the keynote at the 2025 Zonna Solar Conference, where I shared real-world strategies for designing solar systems that actually ...

05/08/2025

🚨 A few consultation spots are still open for May! 🚨
If you’ve been hoping to get on Scott Hunt’s (Engineer775) schedule — now’s your chance.

Book now!📲 practicalpreppers.com/consultation/

05/02/2025

NEW VIDEO is up!! Big power in a compact package 💥
Scott unboxes the Liniotech 14.33kWh floor-mounted battery—perfect for serious solar storage setups.
Watch the full video 👉 https://youtu.be/EYU-vqjsggA

We just got our hands on the new Liniotech 14.33kWh floor-mounted lithium battery—and this thing is built like a tank. In this video, Engineer775 walks throu...