Unplugged Live - DIY Solar

Unplugged Live - DIY Solar

Unplugged Live

Episodes 22
Avg. Duration 1h 9m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.0 (1)
Since Nov 2025
Latest Episode May 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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87%
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About This Podcast

Unplugged Live is a weekly livestream and podcast for DIY solar enthusiasts, off-grid builders, and anyone working toward real energy independence. Each episode features practical discussion, real-world experience, and honest conversation around solar power, batteries, inverters, home energy systems, and the lessons learned along the way. Hosted by Adam De Lay, Eric from East Texas Homestead, and Rodney Hunt, the show focuses on what actually works in the on your property, not theory, hype, or sales fluff. Expect breakdowns of current builds, viewer questions, troubleshooting, industry news.

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Recent Episodes

S2E18 Addiction to Solar Power: Insights and Experiences with Johnny from Johnny's Weekends

May 01, 2026 1h 16m

In this episode of the Unplugged Live podcast, hosts Adam and Eric welcome Johnny from Johnny's Weekends to discuss the compelling addiction to solar power and the journey it inspires. Johnny shares…

S2E17 How to Divert Excess Solar Energy into Water Heating, EV Charging, and Crypto Mining

Apr 24, 2026 1h 3m

When your solar battery hits 100% and the sun keeps shining bright, what do you do with all that excess energy? In this episode of Unplugged Live, Adam, Rodney, and Eric dive into practical…

S2E16 How to Calculate Your Solar Panel Needs and Optimize Your Inverter Load

Apr 17, 2026 1h 6m

In this episode of Unplugged Live with Eric from East Texas Homestead, Adam Delay, and Rodney Hunt dive into the nuts and bolts of calculating how much solar power you really need for your off-grid…

S2E15 How I Used 4,000+ kWh & Paid $111! (March Solar Results)

Apr 10, 2026 1h 4m

Is Solar Really Worth It? My March 2025 Bill Just Arrived! ☀️💰How do you use over 4,000 kWh in a month but only pay $111? Join us for an interactive DIY Solar & Self-Reliance livestream as we…

S2E14 Unplugged LIVE: Let's Hang out Together!

Apr 03, 2026 1h 9m

Join us for an interactive DIY Solar & Self-Reliance Live Stream! Whether you're just getting started or already deep into your off-grid journey, this is the perfect place to ask questions, share…

S2E13 DIY Solar Talk w/ Guest: Minute Man Solar

Mar 27, 2026 1h 12m

We’ve got a special guest joining us this week — Ben from @MinuteManSolar! Never heard of him? Perfect — this is your chance to get to know him. We’ll be sitting down to talk all things solar,…

S2E12 DIY Solar Expert Q&A with Dexter Monroe

Mar 20, 2026 1h 9m

For this DIY Solar Expert Q&A, we are bringing back Dexter Monroe from @CurrentConnected to answer your tough questions. Hosted tonight by @AdamDeLayDIY, @rodneyhunt, and Eric from…

S2E11 Unplugged Live - DIY SOLAR Livestream

Mar 13, 2026 1h 8m

Join @AdamDeLayDIY and @rodneyhunt for an interactive DIY Solar & Self-Reliance Live Stream! We’re hanging out, talking all things solar, and diving into real-world experiences from our own…

S2E10 Why DIY Solar? Is It Really Worth It? (Episode 10 - Season 2)

Mar 05, 2026 1h 7m

Spring is right around the corner, which means we're getting into the start of solar season! ☀️ A lot of people begin thinking about installing solar this time of year, so tonight we're talking about…

S2E9 Overpaneling, MPPT Behavior, and Inverter Performance in the Real World

Feb 27, 2026 1h 11m

This episode of Unplugged Live dives into real-world solar performance tuning.The community shares production numbers from across the country while the panel discusses inverter behavior under clouds,…

S2E8 Meshtastic vs MeshCore: Building an Off-Grid Communication Network

Feb 20, 2026 1h 8m

This episode of Unplugged Live dives deep into off-grid communication systems with Average Joe leading the discussion.We break down Meshtastic vs MeshCore, how LoRa 915 MHz networks function, and…

S2E7 Winter Solar Reality: Frozen Pipes, Well Pumps, and Backup Heat

Feb 13, 2026 1h 7m

This episode of Unplugged Live turns into a real-world winter preparedness workshop.From well pump failures and frozen pipes to septic system sizing and battery heating strategies, the community…

S2E6 Solar Diodes, Shading, and the 125% Rule (With Dexter from Current Connected)

Feb 06, 2026 1h 8m

This episode of Unplugged Live turns into a full-on solar classroom as Dexter from Current Connected walks through one of the most misunderstood topics in DIY solar: diodes, shading, and overcurrent…

S2E5 Ice Storms, Grid Failures, and What Actually Breaks First

Jan 30, 2026 1h 11m

This episode of Unplugged Live captures real-world experiences from a major winter storm affecting viewers across the U.S. and Canada.Eric, Rodney, and Adam are joined by a highly engaged live…

S2E4 Extreme Cold, Ice Storms, and Backup Power: Real-World Winter Prep

Jan 23, 2026 1h 5m

A major winter storm is moving across the country—and this episode of Unplugged Live turned into a real-time discussion on how people actually prepare when extreme cold, ice, and long outages are on…

S2E3 Can Your Family Run Your Solar System Without You?

Jan 16, 2026 1h 8m

What happens to your solar system if you’re not there to run it?In this episode of Unplugged Live, Eric, Rodney, and Adam discuss one of the most overlooked parts of DIY solar and home energy…

S2E2 Batteries vs Generators: Real-World Backup Power Decisions

Jan 09, 2026 1h 9m

When the grid goes down, what actually works—batteries or generators?In this episode of Unplugged Live, Eric, Rodney, and Adam dive into the real-world tradeoffs between battery storage and…

S2E1 We Gave Away a $5,600 MidNite Power Inverter - New Years Day

Jan 02, 2026 1h 20m

This interactive DIY Solar & Self-Reliance livestream is all about answering your questions, sharing practical lessons, and talking about what we’re building next as we head into the new year…

S1E51 Final Unplugged Live for 2025: Lessons Learned & What’s Coming

Dec 19, 2025 1h 9m

The final show! Join @AdamDeLayDIY, @rodneyhunt, and Eric from @HomeEnergyIndependence for the final Unplugged Live of the year! This interactive DIY Solar & Self-Reliance live stream is all…

S1E50 What To Do With Solar During The Winter? (DIY Solar Talk) - Dec. 11, 2025

Dec 11, 2025 1h 10m

Winter is here, and so are the challenges (and surprises) that come with cold-weather solar.Join us as we dig into how systems really perform when the days are short, the sun is low, and temps drop —…

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