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Mobile charging on a Budget with Brody Wells

⏱️ 33:27 🎤 Tony Rudolph, Brody Wells
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Mobile charging on a Budget with Brody Wells
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  • 0:00
    Mobile Charging Question
    Tony introduces Brody Wells who is looking for mobile charging solutions for his new Milwaukee battery-powered lawn care tools.
  • 6:42
    Budget DIY Mobile Charging
    Tony explains how to build an inexpensive mobile charging setup using a lithium deep-cycle battery and a pure sine wave inverter.
  • 15:12
    Battery Care & Customer Charging
    Tony shares tips on keeping batteries cool in hot weather and the option of charging at customer's houses, explaining its minimal cost impact.
  • 19:02
    Charging the Deep Cycle Battery
    Brody asks about maintaining the deep-cycle battery, and Tony describes using a smart charger and the portability of lithium batteries.
  • 25:15
    Integrated Power Stations
    Tony discusses more expensive, all-in-one portable power stations like the Anker Solix C1000 as an alternative mobile charging solution.
  • 27:20
    Brody's Business Overview
    Brody details his business, Wells Lawn and Fence, including his transition from teaching, his client base, and his team's operations.
  • 49:15
    Brody's Equipment Setup
    Brody describes his full equipment setup, including his truck, trailer, various blowers, and mowers for different job types.
  • 1:05:54
    Charger Efficiency Discussion
    Tony clarifies the conversion between amp-hours and watt-hours, and discusses the efficiency and benefits of fast chargers versus slow chargers for mobile setups and house charging.

Speakers

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Tony Rudolph
Host
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Brody Wells
Owner, Wells Lawn and Fence

Key Takeaways

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Invest in a lithium deep-cycle battery (200Ah for ~$200) and a pure sine wave inverter (500W for ~$60) for a cost-effective mobile charging setup in your work vehicle.

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Ensure your inverter is pure sine wave for optimal efficiency and cleaner electricity, which is better for battery health and charging.

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Always leave your shop with all equipment batteries fully charged to maximize your day's productivity before needing mobile charging.

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Consider cooling your batteries, especially in hot weather, by storing them in a cooler with freezer packs to extend runtime and battery life.

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Portable power stations offer a convenient all-in-one solution for mobile charging, but are significantly more expensive than a DIY battery and inverter setup.

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Understand the trade-offs between fast chargers and slow chargers for mobile use: fast chargers get batteries ready quicker but might not be more energy-efficient from your deep-cycle battery.

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Don't hesitate to charge batteries at customer's homes; the electricity cost is negligible, and most customers appreciate quiet, battery-powered equipment.

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