solar pumps

[Big Muddy rancher]

I had some questions about my solar systems. Since I don't know much other then how to hook them I I will post a link to where I bought the systems back in 2000.

http://www.capsolar.com/index.html

The one pictured on the swamp thread in a one panel 45 watts, 19 volts one battery with RU series pump. I use it to pump water for around 30 plus pairs or similar numbers on hfrs. The other 2 systems use 2- 45 watt panels and 2 12 volt batteries but I am told 4- 6 volts would work better but not sure if I could get them hook up right.Those pumps are the M30 series and they have around 300 pairs that can access them both at the same time but often hang at one or the other for a day or two.
Lift make a big difference even from when a dugout is full to where it is pumping off the bottom. I use 10 round fiber glass tanks and it might pay to have bigger tanks or more storage some how.
It is amazing how little the cattle go in the dugout when the tanks and pumps are working.

If a person has a well I think a good Grundfos submersible pump would be the way to go.

 

[leanin' H]

Thanks!

 

[3 M L & C]

Does anyone have any experience on a solar pump pumping from a well 250 to 300 feet deep? A local drilling co sets some up I forget the name of it though. I am just looking for some different options.

 

[per]

Does anyone have any experience on a solar pump pumping from a well 250 to 300 feet deep? A local drilling co sets some up I forget the name of it though. I am just looking for some different options.

I use a grundfos pump down at 100' that can run on ac or dc power. Stormy cloudy Dec 20 short day might require a generator. Just plug it in and voila.

 

[Soapweed]

Does anyone have any experience on a solar pump pumping from a well 250 to 300 feet deep? A local drilling co sets some up I forget the name of it though. I am just looking for some different options.

I use a grundfos pump down at 100' that can run on ac or dc power. Stormy cloudy Dec 20 short day might require a generator. Just plug it in and voila.

How would it work to plug a big spotlight into the generator, and shine it on the solar panel? :wink:

 

[leanin' H]

Does anyone have any experience on a solar pump pumping from a well 250 to 300 feet deep? A local drilling co sets some up I forget the name of it though. I am just looking for some different options.

I use a grundfos pump down at 100' that can run on ac or dc power. Stormy cloudy Dec 20 short day might require a generator. Just plug it in and voila.

How would it work to plug a big spotlight into the generator, and shine it on the solar panel? :wink:

You should run for congress Soap! That is a Washington idea if i ever heard one! :wink:

 

[DejaVu]

3 M L&C, Karst well service in Hays, Ks can answer your questions on a deep well solar system. They've put in several at 300' around here this summer. They installed one for me at 125'.

 

[3 M L & C]

3 M L&C, Karst well service in Hays, Ks can answer your questions on a deep well solar system. They've put in several at 300' around here this summer. They installed one for me at 125'.

Ok thanks

 

[Silver]

Does that system as you have it hooked up use a float or does it run and overflow back to the dugout?

 

[Big Muddy rancher]

Does that system as you have it hooked up use a float or does it run and overflow back to the dugout?

It uses a pill type float switch that shuts power off to the pump.Up is off down is on.

 

[littlejoe]

Does that system as you have it hooked up use a float or does it run and overflow back to the dugout?

It uses a pill type float switch that shuts power off to the pump.Up is off down is on.

and in a pinch, you can take one that looks identical (but works opposite) built for a sump pump, tape the cord to it so it hangs upside down and it'll do same job. All they got in them is a big ball bearing that rolls from end to end and makes contact. Pretty simple deal, but i'm 'electricity challendged' and don't trust it, so got a little short extension cord with gfi built in to it.

 

[Silver]

Does that system as you have it hooked up use a float or does it run and overflow back to the dugout?

It uses a pill type float switch that shuts power off to the pump.Up is off down is on.

and in a pinch, you can take one that looks identical (but works opposite) built for a sump pump, tape the cord to it so it hangs upside down and it'll do same job. All they got in them is a big ball bearing that rolls from end to end and makes contact. Pretty simple deal, but i'm 'electricity challendged' and don't trust it, so got a little short extension cord with gfi built in to it.

Thanks fellas!

 

[PureCountry]

Best price I found for solar panels and equipment was Sun Pumps in Arizona. Even with shipping to me in Alberta they were better priced than CAP, Kelln or anyone else I tried. I priced a system for minimum 5gpm from a depth of 150-180'.

 

[3 M L & C]

Does anyone know anything about a bison solar pump? I heard on the raidio today a local joint is going to be a dealer and they are going to have a open house q and a tomorrow. Won't be able to make it wandering if anyone has used this brand and is any good.

 

[Steve]

The other 2 systems use 2- 45 watt panels and 2 12 volt batteries but I am told 4- 6 volts would work better but not sure if I could get them hook up right.

if you are going for 12volt output.. you need a combination of series to up the voltage and parallel to increase the amp output..

in an isolated system the ground labeled on the diagram is just a negative -

this link has a bunch of different voltages and battery configurations..
(to many to post) :shock:

for example..

24 volt setups.. are in second panel.. are wired in series

http://www.familymotorsports.com/selfhelp/batterywiringdiagram/batterywiringdiagram.htm