Solar Pump Learning – Articles & References
Solar Pumps 101
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Learn the basics of solar pumping – the history of solar pumping, the different types of pump and impellers, and the various submersible motor technologies.
How Solar Panels Work
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Solar panels and the photovoltaic effect explained – how the sun can create power, how we quantify it, types of panels, solar insolation, tilt angles etc.
Water Well Basics
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Learn the basic terminology of wells – depth, static water level, drawdown, casing diameter, recovery rates. Example well report review.
Solar Pump System Sizing
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Learn how well depth, pressure and friction loss impact pump sizing, ‘total dynamic head’, static water level, pump curves and sizing to GPD vs. GPM, etc.
Wiring a Solar Pump
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This section goes over wiring of a standard solar pump. We’ll review underwater splicing, calculating voltage drop, series vs. parallel, batteries etc.
- Extending your Pump Wire – Wire Choice and Splicing
- Using a Pressure Tank with your Solar Pump
- Using a Pressure Switch with your Solar Pump
- Using Batteries with your Solar Pump
- Why We Prefer 24V & 48V Battery Banks
- Grounding Your Solar Pump System
- Backup Power for Solar Pumps ⏯
- Electric Fences paired with RPS Solar Pump Systems
- Tank Full Shut-Off Options ⏯
- Wiring a Float Switch with RPS Solar Pump System
- Wire Voltage Drop CALCULATOR
Submersible Pump Plumbing
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Learn best practices of standard submersible pump plumbing. Options for pipe, connectors, friction loss, winterization/freezing, etc.
- Submersible Pump Plumbing ⏯
- Well Head Plumbing for Solar Pumps
- Water Tank Plumbing for a Solar Pump
- Floating Your RPS Solar Pump in a Pond or Spring
- Tank Full Shut-Off Options ⏯
- Freeze Protection in Plumbing Solar Well Pump
- Types of Check Valves commonly used for Solar Water Pumps
- Pipe Sizes & Diameters for Well Pump Plumbing – PVC vs. Poly Pipe
- Tank Plumbing with Solar Pumps
- DIY Solar Pump Sleeves / Pump Shrouds
- RPS Solar Pumps “Time Is Money” Turnkey Kit for Quicker & Easier Installs
- Irrigation Timers
New! Videos on RPS Youtube Channel
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