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"The Off-Grid Dream begins with water" - Cesar

You’ve got some land. You’ve got a trusty vehicle and a lovable dog. You’re ready to start living the good life Off-Grid. But you need water first.

For hundreds of RPS customers their Off-Grid life started with a reliable water pump. An off grid water pump gives you water for drinking, cooking, for animals, for gardening, for hot showers after a day of hard work. Whether a homestead, house, cabin, RV, tent – water allows you to live sustainably. The independence and self-reliance we all strive for.

All Great civilizations started around water. Separate yourself from those that just dream and read blogs about living off-the-grid and start now. Our Off-Grid systems are modular so you can add more solar panels, wind turbines, batteries and systems as your needs increase over time. Free advice from engineers and real off-gridders that have done it themselves. The loud noisy gas guzzling generators are a thing of the past. No big scary price tags either, allowing you to can start on your dream now.

“Start Small. Start Now.”

America’s #1 Most Popular Solar-Powered Well Pump Systems

Got plenty of water – your product is great pumping more than 300 gallons per hour cows are happy and everyone is impressed. Thank you.
– Daniel, TX

I have replaced 3 windmill pumps with these RPS systems and I don’t have to worry about them no more. Been working for almost 2 years.
– John

No more hauling water! This system is working great for us and has saved me from having to haul water. Again Thanks.
– Andy L, CO

But don’t take our word for it. Watch back-to-the-land rockstars Red Poppy Ranch and Busted Wagon install RPS water systems. They say it better than we could!

These guys have used the RPS 400 and the RPS 800 for their Off Grid water. You can get pump sizing and pricing here on the website to ensure you have the proper size selected.

I highly recommended a friend call RPS and do it right the first time. Everything is running beautifully I couldnt be happier. Ill continue to praise you guys to others as often as I can.
– Lee S

Everything went very well. Install took less than 2 hours. Was surprised how well it was pumping. Very happy with the product and customer service. There has been a few friends checking it out. Thanks
– Susan, FL

Got some other master plan?

Give us a call and chat with an engineer and we can be sure you’ve got the right system. Call 888-637-4493 or email [email protected]

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How Solar Pumps Work

When the sun shines on the surface of your solar panels, the movement of electrons generates DC power which is transferred through attached wires to the off grid water pump controller.

The pump controller is the brains of the system and with sophisticated technology and sensor inputs, it turns the submersible motor and drives the pump to push water against gravity to the surface.

Solar pumps are sized by calculating the total vertical feet they’ll need to push water, the pressure they need to generate, and the total water required each day.
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Whether starting a homestead or prepping your bugout cabin for SHTF, our solar pumps systems allow you to start small and also be ready for the future. Systems are modular, designed to scale up with your water and power use and allow the incorporation of other equipment later.

How much water do I plan for?

For off-grid living we recommend planning for about 100 gallons per day per person. It’s likely more then you’ll need but accounts for extra water for animals and vegetables.

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Diagrams of Popular Off Grid Installs

Pumping into Elevated Tank for Gravity Pressure

This installation is the simplest way to get 24hr water pressure. (if you have elevation on your property) Install plumbing from well pipe to your elevated tank with a check valve on the pump to ensure the water doesn’t siphon back down into well from tank. Each 2.31 ft of elevation the tank has above your house gives you 1 psi. Most like at least 35 psi (80 ft tank elevation) to give faucets, appliances and shower heads adequate pressure.

Pumping into Storage then Pressurizing with Booster Pump

A very popular technique for people without elevation, this installation method involves a battery powered booster pump to pressurize the water from a storage tank. The pump has a built in pressure switch that will turn itself off automatically when faucets are closed and back on when a faucet is opened. (no need for a pressure tank) The battery for this booster pump can be charged with a solar panel and charge controller (ask engineers for P100 kit) or with a standard AC battery charger.

Pumping into Pressure Tank (least recommended)

The RPS 400 or 800, 4 batteries and a reverse action pressure switch are used. The pressure switch will wire to the RPS Controller and when the pump fills the pressure tank to the proper psi, it will turn the well pump off. Whenever there is a pressure drop (open faucet, washer, shower etc) the pressure switch will activate the pump to refill the tank and keep the pressure up. The solar panels will keep the batteries charged during the day, but conservative use at night is generally recommended with this installation method.

Before RPS, upgrading to solar-powered pumping required you to...

#1. Pay top dollar for a contractor to buy and install everything for you, or
#2. Scrape together a piecemeal system on your own with components found online.
Most people are looking for a way to avoid the high cost of #1, but also want to avoid the frustration and inconvenience of #2. RPS provides a happy medium between the two. DIY + RPS = success! With a combination of your do-it-yourself skills and our quality parts and engineers—available to back you up by phone, text, and email—you’ll have your system up and running in no time. RPS is your teammate in planning and installing your solar pump system, and we’ll continue to support you down the road if you need it. Saving you time and money is what we do at RPS.

IN GOOD COMPANY

RPS Off-Grid Customers have saved 8332 miles of power lines and gotten back about 2000 hours of peace and quiet without a loud polluting generator, massively their impact and carbon footprint and created hundreds of satisfying moments of satisfaction at the end of a long productive day off-grid.

You can install yourself in a single afternoon. No scheduling expensive installers and having them get lost on their way to your land. Pump and enjoy peace and quiet at the same time.

SKILLS NEEDED

Basic plumbing with teflon tape, screw fittings, hose clamps
Basic wiring for heatshrinks over butt splices and standard terminals
How-to Videos for the entire process here

RPS Controllers
Multiple Sensor Inputs
Tank & Well Low sensors
Variable Frequency Control
Cycling Protection Timer
Exterior Shut-off Switch

RPS Solar Panels
UL1703 Certified
Per Intertek ETL
Nationally Recognized to Hail, Wind Requirements
IEC 612512 / IEC 61646
*Comply fully with NRCS

2 Year Comprehensive Warranty
30 Day Money-Back Guarantee
Engineering Phone/Text Support

submersible livestock solar well pump kit

Includes the BEST step-by-step installation manual you’re ever used. Seriously. You’ll want to frame it. 22+ pages of full color to arm you with knowledge and give you a reference on the basic wiring, plumbing and mounting required.

RPS Motors
Slow Start/Stop
Brushless Motor Tech.
Permanent Magnet Efficiency
Rated for Continuous Operation

RPS Pump Ends
Serviceable in the Field
Helical & Centrifugal Technology
Lifetime Rotor Warranty
Stainless Steel Body

Plumbing connectors
Controller mounting hardware
Low-water & tank shut-off sensors
Waterproof splice/heatshrink kit

America's #1 Most Trusted Off Grid Water pump

“★★★★★” and 97%

RPS has become USA’s most trusted name in off grid water pumping with offices in 7 states (soon eight). Now with pumps installed in all 50 states, we remain steadfast in our commitment to every customer and the humans, plants and animals our pumps serve.

Industry Leading

Lifetime Value, Water Assurance, Warranty Coverage, Dedicated Engineering Support

RPS Never Stops Improving

Our engineering culture runs deep with both our owners. Each winter our engineering team comes together to improve our off grid water pump systems even more. Combining customer feedback and R&D from the year, we improve the model offered for the next year without increasing prices. We love solar and we use these systems ourselves. We hope our passion at RPS for solar well pumps is contagious.

RPS Maintains Affordability

With RPS there are no middlemen or distributers so more money stays in your pockets. Systems are self-installed keeping costs down. We honor our veterans (many on our sales team have served) and non-profits with additional % discounts and bulk discounts for larger ranches.

OUR PLEDGES TO YOU

Be a company our Grandfathers would have trusted. The trend of ‘outsourcing’ customer support after the sale is a trend we wholeheartedly oppose. We are an American, family run company and our USA engineers support you before and after the sale.
No sales pressure. Ever. Nobody in the company is paid on commission. We think this is important. Their role is to make sure they find the right pump for you and your well. If we don’t have a pump that will suit your needs, we will help you find a solution elsewhere. Our job is to help get you water.
Reliable Water. All manufactured products have occasional issues and we can’t claim to be perfect. However, we are proud of a near perfect track record in getting our customers water. This starts with selling a pump sized for your usage with our Water Assurance Plan and promptly addressing warranty issues to get you up and pumping again quickly.
Give you the power! When you control your ability to pump water out of the ground, whether that is in the field or at home, it makes you more resilient and independent. We are here to help educate you about solar water pumping and our systems over the phone, with our manual, and our great videos online, so you can install yourself. Take control of your water supply today.

The RPS Team

92% of those Off-Grid say water is their #1 resource. RPS is the only company dedicated to helping you with your off grid water pump every step of the way. Start Small. Start Now.

RPS Water Assurance Plan™

Ensure you have the right off grid water pump, parts, and tools for a fast and successful install.

REQUIREMENTS
✔ Well casing diameter of 3” or more
✔ Good southern exposure

Continue if YES to both

ROUGH SIZING
– Water usage, depth to water in well, tank
– Average of 2 minutes

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FINAL SIZING
– Phone call to verify pump sizing
– Volume & head calculations

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PLANNING
– Phone call to review install diagrams
– Question, Tools and equipment checklist

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GET PUMPED
– Order system
– 30 Day Money-back Guarantee

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