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Put the sun to work for you

Put the sun to work for you

Harness the sun for filling and
aerating your pond for free

With the rising cost of grid power, more and more ponds are being filled and maintained with solar-powered pumps.

  • More fish, ducks, happy animals
  • Stay on top of evaporation even in heat
  • No more big electric bills
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America’s #1 Most Popular Solar-Powered Well Pump Systems

The system is working great. In the year we have had it running the spring water has maintained the pH and lowered the water temperature making the fish thrive. Thanks again.
– Jeff H, Virginia

Our most popular solar pump systems for ponds use four small easy-to-install solar panels. See video at left.

Estimating Pond Volume

Calculating pond dimensions doesn’t generally need to be an exact science, but having an estimate of area and volume is helpful especially if you are creating a new pond.

To calculate the days required to fill a pond with your solar pump, divide the numbers in the table on the right by the estimated Gallons Per Day for your selected pump (assuming your well can support that GPM). If you want to run supplement solar pump with a generator for the first few days it will fill 3 to 4 times faster.

Keeping up with Evaporation

In order to maintain a steady water level in the absence of rain, water must be added at the same rate as evaporation. Solar pumps are generally perfect for filling ponds as the sunniest days when evaporation is greatest are generally the day where you’ll get the most hours of solar pumping.

Evaporation rates are also affected by:
– Air Temperature
– Surface Area
– Wind
– Water Temp
– Humidity

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 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.
Start sizing your pump now

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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With the rising cost of grid power, more and more ponds are being filled and maintained with solar-powered pumps. We strongly encourage brushless motors for use filling/maintaining ponds as the pump will be running all day every day.

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Diagrams of Popular Installs

Pumping into Pond

Fountains and Aeration

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

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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RPS Kits Includes:

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

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

Solar Pond Aeration
You’ve already heard the many benefits of aeration for pond health. Even a simple aeration system helps to de-stratify the temperature/depth gradients (thermoclines) in the pond. Aeration will also add oxygen to water, reduce nitrates, reduce algae, improve fish health, remove smell, reduce sediment and leave clearer healthier water.

Water Inlet Options
Sump Basin with Screen on Opening
Floating Perforated 4” PVC CasingVertical Perforated PVC Casing
Primed Pipe with foot valve (Surface Pump)
Water Outlet Options
Surface Fountain
Venturi Tee  
Pond Waterfall
Subsurface Fountain (de-stratification only)

America's #1 Most Trusted

“★★★★★” and 97%

RPS has become USA’s most trusted name in solar 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 systems even more. Combining customer feedback and R&D from the year, we add improve the model offered for the next year without increasing prices.

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 and non-profits with additional % discounts and bulk discounts for larger ranches.

OUR PLEDGES TO YOU

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Fight for the American rancher. RPS is a David & Goliath story of a small American company fighting against a big European pump corporation that cares more about profits then the longevity of their pumps and the sky-high price for ranchers. Thanks to all our customers for the support of small business vs. foreign corporations trying to profit off some of the hardest working people in our great nation.

The RPS Team

Harness the sun for free pond filling and aerating - no more giant electric bills or guilt about water use!

RPS Water Assurance Plan™

Our time-tested process ensures you have the right
pump, parts, and tools for a fast and easy 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

Pump Sizing & Pricing

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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