ard2dabone
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Hi all
I'm a complete solar and electrical novice, I have a stand up water fountain/feature that requires a pump and I would like to make it solar.
I have read lots of posts and watched lots of YouTube videos of others with similar questions but I can't find any specific answers to what I'm looking to find out.
I can see that the general consensus is that it's easier and better to set up a pump/controller/battery setup rather than pump direct to solar panel, also for motor protection.
I have seen a 800 l/h 19w pump on ebay. So my questions are:
1. Can I connect a pump of this size without issue direct to a solar controller?
2. If the answer to question one is yes, what specifications do I need to match up? (I see some controllers are rated 10/20/30a)
3. Will a small 6v/12v motorcycle style battery suffice?
4. What size solar panel would I need to search for?
Or if you know of any 'solar/electronics for idiots' style guides for small projects such as this that you can direct me too would also be welcome.
I'm a complete solar and electrical novice, I have a stand up water fountain/feature that requires a pump and I would like to make it solar.
I have read lots of posts and watched lots of YouTube videos of others with similar questions but I can't find any specific answers to what I'm looking to find out.
I can see that the general consensus is that it's easier and better to set up a pump/controller/battery setup rather than pump direct to solar panel, also for motor protection.
I have seen a 800 l/h 19w pump on ebay. So my questions are:
1. Can I connect a pump of this size without issue direct to a solar controller?
2. If the answer to question one is yes, what specifications do I need to match up? (I see some controllers are rated 10/20/30a)
3. Will a small 6v/12v motorcycle style battery suffice?
4. What size solar panel would I need to search for?
Or if you know of any 'solar/electronics for idiots' style guides for small projects such as this that you can direct me too would also be welcome.