My goal with this is to set up a solar powered aeration system for my front yard pond. I feel I have a good understanding with how to deal with the pond maintenance issues but have zero practical experience with using solar power. In choosing solar power, I am also hoping that my system will be something I can possibly reposition as needed in other locations around my pond if needed. Therefore, when I do get to the part where I need to build a structure to hold the panels, that it will allow for disassembly and reassembly. I won't be planning to mount the panels on a pole or anything of the like that will require me to cement it into the ground.
Here are the specs for what I have drawn up so far. They are in the order I believe I am supposed to have as a series of units and wires. I haven't purchased any of these items yet. These are just what I've went for so far on my plans while taking into account a minimal cost as well as my needs. I was wondering if it may work and if not, where am I stuck at. Also, if it does look like it may work, what are my weak points?
Thank you!
- Two Renogy 12 Volt 100 Watt High-Efficiency Monocrystalline Solar Panels
- Hooking them up in parallel with adapters M/FF and F/MM Rated Current:20A -Rated Voltage: DC1000V, 14-10AWG
- 10ft 12AWG adaptors that connects those to the connector.
- Controller - 30amp Charge Controller, PWM Solar Controller 30A Fit for MAX 1500W Solar Power 12V 24V 36V 48V Lithium/AGM/Gel/Flooded Battery (NOT MPPT)
found at amazon link:
- 8ft. 10 AWG Wire Copper Cables - Connect Charge Controller to Battery.
- Nautilus27 Dual Purpose Marine Battery from Home Depot (from what I've read it has a 100ah equivalent?)
- 8 Gauge 24 in. Battery Connecting Cables to connect the battery to the inverter.
- 1200Watt Power Inverter 12V DC to 110V 120V AC modified sine wave (with built in 20A Solar Charge Controller) but I plan to use a separate controller. Max surge 2400W
Nominal input voltage:9.8-16VDC
Nominal output voltage: 110-125VAC
Internal fuses:4*35A
found at amazon link:
Aerator pump to be plugged into the inverter
- HQUA PAS20 Pond & Lake Aeration System for Up to 3 Acre, 1/2 HP Compressor + Two 100' Weighted Tubing + 2 Diffusers
Power demand: 110V-120V , 50/60Hz. Max Amps: 4.8 A.
Max Pond Size: 3 Acres
Max CFM: 4.6
Max Depth: 50’
My diffusers will not be any deeper than 12ft.
Here are the specs for what I have drawn up so far. They are in the order I believe I am supposed to have as a series of units and wires. I haven't purchased any of these items yet. These are just what I've went for so far on my plans while taking into account a minimal cost as well as my needs. I was wondering if it may work and if not, where am I stuck at. Also, if it does look like it may work, what are my weak points?
Thank you!
- Two Renogy 12 Volt 100 Watt High-Efficiency Monocrystalline Solar Panels
- Hooking them up in parallel with adapters M/FF and F/MM Rated Current:20A -Rated Voltage: DC1000V, 14-10AWG
- 10ft 12AWG adaptors that connects those to the connector.
- Controller - 30amp Charge Controller, PWM Solar Controller 30A Fit for MAX 1500W Solar Power 12V 24V 36V 48V Lithium/AGM/Gel/Flooded Battery (NOT MPPT)
- Controller accept 1440W PV power If your battery is 48V system; accept 1080W PV power If your battery is 36V system; 720W/24V; 360W/12V (Does this mean that I can only add one more 100W solar panel or may I add more? I'm confused here.
found at amazon link:
- 8ft. 10 AWG Wire Copper Cables - Connect Charge Controller to Battery.
- Nautilus27 Dual Purpose Marine Battery from Home Depot (from what I've read it has a 100ah equivalent?)
- 8 Gauge 24 in. Battery Connecting Cables to connect the battery to the inverter.
- 1200Watt Power Inverter 12V DC to 110V 120V AC modified sine wave (with built in 20A Solar Charge Controller) but I plan to use a separate controller. Max surge 2400W
Nominal input voltage:9.8-16VDC
Nominal output voltage: 110-125VAC
Internal fuses:4*35A
found at amazon link:
Aerator pump to be plugged into the inverter
- HQUA PAS20 Pond & Lake Aeration System for Up to 3 Acre, 1/2 HP Compressor + Two 100' Weighted Tubing + 2 Diffusers
Power demand: 110V-120V , 50/60Hz. Max Amps: 4.8 A.
Max Pond Size: 3 Acres
Max CFM: 4.6
Max Depth: 50’
My diffusers will not be any deeper than 12ft.