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  1. bruised-heel

    Well pump set up

    @Traviss224 I recently set up a system to power a 2HP well pump. Here is the thread, in case it's helpful to you https://diysolarforum.com/threads/off-grid-container-48v-system-120-240v-well-pump-on-solar.72417/ You will need to measure or estimate the current draw of your pump on start up...
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    Off-Grid Container 48V System, 120/240V Well Pump on Solar

    My logic on the 150A breaker size is that the inverter has a max surge AC output of 12kw (100A), so that breaker should cut off battery power if anything goes runaway with the inverter or downstream of it. I also included the breaker to act as a battery disconnect switch for normal operation...
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    Off-Grid Container 48V System, 120/240V Well Pump on Solar

    The point about keeping direct sun off the container roof using panels is a good one. That is the one disadvantage to these ballasted mounts is they create a lot of wasted/open space between rows, and even at the edges of the array. That's good for being able to service the panels but not great...
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    Off-Grid Container 48V System, 120/240V Well Pump on Solar

    It turns out I only was able to fit 5 panels up there. You made me go back and check from some other photos, I was thinking I had 6 up there this whole time (which was my original plan). Posting here has already paid off hah. I haven't been back up on the roof to count once I had everything...
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    Off-Grid Container 48V System, 120/240V Well Pump on Solar

    Hey, thanks @G00SE. I was able to fit 6 5 panels in a row on this 40ft container. I mounted them landscape in order to maintain setbacks from the edge of the container. I did this so I have some access on the roof for install and maintenance, and to keep the panels from getting too much direct...
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    Off-Grid Container 48V System, 120/240V Well Pump on Solar

    Off-Grid Container 48V System, 120/240V Well Pump on Solar This is my first solar build. I want to thank everyone who is active on this forum, posting build threads, troubleshooting, giving advice, reviewing equipment, etc. and of course to @Will Prowse for his videos and hosting this forum. It...
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