slippery.fish
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Hello solar experts, I need some advice. Solar systems are new to me but I've been doing a lot of research and watching videos tying to figure out my path forward.
Currently I have a 120v 1/2hp above ground pump rated at 10gpm with an connected 18gal air/reservoir tank ( I inherited the system and I don't know much about it). I don't know how deep the well is but the pump is rated at a maximum of 70ft so I assume it's less than 70ft. I want to setup solar for this well and I'm debating between continuing to use my current pump and buying all the stuff I need (inverter, panels, batteries, etc.) or switching to a DC pump. I don't know much about DC pumps but I see pros and cons with both forms of power but the reason I learn towards DC is, if any of the electronics fail or we have an extended time of very cloudy days, I can just plug the pump into grid power or a generator.
If you're doing it new, or starting over how would you set it up? Understanding you're dealing with sinks, showers, water heater, and some minor irrigation.
If you recommend a DC pump, let me know the brand/model I should look at.
Thanks,
James
Currently I have a 120v 1/2hp above ground pump rated at 10gpm with an connected 18gal air/reservoir tank ( I inherited the system and I don't know much about it). I don't know how deep the well is but the pump is rated at a maximum of 70ft so I assume it's less than 70ft. I want to setup solar for this well and I'm debating between continuing to use my current pump and buying all the stuff I need (inverter, panels, batteries, etc.) or switching to a DC pump. I don't know much about DC pumps but I see pros and cons with both forms of power but the reason I learn towards DC is, if any of the electronics fail or we have an extended time of very cloudy days, I can just plug the pump into grid power or a generator.
If you're doing it new, or starting over how would you set it up? Understanding you're dealing with sinks, showers, water heater, and some minor irrigation.
If you recommend a DC pump, let me know the brand/model I should look at.
Thanks,
James