My pool pump and cleaner account for about 25% of my monthly usage (1,512KWh). I am considering options to reduce my grid consumption (my Austin TX power provider's net metering charges are higher for consumption over 1,000 KWhs).
My Jandy ePump is rated at 2.7 HP, 230V, 10.5A, 500 to 3,450 rpm. I have a note that the installer said it pulled 8.0A while priming and then 4.4A.
230V X 4.4A = 1,012 watts X 5 hours = 5.060 kwh per day.
The pool cleaner pump is 3/4 hp, SF 6.4A. Note: The Jandy epump must be running when the cleaning pump is running.
230 X 6.4A = 1,472 watts plus the Jandy epump @ 1,012 watts = 2,484 watts X 3 hours = 7.452kwh per day. I do not know the start up amps.
I'm thinking to keep cost down, I can run it during the day so I do not need batteries or a grid connection. There is room for about 6 panels on my shed.
1} As described, what equipment would I need?
2) If I used six Enphase M215 micro inverters and six 240w panels, would it produce enough to run either pump for a shorter amount of hours?
Thank you in advance.
My Jandy ePump is rated at 2.7 HP, 230V, 10.5A, 500 to 3,450 rpm. I have a note that the installer said it pulled 8.0A while priming and then 4.4A.
230V X 4.4A = 1,012 watts X 5 hours = 5.060 kwh per day.
The pool cleaner pump is 3/4 hp, SF 6.4A. Note: The Jandy epump must be running when the cleaning pump is running.
230 X 6.4A = 1,472 watts plus the Jandy epump @ 1,012 watts = 2,484 watts X 3 hours = 7.452kwh per day. I do not know the start up amps.
I'm thinking to keep cost down, I can run it during the day so I do not need batteries or a grid connection. There is room for about 6 panels on my shed.
1} As described, what equipment would I need?
2) If I used six Enphase M215 micro inverters and six 240w panels, would it produce enough to run either pump for a shorter amount of hours?
Thank you in advance.