Avoid the dry summer season!

Winter is at an end and summer is right around the corner!

Sooner than you think, you will find yourself in endless sunny days and brutal heat, but will you find you and your livestock prepared for it?

The rising temperatures will put an end to worrying about ice, snow, and the freezing conditions, but it comes with its own set of concerns. With the days being hotter, and longer, livestock can really be put at risk if not properly and adequately hydrated.

For example, cows can require up to 30 gallons of water per day, depending on the age, size and environmental conditions. This means that they need good clean water available all the time. 
Water is a necessity for routine body functions such as:

·      Temperature control

·      Waste excretion

·      Electrolyte balance

·      Digestion

  

Cattle are not the only livestock that require plenty of water either; pigs need to have a clean water source due to their inability to sweat, and chickens that are stressed from dehydration consume less food, which means they grow smaller, and produce fewer eggs. 

Wildlife also will live where there is a reliable water source.

Advanced Power Inc. has been the solution for a variety of water pumping needs for nearly 30 years, and we have done it simply by using the clean renewable energy of the sun.

API’s solar pump systems can provide from 1 gallon per minute up to 13 gallons per minute with full sun.

In each of our systems, we use only state of the art solar cell panels, each backed by a 25-year power output guarantee; and all of our solar water pumps come with a minimum two-year warranty because we want to be certain that we are crafting the very best for our customers.












Preparation for the summer heat starts today! Please give us a call at 866.519.7892 or send us an email at sales@solarpumps.com and let one of our experienced specialists assist you in selecting the perfect solar pumping system for your situation.

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If you are interested in living off of the clean and renewable energy of the sun,
feel free to call us at  866.519.7892

or send us an email at sales@solarpumps.com 

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Submersible Water Pumps Vs. Surface Mounted

API's solar system, K170 pumping water into a pond.

When in the market for a good, quality water pump, there are two different types: submersible and surface mounted. Knowing which one to choose is crucial, and will vary depending on your situation.

Surface mounted pumps allow easy access to the pump itself, but because of the environment, they may require access more often.

You will face environmental conditions, weather, theft or vandalism, install complications:

• Winter storms can really affect the productivity and results of a surface pump because it is not below the freezing line, which can cause trapped water to expand inside the pump which could lead to several problems like freezing.

• Flash floods, wildlife, and thunderstorms can also be a great risk because surface mounted pumps are not as shielded from their surroundings, unlike submersible pumps.

• Another disadvantage is the amount of energy surface pumps use; the water must first be moved up out of a water source by a suction force before it can actually reach the pump, this process requires a lot more power than an apparatus that already has the water readily available.

Our in-house CNC machined aluminum solar water pumps

Submersible pumps as their name portrays, are completely submerged in a clean water source. This gives them a number of advantages over their unprotected counterparts.

• One huge thing is their efficiency; water pressure will naturally force water into a submerged pump rather than utilizing energy to do so.
• Being submerged all the time, submersible pumps do not require manual priming, which can easily become a very time consuming chore.
• Surface mounted pumps are also known to be much louder, and since it is on the surface, it just looks out of place. If you plan on using a water pump near a home or just want to keep nature looking natural, opting for the submersible may be the option for you.

Customer Photo of API's largest system pumping almost 13GPM!

A chief complaint with both types of pumps is their impact on electric bills, but here at Advanced Power Inc., we utilize the power of the sun to run our top of the line submersible water pumps, and have been recognized as a leader in the industry for nearly 30 years. Our certified engineers have used the latest in CNC design programs, along with the process of trial and error to craft one of the most efficient and dependable solar pumps on the market.

API's glass-less "Flex" solar panels are now available!

Our solar pumps can deliver up to 5460 gallons of water per day at a flow rate of 13 gallons per minute under ideal conditions, all without raising your electric bill; instead we use quality grade “A” solar cell panels that guarantee dependable performance for over 25 years.

Throughout our 30 years of experience, we have learned that no situation is completely alike, so we have developed various systems at Advanced Power Inc. to ensure we can meet any water pumping need.

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866.519.7892

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Homestead Living

Are you ready to go “off the grid”

and be independent of utilities? Are you ready to rely on nothing but the Earth’s natural and renewable energy?

My family has been “off the grid” for almost a decade and nothing is sweeter! The air I breathe feels cleaner and the water I drink tastes crisper. I am truly living independently and only using natural resources from the Earth; however I still indulge in the comforts that most do today. I even have running water and electricity, but how?

“Off grid” living doesn’t mean you have to sleep in a dirt hole and carry your water to your home in a bucket, it just means to be off of any utility grid. It’s not too common to live off of renewable energy, but for those who do; it can be liberating, cheap, and it can relieve unwanted stress. People create renewable energy homes for a number of reasons:

• Cost- to eliminate the monthly cost of a utility bill or just to access utilities such as running water for homes that cannot be supplied by other means, perhaps a home that is in the mountains, miles from a city.

• 

  Above is a solar pump from Advanced Power Inc. using renewable energy in Montana.

  Environment- to use less energy extracted from environmentally harmful methods and use more safe and renewable energy.
• Independence- Off-grid living will relieve you of dependency on the electrical utility and will allow you to live off the beaten path.

Renewable energy can be a solution for many things, and the first step to crafting this safe haven is to find a way to provide fresh water. If you have a well, a spring, or stream or river, then you can have running water. Solar powered water pumps make this possible, and Advanced Power Inc. is one of the most trusted names in the solar pumping industry. Our systems harness the enormous power of the sun and convert it into DC power, which can then be used to run our top of the line solar powered water pumps. We offer many system sizes, some which can pump up to 5,460 gallons per day to ensure you can find the most efficient solar pumping system to meet your water pumping needs.

Our variety of small variety of small panel charger kits pictured here.

This kind of output means our solar pumps have to be reliable, durable and versatile to maintain the tough workload placed on them. Each of our products are also tested and inspected after being hand crafted right here in the USA to guarantee your products are free of defects and running at maximum efficiency.

One of our small panel charger kits charging an ATV.

Our products have been used around the globe to aid people in their “off the grid” efforts, but we also have products that give you the comfort that I mentioned earlier. At Advanced Power Inc., we offer products such as solar lighting, portable batteries and solar charge controller kits that vary from 5 watts to 20 watts, and they can come in either 12 or 6 volts to meet your individual needs. 

This is the ideal way to charge or maintain your batteries for tractors, mowers, ATVs, fencers, or any equipment that may require batteries. Our systems are easy to install and move from well to well!

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Introduction Video

A brief description video of what Advanced Power Inc. solar powered water pumping systems can be used for and why we have been doing it for nearly 30 years. 

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The Impressive Line of Solar Powered Water Pumps from Advanced Power Inc.

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Why use Advanced Power Inc.?

Have you ever wanted to live off the grid? Lower utility bills? Provide for yourself rather than relying on “the man”? Maybe you just want good clean natural water instead of the chemically treated water that many Americans are so dependent on today in our cities and towns. Whatever you need, with a well, there’s a way.

The people here at Advanced Power Inc. have been improving and perfecting the ideas of using solar energy to power water pumps since 1988. Throughout the years we have used engineering and the process of trial and error until we finally landed on what we consider the best in the industry!

Stainless steel is the industry standard when it comes to solar pumps, and it is used by most of the water pumping industry today. However, we here at Advanced Power Inc. don’t believe in the bare minimum. We believe in using the best resources to make the best products possible for our customers. Instead of opting for stainless steel, we choose to use aircraft grade aluminum in our products. Aluminum is much stronger pound for pound than its steel counterpart but more importantly; it dissipates heat at a much faster rate. That means the aluminum housings used in our pumps will get rid of any heat created by the motor much faster and lower the risks of overheating our state of the art brushless motors and electrical components, which leads to longer pump life.

Our advanced motors are yet another thing in which we strive to be the best. For years brushed motors were the motors of choice in solar pumps but the required constant maintenance along with the headaches of repairs and replacements were outrageous. We knew there had to be a better way, that’s why we researched and chose brushless motors for our solar pumps. Brushless motors are more durable, more efficient, more powerful, and doesn’t need airflow to stay cooled; which means we can completely enclose them inside our aluminum casings to prevent damage from harmful debris.

While providing truly exceptional hand made pumps proudly built in the USA, our prices are still at or far below most other companies in the industry. Many of which import far lesser quality pumps from China, and tout them as being assembled in America!

The size and connections of our company allows us to buy our materials and equipment at a much lower price, which in turn makes our savings, your savings. Not only do we save you money, but we also place at least a two-year warranty on every pump sold because it is critical to us that we provide our customers with quality products and service.

Coming from humble beginnings, we realize and remember how important it is to have a positive relationship with our customers. We understand the concept of ‘wear and tear’ and realize that all solar pumps need a little maintenance from time to time, and we want to help our customers with anything they may need; so if you’re pump is not running as well as you had hoped, you can give us a call and send in your pump to be inspected by one of our highly qualified technicians. Most of our competition will only push you to buy an entirely new pumping system, if they even let you send your pump in at all!

Above is some of the team members here at Advanced Power Inc..

Take advantage of the technological advances we have made throughout our time in the industry and contact one of our exceptional system specialists for a free no hassle quote on one of our quality solar water pumping systems today!

Whether your water need is for your remote cabin, your crop and cattle, or to fill a pond without the added expense of an increase in your water or electric bill; if you’re thinking about tapping into the clean natural resources of the earth, we want to be there to help you every step, because if there’s a well, there’s a way!

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Sharing an article found in The Cattleman magazine. Link to actual article :http://www.thecattlemanmagazine.com/archives/2013/may/ranching-solar-5-13.html

Cattle turn forage into beef, but only if they have adequate water. Since the late 1800s ranchers have relied on mechanical windmills to capture the wind and use its power to pump underground water to the surface, lifting water from the well like a straw in a glass. In recent years, innovators have used solar panels to harness the energy of the sun and produce electricity to run a pump to pull the water from the ground. "If electricity is readily available, then an electric pump may be the most cost-effective option," says Carl Homeyer, state agriculture economist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Temple. "Remote pumping, whether it's solar-powered or wind-generated, is worth considering whenever the distance from the utility grid exceeds about one-half mile." Utility extensions can commonly cost $10,000 to $30,000 or more per mile, making alternatives economically feasible. Producers who are considering a remote watering system, regardless of the power source, should start with a basic list of questions. 1. How deep is the well? Knowing the depth of the well and the depth to water is critical to sizing the pump, Homeyer says. Solar pumps are available in many flow rates from 1 gallon/minute to 80 gallons/minute. For livestock applications, 3 to 4 gallons/minute may be sufficient. Another factor to consider is some solar pumps are variable, meaning by increasing solar panels you increase flow rate. This allows producers to compensate for deeper well depths, but raises the cost of the system, he says. In general, mechanical windmills and solar pumps are best for small quantities of water and low pumping heads, Homeyer says. Head is the elevation difference between the water and the tank. If producers are seeking a large-scale livestock watering application, wind-powered electric systems, which use the wind to power submersible pumps, may offer an alternative. According to information from The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, the system is more efficient over a wide range of wind speeds and requires less maintenance than a traditional windmill. With that said, they are an expensive technology and may be cost-prohibitive in many situations. 2. How far will the water need to be pumped and what is the elevation gain? Some solar pumps are designed to pump into a pressure tank, giving producers the ability to move water to other remote areas, Homeyer says. Another advantage is that storage tanks can be equipped with a float and cut-off switch to allow the pump to operate only when water is needed. 3. How much water will need to be available and at what flow rate? While the amount of water cattle consume each day depends on their size and the weather conditions, 25 gallons per head per day with a 3- to 7-day storage capability is the general rule of thumb, Homeyer says. Even though every animal will not drink at the same time, a 100-cow herd would need about 10,000 gallons of storage. Additional allowances may need to be made for wildlife if this is a remote watering facility, he says. 4. Will the water system be in use in the summer when demand is highest, in the winter, or year-round? In the summer, sunshine is plentiful, and the wind blows less, Homeyer says. In the winter, the days are shorter, the sunshine is less intense, but the wind is more constant. If a system is going to be used through the cold months, producers need to take precautions to prevent the water from freezing in the lines, creating a blockage and inadvertently burning out the pump, Homeyer says. Mechanical windmills are equipped with a wooden pump rod that acts as a shear pin to protect the windmill from damage. If winter winds restart a windmill with ice in its lines, the wooden rod shatters and prevents damage to any of the main pump parts. 5. What are the maintenance requirements? Solar-powered watering systems generally have a higher initial cost, but require less maintenance and upkeep than mechanical windmills, Homeyer says. Some ranchers have found that solar-powered systems generate great savings in labor and fuel costs. On a ranch in Wyoming, as reported in the Wyoming Livestock Roundup, management had a man who did nothing but check windmills 8 hours a day. Since the ranch replaced its mechanical windmills with solar-powered watering systems, the man now checks them every 3 days. If groundwater has significant levels of suspended solids, this can cause wear on submerged electric pumps and valves, Homeyer says. Windmills and their pump systems are not as prone to damage from poor water quality. 6. What is the backup plan? Because both windmills and solar-powered systems have periods of low production, it is important that the water system include enough storage to provide a backup supply for 3 to 7 days, Homeyer says. In the case of the solar-powered system, it is more efficient and generally more economical to create storage than to install and operate a generator, he says. 7. What is the cost of each system? A solar-powered submersible pump with solar panels capable of drawing water from depths greater than 400 feet may be available for approximately $8,000. New windmills may range from $5,000 to $10,000. "Remote watering systems are not 1-size-fits-all," Homeyer says. "Each alternative has to be considered in the context of an individual ranch and an individual situation. Unless the producer has experience designing these systems, it's a good idea to contact the experts and get their ideas. Legitimate businesses should provide a design and a cost estimate that will allow producers to not only determine the expense, but the applicability to their operation." Editor's Note: This is the fifth in a 12-part series focusing on using partial budgets to answer questions in a technique commonly known as "penciling it out." Because Texas and Oklahoma are so diverse and each ranch is unique, the series was not designed to provide a 1-size-fits-all answer. Instead it was created to help producers become familiar with a handy tool that can be used to strengthen the bottom line. The series has been developed in collaboration with Carl Homeyer, state ag economist for the USDA NRCS. Homeyer earned his bachelor's degree in range science and his master's degree in land economics and real estate from Texas A&M University. Before joining the NRCS in 2009, Homeyer operated his family's Burleson County ranch, which also includes broiler houses, while owning and running several small businesses. "Solar Pumps vs. Windmills" is from the May 2013 issue of The Cattleman magazine. Watch a video about our systems and how easy they are to install. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKhYf8989oM

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