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Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Solar-Powered Pump Combats Livestock Watering Issues

By Jason Johnson, Public Affairs Specialist Eight 175-watt solar panels power a pump sending water through 4,600 feet of pipe to three watering tanks, reaching elevations of 150 feet on Dick Lester's pasture in northern Cherokee County.

Eight 175-watt solar panels power a pump sending water through 4,600 feet of pipe to three watering tanks, reaching elevations of 150 feet on Dick Lester's pasture in northern Cherokee County.

December 2008

Solar panels that provide energy to pump water for their livestock watering system are allowing cattleman Dick Lester, owner of Spring Valley Ranch in Cherokee County, and operators Britt and Mark Carlson to better utilize their pasture, save money, reduce streambank erosion, and improve cattle performance on the remote 650-acre pasture.

Lester is one of several northwest Iowa livestock producers to implement the solar-powered watering system in recent years. Lester's system was planned, installed and cost-shared through Iowa Lakes Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) offsite link image

, based in Spencer. Jeff Kestel, Iowa Lakes RC&D coordinator, called Lester's livestock watering needs a "worst-case scenario" in terms of the distance and elevation water needed to be pumped.

When Lester purchased his Cherokee County property a few years ago, he felt he needed better utilization of the hilly pasture, and a better water source than the creek running through the pasture. His solar-powered system includes three watering tanks, each elevated and away from the creek.

Lester's new watering system was completed early in 2008, and cattle grazed the pasture with positive results. "The placement of the watering tanks allowed better forage utilization," he said. "If you go up the hills now, you can see the cattle used the whole pasture." The Carlsons say their 300-head of cattle of purebred Angus cattle are no longer all together, but spread out near the water tanks, which they like.

Streambanks on Dick Lester's pasture are recovering after just one year with the improvements to his grazing system.

Erosion control and water quality benefits can also be attributed to the solar pumping system. For example, streambanks along Lester's creek are healing with signs of reduced erosion and vegetative growth, which means cleaner water with less sediment buildup. "Livestock stay away from the creek now, which cuts down on streambank erosion," says Brian Peterson, state grassland specialist withUSDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). "The banks are no longer bare, and that's because cattle have access to other water."

Lester says it's amazing how quickly grass returned to the streambanks since installing the new solar watering system. "Anybody can see that it's way better for the land," he said.

The solar-powered watering system provides cost and energy savings, too. Lester saved money on installation, choosing not to run electricity to his remote pasture site for pumping power. The rural electric cooperative (REC) that services northern Cherokee County estimates it would cost Lester about $4.75 per foot, or more than $20,000, to run electricity to his water pump. "I like the idea of solar power and not depending on electricity from the grid to run it," he said. "The pasture is a good mile off the road. That is a long way to run electricity."

Lester says the solar-powered system will save him money in the long-run, too. "Once you've installed the system, that's the end of it," he said. With an electric pump, Lester would pay about $30 in basic monthly fees, not including the cost to run the pump.

Another benefit of the solar-powered system is livestock health. Peterson says cattle stay in good condition when they have access to clean, reliable water.

How does the solar powered system work?

Kestel says Lester's new watering system is extraordinary in size and scope. Water is delivered from the creek through a pea gravel trench, buried 15 feet underground, to a helical rotary pump. Eight 175-watt solar panels power the pump that sends water through 4,600 feet of pipe to three watering tanks, reaching elevations of 150 feet above the pump.

Kestel points to a sensor that triggers water to be pumped to a watering tank on Dick Lester's pasture in Larrabee, IA. (L-R) Cherokee County District Conservationist Renee Braun, Kestel, Dewey Stouffer of Little Sioux Prairie Company, NRCS State Grassland Specialist Brian Peterson, and Jim Stanzel of Little Sioux Prairie look on

Dewey Stouffer, of Little Sioux Prairie Company offsite link image

, installed Lester's solar powered livestock watering system. He says water levels in the tanks signal the pump to add water. "When there is demand for water, a valve opens, and the pressure tank supplies water until the pressure is gone," he said. "Then it pumps nine gallons of water per minute up the hill until the tank shuts off. The system will pressurize again and shut off."

Stouffer says the size of pump and number of solar panels you need depends on the number of cattle, water source, amount of lift and how far water needs to be pumped. He said no batteries are involved. "We're storing water in the big water tanks rather than storing electricity in batteries," he said.

Solar-powered systems, like Lester's, rely on sunlight to generate power to the pump, but Kestel says cattle generally don't drink as much water when it's cloudy or rainy anyway. "The tanks are big enough that cattle have reserve water for nights and cloudy days," he said. Even on summer days with full cloud cover, Kestel says the pump will operate, but at a reduced rate.

How much does the system cost?

Kestel estimates most solar pumping livestock watering systems will cost $5,000-$7,000, depending on the type of pump, number of water tanks, feet of pipe, number of solar panels and the hours of labor needed for hire.

The life expectancy of the system is about 20 years. Stouffer recommends keeping the solar panels clean for optimum performance. It is also critical that the solar panels and pump are grounded properly.

For more information about solar powered livestock watering systems or to see a demonstration on how the system works, visit your local NRCS field office.

RC&D Projects Helped Natural Resources, Economic Development

Jeff Kestel, Iowa Lakes Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) coordinator, helped guide several livestock producers in northwest Iowa through their solar-powered livestock watering system funding, setup and installation. Iowa Lakes RC&D partnered Solar panels absorb sunlight to power a helical rotary pump.

Solar panels absorb sunlight to power a helical rotary pump.

with Iowa NRCS to provide 75 percent cost-share to pay for the projects through Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) funds.

Iowa Lakes RC&D is one of 17 councils in Iowa and 375 councils nationally that works to create jobs, protect the environment and improve the quality of life in rural communities. Kestel said the solar pumping livestock watering project is a perfect example of a good RC&D project. "It involves seeking out funds, working with several producers on natural resource-based projects and cooperating with NRCS offices and soil and water conservation districts," he said. "It is a business development project for Dewey (Stouffer), who is now a local contractor for solar equipment. The solar pumping project has benefited both natural resources and economic development for our area."

To learn more about RC&Ds and to locate an office near you, visit www.ia.nrcs.usda.gov/partnerships/rcandd.html.

Solar Pumps Eligible Through EQIP

Materials, equipment and installation for solar-powered livestock watering systems are eligible for financial and technical assistance through the 2009 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). EQIP is a voluntary conservation program that promotes agricultural production and environmental quality. Visit your local NRCS field office for additional information.

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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!

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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.

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Thursday, October 8, 2015

Come see us at the 3I Farm Show in Dodge City KS. Oct 8-10th booth #294

We are all set up and ready to visit with our past customers and new potential customers alike. We have some great giveaway items so please come see us at the Largest Farm show in KS! The 3I show in Dodge City, KS. We are located in booth #294 inside the main building.

We are displaying some of the best solar water pumps on the market as well as some small solar panels for battery charging. If you come to the booth, ask us about our show special.

We are very happy with the look of our new stand up banners, they are covered in great information and some awesome photos of our solar water pumps at work and they display all you can do with a solar powered pump. They really dress up the booth.

Bill is working on a quote for a potential customer but he's about finished and he would love to work one up for you if you need to pump some water in a remote location please let him know.

If you can't make it to the show but would like a quote please shoot us an email at sales@solarpumps.com or give Debi a call at 866.519.7892. She's still holding down the fort back at the office and she would love to hear from you as well. She knows her solar pump information and is willing to help.

We hope to see you soon!

Have a great day.

Friday, October 2, 2015

Fresh Water is Key to Healthy Wildlife on Your Property

Hunting season is right around the corner here, and has even started in other areas of the country. A lot of hunters want to be on the cover of Big Bucks Magazine and have their trophies mounted on their living room wall, while others simply enjoy the meat and the satisfaction of knowing they put it on the table. Whether you’re a hunter who is on the lookout for a monster buck, or one who is just concerned with filling the freezer with some fresh venison, Advanced Power Inc. can help.

One of the first things observant people notice when scouting areas is that the tracks seem to be much heavier and dense around a quality water source, but why? The answer is simple. Just like most other animals, deer need fresh water to survive and live a healthy life.

Depending on the season, whitetail deer need about 3 quarts of fresh water per 100 lbs. of body weight per day. This isn’t a huge amount, but if they can’t find it where they are when they need it, then just like most animals they will move to an area that provides this basic resource that is so crucial to their survival.

The amount of water on a property isn’t the only thing to consider. The water has to be constant as well. Imagine the years it takes for a fawn to grow into the beautiful beast that so many hunters are searching for. Now imagine that the fawn is aging into a gorgeous buck, but one year your property suffers from a drought. Now that your ponds are dry and your vegetation is scarce, the buck is forced to move onto another hunter’s land, and inevitably into another hunter’s freezer.

By adding Advanced Power Inc.’s state of the art solar powered water pumps to your hunting honey hole, you can increase your chances of finding your next wall mount. Research shows that whitetail deer prefer to stay within one square mile of a permanent water source. By creating water sources and keeping them filled with good fresh water, deer behavior can be altered and changed for your benefit. Keep your deer herd healthy and staying on your property longer by providing them with fresh drinking water.

Tom Indrebo had the innovative idea that by adding little ponds all around his property, he could manipulate the whitetail. His thoughts were if he had these water sources all over, they would act as a magnet to big bucks during unusually warm fall days. Many hunters have followed his methods and have used solar powered water pumps to do so.

Not far from Indrebo, the “Illinois’ Trophy Triangle” is an area that covers 10 counties that are smashed in-between the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. This hunting haven has been known to produce twice as many Boone and Crockett bucks when compared to the states 92 other counties. It is long believed that the reason is the high water density in the forage caused by the good, fresh water of the moving rivers is what lures these monster bucks in.

With the help of the knowledgeable people at Advanced Power Inc., you can create your own type of “Illinois Trophy Triangle” and gain similar benefits with a quality solar powered water pumping system. Contact one of our system specialists for a free no hassle quote; and let us help you improve the health of your deer herd, and keep the big boys hanging around your property by pumping fresh groundwater to them.

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Thursday, October 1, 2015

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Click the link for a quick one minute video on a couple of Advanced Power Inc. solar powered water pump systems that ran over ten years before needing maintenance on the pumps. Happy customer indeed.

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A solar powered water pump system ran all day every day for over 10 years before the pump needed serviced. That's pretty impressive. This customer actually had 2 that did that. They were shallow wells so the pumps weren't having to work as hard as they do on deep wells. How deep to water the system is as well as how much power you put to it can affect pump longevity. The more solar power you place on the unit the faster the pump runs and this can shorten pump life a little but you get more water everyday. It's tsar trade off of sorts. If the pump is lifting water from great depths with lots of solar it's working harder and can expect to need serviced sooner. These are great solar water pump systems. Some of the most reliable and economical on the market. Get yours today at

Friday, September 18, 2015

Inquiries and Responses about Solar Water Pumping with Advanced Power Products and Solar Pumps

What follows below is a series of emails from potential customers inquiring about their particular situations and our system specialists responses. It's a lot of reading but there are many questions that are answered within about particular types of solar pump applications and solar pumping in general.

Hi,

I see on your website options for a well pump, but would those also work for a creek?

Thanks!

Rashm

Rashmi,

Thanks for your interest in www.solarpumps.com for your water needs.

Many customers use our products to pump from surface bodies of water, but you would need to provide a screened/perforated container to place the pump into to provide extra pump filtration. You also must install the pump and pipeline to protect from freezing. In order to be of better service, I require more information:

What is the head (lift) from the surface of the creek to the highest point of water delivery?

What is the horizontal distance from the creek to the end delivery point?

What flow rate do you desire in gpd or gpm?

What is the geographic location of this application?

Thanks,

I say your video and think it would work great for what I have planned. I need to pump water from a well about 200-300 feet deep for a cattle ranch. Can you mail me the info. Keith Garl 1036 Mesa road Nipomo 93444
> Thank you
> Keith.

I can mail you information, but in order to be specific and of better service to you, I require more information:

What is the inside diameter of your well casing?

What is the depth to the static water level in your 200-300' deep well?

Is there additional elevation for pumping after the water leaves the well to the end delivery point?

What flow rate do you desire in gpd or gpm?

What is the geographic location of this application?

Thanks,

I have a solar powered well pump in a 120 ft well

However it's near 600 ft and 20ft vertical from holding tank.

Looking to put in a 250 gal tank At well head and need a solar pump to xfer it to main tank. Hopefully off same 100w panel

Suggestions ??

Sent from Phil

Phillip,

Thanks for your interest in www.solarpumps.com for your water needs.

What is the voltage of your 100 watt panel?

What flow rate do you desire to pump the 600' of travel?

What size pipeline are you planning to use for the 600' pipeline?

What is the geographic location of this application?

Thanks,

The Advanced Power pumps are all submersible in kind (we do not have any surface or jet pumps) so the pump would have to be installed into the supply tank. It could be possible to use both tanks off the same panel, but I doubt that it would support both pumps at the same time. You may have to manually switch the panel from pump to pump. In order to be of better service, I require more information:

What is the voltage of your 100 watt panel?

48volts

What flow rate do you desire to pump the 600' of travel?
I would be happy with 2 gallons a minute
What size pipeline are you planning to use for the 600' pipeline?
Shurflo 93oo is in well more with half inch poly line from well to upper tank is. 550 ft of. 3/4 with a one way restrictor at 200 ft
What is the geographic location of this application?
Camas valley Oregon 97416

Well was drilled to 120 ft and declared a dry hole but after 24 hrs had water 10 ft down from top.

This is our third well 1 is 50 ft and feeds a 1100 tank off ac. 2nd well went to 200 and was a seAp. Installed a 1300 gal tank and a shurflow 9300 on a seperate panel as it's s seap it cannot fill the tank in a week.

Drilled the third well in hopes of

Filling the 1300 tank faster. But third well is 550 ft away so put a second panel there with a 2bd shurflow 9300 but it cannot pump the entire distance though it's mostly horizontal

Phillip,

Please check the working voltage on your 100 watt panel. If the loaded or working voltage is indeed 48, the Advanced Power pump will not work.

Advanced Power pumps are designed to work with 12.6 to 40 loaded or working volts.

Thanks,

Phil,

The panel falls within the scope of watts and volts to operate an Advanced Power pump, but to be fully powered the pump should really be on a panel power of near 180 watts. It should still work, but the lower wattage will give you a shortened day. I would rather see a minimum of 1" piping for your 600' (550'??) of horizontal piping, as this would further minimize head loss due to friction. The ShurFlow 9300 requires an external driver which is not necessary for the Advanced Power pump, and I am not sure if this driver will be compatible with the Advanced Power pump, but you should be able to put a "Y" on your panel wire to accommodate both pumps. The issue of operating both pump at the same time still comes into play, and you would probably have to manually switch the pumps as needed from the panel source. Either pump (SR2 or SR4) should operate using your system, but you probably need to call to make sure I truly understand your actual application.

Quotes:

SR2 pump sold with 100' of 14/2 pump wire and complimentary "sock"

$810.00 plus $25.00 shipping and handling to USA

SR4 pump sold with 100' of 14/2 pump wire and complimentary "sock"

$930.00 plus $25.00 shipping and handling to USA

Thanks,

Dear Solar Pumps,

I am interested in knowing the components and the costs thereof for a home water solar system for a 2" pipe, depth of 73 feet, for 300 up to 500 gallons per day.

Use for Gardening, Showering, Washing Clothes for several families. I have a above ground electric pump and need to know what size system, and cost for it, I will need.

Respectfully,

James A.

Jim,

Thanks for your interest in www.solarpumps.com for your water needs.

With a 2 inch casing, Advanced Power does not have any solar pump capable of being used in your application. All of our pumps are submersible, and require a minimum of a 4 inch inside diameter casing.

Once again I want to thank you for your interest in our products and company. If there is anything further I can do to show you how Advanced Power and our products can help meet your water pumping needs, please don't hesitate to email me back or give me a call toll free at 866.519.7892 I'd be very happy to help.

Thanks,

Multiple Line Textbox 1 300? Currently, domestic use for two of us; building a retirement home, perhaps garden, a few animals later
Multiple Line Textbox 2 Yakima, WA
Multiple Line Textbox 3 6"
Multiple Line Textbox 4 Static water level 165'; well depth is 220; at 185' they were getting 50 gpm
Multiple Line Textbox 5 Bob

Bob, (also Mark please look at this quote),

Thanks for your interest in www.solarpumps.com for your water needs.

With you total head of 200 feet, you are at the maximum working range of the K170SR2 system (maximum head of 200 feet). This system is rated at 1.4 gpm (588 gpd) at 0 psi, based on the industry standard solar day with the solar panels in direct sunlight. The next larger system we have is the K1000H system, rated at 13 gpm (5500 gpd) and a maximum head of 250 feet. I am copying my boss in this e-mail, as our company is currently investigating acquiring access to a pumping system that might better fit your needs.

Quote:

K170SR2 system sold in kit form

$2100.00 plus $115.00 shipping and handling to USA

A visitor to your Web site has filled out the form located at:
http://www.solarpumps.com/information-form.html

Multiple Line Textbox 1 do not need much, we want to keep our water tanks topped off. Our tanks can hold total of 5000 gal.
Multiple Line Textbox 2 Redding, CA 96003
Multiple Line Textbox 3 6 inch
Multiple Line Textbox 4 Right now it is close to the surface within 25 feet. We just pulled the old pump and it was set at 180 feet deep. The well is around 212-220 ft. It only produced around a 1 gpm for about 3 min. before the pump broke. The well has been unused for a little over a year now.
Multiple Line Textbox 5 Derek D, derxxxx@gmail.com phone is 530-275-xxxx
Multiple Line Textbox 6 We are pumping from the well up to the storage tanks, then down to house where the water goes into pressure tank, then house. The tanks are probably around 45 to 50 something vertical feet above the house and well. Two 2500 gal tanks for storage. My wife and I both work so we are frugal on the water, we do water in the summer various plants, shrubs and a few trees. This well though low output, has produced for over 25 years. This is the original pump.

Derek,

Thanks for your interest in www.solarpumps.com for your water needs.

With a 6 inch casing and 75 feet of head (pump can be placed up to 50' below the static water level), the K170SR4 system would be rated at 2.7 gpm (1134 gpd) at 0 psi, based on the industry average solar day with the solar panels in direct sunlight. We also have units capable of a lower flow rate if you so desire.

Quote:

K170SR4 system sold in kit form

$2200.00 plus $115.00 shipping and handling to USA

Multiple Line Textbox 1 1 to 2 gal a mim
Multiple Line Textbox 2 CA
Multiple Line Textbox 3 4"
Multiple Line Textbox 4 30ft to water. Water hole 55ft dep
Multiple Line Textbox 5 925-321-xxxx

Multiple Line Textbox 6 25 cows 250 gal storage tank

Dear Sir (sorry no signature or name included with form):

With a 4 inch casing and 30' of head (pump can be placed up to 50' below the static water level) the K170SR2 system would be rated at 2.9 gpm (1218 gpd) at 0 psi, based on the industry average solar hour day with the solar panels in direct sunlight. You can view this system on our web-site. We actually have a smaller unit (K85SR2) that would be rated at 1.1 gpm (462 gpd) and it is currently on sale.

Quotes:

K170SR2 system sold in kit form

$2100.00 plus $115.00 shipping and handling to USA

K85SR2 system (currently on sale)

$1600.00 plus your choice of free shipping ($115.00) or free ALC 1275 ($125.00)

200 galons per day
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Multiple Line Textbox 3 4"Multiple Line Textbox 4 40' static 65' total depth
Multiple Line Textbox 5 marcus

St Charles, MO 63304

Marcus,

Thanks for your interest in www.solarpumps.com for your water needs.

With a 4 inch casing and 40' of head, the K85SR2 system (our smallest) would be rated at 1.1 gpm (462 gpd) at 0 psi, based on the industry average solar day with the solar panel in direct sunlight. This system is currently on sale and the sale price is reflected in the quote below. I would also recommend the ALC 1275 controller, which is also offered in the current Advanced Power sale (good until 9/30/2015.

Quote:

K85SR2 system sold in kit form

$1600.00 plus your choice of free shipping ($115.00) or free ALC 1275 ($125.00)

My well has 4 inch casing, I have been checking on getting another well drilled and will go to 5 inch if I do. This well is outside of avinger Tx. My static water level the last time I checked was several years ago, was around 80 foot of water in a 120 ft well. The current problemis high levels of iron.

Randy,

With a 4 inch casing and 80 feet of head (???), you would need to consider the K170SR2 system. This system would be rated at 2.5 gpm (1050 gpd) at 0 psi, based on the industry average solar day with the solar panels in direct sunlight. If the iron in your well is in chemical form, there would probably be little issue. If it is suspended particulates, those particles can be abrasive and can cause damage to the pump. We do include a NPF (sock) with the purchase of a pump or system which is designed to protect the pump from larger particles. Our pump warranty does not cover debris damage caused from pumping particulates. The pump can be set up to 50' below the static water level in the well. Maximum head (lift) for Advanced Power SR2 pump is 200 feet.

Quote:

K170SR2 system sold in kit form

$2100.00 plus $115.00 shipping and handling to USA

I have a very poor well and the water has some salt content in it. What can I use that will not be affected by the salt water and what kind of run dry protection can be used? My AC pump is at about 90 feet.

Thank you

John

John,

Thanks for your interest in www.solarpumps.com for your water needs.

I am not sure what your definition of a very poor well is, but our pumps are made of aluminum, and aluminum is not a material that tolerates salt. I suggest you research to find a company using stainless steel (Grundfos SQF) or plastic in the housings of their pumps.

Thanks,

Bill Hoots

Hello, We live in Beaver county and are considering putting in a solar pump where a windmill has been. there are a couple of trees to the East of the well but doesnt really stop the sun directly on the well. The well is 65' deep and will need to water 25 cow/calf pairs daily. What size would you recommend? We are planning on putting in the pump ourselves as my nephew has worked for a local well service company in the past and has installed a few solar pumps.

Thank you for any information.

Coleen

Coleen,

I am almost positive that Advanced Power has a system to meet your needs, but to be of better service, I require more information:

What is the inside diameter of your well casing?

What is the depth to the static water level in your 65' deep well?

Is the cattle tank located near the well location?

With a 6 inch casing and 40 feet of head, there are three systems capable of meeting your needs. The smallest system (K85SR4) is currently on sale through the rest of the month, and would be rated at 1.7 gpm (714 gpd) at 0 psi, based on the industry average solar day with the solar panel in direct sunlight. We would figure that 25 pair would require 625 gpm, so this might be marginal in the grand scope of water needed. You might want to step up to one of the larger systems (K170SR2 at 2.8 gpm, 1176 gpd) or the (K170SR4 3.4 gpm, 1428 gpd). The larger systems (although they are not included in our current sale) offer more of a cushion for high demand or lower light conditions. I am including quotes below for all the systems I have mentioned. You also need to consider the purchase of the ALC 1275 which is a controller which shuts the pump off when you tank gets full ($125.00).

Quotes:

K85SR4 system sold in kit form (currently on sale)

$1720.00 plus your choice of either free shipping ($115.00) or a free ALC 1275 ($125.00)

K170SR2 system sold in kit form

$2100.00 plus $115.00 shipping and handling to USA

K170SR4 system sold in kit form

$2200.00 plus $115.00 shipping and handling to USA

Bill Hoots

See Current Scenario
Multiple Line Textbox 2 Canada
Multiple Line Textbox 3 Lake
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Multiple Line Textbox 5 Dave

Current Scenario;

Summer system is on demand using a 12 volt RV pump working off a 46 watt panel connected to 2 deep cycle batteries. Current lift 3' from water surface to pump and 150' from pump to cabin.
Total lift from lake surface to cabin 15' and distance to cabin is approx. 100'.

Would like to leave pump as self draining installed in lake over winter.

How can I set up your SR4 pump to work?

Dave,

Thanks for your interest in www.solarpumps.com for your water needs.

Without knowing the voltage of your existing 46 watt panel (but it is probably 17+) it would be hard to say what flow rate you would receive. Our SR4 pump is designed to operate in the voltage range of 12.6 to 40 vdc, but at 12.6 volts flow will be very minimal. If operating on batteries, the pump requires a minimum of 24 vdc to operate efficiently. This means that your solar panel array must be capable of providing 24 or more loaded/working volts. Also, our pump has a check valve in it and will not self drain unless you provide some fitting or valve to compensate for this. Our toll free number only works in the USA (pretty common for all US toll free numbers). You can call our local or international number direct at 580-886-4855 or feel free to contact me on my cell, 580-886-4356 (both are also listed on our web-site). We also do not normally ship directly to Canada due to duty and tariff restrictions, but will ship to any USA border state and you can take delivery or arrange for your shipping agent to forward to you in Canada.

Thanks,

Many thanks Bill.

If I understand correctly if were to move to a 24 vdc battery system the pump would work.

What would be the estimated gallons per minute at the house?

Dave

Dave,

On 24 vdc, the pump would deliver about 2.5 gpm, as long as the pump was supplied with power from the batteries. You would need some method of turning the pump off to prevent complete discharge of your battery bank (either manual or automatic).

Hi Guys,

I need one of your pumps and i will like to know how much it is and how much it will cost to ship to Milton Keynes UK.

The model is; SR4 Aluminum Solar Pump Part # (535474-2

Emmanual,

Thanks for your interest in www.solarpumps.com for your water needs.

Because of varying duty and tariff fees, Advanced Power normally does not export products outside of the USA. We will however, ship the our solar pump and solar well pump systems to any lower 48 USA state, and you can pick it up there, or arrange for your agent to pick it up, do the paperwork, and forward it to you in the UK. We do not ship COD, and require payment in full before any product is shipped.

Quote:

SR4 solar pump sold with 100' of pump wire attached and complimentary Nylon Pre-filter (sock)

$930.00 plus $25.00 shipping and handling to USA

Thanks,

Bill Hoots

Multiple Line Textbox 1 2 to 5 gallons a minute
Multiple Line Textbox 2 rio grande city texas
starr county
Multiple Line Textbox 3 4 inch
Multiple Line Textbox 4 static level 150 ft
total well depth 350 ft
Multiple Line Textbox 5 blake brandt

edinburg,texas 78539
Multiple Line Textbox 6 it will be pumping into a stock tank for wildlife and cattle
this is not the primary
water source it will be used
as a secondary location more
for wildlife

With a 4 inch casing and 150 feet of head (pump can be placed up to 50' below the static level) the K170SR2 system would be rated at about 2 gpm (840 gpd) at 0 psi, based on the industry standard solar day with the solar panels in direct sunlight. You can view this system as well as product information, pricing, flow charts, and information videos on our web-site.

Quote:

K170SR2 solar pump system sold in kit form

$2100.00 plus $115.00 shipping and handling to USA

Blake,

Your 4 inch casing is the limiting factor of the size of system I can suggest. The only larger system would be the K250SR2 which uses a larger panel and will not give you any more gpm, but can extend your pumping day (gpd) by as much as 20% due to the increased light gathering ability. This unit is currently on sale and sale pricing is reflected in the quote below.

Quote:

K250SR2 system sold in kit form

$2425.00 ( savings of $200.00) plus a free ALC 1275 ($125.00 value)

Shipping and handling to USA would be a maximum of $200.00

Hi Bill

Will you send me the quote on the K170, RP2 and ALC.

Tom Olivas

Tom,

Thanks for your interest in www.solarpumps.com for your water needs.

Thanks you for the recent phone, call and in response to that call, please find below the quote for a K170RP2 solar well pump system, and ALC 1275, shipping and handling costs to Continental USA lower 48 States. We have additional shipping costs for Hawaii and Alaska, and do not export outside of the USA.

Quotes:

K170RP2 system sold in kit form

$2300.00 plus $115.00 shipping and handling to USA

ALC 1275 water level controller

$125.00 (no additional S&H if ordered with a system)

Thanks,

Hi there,

We just moved into a new house in the mountains of Colorado and wish to have a solar well pump backup on hand or installed. I've attached the particulars of our well for your convenience. Do you recommend anyone local to our area of Evergreen, CO to install it? Please let me know what system you recommend and any other pertinent advice.

Thank you so much!

Paige

Hi Bill,

I would like it installed in the same casing with a regular ac pumping unit. I want the best flow rate possible and we have a pressure tank so I don't think we need pressure.

Thanks,

Paige

You did not state whether or not you want to have this pumping unit installed in the same casing with a regular ac pumping unit or if you have a separate well being used for the ac unit. I also need to know your desired flow rate or consumption requirements in gpd or gpm or if you are requiring pressure. With a 4.5 inch casing, you would be limited to our smaller pumping unit (SR2 or RP2 pump). We do not contract with installers and sell our kits to be installed by the consumer or by a qualified well and pump technician of the customer's choosing.

Thanks,

Bill Hoots

Paige,

With a 4.5 inch casing, I do not see any way that two pumps can be placed into a well at the same time. The SR2 and RP2 pumps are 3.5 inches in diameter, which means they would have to share the same space in the casing with the pump pipe from the other pump. I doubt that this will be possible, and at best would be a very tight fit.

That makes sense. In that case, I would like to get the best producing solar pump I can to have on hand in case the grid goes down for an extended period that I would install myself. What do you recommend for that?

Thanks for your help!

Paige,

If you pulled your existing pumping unit in an emergency, there would be room for the SR2 pump in your 4.5 inch cased well, with 30 feet of static (pump can be placed up to 50' below the static water level). As a system, the K170SR2 system would be rated at 2.8 gpm (1176 gpd) at 0 psi, based on the industry average solar day with the solar panels in direct sunlight. This unit could also be tied into your existing pressure system, but adding pressure to a system adds head, so your flow rate would be proportionally reduced by the pressure you set the unit at.

Quote:

K170SR2 system sold in kit form

$2100.00 plus $115.00 shipping and handling to USA

Paige,

The systems are available for immediate shipment via UPS Ground. They normally would get to your location in 3-5 days. Regular shipping is $115.00, and overnight shipping is available but would probably cost you in excess of $400.00. I would need a zip code from you to determine actual overnight charges. You would need to call to place your order.

Good evening:

I was looking at your web site and we are interested in a solar system to pump water from our well at 125ft to supply enough water for 100 cattle pair. What system would you recommend and what will I need to have to install the system? We live outside of Great Falls Montana where we have good water and limited supply of electricity.

Thank You

Allan

Alan,

Thanks for your interest in www.solarpumps.com for your water needs.

In order to be of better service, I need clarification on well specifics:

What is the inside diameter of your well casing?

What is the depth to the static water level in your well?

Hello there,

I am interested in setting up a pumping and pasture irrigation system for a property in Middletown, California. Yes, the same Middletown that was ravaged by fire this past weekend, unfortunately. Compared with most folks in the region, our property was only mildly impacted by the fires. We lost our barn but the house remains, and we are committed to rebuilding in a manner that is stronger, smarter and safer. Here’s a quick summary of our situation:

- Plan is to irrigate roughly 25 acres of pasture in a combination of grasses, trees, shrubs, and other plants.
- We have an existing large ag well (24” diameter) with ample ground water supply at approximately 25’ depth.
- We have an existing storage pond with capacity to hold approximately 500,000 gallons.
- We do not currently have power at the well location, but can run power from the house and barn at a distance of about 700 feet.

Preliminary thoughts are to use your system or similar to steadily pump into the storage pond for purposes of providing active fire suppression ability and pumping from the pond to the various crops on the property with a separate pumping and pipe system. Please consider whether your systems are suitable for our application.

Look forward to hearing from you soon.

James,

Thanks for your interest in www.solarpumps.com for your water needs.

Sorry to hear that the fire was close enough to you to destroy some of your property. We see the news and know how devastating fire can be, as we have our own problems with fire out here. Glad to hear you family and residence were not impacted.

In order to be of better service, I require more information:

What is the approximate elevation difference from the top of your well to the top of the storage pond?

What flow rate do you desire in gpd or gpm?

Bill,

Thanks for your quick response. Answers to your questions as follows:

What is the approximate elevation difference from the top of your well to the top of the storage pond?

Negligible, perhaps minus a few feet in fact.

What flow rate do you desire in gpd or gpm?

If I can pump into the storage pond during the day and irrigate during night that’d be ideal. So let’s say 25,000 gallon max consumption in gpd (absolute tops, grow-in type conditions) and a pumping window of 600 minutes. Would that be 40’ish gpm minimum flow rate at max draw?

Hope that helps.

James

James,

Unless you incorporate some type of panel tracking unit, you probably will never realize a 600 minute pumping window (probably more like 420 minutes). The largest Advanced Power system is capable of 13 gpm (about 5500 gpd). Grundfos makes centrifugal pumps capable of up to 60+ gpm from your stated head, but we no longer sell or service Grundfos SQF pumps. If you will contact me, I will be glad to give you some ideas of whom you might contact.

Thanks,

Hi, I have a low flow spring that flows into a 1000gal tank. From there it needs to be pumped up approx 230 ft (dynamic head) to a 5000gal holding tank. The linear distance between 1k tank and 5k tank is approx. 650 ft.

The cable run for solar power is approx 1000 ft.

I want it to be direct power from solar panels and so pumps only during the day. The 1k tank will probably (?) fill up every 3 to 4 days.

Thanks for your input,

Tim Kellett

Tim,

Thanks for your interest in www.solarpumps.com for your water needs.

With 230 feet of head, you are beyond the working capabilities of our Advanced Power pumping systems (maximum head of 200 feet). Our larger system (K1000H) has the head capability, but the flow rate would be 13 gpm, which is probably too much for your weak spring.

Thanks,

A visitor to your Web site has filled out the form located at:
http://www.solarpumps.com/information-form.htmlMultiple Line Textbox 1 possibly 1000GPD.
Multiple Line Textbox 2 Northern California
Multiple Line Textbox 3 4inch
Multiple Line Textbox 4 10 feet to the water when last tested. Total well depth is 150 feet
Multiple Line Textbox 5 Kris Breiner
21486 Yankee Valley Rd
Hidden Valley Lake, CA 95467

Multiple Line Textbox 6 Small farm operation.
One residence, one granny unit.
Livestock:
3-4 Horses
5-10 Pigs
5-10 Beef Cattle
20-30 Chickens

Irrigation:
20 fruit trees
5000 square feet vegetable garden

Water will be pumped approximately 800 feet to holding tanks
approximately 30-40 feet of elevation increase.

Kris,

Thanks for your interest in www.solarpumps.com for your water needs.

With a 4 inch casing and 50 feet of head (pump can be placed up to 50' below the static water level) the K170SR2 system would be rated at 2.8 gpm (1176 gpd) at 0 psi, based on the industry average solar day with the solar panels in direct sunlight. I would also suggest a minimum of a 1 inch supply line for the 800' run to your supply tanks. How are you planning to control the water flow to the tanks when they become full?

Quote:

K170SR2 system sold in kit form

$2100.00 plus $115.00 shipping and handling to USA

Again, thank you for your consideration and feel free to contact us if you need further information or assistance. Be sure to check out our web-site for more Advanced Power products!

Hello,

I would like to know more details of the Solar submergible water pump.

Please, send me the specifications of the product, what exactly includes, prices, etc.

Thank you.

Talia,

Thanks for your interest in www.solarpumps.com for your water needs.

The best source of information for Advanced Power products can be found on our web-site. At this site you can find product descriptions, pricing, flow charts, product specifications, and informative videos. We also do not normally export our products, but will ship them to any lower 48 USA state and you can take delivery there or arrange for your agent to handle export details.

Hi Bill,

We'd like to move forward with purchase of the K85SR2 system. How do we make this happen? Thanks!

I can be reached at this email address.

--Sarah

On Sep 8, 2015, at 2:07 PM, bill hoots <bill@solarpumps.com> wrote:

Sarah,

If you have a 4 inch (sleeve) casing, the SR2 pump would be the best option. The SR2 pump is 3.5 inches in diameter. The K85SR2 system would be rated at about 1.2 gpm.

Quote:

K85SR2 system sold in kit form

$1700.00 plus $115.00 shipping and handling to USA

Sarah,

All you need to do is call our sales office to place your order. We take many different forms of payment. The good news for you is that since I made this quote to you, we are having a sale on this system until the end of the month. The K85SR2 is currently on sale for $1600.00 plus we are also offering your choice of a free ALC 1275 ($125.00) or free shipping and handling ($115.00). Please call 866-519-7892 to place your order.

Thanks,

We have 1.5" pipe from the well to the tank. Can the wiring for the shutoff switch be stretched to 800'?

Kris,

If you are referring to the ALC 1275, the answer would be yes. This device is a low voltage relay switch and only conducts 4 mili-amps of electricity from the controller to the tank. 16-18 gauge wire (2 conductors) would be all that would be needed. I do suggest putting the wire in some form of conduit for this run. Unfortunately our factory is not able to spool off this large length of the sensor wire we use, and you would have to provide your own. The ALC 1275 is $125.00 and no extra shipping and handling would be involved if you order a system.

Thanks,