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<blockquote data-quote="Rhune" data-source="post: 845237" data-attributes="member: 13033"><p>I'm looking for some information and help on how to install a solar powered watering system. The water source is a fenced off pond/seasonal stream. Water will need to be lifted less than ten feet and carried a distance of 75-100 feet. 20 head. </p><p></p><p>I started off by going to the local co-op. They had no information for me except to tell me not to do it (they didnt carry any, it would be too expensive, I should use a gas pump).</p><p></p><p>After researching online I have a few questions: </p><p>1. Does any company sell a complete system? It seems like I have to customize it to my situation and I'm worried that after buying panels, pump, charge controllers, pump controllers, pressure switches, etc that there will be some unforeseen incompatibilities among the different products and manufacturers. </p><p>2. Batteries. Should I use them? If i do, i don't need a storage tank but they will add another layer of electronics and I am concerned about how to properly store them on site. </p><p>3. Pumps. Which would be best? Floating, submersible, other? And are submersible/well pumps the same thing?</p><p></p><p>Thanks in advance <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rhune, post: 845237, member: 13033"] I'm looking for some information and help on how to install a solar powered watering system. The water source is a fenced off pond/seasonal stream. Water will need to be lifted less than ten feet and carried a distance of 75-100 feet. 20 head. I started off by going to the local co-op. They had no information for me except to tell me not to do it (they didnt carry any, it would be too expensive, I should use a gas pump). After researching online I have a few questions: 1. Does any company sell a complete system? It seems like I have to customize it to my situation and I'm worried that after buying panels, pump, charge controllers, pump controllers, pressure switches, etc that there will be some unforeseen incompatibilities among the different products and manufacturers. 2. Batteries. Should I use them? If i do, i don't need a storage tank but they will add another layer of electronics and I am concerned about how to properly store them on site. 3. Pumps. Which would be best? Floating, submersible, other? And are submersible/well pumps the same thing? Thanks in advance :) [/QUOTE]
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