RanchMan90
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Has anyone here ever used a solar well pump? Looking at putting one in a remote location not feasible to run power to, not sure I have enough wind for a windmill either.
I hear that, it will be fenced off. Wells in my area are 60-100 ft deep, drilling is $22 per ft with a 5" casing. What am I missing?backhoeboogie":16uhe2q7 said:Just the well cost me over $12,000. I am reading you're spending $1800 for the delivery system, from the link. $2,200 for the well?
It doesn't sound bad but I have a lot of questions. I have no idea how deep you are drilling etc.
You need a fence or barrier to protect your equipment and piping system. Calves will be curious. They love to chew wires.
farmerjan":19ru87xo said:Agree to the cistern, I am a big believer in having some reserve and a cistern will give you that. Around here most cisterns are 2000 to 2500 gal concrete "boxes", usually made for septic tanks, and are delivered and there is a hole in the top w/ concrete lid, so that a person can get into it; like a square manhole cover I guess. We put in a cistern at a house that didn't have a well and had water delivered by truck.
Looking good. Which model is that? And how do you like it on cloudy days?Saddlebronc":2mh0a6ex said:I have two solar pump setups on my place, from the good folks at http://www.solarpumps.com/, in Weatherford, OK. Would be happy to answer any questions you have. My wells are 200-240 feet deep, with static water levels in th 70 foot range, so I hung my pumps around 100 ft. Here is a picture of my second setup, which had cost-share support from NRCS.
The ditch on the far side is for a water line that gravity feeds two other tanks, the farthest about 900 ft away. Everything works like a charm; very happy with the setup.
Thanks...it's their N250RP2 system (http://solarpumps.com/products/complete-systems/n250rp2-1350-gpd), which is preconfigured to meet NRCS spec...and was approved with no issues.RanchMan90":2iph8e7w said:Looking good. Which model is that? And how do you like it on cloudy days?
Thanks.Saddlebronc":3a4fbj1a said:RM,
Just thought I'd pass this on, in case you're still shopping. Not affiliated with the company; just a satisfied customer.
The email subject line: $425 OFF!! 1350 Gallon Per Day System
Here's the URL from the email's "Shop Now" link: http://solarpumps.com/products/complete-systems