For people that are looking for strictly household water this system can provide the necessary water at a reasonable price.
The Shurflo 9300 submersible diaphragm pump is used in this system, capable of producing 1.7 GPM with 100 feet of lift, perfect for wells with slow recharge rates or circumstances where a lot of water is not required or desired.
The two 80 watt panels are wired in series to produce 24 Volts and up to 160 watts, slightly more power then the pump requires. However, having slightly more power producing potential then what's required means that you will be able to pump water earlier in the morning and later in the evening, increasing your water supply.
A solar direct system gives you the great opportunity to avoid the issues that surround owning and caring for batteries but in general this does demand that you use a reservoir for your water system.
This system is made with standard parts that can be reconfigured to be part of a household system when you are ready to implement a household system. |