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12v water pumps on solar system for cattle
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<blockquote data-quote="steveR" data-source="post: 8089648" data-attributes="member: 66976"><p>I am running two commercial units here. Had some real issues initially until we sussed that the solar panels from the manufacturer were hugely undersized for the BFO pump supplied. 20W, now running 50W off ebay!</p><p></p><p>The problem comes with cattle all wanting the water at the same time!! I used a 1000l water tank to help with demand, but in hindsight an IBC header tank would have helped in Spring/Autumn when sunlight levels are so-so at times.. Not running the cow numbers now though</p><p></p><p>Pumping 300m you will need that big 2-3amp pump, and probably 1-200 watt solar panels with 100amp battery. Cannot remember the make of pump now.... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="steveR, post: 8089648, member: 66976"] I am running two commercial units here. Had some real issues initially until we sussed that the solar panels from the manufacturer were hugely undersized for the BFO pump supplied. 20W, now running 50W off ebay! The problem comes with cattle all wanting the water at the same time!! I used a 1000l water tank to help with demand, but in hindsight an IBC header tank would have helped in Spring/Autumn when sunlight levels are so-so at times.. Not running the cow numbers now though Pumping 300m you will need that big 2-3amp pump, and probably 1-200 watt solar panels with 100amp battery. Cannot remember the make of pump now.... ;) [/QUOTE]
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