Running a 240v 600w pump off solar

[Highland Mule]

Remember that the 13 lpm is based on 24 hour pumping - it will probably need to be twice that for half the time.

I can’t honestly see it working economically for a battery and solar system. How about a petrol engined pump and refill every so often.

 

[Timbo]

For the job you want to do, an economical solar setup isnt gunna work. Your pump will need to be way bigger for a start.

 

[The Ruminant]

Ok, thanks all. For various reasons it looks like it’s a non-starter but I really appreciate all your contributions. It’s saved me spending on a system that doesn’t work!

 

[The Ruminant]

Be aware, the limit of 20cu .m without a licence, does not apply to spray irrigation, just saying.

Ah!
when you say ‘spray irrigation’, do you mean ‘irrigation’ or are other forms of irrigation permitted?

 

[Exfarmer]

Ah!
when you say ‘spray irrigation’, do you mean ‘irrigation’ or are other forms of irrigation permitted?

I believe it means no sprinkler of the type you can set and leave. So hand held and drip hose is fine.
To be certain you should check the rules with the EA.
in my garden i sometimes stretch the rules a bit, but am sure I never get anywhere near the 20CM limit

 

[Exfarmer]

I believe it means no sprinkler of the type you can set and leave. So hand held and drip hose is fine.
To be certain you should check the rules with the EA.
in my garden i sometimes stretch the rules a bit, but am sure I never get anywhere near the 20CM limit

Should add, I have never heard of anyone being prosecuted