[RE-wrenches] Big Ag water

2023-11-08 Thread Windy Dankoff via RE-wrenches
You will not find a specific "solar pump" in that range, but that's normal. Pick the best standard 3PH pump that you can, through local channels - NOT with variable frequency drive. The solar controller will be your VFD. Nowadays, any pump motor is almost sure to be "inverter rated" for use with

Re: [RE-wrenches] Big Ag water

2023-11-08 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches
Just did one. You have to do the math for costing the grid, a genset, and solar direct. The genset usually wins if the grid is not an option. You can easily find/replace pumps that are not solar direct. If you do the solar, you still need a genset and the electronics to support it. It is

[RE-wrenches] Big Ag water

2023-11-08 Thread Bill Battagin via RE-wrenches
Ag water wrenches,             I've been asked about the feasibility of pumping 2,000 gallons/minute (mid-day) from a pond to open discharge at 40 feet of head, 1,000 ft run.  PV direct. Multiple Grundfos pumps? Any experience appreciated Bill Feather River Solar Electric 4291 Nelson St. (S