Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar/Batt Well Pump Recommendation Request

2010-11-02 Thread penobscotsolar
Jason, Look at the Grundfos line of 120 volt AC SQ-O series pumps. We have many, including at my own home, which have run for many many years. The are all stainless steel, soft start and only about 4 inches around (read lightweight). The one I use is 5 GPM at 150 feet and uses about 740 watts.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar/Batt Well Pump Recommendation Request

2010-11-02 Thread Mark Dickson
.org] On Behalf Of Jason Szumlanski Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 1:43 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Solar/Batt Well Pump Recommendation Request I have a customer with an existing grid-tied PV system with battery backup (24Vdc). The inverter feeds a (120V only) critical load subpa

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar/Batt Well Pump Recommendation Request

2010-11-02 Thread Mick Abraham
With only 85' of lift, that pumping requirement could probably be handled by a 120 volt AC pump--depending on the GPM requirement. I'm not suggesting that a perfectly good motor be pulled/replaced just to avoid the 1:2 transformer, but if that 240 motor is old/possibly ripe for replacement...or if

[RE-wrenches] Solar/Batt Well Pump Recommendation Request

2010-11-02 Thread Jason Szumlanski
I have a customer with an existing grid-tied PV system with battery backup (24Vdc). The inverter feeds a (120V only) critical load subpanel. He has a 240V well pump with 85' total lift and a 4" well. Originally he came to me looking for a PV direct solar well pump. Immediately I thought about just