Re: [RE-wrenches] Pumping

2015-05-07 Thread Dana
enches.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Oldham Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2015 12:08 PM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Pumping I would look at the AC options. The money saved over the DC or AC\DC pumps may well purchase the extra PV required for the increase in energy draw. Co

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pumping

2015-05-07 Thread Jeff Oldham
I would look at the AC options. The money saved over the DC or AC\DC pumps may well purchase the extra PV required for the increase in energy draw. Come winter time that larger array with a much lower pumping load will be most welcome for any OTG system further increasing the value of this optio

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pumping

2015-05-06 Thread Allan Sindelar
Dear Mac, I do not believe you will find an efficient AC option because you only need a low pumping rate, and that is only efficiently served by a positive displacement pump. I would look further into the field of maintenance-free brushless helical rotor submersibles. These include Grund

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pumping

2015-05-05 Thread Dana
My current pump guru is Brian @ AEE phone - 805.242.7856 & they sell Grundfoss, Aquatec, SHURflo, Franklin, & Dankoff. Brian is very well versed on all of the options. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc - NABCEP #

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pumping

2015-05-05 Thread Bill Loesch
Hi Mac, It has been a while since I kept up with pumping applications; however, the last time I looked, using electronically commutated motors (ECM) offered significant energy savings over other types. My understand is that the voltage tolerances must be tightly controlled to allow the ECM t