Ok, this time I am serious (Texas)
Hey12
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I just purchased some solar panels (4 Kyocera model# KC130TM) I thought at a really great price. I want to run these panels directly for my koi pond pump. I am not sure as to what exactly besides the panels I will need. The pump is a Little Giant WGP-95-PW Direct Drive Dual Discharge Pump - 4280 GPH. If this worked, it would definitely save on my energy bill. Any thoughts on exactly what I will need to get this running?
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What is the sticker on the back of the panels :
Vmp __
Voc__
Imp__
Ioc__
max series fuse__
And then, what is the power requirements for your pump
Volts DC ___
Amps DC ___
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The short answer--It will be fairly expensive to setup a solar power + battery + AC inverter system to run your 700 Watt @ 110 VAC split capacitor pump.
It does depend on what you are trying to do... Do you want a system that only runs during daylight? Do you want 24 hour a day operation? Do you have AC power available to the pump?
If you are trying to save money... First you should measure the power used by the existing pump with a KIll-a-Watt type meter:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=kill-a-watt+meter&crid=1Q15KNJUHJJFA&sprefix=kill-a-watt,aps,281&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_11
You will find a 700 Watt motor running 24x7x30 days a month--That is as much power as the average North American home uses in a month:- 700 Watts = 0.7 kWatts
- 0.7 kWatts * 24 hours per day * 30 Days per month = 504 kWH per month (average home uses around 500-1,000 WH per month)
We can go into great depth of design--But it probably would not be cost effective for you just to power this as a pond pump.
The cheapest and easiest method to solar power on a home is to install a "Grid Tied" solar power system. Basically, solar array + GT AC Inverters which connect directly to your main breaker panel. You (usually) need a building permit, utility approval, and an electrician/solar installer (can be a DIY project--But lots of details to work out first).
GT Solar is usually very cost effective--However, there can be issues (local utility may not allow, HOA may have issues, you need roof/land clear of trees/buildings/shade to get direct sunlight, etc.).
-BillNear San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset -
Looks like that pump is listed as 115v@6.3 amps. 700 watts. That's a lot of power, depending how many hours per day you want to run.Seems like an application for a DC pump (or more in parallel if needed)I always have more questions than answers. That's the nature of life.
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