I recently set up a solar powered pump to provide water to small header tank (IBC) to gravity feed a couple of horse water troughs. Works a treat and doesn't need to be constantly monitored. I used the Orange entry level solar pump. Solar is the way to go these days!
Unlike a well which is more or less protected from contaminants like leaves and droppings, the pond could plug up that pump. Maybe a sock or outer filter to help the screen from plugging up over time? As well, was there a battery system to store excess energy and help distribute power when there were cloudy days? Maybe with a timer?
Thanks Tim, really great set up. And you mentioned that he had a great looking property and that dam looked a treat. I love solar and he will be seeing massive benefits now that diesel is $2.50 plus a liter, cheers
Just to be a nit picker, the optimum angle for solar panels is the latitude, correct in autumn and spring, and equally out in summer and winter. This gives the most power averaged over the year.
Cheers, love the video and always excited to see what Alan? is up to (my ability to spell is failing). What I was most excited to see was the water tank - mine was built in the 40's and I'd sort of love a second one but haven't been able to track down anyone who makes them. I like the water quality and temperature compared to plastic and steel tanks. Any thoughts?
I recently set up a solar powered pump to provide water to small header tank (IBC) to gravity feed a couple of horse water troughs. Works a treat and doesn't need to be constantly monitored. I used the Orange entry level solar pump. Solar is the way to go these days!
What a great set up, well done fellas. It might be so effective that the storage tank starts to overflow in no time!
Excellent. I have two dams I want to fence. Can't wait to get the cattle out of the dams.
We run 4 plain wire on the outside for our horses.Limbs have fallen into fencing plenty of times and the fix usually is retie wire or wire and picket.
Nice one fellas'...great to see promotion and use of sustainable options in the ag space.
Unlike a well which is more or less protected from contaminants like leaves and droppings, the pond could plug up that pump. Maybe a sock or outer filter to help the screen from plugging up over time? As well, was there a battery system to store excess energy and help distribute power when there were cloudy days? Maybe with a timer?
Thanks Tim, really great set up. And you mentioned that he had a great looking property and that dam looked a treat. I love solar and he will be seeing massive benefits now that diesel is $2.50 plus a liter, cheers
Really interesting Tim, Allan seems pretty switched on
Hey Tim, can you do a review of cleaning troughs and best ways to stop algae ?
That’s a ripping idea. Probably won’t be until next year now but I’ll put my thinking cap on!
Great vid mate.
I don't know why but never occurred to me that you can use a bore pump not in a bore. I guess submerged is submerged
Just to be a nit picker, the optimum angle for solar panels is the latitude, correct in autumn and spring, and equally out in summer and winter. This gives the most power averaged over the year.
you need very little water in winter so really you should be optimising for summer in this application
Cheers, love the video and always excited to see what Alan? is up to (my ability to spell is failing). What I was most excited to see was the water tank - mine was built in the 40's and I'd sort of love a second one but haven't been able to track down anyone who makes them.
I like the water quality and temperature compared to plastic and steel tanks. Any thoughts?
www.versatiletanks.com.au/concrete-water-tanks/
Any idea how much this cost?
Thanks Tim
Not sure I’m sorry. Link to product details in this blog timthompson.ag/articles/commodore-solar-powered-pumps/
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