-
-
Perhaps this warrants looking into - I installed a German made Lorentz DC pool pump, 3 panels and controller for $3,000 in Costa Rica, where labour is cheap but materials are very expensive. I helped with the install and did all the plumbing and final wiring. So far I reckon payback will be in 3 to 4 years. Power here is very expensive so I feel it is worth it. Perhaps in the USA, payback will be longer.
Hope this helps.Comment
-
I keep hearing Battery, where does this system have a battery? the solar pool pumps I have seen here in FL do not use a battery, solar panels connect to control box, then to the DCVSP.
4X Suniva 250 watt, 8X t-105, OB Fx80, dc4812vrfComment
-
Without a battery how does the pump run when the sun isn't out? I can't let my pool pump not run for a day or so without getting a build up of algae and low chlorine content.
Now if the solar is a grid tie system then the real savings comes from the variable speed pump.Comment
-
we have a salt water pool with VSP, it runs on low for about 3 hrs each day. does not need to run at night at all. unless we have guest and then only to run the fountains. I guess some people have different circumstances, we do run a lil more during summer months, but still no need to ever run at night.4X Suniva 250 watt, 8X t-105, OB Fx80, dc4812vrfComment
-
I had never seen the need for batteries either. I have a 3m X 8m X 1.2m deep pool, so over 25,000 liters. My system runs at variable speed - depending on cloud cover and sun angle - from 7:30AM to 4:30 PM. So that is 8 to 9 hours per day continuous. This pump circulates through the 7 large heating panels as well as the sand filter at about 12-14 psi. Been saving me big electric bills for over 2 years.Comment
-
Comment
-
we run 5hrs summer and if it goes a few days with little to no circulation, will not kill it. every pool specialist I know recommends a daytime run from 3 to 8 hrs, I just turned my to level 2 so as to mix Jacuzzi and pool water, Not necessary in a 2 circuit ION system, but helps keep the Jacuzzi clean since it does not have a skimmer. Jacuzzi pump is a single speed 240 volt AC 2 hp, use it in the evenings for about 30 to 45min's along with the blower also on AC4X Suniva 250 watt, 8X t-105, OB Fx80, dc4812vrfComment
-
your not running a salt ION pool? Ok then yes you will need a longer and guaranteed run for proper maintenance. with salt and an ION reactor that runs on 48 volts, We only had algae once and it was because of a very dirty filter.4X Suniva 250 watt, 8X t-105, OB Fx80, dc4812vrfComment
-
You have 2 choices for fueling your pool pump with sunlight based power: 1) Take your pool pump off the network. You can purchase a 'DC pool pump' and devote 4-6 sun based boards to controlling it. The sun based boards are wired straightforwardly into the pool pump (through some power gadgets) and when the sun is sparkling your pool pump will run.
summer escapes pool filter pump
Mod note. Adverts are not encouraged for low count posters. We will remove them for you, and when we tire of that, we'll ban you.
If you have info to bring to the discussion, great, but sales are not welcome.Last edited by Mike90250; 10-31-2018, 01:33 AM.Comment
Tweet
Comment