6 years ago Protect yourself from such events and install a Solar Water Pump System. xXmO"INf)}.Y]Vlf@f`d~zheScqzQZKQG
(llA`u8:0O&q:LoKp0C;mW+ h?V+($NXo~"ET+}O9X@"[xPemdbsMwL@C^E>6`p-gg4()BT'1KLD0!9paegi@ZM*R9h[P2!vBh|_>*:U\of Unless you have a welder and other tools then you have even more expenses renting or buying them. Grid tied systems usually cost half that and I just installed a system that does over 60% of the house's needs for 11,000. In the next couple of steps, the Instructable will teach you how too setup the metal framework. But before you start building the metal stand or framework you must determine the optimum angle at which you must place you solar panels inorder to get the maximum efficiency from the solar system. I have chosen my country India as the perfect example of the best beneficiary from the use of solar energy. In this step you will place 2 X 11ft I-beams at the remaining two corners. Now connect these to the inputs of a screw terminal. Start by bolting the solar panels to the C-channel. Therefore the farmer has to also spend additional revenue in buying replacement Pumps, inverters,etc. About: I'm an Electronics Engineer who likes to make Doze Lamps, Lumen Powered Thingamajigs, Almighty Brainy Buttons, Tweeting Weather Stations and share them on Instructables. Did you make this project? When the temperature meaured at the panel is higher than that measured at the tank power is provided at the output which can be used to directly power a small (i.e. In this step you will be using 2X 19.63ft C-channels and also 1X 24.46ft C-channel. I have been installing solar since 1999 in the Midwest (across 8 states and we are based in Carbondale IL) and have never installed a residential system that expensive. Before you start building the metal stand, you must paint all metal parts including I-beams, C-channel,etc with a layer of Anti-Corrosion/ Anti-Rust Paint. The Instructable will act as a guide in helping you understand the principles required to pump water using solar energy. Do follow for more such Instructables. Place the I-beam into the hole such that it is perpendicular to the surface. Weld all the joints using a Welding Machine. Before connecting the Solar array to the Solar Pump System Controller we must connect a Circuit Breaker(CB) between them. Agriculture in developing nations isn't as efficient as it really should be. Buts lets put it in a developing nation's agriculturists/farmers perspective. By painting the metal stand you will prevent the metal from getting damaged due to corrosion. It basically regulates the current supplied to the pump from the solar panels. The Power IN,L1,L2,L3 and Ground connector terminals are in the controller. A solar pump that will pump the equivalent amount of water is cost as much if not more than a standard electrical water pump. In this step you will need to mix concrete for the foundation. No one is willing to go into prices, cost of maintenance, and life expectancy of the various parts to run the system. endobj
The Solar Panel is a Metal framework consisting of I-beams and C-channel that help support the solar panel and keep them inclined at the required angle. Depending on the requirement and capacity of the system, the specifications and quantity of each part could defer. Place 6 Circuit Breakers(CB) in a PVC Box. In India, there are mainly two crops: Kharif(Monsoon Crops) & Rabi(Winter Crops). (Input of CB) 4. 1 0 obj
1. They last for 20+ years. The optimum angle varies throughout the year, depending on the seasons and your location and this calculator shows the difference in sun height on a month-by-month basis. Do the same for another I-beam separated from the first I-beam at a distance of, The total height of each I-beam from the ground surface is. Then there is the labor involved, are you capable of doing it yourself or will you need to hire someone to help or do it for you? The distance between two panels on each side will be 0.25ft. <>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 21 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>>
Ensure the C-channel is parallel to the ground surface with the help of a Level Bottle. They are usually expensive here in the USA. Having lived off grid for 18 years gives me some knowledge also. The solar water pump system can be used to pump drinking water in societies and buildings. endobj
Share it with us! The two LM335Z Temperature Sensors are provided pre-soldered onto short 100mm leads. I have toyed with the idea of doing a small system just for my shop and find that even beyond my financial reach. The price (not including shipping charges) was $3,948 USD. You can buy solar cells on eBay, they are extremely easy to assemble and by following this instructable you really can do this sort of stuff yourself. When the LED is Green, the controller is switched on and the power source is present. %
To get the best out of your photovoltaic panels, you need to angle them towards the sun. The Solar Panel Array can also be used without the water pump and can power your house or apartment. sub 3 Amp) 12V solar water heating pump, or to trigger a 12V relay connected to a mains-powered pump or large 12V pump and suitable power source. Refer to the Layout Diagram for more details. This Instructable will help you to setup a fully functional Solar Water Pumping System. 3 years ago. Keep a fire extinguisher around incase of a fire. Buy of SOLAR PUMP CONTROLLER CIRCUIT. Reply This step also involves welding. Power: 280W. There is still the price of the controller and other materials. Start by opening the Solar Panel connector Box. Solar Energy is a giant leap in the field of science which has enabled humans to produce clean energy. 4 0 obj
Solar systems require low maintenance.Why go for a Solar Water Pump System?Well sunlight is free and abundant. That does not include the pump which is probably another $1,000. on Introduction. Solar Power is a Green Renewable energy that will produce electricity as long as the Sun rises every morning. The panels can supply the power needed for a non-submersible pump, but you may need another type of charge controller. The procedure for the placement and foundation is same as that of the first two I-beams. In low-power conitions, the light may show even if there is not enough power to run the pump. How close to the water source do the solar panels have to be? I called a installer here in the Midwest and to solar power a small home starts around $65000, Those panels are expensive. Mostly the pumps come with four wires: 3 wires for each phase and one wire for Ground. Make sure you use Stainless Steel nuts and bolts. Lets say due to a power outage, there is no power supplied to the farm for an entire day. 7 years ago 7. In country's such as India, farmers sell vegetables based on weight and hence any weight loss would result in significant losses. It depends on factors such as the cost of C-channel, Solar Panel Manufacturers, Government Subsidiaries on Solar Powered Water pumps, etc. The main factors involved in choosing parts are: Solar Output, Cable Size, Pump: Power,voltage,current,speed,flow rate,efficiency and Pipe: Length, Diameter. Inorder to understand the design of the Solar Panel Stand, I have attached the 3D model and Layout diagram files. The Solar Pump System controller is the brain of the entire project. In this step you will be using 5X 20.84ft C-channel. <>
Ensure that the I-beams are perpendicular to the ground surface using a Level Bottle. This circuit is used to electronically control the pump in a solar water heating system. Choose a suitable pump depending on your requirement. I have also seen a Solar water pump systems being used in poultry(chicken) applications to cool the sheds and provide drinking water to the poultry birds. Participated in the Apocalypse Preparedness Contest, Participated in the Explore Science Contest. %PDF-1.5
Hence you may have to buy parts according to your specific requirements. Start by placing the C-channel from one side of the structure horizontally such that they are parallel to each other as shown in the layout diagram. Ensure that the I-beam is vertical by using a Level Bottle. DebRinger300, thus being a DIY page, I suggest you build your own solar panels. The first temperature sensor should be stuck to the copper pipe as it leaves the heating panel, the second should be stuck to the outside of the hot water tank underneath the insulation. Click here to view the connection diagram for the REUK solar pump controller. The total cost is variable from country to country. I agree Deb the cost of a professional installation does not make allot of sense unless you are going off grid. Contact neil@reuk.co.uk for further details and pricing. Even developing nations which receive a good amount of water through rainfall fail to be efficient in the field of agriculture. The Motor Power, Motor Voltage, Motor current, Motor Speed, Flow Rate, Efficiency, etc are vary from different pumps and manufacturers. Place the lower Base-plate of the 7ft I-beam on top of the higher Base-plate of the 11ft I-beam. i.e. That is the problem with these "great ideas." One placed and aligned properly as shown in the layout diagram, weld or bolt them to the structure. The R50,000 he stated is as of today is $831 and the cost of the pump he mentioned is a non-issue. The Solar Water Pump System can be used for residential water requirements and also for commercial uses. Pump is turned off by action of the remote float switch. <>
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:\W9^Jf-F'`kUuyGu?tLFn1$uv: >G2)`$R5})K tnLa1S6pG@RMQ-1jql9&}4_ Well apart from the above, farmers in developed nations can use solar energy for their sprinkler systems in their greenhouses. Many of them are near the equator and have plenty of sunlight year round. Connect the Water output of the pump to a long pipe and ensure that it is secured properly. Lower the pump into the water source and switch it on.3. 3. EXAMPLE based on past experience: The common farmer over here has to pay approximately Rs 50,000 to setup an electrical connection to his/her farm depending on how far the nearest village transformer/power distributor is from the farm. Note: Other combinations may cause reverse rotation! If this controller is to be connected to a relay-triggered mains-powered pump, great care needs to be taken to ensure that all high voltage connections are made securely, that they are well insulated, and that the pump is correctly earthed. If not, you can find trades people on CraigsList very easily who will do a fine job for you. You can check out the graphs above to get an overview of the efficiency of solar water pump systems. The cost of electric energy would only cost around half of that budgeted over 20 years. Hence depending on your purpose (Residential, Commercial or Agricultural) you can either change the output of the system by adding or subtracting the solar panels inorder to increase or decrease the production of electricity. 1. If you do not wish to add an '11ft+7ft' I-beam design you can instead add an 18ft I-beam. 5. 3. 2 0 obj
Given below are the descriptions of the LED indicator functions of the controller that I have used. XT%,sqes%]591hK B@PG#z$52pO67cLYC4pW>;$id4OE7"~/kxt#]2O=-'W*,PGn">Zp$:.. But all these problems can be solved by the implementation of a Solar Water Pump System. Thanks. Good luck. 2 additional crops excluding the Kharif and Rabi crops. Attach both sides of the 24.46ft C-channel to the top of the two 7ft I-beams respectively with the help of Stainless Steel nuts and bolts. NEW We now have a mini functionally identical version of this controller available here: Differential Thermostat at a reduced price. The procedure is specified in the layout diagram. Form 3 such strings. What Solar Panel Manufacturers, do you purchase from. Since the system is OFF-Grid, it can always pump water even in an apocalypse. 2016 Solar Pump Controller with LCD Display and Datalogger, 2014 Solar Pump Controller with LCD Display, 2013 Solar Pump Controller with Fitted 10A Relay, Buy REUK Programmable Low Voltage Disconnect with Display and Datalogger, REUK Programmable Low Voltage Disconnect with OLED Display, REUK Programmable Low Voltage Disconnect with Display, Mini 12V Programmable Low Voltage Disconnect LVD, Buy User Programmable 12V Dump Load Controller, Mini 24V Programmable Low Voltage Disconnect LVD, REUK Programmable Low Voltage Disconnect LVD, Mini 12 Volt Regulator with Fuse and Switch Terminals, 12 Volt Regulator with Fuse and Switch Terminals, 12 Volt Regulator with Low Voltage Disconnect, Converted Programmable Digital Timer Relay, REUK Super LDR Dawn Dusk Relay Controller, REUK Mini LDR Dusk Dawn Lighting Controller. This can lead to loss of efficiency or even total damage to the pump. Most Solar Pump System Controllers come along with LED indicators. A good Wind site is a rare and wonderful thing. Follow the manual instructions for more details. Use a multimeter to determine the polarity of the solar panel. Nor do they say if the solution is good for all earth latitudes and weather year round. By the way, whether this solar panels expensive?I think solar panel will reduce waste also and good for third world countries, also good for remote areas. You could use a lot less solar if you used a made for solar DC direct powered pump like Grunfos, Dankoff or SunCentric makes. The total cost is variable from country to country. This causes the pumps coil and windings to get damaged. Bolt each end of the C-channel to the I-beams. Consider a 10 acre Cucumber crop plantation which should ideally yield a harvest of approximately 1000kg/day. After the water level recovers, the pump will restart, but this light will slowly flash until the sun goes down, power is interrupted, or the power switch is reset. In this step you can either use C-channel or Aluminium Box Channel. Full details of the operation of this circuit are provided in our article Solar Water Heating Pump Controller. 3. Do subscribe for more Instructables. Once 2ft of the I-beam is placed inside the hole vertically, fill the hole completely with cement. 8. This would lead to the crop not being watered for a day and could result in significant weight loss of the cucumbers. Detailed specifications of the solar panels are given in the solar panel datasheet. Ensure that the C-channel are parallel to the ground surface with the help of a Level Bottle. If solar was so great an idea and solution then farmers would be using it now. Start by placing one of the C-channel at each end as shown in the layout diagram. Connect the Positive wire from each string to one end of a separate CB. Reply Follow the same steps for the placement of the Second 7ft I-beam. 3 0 obj
Inorder to obtain their daily water requirements we pump our water from wells, dams, rivers, ponds,etc. In this step you will be using 21 solar panels.Solar Panel Specifications: 1. What about farmers belonging to developed nations? If the water source has dropped below the level of the low water probe. With the help of solar energy, I have been able to plant 4 different crops. Connect wires from the 'L1,L2,L3' & 'Ground' terminals of the solar pump system controller to the matching numbers on the pump leads. 7 years ago. Length X Breadth X Height(mm): 1960 X 990 X 42. Additional lengths of red cable and black cable should be purchased if required to enable the temperature sensors to reach the solar water heating panel and to the hot water storage tank. The initial investment of solar energy is high. After doing so, you can add a layer of coloured paint to enhance the look of the Solar Panel Stand. Connect the Negative wire from each string to one end of a separate CB. Next attach either side of the 24.46ft C-channel to the the top of the Lower I-beams by bolting them together. (1-5: 20.99 each, 5+: 20.49 each). P.S: This application was included in view of the Apocalypse Preparedness Contest :). Price wise solar makes no sense unless you are located 5 or more miles from a grid source of power. This indicates that the water source ran low at least once since the previous off/on cycle. 10. 9. The specifications of the Metal Stand (Angle), Solar Capacity, Pump output have been optimised to my desired requirements and location. Solar Panel Angle Calculator. Sequence of flashing indicates pump speed. 2. Connect additional wires from the output of the screw terminals to the input 'Power IN' of the Solar Pump System Controller. In this step, you will attach a 24.46ft C-channel to the two I-beams.
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