by Garrett Hoisington | Dec 22, 2025 | Knowledge Base
Solar water pumping systems require very little maintenance compared to traditional generator or grid-powered pumps. Because Sun Pumps systems have fewer moving parts and no fuel or batteries, ongoing upkeep is minimal. Understanding the Benefits of a Solar Water...
by Garrett Hoisington | Dec 15, 2025 | Knowledge Base
The amount of water a Sun Pumps solar water pump can produce in a day depends on the pump model, total lift, solar array size, and available sunlight. Solar pumping systems are designed around daily water volume, not constant flow. To understand how much water can a...
by Garrett Hoisington | Dec 8, 2025 | Knowledge Base
Does Sun Pumps have and AC/CD option, Solar or generator? Yes. Many Sun Pumps systems can be set up to run primarily on solar, with the option to use generator or grid power as backup during low-sun periods. Just note: not every pump/controller combo is hybrid-ready,...
by Garrett Hoisington | Dec 1, 2025 | Knowledge Base
Winterizing your solar pumping system is all about one thing, don’t let water freeze where it can break stuff. What you do depends on whether you’re shutting the system down or running through winter. If you’re shutting down for winter Power off the array/controller`....
by Garrett Hoisington | Nov 25, 2025 | Knowledge Base
Absolutely. Most Solar pump systems can use float switches to stop pumping when a tank is full, or restart when levels drop. This is a simple way to keep water storage automated without babysitting the system.
