by Garrett Hoisington | Aug 25, 2025 | FAQ
It depends on your household size, lifestyle, and property needs. As a general guideline: Basic household use (cooking, cleaning, bathing, laundry): 50–75 gallons per person per day is a common planning number. Gardens & landscaping: A small garden might add...
by Garrett Hoisington | Aug 25, 2025 | FAQ
Do I have to use a controller with a Sun Pump? It depends on the specific pump and system. Some Sun Pumps can run directly from solar panels without a controller, and in an emergency you can get by without one. That said, we always recommend using a controller...
by Garrett Hoisington | Aug 25, 2025 | FAQ
Sun Pumps are built for durability and long-term service in tough, off-grid conditions. With proper installation and maintenance, many of our pumps operate reliably for 10+ years. That said, pump life depends on a few key factors: Water Quality – Clean, low-sediment...
by Garrett Hoisington | Aug 21, 2025 | FAQ
The amount of water you need depends on your herd size, species, and conditions. Here’s some guidance that may help for livestock. Start with daily needs per animal (average): Beef cow: 10–20 gallons/day Sheep/goat: 1–4 gallons/day Horse: 5–15 gallons/day...
by Sun Pumps | May 28, 2025 | FAQ
Almost always you should store water and not power when possible and you will have much better performance and reliability with your solar pumping system. However there are cases where we recommend batteries in solar pumping systems, as in home pressure systems when...
by Sun Pumps | May 28, 2025 | FAQ
Storing water in a cistern or tank has many advantages. It’s less expensive and more efficient than storing power in batteries. Since water is always a critical issue, we recommend the tank should be able to store a minimum 3 to 6 days worth of water or whatever...
