Pool & Pond – Sun Pumps

Crystal-clear water, zero meter draw.

Pool circulation, pond aeration, and decorative fountains running on solar power. Cuts $80–$150 from monthly bills with zero compromise on filtration.

Sizing reference

Match the pump to the volume.

Spa / hot tub

500–1,500 gal

Above-ground pool

5–15k gal

In-ground pool

15–40k gal

Backyard pond

500–5,000 gal

Koi pond

1k–10k gal

General rule: turnover the entire volume every 8 hours. We size pumps for that target on a 6-hour solar day, with optional battery extension for night circulation.

Recommended systems

Three pumps for three water features.

Backyard pool

SCP-58-51-48-BC

In-ground pool

SCP-67-50-48-BC

Large pool / commercial

SCP-67-50-48-BC

Bill comparison

$1,400 of pump bills, gone.

Grid-tied pump

$120/mo

1.5 HP × 8 hrs/day × $0.18/kWh

Solar pump

$0/mo

Payback in 24–36 months

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"Replaced our pool pump in 2021. Bill dropped $108 the first month. Wife thought I'd done something to the meter."

Tom Reaves

Phoenix, AZ · 22,000 gal pool