How Much Water Will a Solar Pump Produce in a Day?
A solar pump only runs while the sun is on the panels, so we look at gallons per day and not just gallons per minute. Take the pump’s flow rate and multiply it by your pumping hours. In most of the Southwest that is about 6 hours in summer and closer to 4 in the […]
Do I have to use a controller with a Sun Pump?
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 whenever possible. A properly matched controller: […]
