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PLANNING A WATER SYSTEM
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PRESSURE PUMPS
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DEEP WELL PUMPS
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SPECIAL USE PUMPS
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WATER SYSTEMS
A GRAVITY FLOW TANK, where possible, is
the best domestic water supply. Water is pumped to, and
flows back from, a large tank uphill from the house. The
tank should be at least 22 feet higher than the point of
use, to get 10 pounds or more water pressure (2.3 feet
elevation per pound of pressure). It should be buried to
keep cool and avoid freezing. There was no hill above us
to site a tank so we put four 100 gallon tanks at the
highest heated level (4th floor) of our tall house.
Pressure is only 7 pounds at our 2nd floor kitchen, but
with 3/4" and larger pipes, and no small restrictive
couplings to the faucets, we get good flow and fine
showers on the 1st and 2nd floors. NOTE: Instant (tankless)
gas water heaters require at least 12 to 15 pounds of
pressure to operate properly.
A PRESSURE TANK stores pressurized water
without an uphill or elevated tank. A pump pushes water
into the tank and that compresses captive air in the
tank. The air provides continuous pressure for water
delivery. The pump recharges water to the pressure tank
as needed. Since pressure tanks are small, they need
refilling often. An inverter powered 110 volt AC deep
well pump or DC powered surface pump can refill the tank
as frequently as needed. Pressure tanks in sizes from 20
to over 80 gallons are sold at hardware and plumbing
stores.
LARGER WATER STORAGE What if your AC
pump must be high powered and 240 volt so it can run
only on generator power? A larger water storage tank is
needed so you can start the generator only once a day or
once a week to refill it, rather than starting it each
time water is used. Large volume water storage, when no
uphill tank is possible, can be done two ways:
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Use several pressure tanks, enough
for a day's water from one filling.
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Use a large buried tank near the
house (or on a tower in non-freezing climates). This
tank is filled by the well pump once a week or less
often, using either a slow DC or fast AC pump. A
second DC powered pump uses this tank to refill a
small pressure tank in the house as often as needed
as you use water. This eliminates starting an AC
pump often, or waiting for a slow DC submersible
well pump to refill the pressure tank.
NOTE: DC diaphragm pumps should never
push water directly to your faucet without a pressure
storage tank. It works, but more energy is used, and the
pump and switch wear out quickly. Our
EZ-SET-UP kit accessory includes instructions for
both plumbing and electrical connection of DC pumps with
pressure tank.
WATER
PUMP SELECTION
Depth of your well or water source
determine the type of pump.
SHALLOW WELLS, surface spring, creek or
storage tank where the water surface is within 10 feet
below ground can use
the Flowlight Booster or Solar Force pumps as well as
Shurflo's AC and DC powered
diaphragm pumps located at the surface
which can suck the water up to the pump, then
push it up to 100 feet higher than the source and great
horizontal distances. These pumps can take water from a
shallow well or large storage tank and pressurize a tank
in your house for better delivery of water to your
fixtures. Each pound pressure rating of a pump gives 2.3
feet vertical lift. Surface pumps must be protected from
freezing. They can often be a hassle to keep primed.
DEEP WELLS 15 to 200 feet down to the
water level cannot have the water sucked from the top of
the well. Suction can lift water only about 15-20 feet.
For deeper distance to water the pump must reach down to
PUSH the water up.
DC POWERED submersible deep well pumps
are often the best choice because they do not require
large bursts of power or use the inverter at all. DC
submersible pumps use only 20% as much energy per gallon
of water pumped as an AC centrifugal pump. Most pump
very slowly, so do not deplete the water level in a slow
recovery well. They can be powered direct by solar
modules, without batteries. Or they can be powered by
house batteries, like any DC appliance, if the pump is
within about 200 feet of the house. The submersible pump
will not freeze or lose its prime.
AC POWERED centrifugal pumps are faster
and last many years with no repairs. But they use 4 to 8
times the power per gallon pumped than slower DC pumps.
AC pumps use much of the full capacity of the inverter,
and come on at unpredictable times. Pumping and running
a washer at the same time may require a relay to pause
the washer, giving the pump priority when it runs. A
submersible deep well pump of 1/3 or 1/2 horsepower with
120 volt motor can pump a 300 foot well and be powered
by a 2500 watt or larger inverter. If you use an
AC pump, get 110 volt, 1/2 horse maximum, with external
starting box. The start box must be relay start control,
not solid state control, for non-sine wave inverters.
Solid state start works with true sine wave. No surge,
or soft-start pumps, like the
Grundfos SQ series are best, if depth of water in
the well is within their range.
VERY DEEP WELLS with water level down
the hole more than 230 feet from the surface need a
higher power pump. The Grundfos SQ
Flex submersible pumps are
AC or DC powered (battery,
inverter, or PV direct) and can lift
more than 600
feet. Or a 240 volt AC submersible pump might be used
to fill a large once a week operating on generator
power, or a large inverter and transformer, or two large
inverters.
WATER PUMPING
QUESTIONS
Backwoods Solar designs and sells
hundreds of deep well submersible pumping systems each
year and with every system, we ask the same questions.
In order to properly satisfy your water pumping needs,
we need the following information from you:
1) How deep is your well or alternative
water source
2) What is the static water level in
the well (the static level is that height in the well to
which the water rises under it’s own pressure)
3) How many gallons per minute does
your well produce
4) How many gallons per day do you need
5) Will you pump to a non-pressurized
holding tank or to a pressure tank
6) In either situation, how many feet
above the well head is the tank located
7) If a pressure tank is used, how many
pounds of pressure will you ask the pump to create
8) Will you power the pump directly
from a PV array which implies you only get water when
the sun shines or
9) Will the pump be powered by a
battery bank either DC direct or with AC from an
inverter
10) If PV direct, how many feet from
the array to the well head
11) If battery based, how many feet
from the battery system to the well head
Given this information, we can quickly
and successfully build an appropriate water delivery
system for you. For those of you developing a well, or a
spring, or other submersible situation, take a moment to
cut out this article; fill in the blanks; and then give
us a call. We’ll happily walk you through the details!

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SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS TO GO DOWN A DEEP
WELL
AC
SUBMERSIBLE WELL PUMPS
GRUNDFOS SQ series PUMPS- 120 volt AC
Submersible Pump
NO START SURGE
Deep well up to 180 feet depth to water
The Grundfos SQ pumps have SOFT-START electronic control
built into the motor. Start up is slow and gentle over 2
seconds, requiring NO SURGE POWER. This pump runs
off of much smaller generators(1700
watt or larger) or inverters(1200
watt or larger) of any wave form, and can have
longer wire runs to the pump. SOFT-START also eliminates
start-up twist and strain on plastic pipe
installations. 24
month warranty.
Dry-run protection and over/under
voltage protection are built in. Two wire operation, no
control box required. The pump body is smaller, 2.68
inch diameter, so it fits down a 3" or larger well pipe.
These can operate in any position from horizontal to
vertical and can pump from a storage tank
Total lift of any pump is height between
water surface down the well to the elevation where water
is delivered to a non-pressurized tank. SQ pumps offer
less total lift than the standard Grundfos pumps below.
Reduce maximum lift by 92 feet if used to pressurize a
bladder tank to 40 PSI.
5S models have 1 inch discharge port; 10S & 15S models
have 1-1/4 inch port. Ask for a complete
performance chart to aid in your selection.
Does not tolerate sandy water, voids warranty.
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PUMP MODEL |
PUMP
HP |
GPM @ FEET of Lift:
NO PRESSURE Tank |
MAX FEET OF LIFT TO 40psi
TANK |
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| P-5SQ05A-180 |
1/2 |
5 gpm @ 180' |
88 ft. |
$774
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| P-10SQ05A-160 |
1/2 |
10 gpm @ 160' |
68 ft. |
$774
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| P-15SQ05A-110 |
1/2 |
15 gpm @110' |
18 ft. |
$774
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| Shipping $20 within lower 48
states. |
| P-GFWARRANTY
+ LA-302AC lightning arrestor (required for
extended warranty): extended to 5
years...$85 |
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Grundfos SQFlex Submersible
Pumps
This is the
ultimate submersible pump for water
lifts of up to 820 feet. They can be directly powered
by solar or wind or can be run on an inverter, a
generator, a battery or the
utility grid, or any combination
of these sources. Virtually any source of power,
30-300 VDC and 90-240 VAC can
be used to run the pump,
and with the name Grundfos on
it, you know it is built to last
and is maintenance-free. The
SQFlex will fit into a
3” or larger
well. Helical rotor
pumps for high
head applications and centrifugal
pumps for low head applications
assure a pump that is efficient for
any application. The
SQFlex has
built-in protection from dry-running, overload
and overheating.
The SQFlex
pump can run on a solar arrays starting
at 129 watts. The array must have an operating
voltage over 30 volts. The array can be made with
any combination of
3 or more 12 volt nominal
modules in series.
24 month warranty.
Optional
Controls
The CU200
interface box communicates with the
pump and monitors operating conditions. Built-in
diagnostics indicate faults and dry-running, display
operating status, power consumption and level
switch input.
The Level
Switch interfaces with the CU200 control
to turn off the pump when a tank is full.
The IO100
is a simple control box with cable terminations
and a manual on/off switch. It is a great
interface between a solar array and the pump to
allow you to turn off the high voltage array when
working on the pump.
The IO101
is an interface for using AC backup on
a solar pump. An automatic transfer switch disconnects
the solar array when AC power from a generator,
utility connection or inverter is present. When
AC power stops, it automatically reconnects the
array to let the sun continue pumping.
You can use
several controls if you need more features
than one control can provide.
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Pumps and Accessories
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List |
Buy |
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P-SQFlex
3 SQF-2 Pump
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$2,275 |
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P-SQFlex
3 SQF-3 Pump
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$2,275
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P-SQFlex
6 SQF-2 Pump
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$2,275
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P-SQFlex
6 SQF-3 Pump
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$2,275
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P-SQFlex
11 SQF-2 Pump
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$2,275 |
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P-SQFlex
25 SQF-3 Pump
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$2,275 |
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P-IO100
Interface Box
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$70 |
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P-IO101
Interface Box (115V)
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$545 |
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P-CU200
Interface
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$468 |
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| P-SQ FLEX
GRUNDFOS
WARRANTY
+ LA302AC lightning arrestor (required by
extended warranty): extended to 5 years |
$195 |
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Shipping on all SQ
Flex Pumps in lower 48 states: $27.00
GRUNDFOS 4" 120 VOLT AC WELL PUMPS
Deep well up to 300 feet depth to water
surface; 120 Volt AC pump runs on most 2,000 watt or
larger, inverters.
1/3 HORSE to 220 feet
Over 220 feet lift to non-pressure tank, or 128 feet to
40 pound pressure tank.
1/2 HORSE to 300 feet
Over 300 feet lift to non-pressure tank, or 208 feet to
a 40 pound pressure tank.
All stainless steel pump fits down a 4"
well casing. All are 3-wire pumps & separate start
control box, best for inverter use.
We tested the pumps running on a 2500 watt 12
volt modified wave inverter. The 1/3 horse(no
longer available) ran on 65 amps from the battery
with 200 amp starting surge. The 1/2 horse ran on 115
amps with 250 amp starting surge. A 24 volt inverter
uses half as many amps.
Models below have a 5 gallon per minute
pump stack for maximum feet of lift. For less lift, the
same motors move water with other available model pumps
for 7, 10, 16, or 25 gallons per minute. Ask for
Grundfos charts to select the best gpm for least run
time and power used. A 1" outlet on 5 and 7 gpm, 1 1/4"
on the 10 gpm and up models.
24 month warranty.
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Model |
Horsepower |
Feet Maximum
Lift Pressure |
Price |
Buy Now |
| 0 lbs |
40 lbs |
| P-GF 5S05-13 |
1/2 |
300 ft |
208 ft |
$948 |
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P-GF WARRANTY+
LA-302AC |
extend
24
month warranty to 5 years;
includes required AC Lightning arrestor |
$85 |
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P-GF-RELAY:
required with
NON-SineWave inverter |
$65 |
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Shipping Grundfos pump with control in
48 states $18
DC
SUBMERSIBLE DEEP WELL PUMP
SHURFLO 9300 Diaphragm type
12/24 Volt DC; Solar direct or Battery powered
Most energy-efficient way to get water from a 4" (or
larger) deep well.
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Uses
25 to 100 watts Made for 24 volt; at 12 volts runs
half speed with 50% water delivery but still full
lifting depth. At 120 ft. of lift, current measures 3.4
amps from 24 volt battery; or 2.9 amps with 12 volt
battery. Runs directly from one or two 75 watt solar
modules. Add a Linear
Current Booster to increase hours of solar direct
operation.
Installs by hand using 1/2 " hose or
plastic pipe, rope, and 10 gauge wire. All diaphragm
pumps have a higher maintenance requirement than AC
centrifugal pumps. Backwoods Solar uses ours on 12 volt
battery power lifting water 150 feet, out of a four inch
well; and it lasted 8 years in domestic water service.
230 feet maximum lift from water surface
in well to open tank. Can fill pressure tank, but is
slow. Deduct 2.3 feet lift for each pound of pressure
required. Maximum submergence 100 feet below water; best
about 20' below lowest water level. Slow pumping doesn't
draw well down. Safety valve protects pump if line
freezes. To double pump speed from a 12 volt battery,
use
EQ 12/24
to deliver 24 volts to the pump. Warranty one
year. 3.75" diameter.
| MODEL |
Max Lift |
Delivery @
230
feet lift |
Price |
Buy Now |
| P-Shurflo
9300 |
230 feet |
12 volt |
24 volt |
$745
Shipping $14 |
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36 gal/hour
uses 3.9 amps |
82 gal/hour
uses 4.1 amps |
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Flexible
10 gauge, 2-conductor wire(P-SF
WIRE) seals to water tight plug on pump.
Order enough to get above water to splice, or
all the way to wellhead. |
| P-SF
WIRE: $1.50 per foot
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| P-HOSE 250: 250 foot
roll 1/2 inch drinking quality: $195
(shipping: $24) |
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| P-9300Rebuild:
Replacement lower housing, diaphragm & bearing:
$72 |
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| P-9300Valves:
Replacement valve kit: $30 |
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| P-9300 Cable Plug
Kit: $90 |
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| P-9300Motor:
Replacement motor kit: $169
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P-SF
9300 Brush Set: Replacement
motor
brushes (two brushes per set)
for
the 9300 submersible pump: $40 |
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Minimum shipping charge $12
per order covers all items with no shipping listed
SOLAR SLOWPUMP
Slowpump is not submersible, but can draw water from
shallow wells,
springs,
cisterns, tanks, ponds, rivers and streams, and push it
as high as 450 vertical feet and through miles
(kilometers) of pipeline. Slow pumping minimizes the
size and cost of the solar array, wire and piping.
Slowpump is less expensive than submersible DC pumps,
and made in a much wider range of sizes. Wearing parts
typically last 5 to 10 years. Overall life expectancy is
15 to 20 years. Dimensions: 5.7 x 15.5”, weight 16 lbs.
Warranty 1 year against defects in materials and
workmanship.
Suction Capacity
20 vertical feet (6 m) at sea level – subtract 1 ft..
for every 1,000 ft. altitude (1 m for every 1,000 m).
Pump should be placed as low as possible and gravity fed
water is best.
Filtration Requirement
This pump cannot tolerate dirt. Water must be filtered
clear. If water is very dirty, improve the source.
PV-Direct (non-battery) Requirements
The rated power of the PV array must exceed pump watts
by 20% or more. Our table specifies actual PV watts
needed. Performance specs in our table are at 15 and 30V
DC. It’s okay to power by a battery bank, but
performance will be 20% less than our table specifies.
A linear current booster (controller) is required to
start and run in low light.
Fittings
1300 Series: 1/2” female; 2500 Series: 3/4” male
Nominal operating voltage of 12 or 24 V, please specify
when ordering
Shipping on all pumps is $32.00 to lower 48 states, P-FLOWFLTRKIT
ships for $12.00
FLOWLIGHT BOOSTER PUMP
BACK IN PRODUCTION!!!
Pump with EZ Kit and Filter
This rotary vane
pressure pump uses one third to one half the energy of
conventional AC pressure pumps and eliminates the high
starting surges which push inverters to their limit. The
STANDARD Flowlight Model 2920 is available in 12, 24,or
48v DC as well as 120v AC. The LOW SPEED Flowlight Model
2910 is available in 12 or 24v DC only. One year
warranty.
These 16.5" pumps are
more powerful, quieter, and much more durable than the
lesser expensive Shurflo diaphragm pumps. Wearing parts
are replaceable, and typically last 5 to 10 years.
Overall life expectancy is 15 to 20 years. This pumps is
the BEST choice for pressurizing a full time off-grid
residence. A large pressure tank, locally available,
must be used. Do not allow this pump to run dry! We
would also advise that this pump be installed in an
outdoor pump house with your pressure tank, as the
rotary vane action of the pump may be too noisy for some
in home applications.
The Standard model
can generate a maximum of 4.5 gpm while the Low Speed
model will deliver up to 3.4 gpm. Each model can produce
65 psi if needed with maximum power draws of 170-260
watts.
The EZFLOW
Installation Kit and INLINE Filter are considered
essential equipment and will make this pump simple for
anyone to install and service, with no previous
experience. The Installation kit includes a pressure
switch, pressure gauge, check valve, drain valve, T
fitting, shut-off valve and pipe nipples.
The Dry Run Switch
prevents damaged should your water source run dry.
Essential protection if water shortage is a possibility
as this pump will be ruined if it runs dry. May be added
at anytime.
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FLOWLIGHT BOOSTER PUMP |
STANDARD MODEL 2920 |
LOW SPEED MODEL 2910 |
| PSI |
30 |
40 |
50 |
65 |
30 |
40 |
50 |
65 |
| FLOW
RATE GPM |
4.5 |
4.4 |
4.3 |
4.1 |
3.4 |
3.3 |
3.1 |
2.7 |
| POWER
DRAW WATTS |
156 |
180 |
192 |
260 |
120 |
132 |
144 |
180 |
| P-Flowlight 2910-12v DC:
$695 |
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| P-Flowlight 2910-24v DC:
$695 |
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| P-Flowlight 2920-12v DC:
$695 |
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| P-Flowlight 2920-24v DC:
$695 |
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| P-Flowlight 2920-48v DC:
$695 !!NEW!! |
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| P-Flowlight 2930-48v (1/2 hp) DC: $1195 |
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| P-Flowlight 2920-120v AC:
$910 |
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| P-Dry Run Switch: $75 |
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| P-EZFLOW Installation
Kit: $124 |
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| P-FLOWFLTRKIT Filter with
Cartridge: $62 |
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| P-10" Filters: set of
two: $14 |
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Shipping $32.00 per Pump and $12.00
for the EZFLOW Installation Kit
SOLAR
FORCE
LONG LIFE PISTON PUMP
BACK IN PRODUCTION!!
A different pressure pump that really
lasts.
Pumps
more water with less power. Outlasts 10 small diaphragm
pumps. Tolerates dirty water. Life expectancy is 20
years with 2 to 6 year owner performed maintenance
schedule. Cast iron body, brass cylinder and valve
seats, oil bath crankcase, and pressure relief valve.
Two year warranty.
Lifts water from shallow wells. Foot
valve is required for suction lift. Maximum 22 feet
suction, and pushes to 230 feet (100 psi) or to standard
pressure tank. Inlet 1-1/4 inch, outlet 1 inch pipe
thread.
All are 23" x 13" x 16".
Permanent magnet DC motor models
available for battery or direct solar power. 12, 24, 48,
or 90 volt DC, or 120 or 240 volt AC. Use battery models
for home system. Use solar direct with panels and linear
current booster for pumping with no home battery system
nearby.
SPECIFY MOTOR VOLTAGE and whether for battery or solar
direct.
(in special requests box of shopping cart)
| Model |
GPM |
PSI |
Horsepower |
Buy Now |
| P-3020 B |
5 |
100 |
1/2 horse 12, 24 or
48 volt battery
SPECIFY MOTOR VOLTAGE and whether for
battery or solar direct.
(in special requests box of shopping cart)
(FOR: 120 volt AC
OR Solar direct, please add the proper item
below) |
$1,968.00
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| P-3040 B |
9 |
60 |
1/2 horse 12, 24 or
48 volt battery
SPECIFY MOTOR VOLTAGE and whether for
battery or solar direct.
(in special requests box of shopping cart)
(FOR 120 volt AC
OR Solar direct, please add the proper item
below) |
$1,968.00
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Weight 50 lbs in several parcels,
SHIPPING: $110
| P-3020/P-3040 1/2 horse needs heavy
duty pressure switch...$110 |
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P-3020PV and P-3040PV solar direct models:
add $242 |
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| P-3020 120 volt AC and P-3040 120 volt AC
models: add $242
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| P-LCB-15: For 12 or 24v models only: 15 amp
linear current booster required for solar direct
at less then 15 amps PV input: $230 |
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| P-LCB-30: For 12 or 24v models only: 30 amp
linear current booster required for solar direct
at less then 30 amps PV input: $410 |
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| P-LCB-48: 48v models only: 10 amp linear
current booster required for solar direct at
less then 10 amps PV input: $270 |
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| P-FOOTVALVE required for suction lift:
$54.00 |
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SHURFLO WATER PRESSURE PUMP
Pumps and primes from a shallow well,
creek or tank- where the pump is less than 12 feet above
water surface.
12 volt model shown
on the left, 110 AC on right.
12" long +/- depending on model
SHURFLO 2088 pumps 4 gallons per minute
low lift, 3 gallons per minute pumping 30 pounds
pressure (a 66 foot elevation rise). Maximum pressure is
45 pounds, for about 100 feet vertical elevation lift.
12 volt pump uses 3 to 15 amps, depending on operating
pressure. 24 volt is 1.5 to 7 amps. 120 Volt AC model
pictured
on the right is lighter duty, and can run from
long wires and 400 watt inverter. Compare specs and
motor to lower cost Shurflo models sold for RV use.
Shurflo is the easiest small pump to
rebuild. Can run dry without harm. This 3 piston rubber
diaphragm pump has a built in pressure switch, or use
better pressure switch.
We include 1/2 inch hose barb fittings to connect pump
inlet and outlet hoses, hose clamps, plus an in-line
washable screen filter for the inlet hose. We offer
1/2 inch hose or get locally a white 1/2 inch RV
drinking quality hookup hose to cut for connections. One
year warranty.
| P-SF 12: 12 VOLT DC Shurflo 2088 premium
pump, filter, fittings: $175 |
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| P-SF 24: 24 VOLT DC Shurflo 2088 sealed
motor pump, filter, fittings: $210 |
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| P-SF AC: 120 VOLT AC Shurflo 2088 standard
pump, filter, fittings: $150 |
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SHIPPING $16
Easy Set Up
Kit of hose, clamps, and water system diagrams; and
Pressure Tank and
Pressure Switch on
pump accessory page
REPAIR PARTS FOR SHURFLO
| P-VALVE /SF: Replacement valves(#739):
$20 |
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| P-REBUILD /SF: Diaphragm and wobble bearing
complete: $28 |
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| P-FILTER: Replacement filter fits inline
with 1/2" intake hose: $24 |
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| P-SF DC Brushes:
Replacement motor
brushes for the 12v and 24v
DC 2088 pumps and the 9300 submersible:
$36 |
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Minimum shipping charge $12
per order covers all items with no shipping listed
HOT WATER
CIRCULATING PUMPS
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| March Pump |
Ivan Labs
"El-Sid" |
Low power, low pressure pumps circulate
liquid in closed loop heating pipes. Hot water from
solar water panel, wood stove or propane water heaters
can be used to heat floors, or to heat radiators, and
even circulate water under water beds and compost
toilets. 1/2" threaded fittings.
Use several small pumps, one for each
zone rather than zone valves and a bigger pump. DC
circulating pumps use much less power than AC
pumps, just 18 to 50 watts. These can be powered from
batteries, or direct from a solar module. Remember, a
closed loop system with no air pockets is balanced and
has no head requirement for pump except pipe friction.
March pumps are centrifugal low
pressure, no valves or diaphragm to wear out. Water
contact parts are brass. No shaft coupling or seal to
leak because magnets couple the motor to impeller right
through the solid brass housing. Fluids can be as hot as
250 degrees F. PRE-2009 models
M809 motor brushes last
10,000 hours.The M809HS motor
brushes last 7500 hours.
As of 2009, these March pump motors NO LONGER have
replaceable brushes. The motor manufacturer claims the
new motors should last 30,000-40,000 hours. Just to be
clear, these motors DO have brushes but the brushes
cannot be replaced.
Ivan Labs: EL-SID pumps use March
pump-head with direct electromagnetic drive, no shaft,
bearings, brushes, or seals. 10-20 watts. Solar direct
Ivan 10 recommends 20 watt solar module; Ivan 20
recommends 30 watt solar module.
|
Model |
Volt |
Amp |
Gal/Min flow
at no head |
Max unbalanced Head |
Price |
Buy Now |
| P-M809/12 |
12 |
1.5 |
4.25 |
7 ft. |
$215 |
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| P-M809/24 |
24 |
0.8 |
5.0 |
7 ft. |
$215 |
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| P-M809HS/12 |
12 |
4 |
6.5 |
15 ft. |
$230 |
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| P-M809HS/24 |
24 |
2 |
6.25 |
15 ft. |
$230 |
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| P-IVAN 10PV-12 |
12 |
0.9 |
3 |
3.5 ft. |
$220 |
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| P-IVAN 10-BAT-12 |
12 |
0.45 |
3 |
3.5 ft. |
$220 |
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| P-IVAN 10-BAT-24 |
24 |
0.25 |
3 |
3.5 ft. |
$260 |
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| P-IVAN 20-PV-12 |
12 |
1.5 |
5 |
7 ft. |
$280 |
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| P-IVAN 20-BAT-12 |
12 |
1.5 |
5 |
7 ft. |
$280 |
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One year warranty on both brands.
SHIPPING $12
Little
Submersible Pump
For portable or temporary jobs
Miniature 12 volt submersible
centrifugal pump. Quick low cost way to lift water.
Under 2 inch diameter pump fits down well pipe, or toss
in to creek or water barrel. Amazon flows 4 gallons per
minute, Congo flows 8 gpm, at low lift. Maximum lift
with less flow is 30 feet. Enough pressure for shower or
garden spray nozzle. Not for pressure tank. Store out of
water between use. Must not run dry. Amazon uses 5 amps;
Congo uses 6 amps. Great performance but not very
durable. Now with a One Year
warranty!!
6.5" long x 1.6" diameter, 1 lb.
| P-AMAZON: $65 |
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| P-CONGO: $85 |
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SHURFLO
PIRANHA PUMP
Smart. Reliable. Attractive. Efficient.
Everything you are looking for in a
bilge
pump. Our tough, high density nylon housing and heavy
duty water cooled motor gives the SHURflo Bilge Pump
unparalleled reliability. Installations are a snap with
our unique swivel base plate and extended 6' tinned wire
assembly. All Piranha™ Series Bilge Pumps have a
removable cartridge for easy cleaning.
Four models are available all are continuous duty
submersible pumps with a 6’ tinned wire assembly. They
have a removable cartridge for easy cleaning, a tough
nylon housing, and an exclusive quick snap swivel base.
Ignition protected.
Dimensions: 4.5” x 3”, footprint 2 3/8” round. 1 1/8"
barbed nipple opening.
Backwoods recommends running the Piranha with one KC65.
We have tested it here and the voltage and amps drawn
are quite nice. 3 year warranty from battery, PV direct,
6 months (w/KC50). 600-1000 hour brush life.t
| ITEM |
Description |
Volts |
Amps |
GPM
at no Head |
Price |
Buy Now |
| P-SF-PIR1000 |
Piranha Bilge Pump |
12 |
3.2 |
16.67 |
$40 |
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FOUNTAIN PUMP
This
is a RULE brand 360 gallon per hour boat bailing pump.
Powered by a 12 volt battery this simple centrifugal
pump moves a lot of water, over 6 gallons per minute,
but lifts less than 6 feet elevation. Centrifugal pumps
can run dry without harm. Stainless steel motor shaft.
Strainer on base picks up water without clogging and
snaps off for cleaning. Pump is totally submersible in
the water source pool.
When powered direct from a solar panel,
it runs about half speed on a 20
watt panel. This makes a good garden fountain or
simple solar demonstration for schools and fairs. As an
educational solar demonstration it turns a lot of water
in a shallow pan, but stops when your hand casts a
shadow on the solar panel.
12 volt, about 2 ampere current usage. 2
1/2" x 3 1/2". 1 year warranty.
| P-RULE: $24 |
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Minimum shipping charge $12
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PUMP
ACCESSORIES
EASY SET UP
KIT: Recommended for Shurflo pumps. Six hose clamps
and 15 feet of 1/2 inch hose for connecting pump to it's
filter and your plumbing. Hose reduces pump noise and
prevents breakage of pump-head. Ten pages of wiring,
plumbing and repair instructions tell how to use pumps
with pressure tanks and pressure switch.
| P-EZ: $25 |
 |
HOSE: White drinking
quality nylon cord reinforced hose will not flavor or
poison water. 1/2" inside diameter fits Shurflo and
Shurflo submersible 9300 pump. Flexibility absorbs
impulses from diaphragm pumps and quiets them.
| P-HOSE 250: 250 foot roll:....shipping
$24..... $195 |
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LINEAR
CURRENT BOOSTER by SOLAR CONVERTERS
Tracks maximum power point of solar modules. Used with
DC pumps powered directly by solar modules (without
batteries) makes pump start and run slowly in low light
of morning or overcast, when it otherwise would not
start.
| P-LCB-7: 7 amp input includes connection for
water level sensor: $105 |
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| P-LCB-15: 15 amp input with connection for
water level sensor: $230 |
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FLOAT SWITCH: Floating ball type switch. SPDT switch can be used to shut off pump when tank is
full or when tank is empty.
| P-FLOAT $48 |
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PRESSURE
TANK SWITCH: adjustable pressure, cleanable
contacts. Mounts in plumbing near the pressure tank.
More durable than built-in Flojet or Shurflo switches.
| P-PS /SQD: $30 |
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DRAIN BACK SOLENOID VALVE for DC pumps
avoids freezing where pipe from well to gravity tank
cannot be buried. Valve closes with application of 12 or
24 volt to pump, opens to drain back sloping pipes when
pump is shut off. Call for application information.
| P-VALVE12 for 12 volt: $120
|
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| P-VALVE24 for 24 volt: $120 |
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REPAIR PARTS FOR FLOJET 2100 PUMPS
| P-VALVE/FJ: Valves only, fixes excess run
time or back flow...$10 |
 |
| P-FJ21046-029: Rebuild Kit for all 2100
models, fixes leaking pumps (includes valves,
diaphragm, cam bearing)...$25 |
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Minimum shipping charge $12
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