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Backwoods Solar Submersible Pump
The Backwoods Solar 3DC-16-255 is a submersible pump ideal for many off-grid applications. The DC motor can be driven with 40-90VDC solar direct (optimal voltage range is 60-76VDC).
This pump is Centrifugal. The pump liner, shaft and coupling, strainer, and cable sheath are made of stainless steel. The impeller is plastic. Base support and upper head is microcast AISI 304 stainless steel. Check valve incorporated in the head.
The innovative wet end design gives the pump superior sand handling capabilities and provides maintenance free operation. Maximum permitted amount of sand: 120 g/m3.
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Centrifugal pumps feature dry-run protection so no additional protection is needed. When the pump runs dry for 10 seconds it will stop and then try again after 1 minute. If it does not sense water again it will stop and attempt to run again after another 30 minutes.
Solar direct applications should use a nominal panel size of 300 watts for standard applications, but larger 72 cell panels can be used for peak performance and a wider window of operation. Backwoods Solar pumps include an external DC only pump controller free of charge.
Maximum total lift of 255′
Maximum flow of 15.8 GPM
Outlet 1 1/2″ NPT threaded female
Double shielded brushless permanent magnet motor
High Efficiency MPPT tracker
Motor is rated for 40-90 Vmp/96 VOC (optimal voltage range is 60-76VDC)
Can be submerged up to 150 meters (492 feet) below static water level