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superpimp
The boss of thefamily
Registered: 06/11/01
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Looking for solar powered pump
#1602027 - 06/02/03 04:22 PM (20 years, 9 months ago) |
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I have a small 40 gallon water garden that I need a solar powered water pump for. It just needs to be strong enough to keep the water moving and create a small fountain. Anyone know where I can find something like this?
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psychopsilocyber
Registered: 12/11/02
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Re: Looking for solar powered pump [Re: superpimp]
#1602284 - 06/02/03 05:52 PM (20 years, 9 months ago) |
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I think your best bet would be a submersable extention cord.
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superpimp
The boss of thefamily
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I don't want to pay for running a pump 24 hours a day.
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DazedSol
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Re: Looking for solar powered pump [Re: superpimp]
#1602702 - 06/02/03 08:04 PM (20 years, 9 months ago) |
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Are solar pumps even made? Did you try a google search maybe?
You might have to just get a small solar panel and have it power a regular pump..........
Heres a small panal http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=6970&langId=-1&catalogId=4006970&PHOTOS=on&TEST=Y&productId=200029124&categoryId=6228
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Evolving
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Re: Looking for solar powered pump [Re: superpimp]
#1603150 - 06/02/03 10:33 PM (20 years, 9 months ago) |
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A decent sized (of decent power) solar panel is relatively expensive. Have you thought of a windmill? They might be cheaper and serve your purpose while even operating at night.
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superpimp
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Re: Looking for solar powered pump [Re: Evolving]
#1603205 - 06/02/03 10:48 PM (20 years, 9 months ago) |
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OK, where would I buy a windmill?
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Evolving
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Re: Looking for solar powered pump [Re: superpimp]
#1603314 - 06/02/03 11:36 PM (20 years, 9 months ago) |
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Upon doing some research, I've come to the conclusion that your original idea may turn out to be a better deal than I originally thought. Check this out.
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superpimp
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Re: Looking for solar powered pump [Re: Evolving]
#1603334 - 06/02/03 11:48 PM (20 years, 9 months ago) |
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Yeah, that's not bad. The problem is, everything I have found for solar or wind powered pumps is too big for what I need. They are either industrial sized for farms and ranches, or they are for medium to large ponds with a big fountain. I just want a little one that can handle 20-40 gallons per hour and a small trickle of water out of an old faucet. Just enough to attract birds and keep the water from stagnating. I know they are made because I have seen them before, but I can't remember where.
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Teon
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Re: Looking for solar powered pump [Re: superpimp]
#1603422 - 06/03/03 12:25 AM (20 years, 9 months ago) |
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Aquatic Ecosystems has just what you are looking for.
aquaticeco.com
I don't know what kind of product listings they have online but I know for a fact the catalog has exactly the thing for you. The catalog also has some other really interesting goods for sale.
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superpimp
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Re: Looking for solar powered pump [Re: Teon]
#1603451 - 06/03/03 12:42 AM (20 years, 9 months ago) |
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