can this be run by a photovoltaic photvoltaic system
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Ya you can run this with photovoltaics. The only thing is that this is 120VAC so you will need an inverter from the solar panel to the pump. More than likely there are DC pumps out there and you could hook directly to it. It will start pumping when the sun comes up and stop when it goes down. If you want it to continuously run then get a larger solar panel --&gt; charge controller--&gt;battery--&gt;pump. My estimate since pump is 6 watts get at least an 18-20 watt panel then a battery that will last you through the night, 6 watts * 18 hours * 2 (oversize it) = 216 watt*hour battery.
1644191
Ya you can run this with photovoltaics. The only thing is that this is 120VAC so you will need an inverter from the solar panel to the pump. More than likely there are DC pumps out there and you could hook directly to it. It will start pumping when the sun comes up and stop when it goes down. If you want it to continuously run then get a larger solar panel --> charge controller-->battery-->pump. My estimate since pump is 6 watts get at least an 18-20 watt panel then a battery that will last you through the night, 6 watts * 18 hours * 2 (oversize it) = 216 watt*hour battery.
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it really will depend on the specs from the panels you choose but i would say if they are similar to something like the renogy 100 watt panels you could run at least four for sure and possibly more depending on the actual output from each panel. if i was running more than 400 watts of panels i would probably start looking at some of the mppt charge controllers so you can get the most out of your system.
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Its only a 5 Watt panel so no. Running something from a solar panel, without a DC battery, isnt practical anyway if you need any sort of a constant voltage.
702051
Hi, Melvin... I have operated these motors on one 1.5V battery and they run like crazy. What the power source is has nothing to do with whether the motor will run, or not. A solar cell is a power source the same as a battery, so I would say yes, definitely, but the motor would run much slower on 1/3 the voltage. Hope this helped!
1177694
Yes, it can be run directly off the panel. I have set up a number of systems like this.
552204
It's LED and it runs on batteries, not solar power. As long as you keep fresh batteries in it then it'll keep running. :)
1878730
You would also need a Solar Charge Controller & a Battery. Check YouTube for instructions.
823237
Yes you can, and that's the way I run mine usually to ensure consistent power to it. Good question
495864
You can install an inverter to your battery and use the solar to charge it. You can not run an inverter directly from the solar panels.
1489847
Not sure I understand what you mean by come on by a photo cell. Do you mean a solar panel? Or you mean when the sun comes up and hits a photo sensor that it comes on. This is just a 12V switch. So to run anything 120V you will need an inverter. But you can put the switch to an inverter and turn on it on on whatever schedule you want. But you must power the thing somehow with a battery or possibly a solar panel.
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Technically you could, but you'd need a lot of 'em. Grid-tie systems tend to have more power. If there's one near you, I'd suggest contacting a local solar power shop to talk about grid-tie; those systems are much more complex and regulations vary from location to location.
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Yes, the solar panel controller & 12v supply of the solar system may need to be isolated from the inverter-charger when connected in parrelel. Check with the mfg of the solar panel system.
434841
I think it would work just fine for the amount of power it would draw. Although you stated that it is a 12 volt system so you could run it directly from a battery unless you wanted to use an AC to Dc adapter.
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It can but it may take a while. The pump is 12vdc and I have used it in my aquaponic system via a 12v battery with solar cell charger.
2007072
the unit can run off of solar ,but can also run for electrical power . and yes the unit comes with instructions
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I would think so, as long as you used a low voltage timer. The battery is within the solar panel, so you could put a timer between the light and the panel. and just leave the light switch on, at the light. good luck !
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The inverter should handle the start up spike just fine and the normal pumping will not be a problem. You might end up being a bit lean on your energy production with just one solar panel, depending on your energy draw.