Types of Check Valves commonly used for Solar Water Pumps
VERTICAL SPRING CHECK VALVES vs. SWING CHECK VALVES Check valves (or “backflow preventers”, “one way valves” etc) are…
Pipe Sizes & Diameters for Well Pump Plumbing – PVC vs. Poly Pipe
Poly pipe is fast becoming the most common and efficient way to install a submersible well…
DIY Solar Pump Sleeves / Pump Shrouds
DIY Pump Sleeves help encourage water flow cooling around your pump’s motor when horizontal, and in…
Tank Plumbing with Solar Pumps
Most Common Tank Plumbing Perfect for larger operations that require multiple storage and stock tank locations….
Freeze Protection in Plumbing Solar Well Pump
You can protect your solar well pump from freezing in a few different ways: Use a…
Tank Full Shut-Off Options ⏯
Sensor Probes, Float Switches, Mechanical Float Valves, Pressure Switches, Wireless Sensors oh my!
Floating Your RPS Solar Pump in a Pond or Spring
Mounting your Solar Pump Horizontally Using a pond, lake or spring as a water source is…
Water Tank Plumbing for a Solar Pump
Water Shut-off Options – Pressure vs. Sensor Can I make a long horizontal run to a…
Well Head Plumbing for Solar Pumps
Well Head (n) The location where the casing of the drilled well reaches the surface. Most Common…
Submersible Pump Plumbing ⏯
Submersible Pump Plumbing Drop pipe (n) The plumbing (pipe or tubing) that carries the water up from…
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