my pump is 1/2 HP. Can this solar heater handle that? or does it need to be one of the little intex pumps that come with the pools?
1403685
I am using the solar panels on two different pools, each pool has a 1 1/2 hp pump motor on it
2258504
Yes. It WILL convert battery power (DC) to AC to run a 3/4 hp pump. 1 hp = 746 watts, so no problem. However, this will NOT function as a solar charger for a battery. Make sure you account for that in your system.
232513
I think that any solar pannel that puts out the same or greater amperage that the pump draws should do the job. I would say invest in a solar pannel that puts out double the draw of the pump that would be the best choice. Solar pannels give watt and amp ratings.
1014899
Its an amazing pump but I would not recommend it be used in conjunction with a tank less heater, these heater require a minimum of .5 gals per min. to activate so it wont work.
1832844
No, this is not that type of pump. You will need a transfer pump with more hp than this one.
767401
While it's not the same model number as the one I have, it looks the same and has the same specs. I have no idea what horsepower the motor is, it's not listed anywhere. However it pumps 2000 gallons an hour. Mine is on a 22 ft X 52 inch 11,000 gallon pool and works fine. Runs 6 to 8 hours a day here in semi-tropical south Louisiana. Life expectancy here is 3 to 4 years.
637820
I was going to up grade to a 2hp and the shop said no way! So I stayed with a 1hp pump. I have about the same size pool! Running a waterfall and skimmer 1.5" PVC wide open and does a perfect job. Did your old pump do the job? You would probably be ok, but remember more pressure gives the chance for ur canister to fail! Catch 22! Hope that helps.
1345634
We do not recommend this size filter for a pool of your size. Get a larger filter. 1hp pump is fine though.
2036922
Yes, a 1hp pump will work, but so would a 1/2 hp. The location of the pump/filter above the pool water level will effect the performance of the pump filter. Check the pricing of different hp pumps, buy the most cost effective.
1636543
I just installed one of these pumps and I used one, 100 watt panel wired directly to the pump. It operates just fine, only runs when the sun is just right on the panel but where I am in Calif. it operates for about 4 hours this time of year and probably will run longer in the summer. It also pumps about 1.6 gal. per min. which is very adequate for my use. The 4 amp at 24 volts is the max amount of amps that the pump will handle.. I think my panel put out a max of 2.6 amps. Hope this helps. I opted not to use batteries, just more upkeep and expense.
1712050
I doubt it. It depends on the head pressure (the height of the solar panel in relation to the height of the water the pump is pulling from) and the number and size of the panels. My solar panels are 4x10 feet each and I doubt this pump would be able to handle more than one panel IF the panels were only a few feet above the water level. This pump can push a lot of water through it, but not at a very high pressure.
219434
I've run the pump for 6-8hrs at a time to heat a kiddy pool with an electric heater, so you should be good as long as you have the flow of water all able to move through your solar panels. If the flow through the panels restricts the flow from the pump you will then have the pump turning off and on from the pressure switch on the pump. Running the pump for such longer durations mainly affects the longevity of the pump, but I sacrificed that for having happy kids playing in a warm kiddie pool.
986746
Yes it will work but a little overkill for a pool that size 1.5hp should be plenty.hope this helps
810192
I have the same pumps on my ranch and I use two 12 volt (135watts) solar panels wired in series plus a 12/24 volt regulator you can buy for about 11.00 on ebay. I operate eight of these pumps at range of 110 to 180 feet and they work very well
1079482
There are a number of variables to take into consideration when selecting a pump: Size of your pipes, length of the run, filter pressure, back pressure, etc. but on every single water pump, flow rate and pump head are the two most important specifications. Flow rate is how much water can be moved in time period without any restriction. This value is usually given in gallons per hour (GPH). Head is how high water can be pushed by the pump at full load. This value is usually given in feet or meters. As the height you're pumping the water goes up, the flow rate (GPH) goes down. So, you want to get a pump that can get the water to six feet high and still maintain you ideal flow rate to heat the water. What I discovered is that if I push the water too fast through the system, the water does not stay in the collector long enough to heat it up enough (the water cools the collectors too fast). If you pump it too slowly, then it can't keep up with the natural cooling of the water in the pool. I'm currently using an old Intex 635T pump/filter combo that I had from an old pool. The head height for me is only 4', but that pump has no issues circulating the water. In fact, I've installed a valve to slow the water down a bit so it has time to heat up while it's in the system. The key is finding the most efficient pump for the job - don't buy a giant 2 hp that you have to regulate (and doubles your electric bill), when you can get by with, say a 1/2 HP motor that does the job just as well and cheaper. I've discovered that my old Intex pump/filter combo works pretty well and is running at about 10-15 gallons per minute and the water temperature (at the return) is warmer to the touch. You might be able to run it faster, since you have 3 panels (I have only 2). I also recommend that you put a filter between the pump and the solar panels if you use another brand of pump with no filter - any kind of debris in the water could get trapped in the solar panels and reduce your efficiency and heat. I hope this helps.
1667923
I am not sure,I did buy it to use with my 1/2 HP,but I checked the amps on my pump first. I havent tried it yet
2063917
It depends on the size of the wire and the cord. It should work. That size pump should have a #10 or #12 size wire and it must be grounded. There is not that much difference between 1/3 HP and 1/2 HP power requirements. It would be best to ask the manufacturer of your pump to be sure. Good luck!