djayz Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 I would like to install a solar powered irrigation system on our 3.5 rai plot to water young trees. I also want to add a timer so it'll automatically water when I'm away. As I know diddly squat about solar power systems or pumps, it would have to be a kit that includes everything I need to hook it up and start pumping. Do any of you guys have any suggestions where I could find such a kit? Is there a particular system/brand you use/recommend? I live in Korat, close to the Buriram border, if that makes any difference. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnock Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 If there's a Thaiwatsadu in range, they are worth a visit. They sell a range of solar panels, controllers, inverters, timers and pumps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djayz Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 34 minutes ago, Kinnock said: If there's a Thaiwatsadu in range, they are worth a visit. They sell a range of solar panels, controllers, inverters, timers and pumps. Thank you. Much appreciated. Do you happen to know if the sell whole kits/sets? If not, I'll have to give 'em a miss as I don't have the foggiest idea what goes with what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 39 minutes ago, djayz said: Thank you. Much appreciated. Do you happen to know if the sell whole kits/sets? If not, I'll have to give 'em a miss as I don't have the foggiest idea what goes with what. Go and look, maybe when you see what's available you can easily put together what you want. Worth a try. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnock Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 7 hours ago, djayz said: Thank you. Much appreciated. Do you happen to know if the sell whole kits/sets? If not, I'll have to give 'em a miss as I don't have the foggiest idea what goes with what. They do sell a kit. It has a 'Solar pump' housed in a metal frame, together with a panel, battery and controller. It wasn't right for my needs, as I need a more powerful submersible pump for a deep well, but it would be OK for irrigation if you're not trying to pump the water from a deep well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlyai Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 @djayz, hi, move your post to the Alternate Energy section. I'm sure @Crossy or others will have an exact solution. :) Just have some idea where your water table is and the depth of your bore. Ours is 60m deep. Also do you need 24 hour watering, then a drip feed system is probably better. Get in touch with Craigy...he's got drip feed on his thousands of trees. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnock Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 On 8/13/2023 at 7:59 AM, Kinnock said: They do sell a kit. It has a 'Solar pump' housed in a metal frame, together with a panel, battery and controller. It wasn't right for my needs, as I need a more powerful submersible pump for a deep well, but it would be OK for irrigation if you're not trying to pump the water from a deep well. This is what I saw in Thaiwatsadu, but I don't have personal experience of this kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbko Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Thaiwatsadu sells solar irrigation pumps/panels etc. And if you ask their service desk, I'm sure they have names of people that can install it for you. Thaiwatsadu link 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 On 8/13/2023 at 12:46 AM, djayz said: Thank you. Much appreciated. Do you happen to know if the sell whole kits/sets? If not, I'll have to give 'em a miss as I don't have the foggiest idea what goes with what. 'Whole kits/sets'. Reality is that there's dozens of circumstances involved, so do you expect that they have dozens of different sets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djayz Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 Thanks to everyone for the advice and recommendations. I think there's a Thaiwatsadu in Korat, so I'll take a look the next time I'm up there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlyai Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 15 minutes ago, djayz said: Thanks to everyone for the advice and recommendations. I think there's a Thaiwatsadu in Korat, so I'll take a look the next time I'm up there. Nah, don't do it. Get in touch with Craiggie or Alt Energy Forum like I suggested. These package systems are not what you want. You still got Craiggy's line number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djayz Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 12 hours ago, carlyai said: Nah, don't do it. Get in touch with Craiggie or Alt Energy Forum like I suggested. These package systems are not what you want. You still got Craiggy's line number? I do, yes. Thanks Carlyai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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