Foreverford Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Looking to be able to find a lower presssure high volume pump but could adaptable with any good performing types. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapout Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 This was discussed several months ago on this forum. Downhole pumps powered by solar will give about the same volume as a windmill, enough for a few livestock but not enough to water crops with (ok a small home garden maybe). Volume required, frequency to require water, water source, power source desired,(depth, distance, elevation to field, etc) would help in giving assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maizefarmer Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 They are indeed hard to justify cost wise as standalone water supplies - unless it really is the only option (i.e. diesel and ac not available). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreverford Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 They are indeed hard to justify cost wise as standalone water supplies - unless it really is the only option (i.e. diesel and ac not available). Basically the reality I face. But just wanted to elimimate the grease under the nails but it looks like a cement and steel structure for the deisel pump (removable???) to fill the ponds and continue the irrigation scheme. Of course by then it'll be batten the hatches and we'll be trying to drain the place. The solar can be nice for a domesticsystem where there's no electricitryand you have a nice tall tank in the air. thanks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundman Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Try this for commercial product. however, as pointed ot above, cost to benifit ratio would only work out in the most remote, unattended areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreverford Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Try this for commercial product.however, as pointed ot above, cost to benifit ratio would only work out in the most remote, unattended areas. Here's someone I've found and was very professional, now I need to get my act together to get him more info as he sent much more than this but have a look. <http://www.thaisolarpump.com > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boksida Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Some more information: Solar_Brochure.pdf There is also some information on agents here. Progressing cavity pumps are expensive but the advantages are that they will pump at any rotational speed as they are postive displacement and also pump higher heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DagonKhan Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Progressing cavity pumps are expensive but the advantages are that they will pump at any rotational speed as they are postive displacement and also pump higher heads. It's funny you should mention Mono Boksida, I was just talking about these the other day and wondering why they weren't used for borehole pumping. I have several that I use in my business (not agriculture) and although they're pricey, they're extremely reliable and they go on for years, I can testify to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I researched this option when diesel was 40 baht per liter. At that time diesel was still a more economical option. It appears to me that Thailand insists on gouging on solar products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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