From Garden to Basement — Pumps That Do It All
Water pumps play a vital role in many residential settings. They are used to supply water from wells, boost water pressure in homes, transfer water for garden irrigation, and drain water from basements or tanks. In areas with inconsistent municipal supply or for homes using rainwater harvesting systems, pumps help ensure reliable access to water throughout the house — from kitchen taps to showers and washing machines.
Step 1.
Know your water needs
Different application require pumps at different flow rate. It is needed to add up GPM of all devices that may run at the same time.
Step 2. Calculate the lift and head
The distance between the water source to the pump, the distance from the pump to highest point of the water needs to reach. The distance between the pump and the water tank is considered as horizontal distance, with these information, we can roughly calculate the head of the pump.
Step 3.
Pair with right solar panel
The solar panel array should be 1.3 times the water pump's power, with voltage matching the pump's range.
Find your pump
What you need to know:
Where is your pump going to be used?
Where is your pump going to be used?
Home Water Supply: Supplying water to an entire house from a tank or well.
Pressure Boosting: Increasing weak water pressure in showers, kitchens, or upper floors.
Garden or Lawn Irrigation: Watering plants, lawns, or vegetable patches.
Water Transfer: Moving water from one tank to another or draining water.
Fountains or Features: Running decorative water features.
How to calculate flow rate?
How to calculate flow rate?
Please refer to the table in above section. GPM in different applications are recommended.
How to calculate head
How to calculate head
The total head is the vertical height the pump needs to lift the water, plus any loss from pipe friction or elevation changes.Extra resistance from long or narrow pipes, fittings, and bends. Add 10–15% if piping is long or complex.
For example:
Water source 5 ft below the pump
Delivery point 20 ft above the pump
Add 10% friction loss (2.5 ft)
Total head = 5 + 20 + 2.5 = 27.5 ft
In this case, pump rate with maximum head over 28ft is recommended.
Our Proven Case
Drinking water for human beings
"The solar pump has been a lifesaver for us in this remote district. It’s efficient and allows us to enjoy running water without the hassle of traditional power sources."
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3OSP15-197E | Up to 197 ft, 14.5 GPM, 0.8HP, solar submersible pump, with external controller View details |
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