Hi all, I have a project to provide PV power for a small diaphragm air pump (1/8 hp, 12 or 24 vDC, 6.2 or 3.5 running amps, 90 watts). As it turns out, pricing from my distributor is cheaper for 180-200 watt modules than for anything smaller. I don't spec PV driven pumps except for SHW, so I'm just checking for any reason to not use the larger modules. The pump is being used to aerate a pond, so no problem with excess pumping. I will most likely use a linear current booster to improve output, but mostly to limit voltage. Any advice would be welcomed.
Thanks, Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar & Wind Incentive Program Partner http://www.SunCatcherVT.com (cell) 802-272-0004 (home) 802-439-6096 _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
