Do you need a header tank for a solar pump?

Hence we only recommend a solar pump system for your home if you have not more than 50 metres between bottom of bore and top of tank. Since water can only be pumped during sun-shine hours you need a header tank that is at least a few meters higher than your house.

Can a solar pump system replace a pressure pump?

We offer both, domestic (home use) and commercial solar pumping solutions. First off, a solar pump system can usually NOT replace a home pressure pump. Water may not be needed around the clock but certainly after dark or before sunlight. Hence we only recommend a solar pump system for your home if you have

How is the cost of a bore pump related to solar power?

The cost of a solar bore pump system is directly proportional to the required litres per day and the vertical lift (also known as head ). A low vertical lift combined with a moderate water flow rate requires a lot less power, or in other words, less solar panels.

How does the head of a pump work?

An allowance for friction loss must be added to the vertical distance (in meters) measured from the surface of the pond, over which you will be pumping the water. The resulting sum will be the ‘Total Head’ that the pump will be required to lift the water.

What kind of steel is Commodore solar pump made of?

Commodore’s submersible solar screw pumps are manufactured with SS316 Steel is a high grade steel and is rated higher than many other pumps using 304 stainless steel, see our attached image for a comparison where you’re pumping from. The switch that comes with the system is wired wired to the tank.

We offer both, domestic (home use) and commercial solar pumping solutions. First off, a solar pump system can usually NOT replace a home pressure pump. Water may not be needed around the clock but certainly after dark or before sunlight. Hence we only recommend a solar pump system for your home if you have

Hence we only recommend a solar pump system for your home if you have not more than 50 metres between bottom of bore and top of tank. Since water can only be pumped during sun-shine hours you need a header tank that is at least a few meters higher than your house.

What kind of warranty does Commodore pump have?

Commodore Pumps (motor and pump head) come with a 24 Month warranty, and Commodore Pump Controllers come with a 12 month warranty. New solar panels have a 25 year output warranty. Used solar panels have a 10 year warranty. If your item is found to be defective within the warranty period we will replace the defective part free of charge.