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To: JRandomFreeper
I'm also doing the background research for PVC backup for the power as well. Local conditions favor solar cells.

We have requisites for the deep-freeze. The Bride is a disabled vet, with back issues; this means very specific height and depth needs, or she can't get to the contents.

Currently, we're vulnerable to a grid-down situation because we'd lose power for the well pump. Hence the need for the solar backup...

9 posted on 08/31/2012 9:10:15 PM PDT by Old Sarge (We are now officially over the precipice, we just havent struck the ground yet)
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To: Old Sarge

I’m looking for a 12 volt solution (car batteries charged by solar panels) to pump water from my well, should the grid go down for awhile. Could hand pump, but a nice auto solution would be nice. Drop a hose or pipe down the well-head, pump the water up and into an outside faucet/garden hose hookup to re-pressure the house water/pump system reservoir. 220 VAC backup systems (wind, solar) to run the existing well pump are hard to find. A pressure switch would be nice, too, that stops the pump at about 50 psi. I may have a source for the pump but need more info on the pressure switch, and suitable charging power from the panels (or a windmill).


44 posted on 09/01/2012 8:52:47 AM PDT by SgtHooper (The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on the list.)
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