Why D.C. Water Pumping?
In Many applications, this simple type of water pumping provides several very attractive benefits.
Location of water supply:
Whether you are retrieving water from a well, pond or possibly a private stream, there are no restrictions to your location choice due to the availability of Utility (A.C.) power. These pumps will operate exclusively on solar power, wind energy, portable generator or any combination of these.
Flexibility:
As mentioned above, practically any form of power can be designed to supply your D.C. Pump. The plumbing and electrical wiring associated with installing a D.C. pump provides for simple, trouble free operation.
Your new D.C. pump along with its power supply (solar, wind, etc.), can be set up with or without storage to be fully automated with pressure gauges and shut-off floats to provide worry free operation even with properties visited occasionally.
Pump Sizes – Gallons Per Minute (GPM):
A very wide range of pump sizes are available. Beginning with a small 5 gpm pump at approximately 3” in diameter up to 80 gpm with a 4” diameter. Your actual gpm will be customized based on the depth of your water supply and the distance of lateral travel the water needs to move. Other factors we will consider are pipe sizing, your desired water pressure at the outlet point, and the total gallons or volume needed each day.
Storage:
Should your water needs be occasional such as with Ag irrigations and large volumes are needed during these irrigations, the addition of poly storage tanks can be used. This storage will allow the use of a smaller pump ample time to “catch up” and establish full tanks during the off irrigation days.
Domestic Use:
The smaller sizes of D.C. pumps make an excellent choice for use as an everyday water producer for your home or small ranch. A lot of factors will be examined to ensure we recommend the best system. It is in this application our knowledge of construction and building codes becomes very valuable. In many cases a secondary D.C. pump can be added to the same well with your current pump. This D.C. pump could be used for large landscaping, orchards, livestock water, etc.
Costs:
In most applications D.C. pumping realizes a rapid return on your initial investment. After a complete system is installed and operational, there are virtually no costs in maintenance or operation. Your pumps lifespan will depend largely on the condition of the water supply. In good, clean conditions 10-15 years is common.
The total cost of owning and operating a pump over its entire lifespan covers much more than just the initial cost - it covers the total sum of the Life Cycle Costs of the pumping system. Electricity is the most expensive part of any pump - a fact that is often overlooked when pumps and prices are compared. It maybe surprising that the purchase price and maintenance costs account for less than 15% of the total lifetime cost of a pump. Electricity accounts for a staggering 85% or more of the total costs. If you want to save money, that's where you should look. (Courtesy of Grundfos)
Let Us Help:
Our company can handle all aspects of sizing, designing, installation etc. We have a long history in the construction industry, farming and ranching, and a very good understanding of water hydraulics. We handle any size of solar array and/or wind turbine to provide power to your pump. We also handle generators in both manual and auto start. As a fully licensed and insured General Contracting Company (Custom Design & Construction), we offer many different services to our customers.
Please contact us to begin the process of personalizing your DC water system. |
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