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Forum: Renovations & New Construction

01-26-16, 05:06 PM

Replies: 35

ice storm, generators and lessons learned

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Posted By stevehull

Charles, Clients have put in variable speed,...

Charles,

Clients have put in variable speed, constant pressure deep well submersible pumps - and have had a LOT of problems. Especially with lightening. We have a lot of that here in Oklahoma. ...

Forum: Renovations & New Construction

01-14-16, 02:55 PM

Replies: 35

ice storm, generators and lessons learned

Views: 24,206

Posted By stevehull

Pinball, A 10 kW tractor mounted PTO (power...

Pinball,

A 10 kW tractor mounted PTO (power take off) generator for $895 is a bargain even if you must create a mounting frame. Just be aware that there is a lot of starting torque and the frame...

Forum: Renovations & New Construction

01-13-16, 07:46 AM

Replies: 35

ice storm, generators and lessons learned

Views: 24,206

Posted By stevehull

It is my understanding that "softstarts" reduce...

It is my understanding that "softstarts" reduce the initial current peak (6-7 times nominal running current) from a few msec to a couple hundred msec. By spreading out the starting load/torque, the...

Forum: Renovations & New Construction

01-12-16, 01:41 PM

Replies: 35

ice storm, generators and lessons learned

Views: 24,206

Posted By stevehull

Semenad - tell me more! How do these...

Semenad - tell me more! How do these ultracapacitors work with a 240 v single phase AC well pump?

Anything that takes off the initial start up surge is very helpful.

Steve

Forum: Renovations & New Construction

12-21-15, 06:54 AM

Replies: 35

ice storm, generators and lessons learned

Views: 24,206

Posted By stevehull

Oil pan - good thoughts on fuel efficiency - but...

Oil pan - good thoughts on fuel efficiency - but gallons per hour is not the key for me. Rather, it is the BTUs needed per hour. Then find the fuel that best fits me. I don't have access to a...

Forum: Renovations & New Construction

12-14-15, 07:27 AM

Replies: 35

ice storm, generators and lessons learned

Views: 24,206

Posted By stevehull

Jeff, sounds like you are advocating some battery...

Jeff, sounds like you are advocating some battery storage for well pump via PV. My problem is that the average current for the deep well pump is not too bad ~ 1.5 kW, but the kicker is the starting...

Forum: Renovations & New Construction

12-13-15, 08:15 AM

Replies: 35

ice storm, generators and lessons learned

Views: 24,206

Posted By stevehull

A few updates and clarifications . . . ...

A few updates and clarifications . . .

First, cattle drink a LOT of water. A 330 cut off IBC tote of water might last 12 hours - probably less. Secondly, we have a cold winter here and a hot...

Forum: Renovations & New Construction

12-11-15, 07:23 AM

Replies: 35

ice storm, generators and lessons learned

Views: 24,206

Posted By stevehull

ice storm, generators and lessons learned

Been off line for almost a week as a big ice storm caused a lot of disruption here in central Oklahoma.

I was prepared, but I thought I would share a few triumphs and also lessons learned . . .
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