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bennelson · 11-08-11, 01:42 PM

Anyone care to weigh in on the location of the pump?

I already have an El-CID 12V DC pump that's designed to be able to run off a single PV panel.

Usually, the pump is located either right next to, or even on the solar exchanger tank.

I was wondering about other locations for the pump. Right now, I am shaking my head trying to figure out how I will EVER fit a 24" diameter tank into my tiny laundry/utility room, let alone the pump, fill valves, and everything else.

Would it make sense to put the pump OUTSIDE, under the solar collector? That would minimize the cable run for the 12V DC from the solar panel. The pump is stainless steel, and I wouldn't think weather should be an issue under the panel.
Your thoughts on that?

11-08-11, 01:42 PM	#57
bennelson Home-Wrecker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 546 Thanks: 3 Thanked 165 Times in 96 Posts	Anyone care to weigh in on the location of the pump? I already have an El-CID 12V DC pump that's designed to be able to run off a single PV panel. Usually, the pump is located either right next to, or even on the solar exchanger tank. I was wondering about other locations for the pump. Right now, I am shaking my head trying to figure out how I will EVER fit a 24" diameter tank into my tiny laundry/utility room, let alone the pump, fill valves, and everything else. Would it make sense to put the pump OUTSIDE, under the solar collector? That would minimize the cable run for the 12V DC from the solar panel. The pump is stainless steel, and I wouldn't think weather should be an issue under the panel. Your thoughts on that? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.