Solar Pumping Station for Residential Property
Customer: SNU Grazing Company
Location: Grasstree, QLD
Case Study ID:: CS-20
Date: December 2013
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Overview
Dowdens Pumping & Water Treatment have designed, installed and commissioned a solar pumping system for the SNU Grazing Company on a property in Grasstree – near Mackay.
The Problem
The customer required water pumped to 2x 10,000L holding tanks over 100 m away, and then pumped to a residential dwelling a further 85 m away, where the water is passed through a filter and used for domestic purposes around the house.
Our Solution
The Dowdens Pumping and Water Treatment solution was to use a Franklin 1.1 kW submersible pump, powered by the 195 W SUNTECH Solar Panels and controlled by a 1.1 kW solar controller and circuit breaker. To hold the water supply, Dowdens recommended two 10,000 L holding tanks.
The entire solar pump system was designed, manufactured, installed and commissioned on time and within budget.
Key Components
- Franklin 1.1 kW Submersible Pump
- 195 W SUNTECH Solar Panels
- 1.1 kW SolarController and Circuit Breaker.
- 2x 10,000L Holding Tanks
Project Design Philosophy
Dowdens Pumping & Water Treatment design philosophy for this project was:
- Cost-Effectiveness
- Innovation
- Ease of Installation
- Simple & Effective Pump Operation
- System Reliability & Reduced Ongoing Maintenance
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