Solar sprinkler system

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Posted by Thomas Cooper on November 5, 2005, 12:21 pm
 
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Hey all,
   I am in need of a small (4 station) solar powered automatic sprinkler
system that is reasonably priced.  I have been unable to find any sources or
plans for such a setup.  Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
TnT




Posted by Vox Humana on November 5, 2005, 4:58 pm
 

Sprinklers run on 24v DC.  I don't see any advantage of using solar power.



Posted by Jangchub on November 6, 2005, 9:59 am
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Unless you're off the grid.

Posted by Vox Humana on November 6, 2005, 11:55 am
 

sprinkler

sources

Where does the water come from if you are off the grid?



Posted by Snooze on November 7, 2005, 4:56 am
 
Plenty of people have their own wells.

In many countries, power outages are a daily fact of life. In the US, many
people who live on farm lands, lose power everytime it rains.

A buddy of mine grew up on a ranch, every major storm they'd lose power for
a few days because the utilities fixed the power problems in the city first.
They'd run the generator for a few hours to power the well pump and a few
lights and stuff around the house, the hot water heater and the cooking was
all on propane, the house was heated by a wood stove. Septic system took
care of the sewer.

-S