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DafyddElvy

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I have a pond with a planted filter bed which works fine, however my wife recently pointed out the amount of electricity the pump uses, which I hadn't previously appreciated.

I am now looking at alternatives, the obvious of which is solar. Most of the solar powered kits are sold as pond fountain kits, only a few include details regarding the maximum water head suggestion they can be used as a conventional pond pump, the maximum battery power seems to be rated at 4 hours, and anyone living in the northern hemisphere knows our nights are a bit more than 4 hours.

Not being able to find sensible, useful advice elsewhere I thought ah I know some knowledgeable helpful folk that might be able to help, so here I am asking if folk can advise on ways to have a solar powered fish pond pump with a head no more than 1m (my mind is also wondering what twisted comments certain members are going to come out with ), thanks.
 
DafyddElvy said:
I have a pond with a planted filter bed which works fine, however my wife recently pointed out the amount of electricity the pump uses, which I hadn't previously appreciated.

I am now looking at alternatives, the obvious of which is solar. Most of the solar powered kits are sold as pond fountain kits, only a few include details regarding the maximum water head suggestion they can be used as a conventional pond pump, the maximum battery power seems to be rated at 4 hours, and anyone living in the northern hemisphere knows our nights are a bit more than 4 hours.

Not being able to find sensible, useful advice elsewhere I thought ah I know some knowledgeable helpful folk that might be able to help, so here I am asking if folk can advise on ways to have a solar powered fish pond pump with a head no more than 1m (my mind is also wondering what twisted comments certain members are going to come out with ), thanks.
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Have you thought about using a battery backup that is charged by the solar panel, similar to our PV system at home? Obviously you would a larger solar panel, but itmay be worth looking into. Also does the pump actually need to be going all the time?
 
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