Off-Grid Solar Pump System: Convert Your AC Well Pump to Solar Power with Ease

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It's finally here! I mentioned in a video from Thursday or Friday (can't quite remember which) that I’ve been eagerly awaiting this moment. We’ve got our hands on the 3000-watt solar pump system that allows you to take your AC well pump completely off-grid. It converts your pump to solar power with AC backup and battery support.

Now, I could go on about sales reps. They said this system was ready four months ago, but it took all this time to actually get it to the customer. It’s frustrating to deal with delays like that, especially when it reflects poorly on me. But, at last, it's here!

This 3000-watt system is designed to handle up to a one and a half horsepower, 220-volt well pump. It comes with an MPPT charge controller and an inverter. It's a split-phase 220 inverter, meaning you get two 110-volt lines with a neutral in between. Let’s dive into how this all works.

They offer three different sizes of this system: 3000 watts, 6000 watts, and a brand new 12,000-watt model. The 3000-watt version is perfect for a one and a half horsepower well pump, while the larger 6000 and 12,000-watt models can power not only a well pump but also other off-grid needs like a cabin or RV.
Looking at the output cable, you’ll see two 110-volt lines, a neutral, and a ground wire. This additional cable is for the AC charger. The system includes a 220-volt, 20-amp battery charger that can be connected directly to the grid. We’ll cover that part in more detail later on.

This power cord plugs straight into your well pump, or you can wire the leads—two 110-volt lines, a neutral, and a ground—directly to a breaker box. With 3000 watts and a maximum of 125 amps, this setup delivers plenty of power for a well pump.

Today is Saturday, and we're planning to install this system on Tuesday. We’ll walk through the entire installation process then. It’s a straightforward setup, mounted on this board. The customer will appreciate how simple it is. Just one on/off switch controls the whole system. The breaker stays off unless you're using grid power to charge the battery.

The owner already has some solar panels from a previous system that didn’t work out. This 3000-watt setup includes three solar panels and two batteries, all mounted together. The positive and negative cables connect to the batteries, and the output cable goes to your well pump. We'll show the full wiring process on Tuesday.
If you don’t have access to grid power, you can leave the breaker off. You also have the option to hook this inverter directly to a generator, which can power the pump without the need for the batteries. In a grid-down situation or during bad weather, running off a generator is a great option.

The system also features a 200-amp catastrophic fuse and a solar disconnect switch. We’ll add some labels to make everything clear. This is how the system comes from me, ready to sell. Just connect two batteries, wire up the well pump, and set up the solar panels. It’s that simple.

This 3000-watt system takes your AC-powered well off the grid, and unlike diaphragm pumps that wear out quickly, it’s designed to handle the start-and-stop pressures of a well pump. I’m excited that it’s finally arrived.

Here’s the cost breakdown:

• The 3000-watt system, which includes two 200-amp sealed deep-cycle batteries and three solar panels, is priced at $3,299.
• The 6000-watt system, with four batteries and six panels, costs $4,000.
• The 12,000-watt system, featuring six batteries and twelve panels, is priced at $5,699.

We'll be installing the system on Tuesday and going over the details like amps, draw, watts, and volts. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out—my contact information is below.

In the coming days, we’ll also cover a new variable speed start-up water pump designed for off-grid water cistern systems, so stay tuned for that. We’ll be testing and getting the solar system operational in the Tuesday install video.
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