PRICES FOR COMPLETE SYSTEMS START AT $2000

A solar powered well pump will protect you against power outages caused by storms, brownouts, and disasters by taking your well off the power grid so that you’re not dependent on anyone else for your water. Having your well pump off grid also allows for a much smaller stand-by generator to power the remaining electric needs in your home, since most AC well pumps require a huge reserve load when run by a standby generator. At Jewelville General Store we take this seriously and carefully the products that we recommend for our customers. We believe that the Simple Pump is a quality product that is rugged and versitle enough to meet a multitude of applications. For most Simple Pump solar installations the payback period is surprisingly low, because the Simple Pump gearmotor solar powered system is more efficient and more economical than other similar sized solar pumping systems. Call or email us for pricing today.

The model 100 Simple Pump when combined with the gearmotor can be becomes the base system to be run by a solar electric module. We currently recommend the 1/5 HP gearmotor to actuate the pump in the system described below. It is powered by a customer supplied, 12Volt dc power source. This can be an automotive or deep cycle marine battery. The gearmotors are modular to our model 100 hand pump and bolt into place in less than five minutes. Since the gearmotor only sees a full load on part of it's cycle, the average power consumption is about 120 watts on the 1/5 HP. With a 1/5 HP unit, and a customer's 75 watt solar module, will produce about half the run time to the charge time (2 hours of charge time gives one hour of pump time). A common, inexpensive, 25 watt module will produce 1 hour of pump time to 6 hours of charge time. All moving parts in the gearmotor assembly are operated entirely in roller bearings for an extremely long lasting mechanism. We have been performing tests with a Wal-Mart $35 deep cycle battery. We have not been able to determine the "amp-hour" capacity of the battery, but it easily operates our pump under a full load for 4 hours at a time between charges.

The Simple Pump gearmotor shown in the picture has an adjustable crank linkage. The five positions allow the motor load to be optimized for the pumping depth. The delivery will vary between 3/4 and 3.1 GPM depending on total head. With 12 hours of pumping per day, this translates to between 540 and 2200 gallons per day of pumping capacity. (See the table below for capacities.)

The Gearmotor assembly is sold as a bolt on option for our existing hand pump. The housing is constructed entirely of stainless steel. The assembly replaces the existing handle assembly and bolts on in less than five minutes. The motor is fuse protected and has its own on/off switch. The mechanism is fully enclosed for outdoor installations. The customer supplies the 12-15 volt dc power source. This can be a portable battery, a vehicle parked nearby or more permanent power sources.

1/5 hp with model 100 pump cylinder:

Maximum Total Head - 240 feet (104 psi)
Flow Rate GPM - 1.5
Pump Stroke Setting - 5.8"

Maximum Total Head - 160 feet (69 psi)
Flow Rate GPM - 2.0
Pump Stroke Setting - 6.9"

Maximum Total Head - 126 feet (54 psi)
Flow Rate GPM - 2.0
Pump Stroke Setting - 6.9"

Maximum Total Head - 92 feet (40 psi)
Flow Rate GPM - 2.0
Pump Stroke Setting - 6.9"

Maximum Total Head - 76 feet (33 psi)
Flow Rate GPM - 2.0
Pump Stroke Setting - 6.9"

Notes: 100 feet of head equals 43.3 PSI. Example of total head calculation: The well water level is at 80 feet, the pump is at 100 feet and we want to deliver 30 psi from the pump head. 30 psi = 100/43.3 x 30 = 69 feet of head. Total head = 80 + 69 = 149 feet of total head. From the top chart, choosing the next highest head of 160 feet = 1.0 GPM.

We can supply complete solar powered systems that include a Simple Pump model 100, gearmotor, solar module(s), and drop pipe kits custom sized for your needs starting at about $2000 (batteries extra). Call or email us for details. Be sure to have information about the depth, water level and capacity of your well available when you call or include this in your email. Also indicate the location of your installation (city and state) so that we can compute the solar hours for your area.

If you are handy you can install a simple pump system yourself. If you live in Georgia, Western North Carolina, western South Carolina, Eastern Tennessee, Northwestern Alabama, South Florida, or Virginia we may be able to install for you. Jewelville General Store installs and services Simple Pumps, stand-by generators, solar electric systems and wood burning stoves, fireplaces, and furnaces. We can help you to discover the security and peace of mind of independent living.

Below is a schematic diagram on how you can tie the Simple pump into your house pressure system. With this arrangement, the 12V pump becomes the primary pumping source by coming on at 35 psi. The AC existing pump will come on at a lower - 30 psi if the 12v cannot keep up under high demand.