DIY Shallow Well Pump Installation | Off Grid Cabin Build #54

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In this episode of our off grid cabin build series, we are installing a shallow well pump with a pressure tank in our cabin. I'll show you how to install the check valve and change the pump motor from 230v to 115v.
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@kenairockband 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting your progress. I’m a first timer putting in a very similar system for our yurt in the interior of Alaska. It’s good confidence booster to watch others doing it for themselves.

@markapickett 4 жыл бұрын

I know you have plenty to do already, but, if you find your water pressure situation is still problematic in the future, whether it’s multiple uses at the same time or velocity at a hose bib, you may find that replacing the pvc/pex tubing between the tank and the pump with 1” or larger tubing greatly improves your systems performance. Any pressurized system is only as good as it’s delivery pressure and/or volume - in this case, volume. It may never be a problem, but later, if the water pressure drops significantly in the shower when the kitchen sink is turned on, that may be a good first step that helps. Also - helpful tip - there is a distinct right and wrong direction to use a pipe wrench and/or channel locks. Using them backwards is never a good idea. You can hurt yourself if the teeth lose their grip as well as getting a decidedly less powerful effect when using your tool. Smashing your knuckles or worse can really dampen your spirits! 😉 Carry on, my friend! You are doing very well! God bless!

@deeremeyer1749 2 жыл бұрын

Pressure is flow x restriction. And "low water pressure" is a LACK OF FLOW. "Increasing" the size of plumbing to a faucet does not give you "more water pressure" and the "appliances" - faucets and all other "flow control valves" are always the "choke points" in a system and until you supply more SUPPLY FLOW you'll never get more "watet pressure". Especially using a SHALLOW WELL "JET" PUMP AS A "BOOSTER PUMP" and "sizing down" the PUMP INLET TO "MATCH" THE PUMP OUTLET and idiotically installing a 1 1/4" check valve "upstream" of the ACTUAL "downsized" 1" system inlet at the actual "source" where a FOOT VALVE should be located to keep the entire suction line primed. The "half horsepower" pump finally "surged" at 800+ watts - more than 1 HP since 1 HP = 740+ watts - several seconds after "startup" because the SYSTEM was not primed and an "inverter" connected to "electrical storage device" AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES not being "charged" by an AUTOMOTIVE CHARGING SYSTEM that actually supplies ALL an automobile's electricity after "startup" and the initial "surge" load will NEVER supply "115V" at the

@ModernMountainLiving 4 жыл бұрын

Marty, I have been watching since the footings were poured and this is the first time you mentioned that you served. Big Thank you Sir.

@canuckyank82 4 жыл бұрын

Man, I kept an average of 30 goldfish alive and reproducing over 17 years and 2 shallow well pumps. I could connect easily to the fittings and the electrical and the head pressure. The pond had a fabulous waterfall thanks to those shallow well pumps. Loved your solution as it reminds me of myself. All the best with it as you continue on. Great video!

@timsimorangkir1618 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Johnson and Family, I miss you guys so much. 🌹

@grantw.whitwam9948 3 жыл бұрын

I always use that clear reinforced line to hookup our pumps, great to see the water.

@jschiek8054 Жыл бұрын

Wild coincidence, I’m also setting up an off grid property in North Idaho and am getting ready to install a shallow well pump (Burcam) to replace the janky Shurflo RV pump that miraculously worked to give us showers in our two story home for almost three months. Thanks very much for the great video!

@prestone6838 4 жыл бұрын

Legend. Thank you for showing the pressure afterwards.

@sandhollowhomestead6972 4 жыл бұрын

Great progress! Being inside for the winter and getting the necessary items done is awesome! Breathe! Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

@fortwoods 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching your videos for awhile, but this one really helped me. I need a pump like yours that can run off an inverter. Now I know what to get for my off grid setup. Thanks a million!

@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome.

@HMSSfrigate12 4 жыл бұрын

always a good idea to use 2 wrenches when tightening fittings.

@jonathanandrew4750 2 жыл бұрын

@deeremeyer1749 2 жыл бұрын

Not unless you only use one hand.

@DoyleShadduck 4 ай бұрын

You only have one hand?

@czar89031 3 жыл бұрын

i am pretty much interested in DIY style, Martin my friend thanks for showing me your video & i live in Thailand retired from USA, taking care of my old Father-in-law & i am fixing his house to off grid just like you.

@andrewbriant1946 4 жыл бұрын

Hello from Down under, I take my hat off to you guys you and the kids have done well to get the comforts you enjoy now, I look forward to seeing all the new videos

@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving 4 жыл бұрын

Hi from up over. Hahaha so glad you are here. Look forward to seeing you in the comments often.

@meza201011 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoy watchung your videos. Teflon tape would also help with using on the fittings then top it of with pipe dope. Makes a better seal then just dope alone. Dont know if anyone else suggested it on comments below. Just some advise. I had fittings leaked before just using dope by it self. Keep it up . Great videos.

@THEWRITESTUFF61 4 жыл бұрын

Always a great feeling when, "a plan comes together." Especially plumbing!

@MrTrekFanDan 3 жыл бұрын

Subbed. 🤔. Word of advice for all....replace your standard pressure tank switch with an automatic low pressure shut-off lever.... AND add a “low water” power shut off at a calculated distance above the pump. These two tips will save your pump and water. Especially with low yield/recovery wells. 🖖😎

@dtm7909 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a link for the low water shut off that can work in a system like this ?

@andrewbradley8450 4 жыл бұрын

Wow loving all your progress well done

@jockflynn54 4 жыл бұрын

I like to see a plan come together, great video

@frankrodriguez2332 4 жыл бұрын

i'm really happy for you guys. keep up the great work..

@ri438j 3 жыл бұрын

Just a little DIY comment, I always use teflon tape on steel threads before putting the pipe dope on. Makes the fittings easier to tighten and if you need to un-do it for any reason, it comes apart more easily.

@philshalischieffer9588 4 жыл бұрын

Wow very impressive. Love the enthusiasm, too.

@enalfianliwa5953 4 жыл бұрын

anda orang hebat pk martin....👍👍👍👍👍👍 semangat pk martin..

@gregkahle9046 4 жыл бұрын

Looking good, awesome job!

@sreekumarUSA 3 жыл бұрын

021321/0631h PST Thanks. I’m watching this episode, just today and happy to see the pressure pump function successfully. Hard work and such perseverance and relentless, that too. Sir .... hats off to you. Cheers. 73s...

@Melicoy 4 жыл бұрын

AWESOME FANTASTIC !!!! Nice work !!!

@PaullaWells 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the upgrade. Woo hoo! Have a great thanksgiving!!

@OurCabinInThewoods 4 жыл бұрын

Good deal that will make life alot better.

@williamlane9140 3 жыл бұрын

Great video man. I have the same rv pump. Works but not that well. This is exactly what I need for my setup. Thanks for doing a video start to finish. Nice work!

@bracercayman8711 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Martin.

@ArthurValencia9438 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the informative & entertaining video. I loved it. Art in CA

@garybonz 3 жыл бұрын

My suggestion, connect the check valve to the outlet so the pump spins up faster this will be easier on your inverter and the motor. If you do this you need to plug the threaded outlet that the pressure switch is connected to and connect the pressure switch somewhere on the house side of the check valve.

@Edgardocelectric007 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Martin just jumped ahead a bit and saw that you were using the Klein 11 and 1 👍👍👍 I’ll been using them for over 30 plus years Klein makes great Electrical tools and consider the best for the trade. Really liked the progress you’ve made family included since it’s been a family affair

@GlenS123 4 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving to your family, the blessings you have to be thankful for! Don't know if this is a quick temporary install, but those steel fitting are short lived in potable water. Check valve will work on suction, but discharge is better location for best performance. Age old rule of thumb to follow "no restrictions on pump suction". Some pump designs can't handle restrictions on suction, others are more forgiving. God Bless!

@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving 4 жыл бұрын

That is how it is to be installed per manufacture of the pump. I checked 3 times.

@GoldensRule45 3 жыл бұрын

The pressure switch actually opens the circuit when it arrives at the cut off pressure and stays off until the pressure set point to re activate the pump. These 2 pressures are usually 15 psi apart so the pump isn't turning on and off( short cycling) Storage bladder tank helps greatly with that as well

@gilbertmick62 4 жыл бұрын

Bravo Martin tu connais beaucoup de choses c,est vrai qu'on tu à une maison faut tout savoir faire 🤗😉🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

@cathydurocher564 3 жыл бұрын

Should use brass fittings that galvanized will eventually rust & leak

@arnitajasman 4 жыл бұрын

Senang sekali lihat proses pembuatan rumahnya 😍😍😍😍

@jongibran8346 4 жыл бұрын

Yah ada yg begadang😁

@WayneTheSeine 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome set up with the pump.

@socketwrench7 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video.. everything I needed...thanks a bunch..

@suenorton873 4 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving Julie, Martin and kids.

@juliejohnson9531 4 жыл бұрын

Sue Norton thank you!

@jsmythib 4 жыл бұрын

These pumps are really cheap, and work great! Just watch out for your prime side... If anything happens and your not around, you will burn up the pump if the intake goes dry. Water hammer has destroyed my connector multiple times, but no more! Finally diy'd it correctly. lol

@donaldsaunders4736 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Martin very well explained 👍

@bigdog0u81 5 ай бұрын

Yep same on my water heater drain. Pulled that off and put a 3/4 ball valve with a garden hose adapter drains way better.

@tucker476 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You for service.... I am retired Army.............

@michaelteti5148 3 жыл бұрын

Do appreciate what you do!

@yasminghani2073 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea

@dper1112 4 жыл бұрын

You're using compression fittings, which work with both PEX A and PEX B. As you noted, compression fittings have the annoying effect that the fitting itself is narrower than the diameter of the pipe, which isn't ideal for high water flow. To get around this, you could use PEX A and expansion fittings. When those go on, the PEX is stretched, and it then shrinks over the fitting, such that both the pipe and fitting have the same diameter. But it's more expensive and you also need a special tool. My guess is the pump noise will only matter at night. If someone gets up and uses the bathroom, then when the pump kicks on, if the noise is loud enough to wake people up, you'll probably just add some insulation to the floor (which one imagines you'll do anyway), and if needed an extra box around it down in the crawl space, and that will fix that. On-demand hot water heaters like that are quite common in Europe and Asia, which explains why they're in C. In the U.S., the most common water heating method is an immersion element, and in places with really expensive electricity, those have not been affordable for a long time, thus on-demand heaters.

@tomkelly8827 Ай бұрын

I searched far and wide to find something like my setup and here you are! I have the same pump and pressure tank, rainwater tank and run off solar as well! Hey you know it made no difference to switch your voltage to 115 though, you still use the same amount of wattage. At 230V you use half the amps that you do at 115V so the wattage to run the pump is identical. The only difference is the breaker in the box

@KoalityofLife 4 жыл бұрын

Make sure and seal that pressure switch really good so no bugs can get into it. Don't need a bug falling in between the contacts and keeping it from turning on. :)

@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving 4 жыл бұрын

I used to see that in AC contacts a lot. Ants seem to like them.

@luk_deg 25 күн бұрын

I have the same exact pump setup at my cottage, I use a manual pump to prime the pump at spring and I dont mess with a cup of water!

@MrKylebeard 4 жыл бұрын

great job!

@martinmiller7623 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting and great production value sir.

@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369 Жыл бұрын

Hello JOHNSON's Since I last visited your CHANNEL ... I installed 24 Ground Mounted 208 watt Solar Panels ... SIX (6) 48 volt EG4-LL BATTERIES ... & a 240 / 120 Volt Split-Phase GROWATT SPF 6000T DVM-MPV inverter ... & am living pretty much a HYBRID Solar Life /// with a GRID Bill of $ 10.64 per month to leave DUKE Energy's METER on my home for extended CLOUDY Weather Thanks for SPARKING my INTEREST in SOLAR COOP the WiSeNhEiMeR from Richmond, INDIANA ...

@jschiek8054 Жыл бұрын

Recently moved to North Idaho myself and found myself in a situation virtually identical to yours here. We’re off grid and were running water to our two story home off an RV pump. Both the original and backup RV pumps fried out and we upgraded to a 1/2 hp shallow well pump, very much like yours. This video was TREMENDOUSLY helpful in getting ours up and running. We had 2 weeks with no running water and it was a nightmare. On the chance that you read this, I wanted to ask if you found any ways to make your pump more efficient on the electrical side of things? We’re running on solar and I’ve noticed a single toilet flush can reduce our battery output by as much as half a volt (which would normally take hours with our other, more energy efficient lights and appliances). We can run the generator if we need to, but it ain’t, you know…Boss. Anyway, LOVE this video! Thank you so much for posting! A debt of gratitude for having running water goes to you, and your excellent play by play instructions!

@vanlifenomadfirekeeper 4 жыл бұрын

Might put insolated box around the pump to quiten it down, plus to keep it from freezing. Just an idea.(-: love watching your videos.

@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving 4 жыл бұрын

Good idea.

@richardbennett6237 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this ! Thanx

@robinfrazier9763 3 жыл бұрын

Well I wish you the best of luck with that foren pump as I have had 3 of them that didn't last for very long but my American made pump has been going for 8 years now . Rob.

@vicobriansoctavian1774 4 жыл бұрын

Good work & nice work :)

@HousewifeInTheWoods 4 жыл бұрын

We have a similar pump, I dunno what ur bank holds but... my pump really bangs my solar. Just a suggestion, if u can, add another holding tank, so u can have more water stored and it isn't kicking on and off as much. Especially at night. I ADORE mine **edit** adore my pump, still don't have another tank..... we went without running water for a few years and this year I got hot running water at my kitchen sink 😍😍😍 heaven ♡ I'm just loving your videos! And your family is so beautiful ♡ ***edit... we have the same type hot water heater, has never been a problem indoors at all

@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving 4 жыл бұрын

We will probably add another tank when we can afford it. One step at a time.

@HousewifeInTheWoods 4 жыл бұрын

@@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving us too, we still don't have an add on.... baby steps ... you guys are cruising tho! So much fun to watch, and I'm learning a lot too... we've made a lot of mistakes 😶

@sofiahAgani 4 жыл бұрын

G sabar dehh liat rmhnya sep apa nntinya😚semangat pak Martin n family🤓🤓🤓

@a.r.moyapapitawaira7369 2 жыл бұрын

Bro, the same here, my pump (trykkpumpe) is also under the house, but I think it is a very uncomfortable place when it comes to provide maintenance to the pump or system. We are moving it out into an accessible box. Here gets -30 in winter. Thank you all for sharing. ✌️

@keramanbinmohamadiemansh7184 4 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@SurvivalLiving 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Much appreciated. Been going over many designs for water storage and delivery for our homestead. Your design will work perfectly for our needs. Thanks again for sharing your journeys with us. Its very helpful 👍

@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving 4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome.

@caosvision6328 3 жыл бұрын

que buen video compadre. gracias por compartir

@idahodad1 4 жыл бұрын

Now that your house is still open, make sure that your water heater installation meets code requirements because you will need to have your future gas piping inspected. Propane companies will not set or fill large tanks without an approved gas system that has been "blessed" by the inspector.

@PakSon34 4 жыл бұрын

I hope you always health and happy sir

@saucy2ubud 4 жыл бұрын

good work buddy :)

@selador11 4 жыл бұрын

A better way to run the current setup would have been to get a lawn tractor battery. Hook up to the pump. And put a float charger, or battery maintainer on the battery. And put a cheap check valve just before the pump. You could even make your own check valve with a couple cheap fittings, and a marble. Since you've done a major upgrade in pumps, this advice is pretty much for anyone else wanting to do a setup like your original. =0)

@edwardteach2625 3 жыл бұрын

Stainless & Galvanized & Brass fittings connected together to make a battery when you pass an ionic fluid through them?

@mainelyelectric 4 жыл бұрын

I never use 2 hose clamps! The only time that two would be needed is on a well pump deep down in the well with the pump hanging from the pipe!

@Kingsleykrewvlogs 4 жыл бұрын

Looks great !!! Man, your patience with these Negative Nancy's is AMAZING !! I wanna slap them all. I mean, really... they don't need to live there, so what's their deal.. Arrrgggghhh !!! OK, Fi's rant over. Enjoy not having the water cut off mid hair wash (I'm thinking more of Jules & Sarah here. LOL) Have an awesome day guys !!

@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving 4 жыл бұрын

How do you pronounce Fi? Like Bee or Pie?

@Kingsleykrewvlogs 4 жыл бұрын

@@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving LOL.. like Bee... as in the beginning of Fiona. (coz that's my name. ha ha)

@juliejohnson9531 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s a great improvement!

@priaberkumistipiss 4 жыл бұрын

semoga semuanya lancar dan rumah pak martin selesai tepat waktu.. winter is coming

@selador11 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agreed about the pex diameter. For decades, (a century and more?), plumbing dimensions have been universal in the US. If it says 3/4"... It measures 3/4" inside. But along comes pex, and if it says 3/4", it is ALMOST 3/4" outside diameter. I'm surprised they got by with that. Also agreed about the hose bib and it's small hole. If you need the greater flow, find a gate valve type hose bib. GREAT idea, using that for a drain! And you can use a hose to get the water outside the crawlspace. Heater: American flag on the front, but it won't show the temperature in freedom degrees. LOL

@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving 4 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@MrPabco 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job man. Please make sure to plug that pump into a GFI. If you can get 220v to that pump you will draw 1/2 the amps. Not sure if you have a conduit running from the inverter to under the house though. Keep on keeping on.

@anthonyparker8519 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing if he was running a 220 it wouldn't draw as much amps maybe 400 I could tell by his voice that he wasn't excited about the 880 amps also if the motor is using less amps thenvi promise you it will last longer

@tillthesalesrip 3 жыл бұрын

I have heard of holding tanks floating out of the ground when the water level gets too low inside the tank. Maybe if there is an air vent this is less likely to happen.

@Vinterfrid 4 жыл бұрын

Informative video indeed. As for the Celsius scale: Welcome to the rest of the world! The countries and territories that use the Fahrenheit scale are: United States. Bahamas. Cayman Islands. Liberia. Palau. The Federated States of Micronesia. Marshall Islands.

@rainertheraven7813 4 жыл бұрын

Fart= °C * 1,8 + 32

@doctorsmoothy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for measuring the power consumption.

@davebohnert542 4 жыл бұрын

smaller motor wouldn't work harder. probably a little smaller flow rate and less lift. but your source is at ground level so the lift isn't an issue and am sure a much better4 flow rat than pulling it from under ground. and certainly less strain on your battery bank. good luck Dave

@khalilraki6175 4 жыл бұрын

how much power (watts) does the pump is using? I have a harbor freight shallow well pump and it is consuming 2000 watts

@roberthuckeby9820 4 жыл бұрын

Gotta question. I watched three of your videos regarding the well you dug... that only got chocolate out of it. What finally happened with that well?

@josephsaucedo8691 3 жыл бұрын

All klein are for life no questions asked they are used by election you can find at home Depot even if it rust just take it back there that good about it. Best tool you can buy👌✌️👍

@oldfart5127 4 жыл бұрын

Martin, you all are doing a great job. I sincerely believe that the good lord has talk to you. And has lead your family to Idaho for safety/biblical reasons. Your plan on your homestead is the right direction. I seen in the comments that you were in the Army. Officer or NCO? I am retire Army, Master Sergeant. God Bless and Happy Thanksgiving to the Johnson Family.

@venny1702 4 жыл бұрын

GoodJob pak Martin🙏 .. bisa bangun rumah sendiri bersama keluarga

@ncbeeguy 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned. You might want to install a vapor barrier on the floor of the crawlspace it looks like you have alot of moisture wicking up from the ground .

@matthewkiser4454 4 жыл бұрын

Several have mentioned even though he has said and shown plastic barrier folded and laying on crawl space floor. He just wanted to get plumbing and anything else done so it wouldn’t be damaged from dropped tools and scooting around on it. Plus at time didn’t have roof dried in and didn’t want any rain water coming though floor pooling up on it

@hortytims 4 жыл бұрын

You can always tell What country something was made in Philips screws are made in America square or robertsons are made in Canada

@donalddalley7274 3 жыл бұрын

A blind person taught me that they prefer Robertson screws because those screwdrivers can't skip. Very handy in tight spaces where you can't see what you are doing.

@huxmetalworks7371 4 жыл бұрын

Great job love your work can you tell me what size is your system battery bank and solar panel I'm building the same off grid system and your help would be greatly appreciated

@m_soko 4 жыл бұрын

From a 20 yr plumber? Whenever you can, use all brass fittings. Galvanized is troublesome and wrong for this application in a number of ways

@notadumbblond3 4 жыл бұрын

They eventually rust or break right? Like the ones my landlord put on the well plumbing for the RV park here. I get rust coming through a LOT.

@americanpatriot912 4 жыл бұрын

Kellie yes builds rust and then the contact points won't work ,make sure your electric turned off to the pressure switch and then take some fine sand paper clean the points and your back in business.

@hplandservices3465 4 жыл бұрын

Usually you hold the wrench in the other direction when tightening

@jsmythib 4 жыл бұрын

@@notadumbblond3 Galvanized, using zinc- which is toxic to humans. Just one datapoint.

@trenchantsometimes5149 3 жыл бұрын

@@americanpatriot912 - Husband just installed on of these pumps but there is a problem and he isn't into plumbing nor electrical. It's fine when we run the cold water but as soon as we try to use the hot the breaker flips. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated..

@silenthunter_on_wotb5288 3 жыл бұрын

Cool !!!

@dbrown6936 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure about your clear hose, is it rated for 60psi ? I know it's temporary, just saying. Great video, luv watching you guys. So positive in every aspect.

@mtnxcape 2 жыл бұрын

If you have the pump with the pressure tank attached do you know if you still need the big blue tank in the house? Thank you

@Melicoy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks !!!. You are lucky... My insurance company would not insure one of my places because it had galvanized pipes.

@saucy2ubud 4 жыл бұрын

did you end up venting the water heater - if you have a video what # is it?

@questionsforchristians 2 жыл бұрын

dang you ghetto rigged that haha. good job. glad you were thinkin outta the box

@drue6360 3 жыл бұрын

HOLY OVERTIGHTEN BATMAN!!!!

@seanmorangamingwiththecolo513 3 жыл бұрын

Why did you need the check valve and why did you reduce it down to 1''? Thanks

@alexisdeville3605 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you set the voltage on the pump to 115 volts?

@scifycartoon 4 жыл бұрын

The best flow valve is a ball valve!

@kreasikita9422 4 жыл бұрын

Ok om....sdh say sub...👍

@Ih8emailAndComputers 3 жыл бұрын

I'm hoping mine works. Mine says 10a 120v ... I know my battery bank flipped out on a 11a coffee machine. I have the exact same set up... a dc pump, trying to switch to ac pump, higher pressure so I can run my instant hot water tank, because the pressure seems to be the issue with my hot water tank. But I am very concerned this will be too much for my windmill solar battery bank. On my 2000w 24v inverter. I'm most worried about the amps

@jonnievonangel1 4 жыл бұрын

I started holding my breath after that snap noise

@Jareddowling 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh this is so similar to what I wanna do. We have city water. But we have a shallow well in the backyard. 25ft deep. I want to setup a pump/tank combo like what you have but I’d rather use solar power to run it. I know nothing about solar power. How can I figure out the best solar setup to supply power for a pump like that? Obviously in expensive as possible. It’ll be used for outdoor stuff(chickens, garden, etc), not to supply the house.