Greetings!
This is my first post on the forum and I've combed through quite a few threads looking for an answer to the dilemma that I'm trying to solve. Since this is a very crucial issue the only thing that 'I know' is that I 'don't know enough' which is why I need expert advice to get this right the first time, thanks for your patience.
I design custom aeroponics systems for clients that usually have access to 110V outlets however, some friends of mine are missionaries that run orphanages in a few well know garbage dumps in Kenya. My goal is to send them a few aeroponics units so that they can feed the kids and sell the remaining produce to generate an income for their charities. It's surprising how little goes a very long way there.
While lighting for their systems will not be a problem because they have ample sunlight, running the pump for the units is where I need help designing a system that will work via solar panels.
The system works with a timer that runs the pump for 1 minute on, and 4 minutes off, it's a 12V DC, 100W pump that outputs 160PSI to run the system. The timer that I normally use is 110V and so I'm in a dilemma where I'm not sure if I should even go to 110V AC, or find a timer that will work on a 12V DC system?
Additionally, I'm not sure how many batteries and panels that I will need to run this simple system. As you might image we're trying to do this as economically as possible.
If you would be so kind, I can imagine that a few of you have similar systems that do pretty much the same thing and I would appreciate your wisdom on the matter, many thanks!
Peace,
EJ
This is my first post on the forum and I've combed through quite a few threads looking for an answer to the dilemma that I'm trying to solve. Since this is a very crucial issue the only thing that 'I know' is that I 'don't know enough' which is why I need expert advice to get this right the first time, thanks for your patience.
I design custom aeroponics systems for clients that usually have access to 110V outlets however, some friends of mine are missionaries that run orphanages in a few well know garbage dumps in Kenya. My goal is to send them a few aeroponics units so that they can feed the kids and sell the remaining produce to generate an income for their charities. It's surprising how little goes a very long way there.
While lighting for their systems will not be a problem because they have ample sunlight, running the pump for the units is where I need help designing a system that will work via solar panels.
The system works with a timer that runs the pump for 1 minute on, and 4 minutes off, it's a 12V DC, 100W pump that outputs 160PSI to run the system. The timer that I normally use is 110V and so I'm in a dilemma where I'm not sure if I should even go to 110V AC, or find a timer that will work on a 12V DC system?
Additionally, I'm not sure how many batteries and panels that I will need to run this simple system. As you might image we're trying to do this as economically as possible.
If you would be so kind, I can imagine that a few of you have similar systems that do pretty much the same thing and I would appreciate your wisdom on the matter, many thanks!
Peace,
EJ
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