How to Install A Solar Off Grid Well pump System

[@Caleb-fo9zx]

I guess I missed the episode, but I’m guessing the ram pump didn’t work out ?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Great Question! Ram pump as a permanent hassle free system just isn't feesable. It works, it pumps but there's constant maintenance and upkeep. You basically have to keep your eye on it twice a day to ensure you're still pumping water. Then there's the freeze factor associated, it's just not a permanent setup...can't leave the farm for a day without something going wrong

[@johnthor]

Thank you for another great video. Can you share your rationale for not using the spare vertical pipe for twisting stability? I understand the second group of four solar panels was overkill.

[@tjjohnson4292]

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[@davidgroff3355]

Cost of the solar system?

[@suegriffin2936]

What kind of money are we looking at to build one

[@janwilliams4282]

Without a doubt the least best channel on KZbin

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

lol...thanks Jan

[@marcogallazzi9049]

Iv´e been struggling with batteries for years, pumping water with an off grid system. I realized that this system is exactly what i need. Taking away the pump from my house is huge difference, since it´s about 1.7 KW/h less. Plus, the battery bank had to be pretty big to sustain that consumption without damaging the batteries (some lasted less than a year!) Thanks for the upload

[@elhabibchoukri4054]

My best wishes to all of you from an old Moroccan who want to make you feel we enjoy all that you are going to show us . Best End of the summer and happy future to all of you. El Habib Choukri.

[@dougcooper6004]

I am from a colder climate but we drill a 1/16 weap hole in the tubing so the well drains below the frost line. Solar wells will freeze solid at night.

[@flir67man84]

Thats smart.. didnt think about that

[@terrylundquist2646]

Exactly. That's why I asked about using a pitless adapter to prevent freezing. Hoping to get a reply.

[@PreventiveCarnivore]

Can someone please tell me why my husband refuses to install any alternate power supply for our well? Okay, you don't know. But I'm so frustrated trying to get him to see how important it is to have a back up power system in place just in case the unthinkable happens. He feels there's no danger. WTH!

[@azarelthecreator7098]

@@PreventiveCarnivore that's called denial and denial will leave people in the worse possible situations.

[@OrudoVansan]

I worked construction building commercial solar fields. During the final QC walkthrough, we had a few panels that needed to be replaced. When the electricians disconnected one of those MC4 connectors, there was about a 16" power arc. Very powerful.

[@larryparish5984]

You're welcome for the fence idea. Glad you decided to do that. 😊

[@Myviolist]

It's cheap to store water than electricity! And others still suspect the power of Pv panels. Thank you for documenting this journey.

[@donaldbattlejr]

I came up with the idea to use my pickup truck to raise and lower my well pump in and out of the well. Tie the cable to the hitch and pull forward to pull out the pump and back up to lower.

[@iansmartel5473]

Windmill on the Stoney Ridge would look great.

[@ericmacias9093]

Have you checked the price of a new complete windmill installation lately? It would cost double this install....and doing it without special equipment would be very difficult. We replace thousands of windmills every year....I know folks think they look cool but wait until they have to work on them. Some ranchers even leave the windmill up for looks but put a solar pump in for maintenance free water.

[@littlemogocreek]

Wow, that was fascinating. Way more involved than just dropping down a pump like I thought. That's a really good system with redundancy built in for the long term. Great stuff. Thanks as always for the education Josh.

[@petermavus4131]

From old tobacco farm to high tech operations....woooooo glad to see this transformation coming along for you Josh

[@wilfredbott5061]

I enjoy watching you farm, and all the ideas you have. Was watching Rory Feek u-tube today June 20/21 and seen you at the 2019 Homesteaders of America gathering. Have a great week.all the best from Canada

[@janerand7092]

That was an awesome instructional video. This is the DC system (no batteries) I want and will pump the water up-hill 75' where my tank and solar panels will be. Thank you!!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lloydwilliams8715]

Good morning Josh and family. Happy Father's Day bro and father's watching. Greetings from Jamaica 🇯🇲🇯🇲. Let's get her hook up and splashing some water.

[@technotambo2]

Am loving your Videos! Watching you from Zambia, Africa! You rock!

[@chassoto]

About to buy some ranch land in central Texas and after February 2021, I'm not about to depend on grid power to supply well water. I already have PV on the current home, so this looks like what I'll be adding to the ranch house. Thanks for the great video!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

check out lorentz solar my brotha! The best in the industry

[@aroark8513]

Are there contractors that can do this for us?@@StoneyRidgeFarmer

[@dougdavis4439]

Really nice system Josh. One down! Enjoyed it! Woooooo

[@danmanfre5209]

This Lorentz system looks great! Looking forward to seeing the job of getting water to those cows get a whole lot easier. I know you'll be relieved once you have several places across the farm set up to supply water for your cows, etc. Great progress!

[@shepfc1962]

That is awesome man I’d love to have some like that my house I bet you pay pretty money getting it done now the long run it’s gonna work out good for you that is awesome I love your program I’m learning a lot from you you have a nice place nice farm keep the good work

[@chelemichele1524]

Awesome this was interesting for sure.. funny as you were saying about the cattle... all I saw was scratching posts for them😆😆 .. Have a good day 🌻🌻🌻

[@marlinl.306]

My thought exactly. I thought cows rub against anything that doesn't shock them. Raccoons and other critters (some two legged) can also cause problems. Better consider caging it in, instead of using the panels as shade. maybe also electrifying it; I hope we are both wrong. Also, it isn't too hard to imagine some thief getting electrocuted while trying to steal the solar panels. Electric utilities have paid millions to families of thieves who were electrocuted while stealing copper wire.

[@chelemichele1524]

@@marlinl.306 1.. if your stealing something and you get hurt.. well they/families shouldn't be able to sue.. that's just wrong.. and after he put the panels on I think he said he would be putting a fence around it..

[@marlinl.306]

@@chelemichele1524Best I can remember the thief had been a lineman at one time, and had an understanding of how the safety equipment at the substation works, and he thought he had tripped the recloser (giant breaker), but it failed to work. I think the court found the power company guilty of negligence. agree completely that criminals should not have the same rights as law abiding citizens. I didn't catch that he was planning to add a fence. I remember him mentioning that the cows could use the solar panels as shade. so the fence can't be very far from the panels. Thanks for letting me know. Oh, and Josh, thanks for putting out videos like this one. I never considered a pump without a battery. I hope it works great for you. I know you spend lots of time doing research, and I'm sure it will pay off.

[@Saint696Anger]

One heck of a base you've got going on

[@victorflores9790]

Great video! Planning a new well. Still need to research solar or traditional power. Power lines 1-2 poles from county road…

[@darrenh5665]

Thanks Josh, what a project. Interesting to see how it all comes together. Thanks again for sharing.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

You bet

[@charlesbullee7215]

I’m in the process of doing one these systems this video come out the perfect time thanks

[@jerryhuntjj2885]

Glad you posted this im drilling a well this yr and was thinking about a solar set up

[@iansmartel5473]

Get a windmill.

[@mikegto65]

Awesome video, Josh...I'm running off grid...the well is next.. thanks for the hard work, buddy

[@victorbunch7725]

Thanx Josh, This is one of if not the best vids and detailed instruction i have witnessed! Just hope you don't get another one of those man-made winter storms in Tx. lol

[@jimjones5077]

Very interesting stuff Josh. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeffandhisdogs]

I subscribed just because the theme song made me lol i am putting a solar system in to power a well pump for my house and came across this informative video.

[@kenlee5015]

Whoo! Brand new solar watering system and High Speed internet to boot; can I park my camper out in the cow pasture? J/K Great job. Keep 'em comin'.

[@131dyana]

Loved seeing this go in. Thank you for showing us this.

[@willyfindlay4398]

Thanks for all the info. I want to do a snall system here in Scotland, just outside Edinburgh. 😊

[@kathyallen7964]

I like the intro song! Thanks for the information.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Glad you like it!

[@randyrejer4219]

Pretty cool Josh.

[@martinmeltzer2696]

My Church has a missionary project over in the Congo to bring potable water to people who desperately need it to improve their lives. I like the idea of the pump being able to function off grid! Who knew?! Stoney Ridge Farmer goes "International"!!!!!!!

[@martinmeltzer2696]

@Frank Glover Excellent suggestion, Mr. Glover! I will mention it at the next meeting and see where it goes! Generally, in the Congo, low-tech is the better way to go. Easier to install... and definitively easier to to repair when something goes wahooney! Thanks!

[@bcgrittner8076]

That is a well thought out system-very impressive.

[@joehomer4421]

Yes, except when it was thought out it wasn’t well thought-out at all. . It was a bunch of after thoughts with the support posts misplaced.

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

Panels are cattle high. Might want to fence or raise them. Cattle will use as a scratching station....Dang neat set up btw!

[@rsprockets7846]

Can I charge my cell phone from it

[@dennisspring5321]

Hi Josh I guess you didn't use the other pipe for support you might have a chance the wind will spin the solar panels around under heavy wind , nice system looking forward to seeing it done.

[@Will7981]

Don't forget the surge protector for your solar system, like EMP Shield.

[@gudnuf2060]

Are you going to put a pump house over the well head? Maybe use heat tape to protect the above ground water line (powered by solar / batteries)?

[@TheUserid82]

If you are putting a fence around the solar and well a simple trick you can do is to add a small chain link fence just outside that and plant some faster growing berry bushes between the fence lines as the cows will think they are getting a treat as they eat what they can reach. You will still get some berries on the inside of the fence with what is between them being for the wild animals in the area with the only real work you need to do is to cut the old limbs as they grow in but you can dispose of them by simply tossing to the cows.

[@david.6040]

Awesome setup

[@williamchampion9084]

Happy fathers day

[@jaysmigley2242]

That’s a nice system. Thanks for sharing.

[@cjkinser]

Glad to see the cable on the pump to be able to retrieve it. I guess you guys had already thought of the problem I mentioned in the comments on the last video!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Any reputable well contractor should do the same, whether it's a poly rope or cable like we used my brotha

[@Fazily15]

Good job! Keep it up!

[@phildahebiya2969]

Thank you so much for how to install solar system bolehore

[@dirty3893]

This is really amazing! I think I would want some kind of battery so I could run it at night just in case of an emergency. I know my luck and I can see a fire starting right beside of my well pump and not being able to put it out because it didn’t work at night but that’s just me. You’re doing a heckuva job and making one heck of a place Josh.

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

240V motor will need 20 batteries.120V anything needs 10 batteries. Plus appropriate amperage DC to AC inverter.Can run into the thousands real fast.

[@jrelhoney]

Pumping water during the day to an elevated tank, or a ground tank at the highest point on the property is the most efficient solution. Use the free and reliable solar (it works everyday of the year) to pump water to the tank, you have your water and energy (gravity) stored in one. Perfect for that extinguishing the night time fire. Josh said it, store water not energy, just store your water up a bit higher, gravity is great at distributing water :-) Tanks are cheaper than batteries, locally produced, environmentally friendly and have a much longer life.

[@fubhobama]

Awww man, I wanted to see some water flow out of that spigot after all that work.

[@iwantosavemoney]

These are truly awesome

[@robertbass5283]

Very cool system…looks like the solution you need !

[@suradtube5666]

that is awesome Work

[@stevepailet8258]

sure looks like the way to go if one puts in a cistern. Then can just pump from the cistern as needed.

[@DJ-uk5mm]

Thanks for sharing

[@caneycreekfarm1]

It would be so great to know where you sourced the solar panel mounting rails, sun sensor PV Disconnect etc...

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

lorentz solar my friend...go on the website...click north america and you'll find your local dealer

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi.... Thank you 🎥👍👍👍

[@rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291]

I need this for my well.

[@chancelloribberson8800]

another great video, just curious why not extend pipe to other post keep the vids coming can't wait for the next one

[@tommyordoyne7461]

Josh, what was the total cost of this installation? Thanks. Have a productive day.

[@davidmack7018]

Hi Josh that must be a nice feeling to hook that up drop the pump down into the well casing. Sorta seeing the obvious I noticed you didn't run into both uprights what's on with the change of direction and single anchoring post ? Just curious as you were keen on strong support as you of all of us know; You mentioned significant concerns over strength and orientation on those post heavy duty footing and dual situation what's on with the change to mono post direction? Still a good lick of forward production on the old water to your bovine buddies. Good on you braugh. Best David

[@derekderek1821]

Nice video.

[@cutweldngrind]

I recently bought be a 3" solar pump and also have a 4" 220v pump. I been wanting to try and sticking both in the same well. I have 6" casing so might work. I want the solar pump to top of a pond and the 220v one just for every day use if needed.

[@عمادعبدالله-ج3ق]

Nice video , Thank you

[@onefixitman]

Great job.

[@thomasyerbey337]

Great video Josh 🇺🇲 WOOOOOO 🇺🇲

[@rsprockets7846]

Yikes like mission control. With all that hi tech. What about. Lightning. Strikes??????

[@hvnfun8601]

Great vid

[@davidlang576]

Good video, keep moving in the forward direction!

[@terrylundquist2646]

Why didn't he go with a pitless adapter on the well, so you wouldn't have to worry about freezing. This is a nice system.

[@dovetailup8916]

Yes, I just moved to NC and they did not install a pit-less adapter on my well. Well guy said they never freeze here ??? I have heard otherwise from my neighbors.

[@hhr1862]

Mornin' Josh.

[@franksavino9329]

I'm interested in an on demand solar back up for a 110v in the event of a power outage.

[@nelsonamaral8935]

Excelente vídeo, com toda a explicação pude perceber que para além de ter excelente qualidade, o processo de instalação não é complicado. parabéns pela instalação.

[@pennypothoneypot634]

That information is great

[@WhiteCollarWarriorWallStFraudE]

Perfect intro song btw

[@sblaber1]

Josh - working on same project but behind you (-30 deg and frozen ground). Trying to design/build dual axis sun tracker in 6 module arrangement. Issue: trying to NOT poke 30 holes in new roof or make a sub optimized fixed ground mount. Pipes 1st issue with used oil/well casing, muffler pipe, black pipe, galvanized, fence corner posts...etcetera. Where did you find posts? Also not finding your vertical post top mount bracket...could you please help a fellow farmer diy'er ? Thank you so much for the vids so have have enjoyed them ALL, all the best steve

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

The post bracket is made by Lorenz solar my friend. All the posts came from farmfencesolutions.com they are heavy duty SS40 pipe. Hit them up buddy....as for DIY...I'm sure you got this....do you really need the sun tracker? More potential problems right...with more moving parts

[@matteokeary1615]

I've been looking into off-grid solar for my well, and had an installer tell me I needed a pressure tank (like in my house) to receive the water, and a pressure switch to turn off the pump when it filled, so the pump doesn't try to run "dead head" (against a closed water line). I did not see this feature in the video... what did you do to resolve this issue? Thanks!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yep...you need a pressure tank my friend.....I installed one just after this video to fix "water hammer" you will damage your well head if you don't have a pressure tank and you are running to any valve link for ya: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHjKmoesqLpmnc0

[@vilsan.r.9875]

I'd be nice if you could cap the ends of the support structure pipes, so you don't get wasps to build nests in there

[@flir67man84]

there system looks very nice the lightening and full sun sensor is professional.. did u place the other pole too close? For a second array?

[@drinternatg6391]

Wondered what the second post was for that you sunk into the ground

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yep...spacing miscommunication on our parts.....If I'd have known how the whole setup was made I'd have seen that issue and corrected it...but we live and we learn....I've got another post going in next week and we'll double the power capacity!

[@Nk-bc1qb]

I could see won’t lifting this panels off at that Tee where it’s only help on by 2 set screws. Unless those are through bolts that is. If not, I’d drill those through for sure!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

been up for nearly 4 years now with no issues my brotha

[@jesusmoreno760]

Josh love your channel and content! This video is actually how o found you! What made you decide on Lorentz? We are putting in a well and ranchers around us have suggested grundfos and pico. Is there something Lorentz offered that the others didn’t?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yep...when you go with the cheaper brands you get less reliability, less support, no app to visualize the controller, the control board is typically on the pump itself with other models..that means to service or find out what's wrong you've gotta pull the pump out of the well! I went with Lorentz because they are the best...there's another vid coming out thursday with a complete walk around of the pump and my water system setup

[@jesusmoreno760]

Awesome! Thank you Josh, keep up all the great content in your video.

[@johnalmendarez7343]

Thanks for you video

[@1mw4tch1ng]

I would drill a hole and mount with nuts, washer, and bolts just in case the clips give due to high winds.

[@rusty-oc2tj]

i didnt knòw solar without batterìes possible, my rural 220 volt pump runs but lost pressure and volume, i want to go solar but im very poor on limited s.s. plese do a vudeo what diy equiptment to buy, my water at about 4o to 50 ft thanks

[@kj6jfx]

That’s badass!

[@lamarr1986]

I can't seem to find the sensor which controls the pump, depending upon the brightness of the sun? you mention it extends the life of the pump, so I am keen to include this. Please provide a link to the product? or the name? Thank you!

[@diwakarprasad7772]

waw great job

[@johnhamilton3987]

What was the other pipe for?

[@bparsons72007]

Last episode he said both pipes was for installing 8 solar panels. Since he only installed 4 the pipe isn't needed for now.

[@bstuts1]

Josh - Great system. Are you able to share what the cost for the solar set up was? Thanks

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

it's tough to say because my application is very different from what you might install. As little as $3500 ish....as much as $10k or more...it all depends on your situation and specific needs

[@williepete5585]

Beat quote yet. “They stay thawed out with the temperature of the water. So it’s going to be pretty cool.” I bet it will be.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Yep those Mirafount waterers are really interesting, they use geothermal and insulation to keep themselves thawed out.

[@barry.monday]

How cold are your winters there?

[@southernafricanboy4148]

Great video Could anyone help me. I love in UK but have a property in South Africa where we have a borehole or borewdll depending what you call it. We want to convert it from electricity to solar The tank for collecting the water sits at about 10m high (it's a double storey house) and the well is 20m deep What would I need to convert it to basic solar. It would only need to fill the tank which is 2500l twice a day and not run permanently Thanks in advance

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I can't tell you how to build your entire well system....but look into Lorenz solar....that's the well system that I have. Contact them and ask them to design your system

[@gregwitkamp5583]

Josh what is the second post for????

[@rsprockets7846]

Hey Stony should hold a farm fair on your property start small showcase local biz and talents in farm and ag culture

[@mohamedjabbie7185]

I like the video

[@LoriT541]

Pretty close to what I'm looking for, but would be interested in a ballpark cost for what you did. I'm aware every product list and individual installation is different. Having an idea of cost will let me know if it's worth it to investigate further. Thanks and keep up the great information you put out.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

won't do me a bit of good to tell ya cost...because prices are changing so much. Every system is gonna be different and the cost will reflect it...you may not need all the power or pump that I need. Hit up the contact Lorentz solar link and you can talk to someone about what you have and what you need my friend

[@danielarriaga5716]

He won’t give you the cost because it was probably $3000+. So regardless of price change what did this system cost you. You put this content out there so just say what it cost.

[@GY6SCOOTERCHAT]

He won’t give you the estimate because it’s probably too much and he got it for free for this video

[@allenfeltz6832]

SHOULDN'T POLYBUTYLENE TUBE BE BURRIED ON A GRAVEL BED BECAUSE OF EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION?

[@statedace3]

I can hear the neibor kids saying (but mom Stoney Ridge Farmer has a 800W Swing Set) can we have one lol.

[@stockischeap7328]

If it were my system, I'd of taped the poly, dc cable and monitors every 12 inches with electrical tape. To the BOTTOM or 180 from the top... Nice job none the less.

[@johnsmith-si7bj]

Can that be used for my water pump already in underground?

[@shawnsavage9015]

Nice system hope it serves you well. Just curious if a battery pack could be installed as backup power?

[@iansmartel5473]

Going to use the windmill.

[@ericmacias9093]

Shawn, a battery could be used on any of our systems but this system is for stock water and irrigation of pasture so it is not needed. Storing water is always cheaper than storing power. When we design systems we like to understand the usage so we can make the system as efficient as possible, which will save you money.