Solar Powered Pool Pump

August 05th, 2009 | Category: DIY

A backyard pool can be a costly expense when it comes to your electric bill. However, you can run your pool without the use of electricity, which will save you money and help out the environment. ETA’s solar powered pool pumping kits are easy to setup and require little maintenance. Depending on what state you habitable in, you might even be qualified to get a tax credit for installing that device. An added plus is that the solar pump uses half of the energy that a conventional pump consumes. So how does it work? The kit comes with everything you need to pump a 16,000

to 25,000 gallon pool. The solar panels capture free energy from the sun, which is soon after directly used by the high-efficiency DC pump motor. whether you’re worried about capturing abundant sunlight, you can get the optional tracker mounting positions, which enable the solar panels to follow the sun.