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Posted by Shane Riley on May 4, 2010 12:10 am

#1 - Renewable Energy > Technical Discussion: Other > Re: New to Solar Power - Beginner Questions

The pump does draw about 3 amps. The battery is a UB12120. I plan on running the pump for about 4 hours each evening and maybe 6 hours on the weekends.

Posted by Shane Riley on May 2, 2010 11:59 pm

#2 - Renewable Energy > Technical Discussion: Other > New to Solar Power - Beginner Questions

My daughter found a small snapping turtle last week. We turned an old tub into his new home. I decided to add a water fall and purchased an 800 gph 12 volt pump. I figured solar would be a cool way to power the pump. I have a 12 volt 12 ah rechargable battery to power the new pump but I am not sure what size solar panel to purchase. I am looking at a 40 watt panel on ebay. It appears I also need a charging controller.

Will the 40 watt panel be enough and what controller do I need to buy?

Thanks in advance,

Shane - Texas

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