How Do I Turn Off My Solar Pump?
The sun is shining, and your solar water pump kit is working hard to bring water where you need it most. But if your crops are irrigated, your livestock’s water tanks are full, and your storage reservoir is topped off, it may be time to turn it off. Since you can’t stop the sun from shining, here are several ways you can control when your pump runs.
Let ’Er Run
The easiest way to turn your solar pump off is to wait until nightfall. Once the panel is no longer receiving energy from the sun, it will turn itself off. If you don’t need any more water but want to simplify operations, you can divert excess water. For example, if your pump runs to a water storage tank or a water trough, you can have an overflow pipe to direct the extra water to an orchard, strawberry patch, or another crop. Alternatively, it can flow into another holding tank, pond, or even back to the original water source.
Just Unplug It
If you don’t need to automate your pump, you can manually unplug the solar wire harness whenever you don’t need the pump to run. This disconnects the solar panel from the pump. When you’re ready to run the pump again, just plug it back in. If you choose this option, be sure to protect your solar wire harness from the elements, especially rain or dew, which could corrode the plug.
Other Watering Solutions
For other efficient irrigation solutions, consider drip irrigation systems that conserve water while keeping your plants hydrated.
Conclusion
It’s simple to pump water when you need it, and to turn it off when you don’t!
