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Options for Wind-Electric Water Pumping | 53 comments (53 topical, 0 editorial)

Re: Options for Wind-Electric Water Pumping (3.00 / 0) (#12)
by zeusmorg on Thu Mar 13th, 2008 at 05:03:48 AM MST
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It is probably a problem based on how much volume of water you do need to pump, which you don't state.

Grundfos makes a helical rotor deep well pump capable of delivering 2 GPM. It's their sqf-3 model. I believe it's around 1,500 usd.

A windmill based solution is possible. Aeromotor has a 16' system that is capable of pumping 4 gpm in 15-20 mph winds. I am not sure of what the total costs of their windmill/pump/ tower combination would set you back though.

I just see that AeroVironment as pricey, and it looks like it's geared towards PV applications, also.

Re: Options for Wind-Electric Water Pumping (3.00 / 0) (#14)
by cslarson on Thu Mar 13th, 2008 at 05:49:19 AM MST
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Thanks for the comment on the AeroVironment. I have no idea how well it would work with wind rather than PV. I think they will not guarantee it if I do use it with wind, though.

I should have mentioned the volume:

homes @ 7 people/home = 3150 people
liters/day min water/person * 3150 people = 63,000 liters/day or 63 m^3/day

That's on the low end, and the system should be scalable.

This site is not currently without water. There are number of hand water pumps at shallower depths, though some are too difficult to use.

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Options for Wind-Electric Water Pumping | 53 comments (53 topical, 0 editorial)

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