Solaram Surface Pumps: Solar Water Pump: Eco20/20

Solaram Surface Pumps

Solaram Surface Pumps are very strong and powerful in the sense it can raise water to very high vertical heights through long pipelines. It can raise around 20,000 liters of water per day to a height of 960 feet. The pump runs on solar power and can draw water from even shallow water resources like wells, springs, ponds, rivers or even tanks. It is so strong that it can move water uphill long distances for home, village, irrigation or livestock uses.

The Solaram Surface pumps have got cast aluminum body with neoprene diaphragms backed by pistons. There is a powerful magnate DC Motor and pressure relief valve. The pump is 28x16x16.5 inches high and the maximum weight of the pump is 150 pounds or 68 kilos.

One must have proper knowledge of power required to operate the pump. For solar operated Solaram Surface Pumps, the power needed must exceed the pump watt by 25%. If the pumps are used in a dry climate, it is better to have a maintenance done once in a year. But if the usage is not so high, maintenance can be done once in every two or three years. While doing maintenance, please ensure that the diaphragms and the oil gets changed.

The major benefit of using this pump is that it is ultra efficient and can operate using power than any other pumps. It is also very economical.

As it reduces power system cost by 25-75% it is cheaper compared to Centrifugal or AC pumps. The pump can run on solar power and hence you can save a lot in electricity in operating the pump. If the requirement of water is huge that makes the running continuous, you can save a lot in your electricity bill.

It is easy to install and very simple to maintain. The design and the strength give the pump a 20 year life expectancy. It is tolerant to dirt and can work even in day conditions. You will get a one year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

Though many small manufacturers are there in the market, but the main supplier is the Dankoff. It is the most trusted name in this category. The initial price offered by the company is $3555. After placing the order, the product will generally be delivered within two weeks.