Questions

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How long do the API solar systems last?

Answer

API solar modules have a power output warranty of 25 years and cause very little trouble. They have no moving parts to wear out. You can read some current info on solar panel longevity here at CleanTechnica. The motors in the brush-style pumps have a 5,000 hour rating. The motors in the new brushless motor pumps have a 20,000 hour rating.

If the water level shut-off is used to shut off the pump when the tank is full, hours of runtime are saved on the motor, extending pump life. We have customers who have run our solar pumps for more than 10 years without maintenance. Water quality and a proper installation are key factors in how long the pumps will last. If there is no weep hole installed in a well, where freezing temps can occur, the pump can be ruined. If the pumps are placed in sandy or dirty wells, premature wear is inevitable.

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How much are repair costs?

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How does hail affect the solar panels?

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Do I need batteries to operate an API solar pump system?

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Does API offer a pump for three inch I.D. wells?

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Can the solar modules be mounted on the rooftop?

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Can API pumps be used in acidic wells?

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Can API pumping systems supply enough water for my home?

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Can I use your solar pump for my irrigation?

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How does solar PV panels work?

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Can I use my solar pump for salt water applications?

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I don't have a well, but would like to pull water from my pond or creek. Can I use your pump?

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I just built a pond, can I use your solar pump to fill it or maintain fresh water?

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My well or storage tank is in a valley surrounded by trees, can I still use solar?