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Solar Well Pumps

When selecting a solar well pump, it is recommended that you select reliability over efficiency because water is so important to everyday life that the most reliable pump is the best choice. Why Choose A HydroJet Solar Well Pump?Save hundreds of dollars a year powering your well pump with free energy from the sun Industry-leading warranty gives you peace-of-mind and guaranteed performance Professional installation services available to guarantee the lowest cost and best performance Take advantage...

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How to determine the size of solar panel or flexible solar panel I need to get for a desired voltage?

The voltage will vary with the size of the solar panel. Remember Watts (W) = Volts (V) * Amps (A)

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Can I replace my AC fountain pump with a solar DC fountain pump?

Sometimes customers have fountains with AC pumps already installed but wish to have their fountains converted to DC to make them energy independent. Converting an AC pump to DC is a very difficult process that is outside the scope of most DIY projects. In almost all cases an existing AC pump can be removed and simply replaced with a DC pump that will run straight off of solar power. In most cases the tubing can be connected directly to the...

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Solar Project Bulk Order Discounts

Solar Project Bulk Order Discounts Do you have a large solar project to bid on? Silicon Solar is the perfect source for all of your solar product needs. Plus, with our factory-direct volume discount pricing program, you can be sure to submit the winning bid and still make a great profit! We offer deep discounts on large volume orders of some of our most popular, top-selling solar products, including: GenLight Solar Sign Lights PathLight Solar Street Lights HydroJet Large Volume Solar Pumps Over the past 16...

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Does solar energy work all the time? What about at night and cloudy days?

The sun is needed for solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity. During times when sunlight is not available, the solar panel goes into sleep mode or standby mode. There are two solutions if electricity is needed when sunlight is absent. Solution one is switching to a utility grid that can be simultaneously used along with solar power. Solution two is to install a battery that stores the electricity that was converted thoughout the day by the solar panels for...

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What size solar system do I need?

You can view estimated system sizes depending on your home or business's typical monthly electricity usage (kwh).  For example, the typical US residential home uses about 800 kWh/month, which translates to about a 5.5 kW system (Assuming average daily sunlight of 4.5 hours and 100% of electricity needs covered from your solar system).

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