There is a new energy saving pool product on the market. I purchased a Solar Pool Pump from BSA Power Solutions in Ft. Lauderdale. BSA Power Solutions is a dealer for Florida Solar Pump. It took about a day to install, but I must admit, I am seeing a difference in my electric bill. I estimate I am saving – per month on my electric bill, plus I will get a 30% federal tax credit on next year’s tax return. It’s really cool to see the pump working and the electric meter not moving. Visit www.floridasolarpump.com for more information. It’s a good site for solar pumps.
There are other products to use for the well pumps. The problem is the vertical lift of the water. This web page can give you some idea – floridasolarpump com /solarwellpumps.php
Hi there Could I do that for my well pump.
great vid.But if “call for price” means you can’t afford it.I assume that could be around $6.000 installed,of cource depedns on conditions.Anybody knows what was the cost of this system?Just curious.
Thanks for posting this. I put a system like this on my pool about 4 years ago, in the California central valley. Works like a charm. I used 4 Evergreen 115 watt modules, but yeah the total watts needed depends on the size of the pool and if you have solar pool heating (added head) etc.
The simple payback for me (with local electricity rates at about $0.15/kWh) was about 6 years. But since then the rates are up to $0.18/kWh, so the payback will be sooner.
Obviously, this is not a solution for you.
It actually pays for itself over a 4-5 year period.
As for the increase in property value, speak to a property appraiser.
Laugh all you want, I am enjoying lower electric bills, lowering my carbon foot print and reduced my taxes with the 30% tax rebate.
Obviously, this is not a solution for you.
It actually pays for itself over a 4-5 year period.
As for the increase in property value, speak to a property appraiser.
Laugh all you want, I am enjoying lower electric bills, lowering my carbon foot print and reduced my taxes with the 30% tax rebate.
It all sounds great but what is not considered is the economic feasibility of this. The system, although it appears to work, is a dollar hog. The quick math tells me the payback in savings would be 20 plus years. The comment on how this pump has increased the value of their home by $15,000 has me rolling on the floor. Thanks for the big belly laugh. I owe you one.
@pennistonfootball – My guess based on the current cost per kWh, would be about 3-4 years, plus I am getting more hours per day usage with the solar pump. If I was paying for that, I’d be paying for about 10-11 hours per day versus the 8 hours I would normally run the pump. So I am getting more pump time yet paying nothing.
What is really cool – is to see the pool cleaner almost come out of the pool from all the water pressure the solar pump puts out.
Nice Video…thanks for posting. How long will it be to break even based upon just the electrical cost savings?
Quick note:
The pump price has come down dramatically, I see the pumps go for around $1599 (without the solar panels), since I purchased my solar pool pump.
Also I have reduced my electric bill by an average of $75 per month.
I also got the %30 tax credit. That was nice.
The pump retails for $2499, the solar modules run different prices, but can average about $500-600 per panel, the installation costs can vary. In many places you need permits to install the systems.
Sorry, it’s not like going to McDonald’s and ordering a Big Mac.
You get a 30% tax credit, I save on my monthly electric bill – over time it will pay itself off. Installing this solar feature has increased my home value by 15K. On top of that – I am reducing my carbon foot print.
The problem is that people do not know what they need so it is best to talk to the company. Sure you can buy the pump, but do you know which how many panels to buy, do you have water features, how far away do you have to place the panels to get full sun, what type of racks to use, what type of roof do you have, etc.
to bad they dont tell you thecost of this.. The site says “call for price” that =s tooo much money…