Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-19T08:56:14ZJon Parrhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonParrhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772227709?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/group/offgrid/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=09yt1szu8cbwo&feed=yes&xn_auth=noGoing off grid with Solar in the new greenhousetag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-06-24:4778851:Topic:6092212015-06-24T19:45:10.344ZJon Parrhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonParr
<p>Pump power load on my SAP (Solar Aquaponics) system - rough calcs:<br></br> I just put the system up last week, and just put in a kill-a-watt meter on Sunday.</p>
<p>The meter is showing 200 watt hours in 24 hours for the 800 GPH 60 watt pump. That’s at 15 minutes on, 45 off during daylight, with on 15 minute cycle at night.</p>
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<p><font face="Calibri" size="3">I'll put the sump pump on the meter this weekend to see if I need to add another panel before I move the sump off…</font></p>
<p>Pump power load on my SAP (Solar Aquaponics) system - rough calcs:<br/> I just put the system up last week, and just put in a kill-a-watt meter on Sunday.</p>
<p>The meter is showing 200 watt hours in 24 hours for the 800 GPH 60 watt pump. That’s at 15 minutes on, 45 off during daylight, with on 15 minute cycle at night.</p>
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<p><font face="Calibri" size="3">I'll put the sump pump on the meter this weekend to see if I need to add another panel before I move the sump off grid</font></p>
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<p>Has anyone built a Windmill for aeration ? I am looking for plans to build a windmill and an aerator that runs off it.</p>
<p>Has anyone built a Windmill for aeration ? I am looking for plans to build a windmill and an aerator that runs off it.</p> gravity pumps..tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-10-10:4778851:Topic:5228482013-10-10T02:55:08.341ZJon Parrhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonParr
<p>I was thinking of experimenting with a heron fountain, and making it aquaponic of course. I think it would be ideal for a small system, but I have no idea just how long it would run. This first one I would like to try to build would be out of cheap ass buckets, bought from home depot.</p>
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<p>for those who don't know what a heron fountain is, like me when I woke up this morning, here's the guist:…</p>
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<p>I was thinking of experimenting with a heron fountain, and making it aquaponic of course. I think it would be ideal for a small system, but I have no idea just how long it would run. This first one I would like to try to build would be out of cheap ass buckets, bought from home depot.</p>
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<p>for those who don't know what a heron fountain is, like me when I woke up this morning, here's the guist:</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2656379774?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2656379774?profile=original" width="588"/></a>the shallow tray drains into the lower, airtight container, which forces the air to move into the next airtight container, which forces the water in that container to empty out into the shallow tray. Invented by the romans in the first century, The thing stops when the water in the second container runs out, and can be restarted when the water in the lower container is emptied. (or the airtight containers are switched in their positions) potentially, it can run for a few hours, which would be ideal for offgrid aquaponic purposes, imo.</p>
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<p>Some adjustments would be needed to make it aquapoinic, obviously. I would move the drain hole of the tray to a set height, and keep fish in it, for one thing...</p>
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<p>any thoughts?</p> Compost Heatingtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-04-30:4778851:Topic:4696622013-04-30T12:15:28.159ZJon Parrhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonParr
<p>Hi I am new and just researching my systems before I put them in. I plan on eventually having at least one large greenhouse full of aquaponics. I Live in Virginia and where as it doesn’t get too cold for too long there is half the year where I would have to heat my tank if I uses tilapia. I have been watching video’s where people used compost to heat their greenhouses when it is cold. I saw one video where a off the grid researcher used a hose coiled up in his mulch to create hot water for…</p>
<p>Hi I am new and just researching my systems before I put them in. I plan on eventually having at least one large greenhouse full of aquaponics. I Live in Virginia and where as it doesn’t get too cold for too long there is half the year where I would have to heat my tank if I uses tilapia. I have been watching video’s where people used compost to heat their greenhouses when it is cold. I saw one video where a off the grid researcher used a hose coiled up in his mulch to create hot water for his shower. He changed the mulch out whenever is cooled down. Since I also plan on vermiculture this is an intriguing idea to me. You could heat you r green house and have a hot water source for your tanks at the same time. Save a lot on power. Does anyone have any input?</p>
<p>Kim</p> Failed on first attempt at off-grid. questions about voltage.tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-04-29:4778851:Topic:4691442013-04-29T20:04:35.664ZJon Parrhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonParr
<p>So I bought a 45W photovoltaic kit from Harbor Freight which comes with its own charge controller ($139 on sale), a used deep cycle battery with 135 amp-hours, and a 1.6 amp DC pump that moves over 300 gallons per hour. Yeah I know I should have done my calculations ahead of time but here they are, after the fact.</p>
<p>1.6 amp X 12V comes out to 20W per hour times 24 hours for (roughly) 480 watt-hours of consumption per day. At 45W the solar panels would need 11 hours of full…</p>
<p>So I bought a 45W photovoltaic kit from Harbor Freight which comes with its own charge controller ($139 on sale), a used deep cycle battery with 135 amp-hours, and a 1.6 amp DC pump that moves over 300 gallons per hour. Yeah I know I should have done my calculations ahead of time but here they are, after the fact.</p>
<p>1.6 amp X 12V comes out to 20W per hour times 24 hours for (roughly) 480 watt-hours of consumption per day. At 45W the solar panels would need 11 hours of full illumination/full output per day to keep up with the pump's consumption, and I'm not getting that. So starting with a fully charged battery, it goes for about three days before the battery drops to the 11V cutoff where the charge controller kicks off flow to the pump.</p>
<p>Not a lethal problem, since I have back-up pumps running from the grid, but I'd need to add more solar panels to keep up with my pump's consumption. I can do that (if I can find space for them)--but here is a question that is more theoretical for those who know about electrical stuff.</p>
<p>My pump is rated to work from 5W-13W. If I connect the pump directly to the battery rather than to the charge controller with the 11V cutoff, the pump will continue to work as the battery discharges to a lower voltage, and at this lower voltage presumably the pump's draw will be lower as well. At some point, this lower rate of consumption will be equal to the feed coming off the photovoltaics, right? Would there be a problem with this? Is it hard on a 12V battery to keep it fluctuating at a lower voltage--say between 7-10V? Will operating at a lower voltage affect the pump's expected longevity?</p> 12V Solar PV Systemtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-12-12:4778851:Topic:4222802012-12-12T03:48:41.418ZJon Parrhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonParr
<p>I'm looking for advise about converting to solar PV. I bought a 12V 200gph pump from Harbor Freight and hooked it up to a 12V car battery and a 2A charger to keep the battery topped off. The pump says 'Not For Continuous Use' so it is currently only for times when the power goes out. </p>
<p>But I would like to convert entirely over to a solar system. I'm looking for a solar panel to provide enough current to run the 12V 6A pump. I'm guessing I should look for an 18V panel, and a 12V…</p>
<p>I'm looking for advise about converting to solar PV. I bought a 12V 200gph pump from Harbor Freight and hooked it up to a 12V car battery and a 2A charger to keep the battery topped off. The pump says 'Not For Continuous Use' so it is currently only for times when the power goes out. </p>
<p>But I would like to convert entirely over to a solar system. I'm looking for a solar panel to provide enough current to run the 12V 6A pump. I'm guessing I should look for an 18V panel, and a 12V charge controller. Any advice or recommendations would be appreciated.</p>
<p>I'm also hoping someone will direct me toward a 12V pump that is built to run continuously. I have found a few, but the prices are outrageous. Is there anything for $100.00 or less?</p> DIY Pop can heater to heat H2Otag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-25:4778851:Topic:4112502012-10-25T20:22:15.837ZJon Parrhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonParr
Here I am in 2 layers of fleece dreaming of warmer days....And the old online DIY popcan heater plans that there are so many of online comes to mind...And a few ideas beginning to gel..so has anyone used one of these heaters to run a coil of pipe carrying heated air through either a hot water tank or a FT to keep it warm? Results? I realize that this will only work during daylight hours...but I was wondering if anyone had given this a try and what the results were..and what you'd do…
Here I am in 2 layers of fleece dreaming of warmer days....And the old online DIY popcan heater plans that there are so many of online comes to mind...And a few ideas beginning to gel..so has anyone used one of these heaters to run a coil of pipe carrying heated air through either a hot water tank or a FT to keep it warm? Results? I realize that this will only work during daylight hours...but I was wondering if anyone had given this a try and what the results were..and what you'd do differently, etc...Or was it a raving success?<br />
Being in the PNW this won't be a primary heat source, but every little step in the less-$-investment direction to keeping the AP unit running in the winter, I feel, is a step in the right direction. I just don't want to step off a cliff on the way, and am willing to learn from others' experiences. Help with a basic systemtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-08-14:4778851:Topic:3827942012-08-14T14:57:53.913ZJon Parrhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonParr
<p><span style="font-family: 'andale mono', times;">Hello all, </span></p>
<p><font face="andale mono, times"> I want to put in a small system( 100 gallon stock, one or two grow beds timer an areator and arduino controller). I have read various posts, have read the book( which is the best one that has broke down the process of aquaponics). Due to time constrants and the fact i work 2 jobs, I havent had a chance to take any classes, other than the hawaii online program. Im looking for…</font></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'andale mono', times;">Hello all, </span></p>
<p><font face="andale mono, times"> I want to put in a small system( 100 gallon stock, one or two grow beds timer an areator and arduino controller). I have read various posts, have read the book( which is the best one that has broke down the process of aquaponics). Due to time constrants and the fact i work 2 jobs, I havent had a chance to take any classes, other than the hawaii online program. Im looking for diagrams and pictures of solar setups that would be beneficial. </font></p> Needing some advice and help with a solar issue I am having ...tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-04-09:4778851:Topic:3179652012-04-09T14:19:03.116ZJon Parrhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonParr
<p>I would appreciate some insight into a problem I am having with my system? Please see the attached link to a conversation I was having elsewhere on this site ...</p>
<p><a href="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/our-system-is-running-on-solar-power?xg_source=activity" target="_self">http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/our-system-is-running-on-solar-power?xg_source=activity</a></p>
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<p>Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to offer.</p>
<p>Bob</p>
<p>I would appreciate some insight into a problem I am having with my system? Please see the attached link to a conversation I was having elsewhere on this site ...</p>
<p><a href="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/our-system-is-running-on-solar-power?xg_source=activity" target="_self">http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/our-system-is-running-on-solar-power?xg_source=activity</a></p>
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<p>Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to offer.</p>
<p>Bob</p> Goal zero Escape 150tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-03-20:4778851:Topic:3085742012-03-20T07:45:26.967ZJon Parrhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonParr
Hi all, new here and looking for solar pump, battery backup as options for AP.<br />
Been searching for DC 12V pump solar combo but having a hard time sourcing a robust system. Looked at Oase Nautilus line of solar products but it's been discontinued. Perhaps you can recommend a system that works well for you?<br />
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As another option:<br />
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Anyone use the Goalzero Escape150 solar battery system for AP? Plan using for 300g tank, pumping 24/7, will this work?<br />
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Thanks in advance and looking forward to hearing…
Hi all, new here and looking for solar pump, battery backup as options for AP.<br />
Been searching for DC 12V pump solar combo but having a hard time sourcing a robust system. Looked at Oase Nautilus line of solar products but it's been discontinued. Perhaps you can recommend a system that works well for you?<br />
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As another option:<br />
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Anyone use the Goalzero Escape150 solar battery system for AP? Plan using for 300g tank, pumping 24/7, will this work?<br />
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Thanks in advance and looking forward to hearing your thoughts.<br />
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Geost