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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22452 Location: UK
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Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2020 9:39 am Post subject: O/T 240v inverters |
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In the cellar we have a sump set into the floor, into which water drips, it's about the size of a large bucket. There's a 240v pump (connected to the mains via a 3-pin plug) sat in it which kicks in when the water reaches a certain level, and pumps it outside. It operates on a fairly regular basis, much more so when the ground is very saturated, for a few seconds at a time.
This works fine, unless we have a power cut. I bought a petrol generator to cater for such purposes a few years ago, but obviously this is only effective if we're around.
Can anyone recommend a way of providing an independent 240v feed to the pump, to cater for power outages when we're away.
I've read a little about 240v inverters, but would welcome advice on how such a system might be put together, and what I'd need. Would small solar panels work, keeping a 12v battery topped up?
thanks, RJ _________________ Rick - Admin
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Penman
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4764 Location: Swindon, Wilts.
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Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2020 9:59 am Post subject: |
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Hi
This is pure speculation, but could you rig up a float that when it reaches a particular point operates micro switches to turn the generator on and then operate the starter.
If it is a cord pull starter can an electric starter be fitted.
How do stand-by generators kick-in automatically? _________________ Bristols should always come in pairs.
Any 2 from:-
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4106 Location: South Cheshire
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alanb
Joined: 10 Sep 2012 Posts: 516 Location: Berkshire.
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Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2020 11:53 am Post subject: |
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How much power does the pump draw when running? Most reasonably priced inverters have a fairly low output, if the inverter output is sufficient you could run the pump through the inverter and keep the battery topped up with a smart charger permanently connected. _________________ old tourer
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Kenham
Joined: 12 Mar 2012 Posts: 209 Location: Kent
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Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2020 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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I think the only thing to have would be a Lister Start O Matic diesel generator down in the cellar, it would be nice thumping away under the house. |
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Farmer John
Joined: 18 Feb 2010 Posts: 181 Location: Manawatu NZ
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Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2020 7:59 pm Post subject: Sump pump |
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Hi Rick. Dave has it using equipment made for the job. Also good advice re inverters.
John |
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