Buy now — or add on later as an option.
Can be added in 5-10 minutes.
Ideal for Solar.
When you need a water pump for larger jobs, just convert your Simple Pump manual water pump into a motorized pump. Our 1/5 hp DC motor attachment quickly bolts on to operate reliably in any climate.
In addition to all of Simple Pump's design advantages, the motor attachment is made with uncompromising efficiency and durability.
You can easily upgrade an existing hand-operated pump to a motor because of our highly-accurate computer-machined parts. Always identical computer machining assures precise part-to-part fit — even years in the future. The mounting of the motor takes only a few minutes, and you can just as easily go back to hand-operation, if ever necessary.
(You may be interested to read one client's story.)
Driving the Motor
Any source of 12 volt DC current can then be used to drive the motor.
Running on Solar
Simple Pump is efficient and low power draw -- ideal for solar.
Recommended operation is to use the solar to charge batteries and run the motor from the batteries. But the pump can also operate directly from a solar panel with a linear current booster installed.
What about a Windmill?
Your source of 12 volts could be a windmill driving a generator to charge batteries to drive your motor. We have been asked a few time about direct mechanical connection from a windmill to an unmotorized pump. This is possible but not recommended, for two reasons:
1. You have no power when the wind isn't blowing. Not a great option when you want a secure, reliable water supply.
2. We cannot warranty the pump when it is being driven by a mechanical connection of your construction.
Simple Pump™ DC Motor Features
12 Volt DC Motor
The motor operates on a 12-15 volt DC power source. For many people, that means solar.
The power source can also be another DC source such as an automotive or deep cycle marine battery, a DC generator, an idling tractor or pickup truck.
(If you are interested in solar power for your motor, please indicate that when you fill out the Get-A-Quote form.)
Operating Depth
When pumping to ground level and NOT into pressurized household plumbing:
Model 125 with 105ME/GM good to a static water level of ~150 feet.
Model 100 with 105ME/GM good to a static level of ~200 feet.
If pumping into pressure or up a hill:
From that 150 or 200 feet:
Subtract 100 feet from both if pressurizing a domestic water system to 45-50psi.
Subtract any vertical rise.
Protected
The mechanism is fully enclosed in stainless steel for ultimate outdoor protection.
Safe
The motor is fuse-protected (25 amp glass fuse) and has its own on/off pivot switch for safety. Switch and fuse are mounted in the SS cabinet face. (Switch and fuse can be deleted if alternative controls are used.)
Extremely Efficient
The motor’s use of power is frugal, yet it does mighty things. The Motorized Extension Kit produces up to 300 per hour! ... for Just Pennies a Day!
Warrantied
The gear motor assembly is warrantied against defective materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
We'll help you figure everything out
Just send us the details of your situation and needs with our Get-A-Quote form. We'll prepare a recommendation and quote. Or you are very welcome to phone us (number below).
(Some further Q&A about using our motor available here.)
