Solar West offers pumping systems for a variety of livestock watering applications.
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Have a dugout, lake, river, or stream?
‍Choose a Floating Pump.
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Have a well?
‍Choose a Submersible Pump.
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Floating Pumps
FM12 & FM24
SW12 & SW24
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Designed for pumping water from dugouts, lakes, rivers, and streams.
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Maximum lift: 40 feet
‍Can operate with as little as one 12V solar panel and one 12V battery, depending on the application
No check valve, allowing water to drain back after pumping
Helps reduce the risk of freezing
Can be used earlier in spring and later into fall
Durable glass-reinforced polypropylene casing
O-ring seals
Stainless steel screws
Fewer parts and potential leak points
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Capacity:
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Up to 46.8 gallons per minute.
Depending on lift height and system configuration, a floating pump system can support up to approximately 590 cow-calf pairs.
Based on 25 gallons of water per cow-calf pair per day. Actual capacity depends on lift height, water source, solar conditions, and system configuration.
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Submersible Pumps:
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Lorentz Submersible Pumps
Designed for wells and other submerged water sources.
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Stainless-steel construction
Brushless design
Minimum 50’ pump cordLow-water sensor for well applications
Float option for open-access water applications
Optional check-valve-free configurations for water drain-back
Removing the check valve allows water to drain back after pumping, helping reduce the risk of freezing and extending the operating season.
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Capacity:
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Can support up to approximately 1,000 cow-calf pairs during the summer, depending on the pump and system configuration.
Based on 25 gallons of water per cow-calf pair per day. Actual capacity depends on water source, lift height, solar conditions, trough configuration, and other site requirements.
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Not Sure Which Pump You Need?
Tell us your water source, lift height, distance to the trough, and number of livestock.
We’ll help you choose the right pump for your system.