The solar panels are mounted on a 6 inch steel conduit. Conduit is 9 ft. long cemented in a 24 inch diameter hole below frost level. Six 75 watt panels produce 450 watts of power during peak hours of sunshine. Large reserve tanks are filled to ensure enough water during cloudy days. Water troughs are continuously filled. Water level is adjusted with Jobe valves. They work much like a fill valve in a household toilet. Float is adjusted accordingly.

An electronic controller is mounted and wired for pump in conduit. The controller determines how much voltage is supplied to pump. Many variables are factored in for this type of system. For example: the brighter the sunshine, the more voltage delivered to pump. The pump operates on voltages between 30 vdc to 300 vdc. The stronger the voltage, the faster the pump turns delivering higher flow rates. (Gallons per minute) Currently the flow rate to pump tank is 5 gallons per minute. Pump delivers in excess of 6 gallons per minutes to reserve tanks with low water cut-off protection.

The pump is located in a 500 gallon cistern tank below ground. A riser and manhole cover is installed for access. The cast iron bathtub you see is installed below cistern tank for water overflow. This will give cattle another watering trough when in this area.