I received a message from a reader a few days ago asking what was the meaning of this box that has been adorning this wordless post for many weeks.
He answered his own question...."It must be something to do with the solar panels" Well he was right on the money. It is the control box for the two panels that give power to the pump that furnishes the fresh water to the school up the hill. Some months ago the discharge pipe sprung a leak and sprayed water on the box and in a short time a fire destroyed the electronics. Since then when they needed to fill the water tank above the wires from the panels were were draped over the pump wires and to everyone's surprise it worked fine. So as the old saying goes "If it works don't mess with it." For the rest of the story Click Here
When I found the problem I was a little concerned that this direct connection may in time, if the conditions are right, cause a problem with the pump, I asked a friend who was returning to Florida to see if he could find a replacement. He took this digital picture of the unit and all of the specks and is looking.
So far I have not gotten a reply. If any one who reads this blog has experience with this type of equipment and has an idea where I can get replacement and its cost. I would welcome the information.
Specs.
Maker: GRUNDFOS
Type: CU 200 Elunil cpl. V-NO-V02
Product No.:96467801
S/N 1582
i couldnt send you a new unit, but I sent you fifty bucks towards a new one.
ReplyDeletei will be sending the specs aong to a genius I know and maybe he can hook you up.
go man go-tl
Hey, try emailing this guy-
ReplyDeleteian.woofenden@homepower.com
He writes for a Solar Energy(and wind energy, water energy,etc.) magazine and is very knowledgeable.
If he can;t give you info on that electronic box then probably no one can.
Love the site, Cheers!