I am currently pumping water up to a tank that is about 700 meters from the pump shed. The control systems is manual. When I want to fill the tank, I go to the pump shed and flip on the power switch to the 220v, 5 HP pump. When the tank is full (usually overflowing by the time I notice), I go to the pump shed and flip off the power switch. There is no power at the tank at this time. Could someone suggest a simple and inexpensive means of establishing an automated pump control system that would not require power at the tank? If this is not feasible, how about a small solar photovoltaic powered unit?
I am a civil engineer, so don't expect me to understand too much electrical control jargon, but I should be able to handle a fair amount of technical detail. If someone knows of a standard kit sold by a particular manufacturer, that information would be welcome.
I am a civil engineer, so don't expect me to understand too much electrical control jargon, but I should be able to handle a fair amount of technical detail. If someone knows of a standard kit sold by a particular manufacturer, that information would be welcome.