Q: What is a solar water pump?
The solar powered pump draws water from a rain barrel or bucket and delivers it through micro-drip tubing to the plants, running on its own solar panel instead of household power or a tap connection.
A green light signals when the battery is charging.
Used with a Wi-Fi controller (sold separately), this solar-powered water pump lets you automate watering in areas without access to a tap or household power. The pump draws water from a rain barrel, bucket or other reservoir and delivers it directly to your plants through emitters that can be arranged to fit your growing space.
Watering schedules can be adjusted remotely through an app. You can create up to six watering cycles per day, choosing specific start times, durations and watering days, and pause watering for 24, 48 or 72 hours when rain is expected.
In sunny weather, the included solar panel fully recharges the battery in about 3 days, providing about 10 days of operation based on 20 minutes of watering per day. An indicator light shows when the battery is charging.
Each emitter delivers approximately 1ml per second (exact output can vary, depending on the number and placement of emitters, as well as the distance from the water source). Grouping plants by water requirements helps maintain consistent irrigation.
The pump includes two 15m (49') lengths of 4mm (1/8") inside diameter main-line tubing and one 5m (16' 5") length of 3mm (3/32") inside diameter branch-line tubing, along with 15 micro emitters, 15 T-barb connectors, a cross connector, three end caps, an anti-siphon valve and an inlet filter. It also includes a solar-panel mounting bracket, a 3m (9' 10") lead wire, a pump backplate, two stainless-steel mounting screws and a USB-A to USB-C cable for direct charging if required.
The pump and controller are also available together as a set.
The solar powered pump draws water from a rain barrel or bucket and delivers it through micro-drip tubing to the plants, running on its own solar panel instead of household power or a tap connection.
It has a maximum pumping head of about 3m (10'), so it suits raised beds, containers or a water source close to plant level rather than pumping to distant or elevated planters.
Cut the tubing to length, fit the anti-siphon valve near the pump on the outlet side, place the inlet filter in the water container and run the micro-emitters to each plant, then install the end caps once water has flushed through the lines.
Yes, it waters up to 10 plants on a single charge and recharges in about 3 days of sun, but it needs at least an hour of direct sunlight a day to keep up with a daily watering schedule.
Clean the inlet filter regularly and replace it once it's worn, since a clogged filter is the most common cause of weak flow or a pump that won't draw water.
| Materials | Plastic tubing; stainless-steel mounting screws |
| Compatibility | Pairs with the Wi-Fi Controller (available separately) for app-based scheduling |
| Compatibility Dimensions | Tubing sized for 4mm or 3mm inside diameter lines |
| Capacity | Waters up to 10 plants |
| Power Source | Solar panel, 5V 1.5W, with rechargeable 2000mAh lithium-ion battery |
| Includes | Two 15m lengths of 4mm inside diameter main-line tubing; one 5m length of 3mm inside diameter branch-line tubing; 15 micro emitters; 15 T-barb connectors; a cross connector; 3 end caps; an anti-siphon valve; an inlet filter; a solar-panel mounting bracket; a 3m lead wire; a pump backplate; 2 stainless-steel mounting screws; a USB-A to USB-C charging cable |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Safety | IP54 waterproof rating |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee (https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/promo/guaranteeandreturns) |
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Used with a Wi-Fi controller (sold separately), this solar-powered water pump lets you automate watering in areas without access to a tap or household power. The pump draws water from a rain barrel, bucket or other reservoir and delivers it directly to your plants through emitters that can be arranged to fit your growing space.
Watering schedules can be adjusted remotely through an app. You can create up to six watering cycles per day, choosing specific start times, durations and watering days, and pause watering for 24, 48 or 72 hours when rain is expected.
In sunny weather, the included solar panel fully recharges the battery in about 3 days, providing about 10 days of operation based on 20 minutes of watering per day. An indicator light shows when the battery is charging.
Each emitter delivers approximately 1ml per second (exact output can vary, depending on the number and placement of emitters, as well as the distance from the water source). Grouping plants by water requirements helps maintain consistent irrigation.
The pump includes two 15m (49') lengths of 4mm (1/8") inside diameter main-line tubing and one 5m (16' 5") length of 3mm (3/32") inside diameter branch-line tubing, along with 15 micro emitters, 15 T-barb connectors, a cross connector, three end caps, an anti-siphon valve and an inlet filter. It also includes a solar-panel mounting bracket, a 3m (9' 10") lead wire, a pump backplate, two stainless-steel mounting screws and a USB-A to USB-C cable for direct charging if required.
The pump and controller are also available together as a set.
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