If the charger has an output of 8 or more amps. Reading the specs that pump at it's highest pressure output uses 6.8A, thus an 8A out charger will work regardless of the load on the pump. If the output pressure never exceeds 30 or even 40 PSI a 6A is big enough.
Dave Klish, I recently ordered a 2x6 wood fired evaporator from A&A Sheet Metal which I will be converting to oil fired
Now have solar, 2x6 finish pan, 5 bank 7x7 filter press, large water jacketed bottler, and tankless water heater.
Recently bought another Gingerich RO, this one was a 125, but a second membrane was added thus is a 250, like I had.
After running a 2x3, a 2x6, 3x8 tapping from 79 taps up to 1320 all woodfired, now I'm going to a 2x6 oil fired and a 200-425 taps.
A battery charger is designed to charge a battery, so it may not act the same as a regulated power supply, if you want to power the pump directly. Especially if it is a cheap charger. The battery acts like a capacitor which smooths out the 60 cycle AC line fluctuations. Maybe it will work OK, but I would suggest checking the pump voltage with a voltmeter to make sure the pump voltage is between 11-14 volts when running. You could find a small lead acid battery like from a lawn tractor, motorcycle etc that is not being used and keep it connected if this is a problem.
Dave
Mountain Maple farm
2022 NAMSC award winning dark amber syrup
2023: 320 taps, 70% red maples. Mountain Maple S4 diaphragm pump controller with automated sap transfer and text messaging
Website:
https://www.mountainmaplefarm.com
https://www.facebook.com/MountainMapleFarm/
so just hook the pump and charger to the battery leads at the same time would this work. I do have a old lawn a garden battery that does not hold a charge could I do that.
Smoky lake full pint on my leader half pint arch
110 taps on 3/16 vacuum tubing
Homemade RO sapinator
That should work.
Originally Posted by Greenthumb
Mountain Maple farm
2022 NAMSC award winning dark amber syrup
2023: 320 taps, 70% red maples. Mountain Maple S4 diaphragm pump controller with automated sap transfer and text messaging
Website:
https://www.mountainmaplefarm.com
https://www.facebook.com/MountainMapleFarm/
Do you have a temperature controller? All you need to do it set it to turn the pump on and off at certain temperatures. Im using a simple Inkbird controller on 2 systems. It turns the pumps on and off and runs a ball valve. So when the pumps are off the valve is open in case I run out of battery the sap will bypass the pump and gravity flow.
West Sumner Sugar House
West Sumner, ME
500 +/- Taps - 2 x 8 CDL Venturi - 3 Shurflo Solar Systems - MES Dolly 300
https://www.facebook.com/WestSumnerSugarHouse
West Summer Sugar. I was wondering were you bought the by pass valve that opens when the pump is off?
It all in the programing and wiring of your system. I use normally open ball valves so at night when the pump turns off, the valve goes back to and open position, bypassing the pump allowing for gravity. In the morning, the pump kicks on, the valve closes and all sap flows through the pump. I usually get my valves on ebay.
West Sumner Sugar House
West Sumner, ME
500 +/- Taps - 2 x 8 CDL Venturi - 3 Shurflo Solar Systems - MES Dolly 300
https://www.facebook.com/WestSumnerSugarHouse
Thanks for the info
That is what is was attempting to do was run a temp controller but i set the parameters to turn off and on the pump and either the pump doesnt turn on or shut off at desired temps...
Last edited by Beerclouds; 01-26-2021 at 11:00 AM.
What controller are you using? And are you using heating or cooling mode? I believe my Inkbird controller is in cooling mode meaning as the temp goes up, it thinks it needs to cool so it turns on the pump.
West Sumner Sugar House
West Sumner, ME
500 +/- Taps - 2 x 8 CDL Venturi - 3 Shurflo Solar Systems - MES Dolly 300
https://www.facebook.com/WestSumnerSugarHouse
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