Solar Water Pump | CHEAP Rain Barrel Solar Pump Setup

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In this video, Robert shows you how he added a 12v 20 Watt solar panel to an existing rain barrel system to charge a 12v battery that provides power to a 12v DC transfer pump purchased from Harbor Freight which is used to water his garden.

Overall, Robert’s goal was to keep the overall cost low for adding the solar panel to the rain barrel system.

He also explains how working on projects like this continues to inspire him to continue working on solar energy related projects due to how amazing it is to be able to use free energy from the sun to power devices or systems.

Check Out Robert's Other Rain Barrel Videos:
CHEAP Rain Barrel Float Switch | DIY Water Pump Protection: https://youtu.be/pU0ayawNOlo
DIY Automatic Watering System | WITH Mobile App: https://youtu.be/0saB_3YARak
Rain Barrel System | CHEAP Water Pump Setup: https://youtu.be/opgxarh0G9Q

Below you can find the majority of the parts Robert used in the solar water pump video.

Parts / Items Used In Video:
►20 Watt Solar Panel: https://amzn.to/346c4aB
►Ring Terminals (5/16” - 3/8” Stud 12-10 AWG): https://amzn.to/37ZcAKi
►Male & Female Disconnect Terminals (16-14 AWG): https://amzn.to/34U8TTZ
►12 Gauge Red & Black Electrical Wire: https://amzn.to/3o0082e
►10 Amp Fuse & Fuse Holder: https://amzn.to/3rCdnIB
►Cable Gland: https://amzn.to/37VzEcE
►Heat Shrink Tubing: https://amzn.to/37WSDUg
►Zip Ties: https://amzn.to/2Mcxzk5

►12v 20 Watt Solar Panel: https://amzn.to/3nTCCnA
►Solar Charge Controller (Cheaper Alternative): https://amzn.to/4aBYGLr

Tools & Other Components:
►Wire Stripper & Terminal Crimper: https://amzn.to/2KIoUFG
►Sediment Filter: https://amzn.to/38xI8qc