Quote Originally Posted by Leece
here is the link to the magnetic pump... let me know what you all think... Leece

http://store.waterpumpsupply.com/magdrivpum.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_Drive_Pumps

OH, WHEW, I was hoping THAT'S what you meant! Yes, you can use solar to power a pump. We all use magnetic pumps. I was confused because it looked like you were choosing one or the other!

Anyway, solar is great, but the initial cost might be costly. Unless your electric is expensive, it is more economical to just plug into the grid. If you want to go solar for philisophical reasons, well I can't argue with that, go for it. Otherwise, you are likely to never operate cheaper on solar than on the grid unless the electric is expensive around there.