{"product_id":"bws-3-dc-pump-only-16-gpm-255","title":"Backwoods Solar | BWS 3″ DC Sub Pump 16 GPM 255′ Submersible Pump with Controller","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e3DC-16-255 Submersible Pump\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Backwoods Solar 3DC-16-255 is a high-flow centrifugal submersible pump designed for off-grid solar water pumping applications. It operates directly from 40–90VDC solar power and delivers up to 15.8 GPM at a 255-foot lift. Its stainless steel construction, integrated check valve, high-efficiency MPPT tracker, and built-in dry-run protection provide reliable performance in demanding water pumping applications. The centrifugal design also offers excellent sand-handling capability, making it suitable for water sources containing limited amounts of sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivers up to 15.8 GPM at a maximum lift of 255 feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentrifugal design provides superior sand-handling capability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to 120 g\/m³ of permitted sand content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates directly from 40–90VDC solar power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimal operating voltage range is 60–76VDC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in dry-run protection helps protect the pump from running without water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatically stops after 10 seconds of dry running and attempts to restart after 1 minute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf water is not detected, the pump makes another restart attempt after 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a double-shielded brushless permanent magnet motor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in high-efficiency MPPT tracker optimizes solar operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes an external DC-only pump controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel liner, shaft, coupling, strainer, and cable sheath provide durable construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated check valve in the pump head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be submerged up to 150 meters (492 feet) below the static water level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for water temperatures up to 86°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by a 3-year limited warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1337\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J5rXCxsCqmg\" title=\"Backwoods Solar - Solar Water Pumping - Pumps, Controls and Sizing\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackwoods Solar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3DC-16-255\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubmersible pump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePump Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentrifugal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.8 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Total Lift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e255 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 1\/2 in. 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