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ETA Engineering, Inc.

2010 E. University Dr. Suite 20

Tempe, AZ 85281

Phone: 480-966-1380

Toll Free: 1-877-964-4188

Fax: 1-480-966-1516

info@etaengineering.com

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Note: Prices are subject to change without notice due to changes in other vendors' prices to us. These changes may arise from normal product development plus fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and commodity prices.

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Solar Powered Pool Pumping Kits

The latest in home improvement!

The most cost effective use of solar electricity

Completely eliminates the 2nd largest load on your electric bill

First year tax-free ROI of 10% (increases with the cost of electricity)

Low maintenance, simple setup, few components

State Tax Credit of $1,000 in Arizona (incentive programs for other states may vary)

Naturally works longer hours in the summer, when you need it most

Uses less than 50% of the energy of a conventional pump

Pump Pricing, Sizing and Specifications

Buy a pool pump individually for as little as $649!

Please call us toll-free at 1-877-964-4188 for component pricing information.

For general information on Solar Pumps, continue reading below. 

 For complete system prices on Solar Pumps (excluding installation), please visit

the Dependable Solar Products Solar Pump Sizing and Pricing page.

For detailed Solar Pump product specifications, visit the

Dependable Solar Products Solar Pump Specifications page.

Solar Pool Pumping is one of the most cost-effective and logical uses of solar electricity. Using a few solar panels, panel mounting, and controller, the DC pool pump will have enough electricity to run all day using free, clean electricity from the sun.  This is good news, because, swimming pools are usually the second largest and most expensive electrical load (after air conditioning) on your electric bill. These systems completely remove that cost.

ETA Engineering sells everything you need in an all-in-one kit to run your pool entirely off solar electricity. 

Real Savings.

A typical pool pump (1.5 HP A/C) uses 2000 watts. If the pump is run 8 hours a day, that is a total of 480kWh per month! A 3000 watt grid-tie system on a home in Arizona will produce the same amount of electricity, but a pool pumping kit is a MUCH more economical solution. At 4 hours a day, the typical pump uses 240kWh per month, as much as a 1500 watt grid-tie system produces. With this load permanently removed from your home, the savings add up quickly!

Maximum Cleaning.

The DC pool pump is more efficient than the standard AC pool pump already attached to a power grid tied pool pump. A 3/4 HP DC pump is generally capable of replacing a 1 to 1.5 HP AC motor.

Summertime swimming season requires more pumping, and naturally, with more hours of sunlight, your pool pump puts in the work needed to keep your pool clean.  

ETA designs the system for optimal efficiency through the choice of the pump and motor combination combined with the photovoltaic array. We assemble many sizes of pool pumps, and offer several brands and sizes or solar panels and solar modules. Pumping systems are available from 1/2 HP to 1 HP.  

The EMPT (Electronic Maximum Power Point Tracking) controller works like an automatic transmission, and maintains maximum output from your solar panels (modules).     

If you still need more pumping power, or need to run your pump at night, simply turn on the pump already installed on your pool for an extra boost.  

Optional tracker mounting positions your solar panels (modules) so they follow the sun and are always absorbing the maximum amount of solar energy available.

How does it work?

Solar photovoltaic (solar electric) modules produce electricity which is used directly by a high-efficiency DC pump motor custom coupled to a standard swimming pool pump. 

How much?

The most common size system has a 3/4 HP motor and 720 Watts (peak) of solar power. This system  is generally capable of replacing a 1 to 1.5 HP AC motor (depending on service factor).   

We offer many options. We have several products and can make many combinations to customize a system to match your needs. Below are samples of fairly common solar pool pumping solutions.  Call us today for specific details and pricing.

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Last updated: December 19, 2008   

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Everything you need to pump a 16,000 to 25,000 gallon pool without plugging it in (except mounting structure).