The cabinet: integrates the mounting of the solar panels, to enable the system to be a stand alone unit, making it possible to move the complete unit if desired.
With the weight of the storage batteries and low profile of the system, securing the unit to the ground is not necessary.
The Charging System:
This is a 12 volt power system utilizing 2 solar Panels that produce 140 watts each for a combined max output of 240 watts of charging.
These are high quality Solar Panels made in either Mexico or the US. ( not cheap China Panels)
Working with the solar Panels we use a high quality MPPT charge controller (mfg. in the US from Blue Sky Energy) The MPPT technology gives a boost circuit which adds additional charging to the batteries ( up to 30% more)
The Battery Management System: Controls have been installed to prevent low battery conditions and shut down of the inverter, (requiring a manual reset of the inverter)
This system enables the unit to operate on it's own without the need of constantly being "checked on" to keep operating, during extended periods of low sun activity and cloudy weather.
Programmed timing system: The system also incorporates a digital timer with it's own rechargeable battery backup. This allows the aerator to operate during critical periods of the day to maximize battery life, and keep oxygen levels higher during critical times of the day.
Inverter Power: Our system incorporates a inverter that converts 12 volt power into 110 volt power.
Although there is a small amount of inefficiency in this application, the benefits outweigh the small loss.
So far, no one has built an efficient 12 volt compressor that out performs a linear compressor, in terms of air flow, and electrical consumption.
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Which includes: An efficient linear air compressor, with 2 way manifold, 2 - 10 inch diffuser assemblies ( that set at the bottom of the pond) 100 ft of self sinking air tubing, and all necessary clamps and fittings for installation.