quicksandfarmer
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I think you're simplest solution is going to be solar. A really simple system, where the pump is direct-coupled to the solar cell, no inverters or storage batteries. When the sun shines, the pump runs and fills a tank.
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dave1949
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On-demand pressurizing pumps work in RV's from a tank. Pump water from a cistern to a tank with solar and charge a pump battery maybe.
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Heck, just keep a deep cycle marine battery on a solar charger that powers the RV pump and you're good to go.
dave1949
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An intermediate tank would be a good place to add some filters and sanitizer method (UV, whatever) if water is coming from run-off into a cistern.
homedad
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Sounds kind of like an RV that never moves. Just operate it like an RV with water stored and pumped via 12v.
mbohuntr
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I'm not clear about the pressure balancing valve?? What does that do for you? Never heard of one.
If you put an insulated hot water tank on the tank tower with a check/ balancing valve in between them, and put a wood burning outdoor stove with a heat coil to the hot water tank, you will have the same pressure on both lines, and plenty of pressure for a shower/ sink/ toilet.... You just need to dig the well to periodically pump the water up to the tank....
If you put an insulated hot water tank on the tank tower with a check/ balancing valve in between them, and put a wood burning outdoor stove with a heat coil to the hot water tank, you will have the same pressure on both lines, and plenty of pressure for a shower/ sink/ toilet.... You just need to dig the well to periodically pump the water up to the tank....
