Pumpkin Spice Aquatics Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 After some investigation, know how, and a bit of help I put together the bits to run a USB air pump off of solar power for my pond in a water resistant electrical box. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GardenStateGoldfish Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 nice! which pump! I would like to do something similar for my tubs since I do not want to run electricity through the yard to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpkin Spice Aquatics Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 I used the aquarium coop usb nano pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpkin Spice Aquatics Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 There is a small solar panel attached to an outdoor electrical box and inside is a 12v battery, a controller board that came with the solar panel and the usb nano pump connected to a sponge filter. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpkin Spice Aquatics Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 I want to put up one more pond in the back yard so I will document the process. And soon I will put up the parts list with links to each component. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarina Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 On 6/15/2021 at 8:37 PM, Pumpkin Spice Aquatics said: I want to put up one more pond in the back yard so I will document the process. And soon I will put up the parts list with links to each component. A lot of people have tried to do this in the past and failed, I'm looking forward to seeing how this works out long term! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpkin Spice Aquatics Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 Yeah me too. This might end up going belly up. I’ll do my best to post updates throughout the summer. And see how far into fall I can push it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griznatch Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 I've been thinking of trying the same thing. looking forward to your updates! I know some local farmers use solar for their electric fences, so I'm hoping it'll work for a pump or maybe heater even... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speakeasy Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) Sweet set up, I have a similar set up thats been running for almost a year stright now. I'm actually kinda surprised how stout those nano pumps are Edited June 18, 2021 by Speakeasy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpkin Spice Aquatics Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 Hi everyone! Thank you for your interest. Here is the parts list I promised. Some caveats: I am not affiliated with the following links. The links to any product are really there for reference. That being said I did use these actual products (well not the airline as I had some lengths sitting around, and the check valve is not in the picture as I havent installed it yet, but they recently arrived!) I glanced at the rules and didn't see that I couldnt post links. If this is not allowed then I will happily take this down and repost the list without links. I am hoping to buy all of the supplies and a new pond this month to not only set up a new pond but also document the process of how to assemble this and how I figured out what parts to buy. DIY Solar Powered Mini Pond Air Pump Parts List: From Aquarium Co-op: 1 x USB Nano Air Pump https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/usb-nano-air-pump?_pos=1&_psq=usb&_ss=e&_v=1.0 1 x Check Valvehttps://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/check-valve?_pos=1&_psq=check valve&_ss=e&_v=1.0 1 x 25ft Pack of Aquarium Co-Op Black Airline Tubinghttps://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/aquarium-co-op-black-airline-tubing?_pos=1&_psq=air tubin&_ss=e&_v=1.0 From Amazon: 1 x ECO-WORTHY 10W 12V Off Grid Small Solar Panel Kithttps://www.amazon.com/ECO-WORTHY-Polycrystalline-System-Controller-Battery/dp/B00PFG56ZS/ref=sr_1_3?crid=G63BVDXMPXPU&dchild=1&keywords=eco-worthy+10w+12v+off+grid+small+solar+panel+kit&qid=1624295983&sprefix=eco-worthy+10+w+12v%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-3 1 x Casil CA1240 Genuine 12V 4Ah SLA Alarm Battery Rechargeablehttps://www.amazon.com/Casil-CA1240-Genuine-Alarm-Battery/dp/B004QC8WZI/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3QEH5GQVYLDH9&dchild=1&keywords=12v+4ah+battery&qid=1624296117&sprefix=12v+4+ah+battery%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=AFYODW4USQF5T&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzVFk5Rks0TU5BUjNSJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjM3NjU2M1czNE44RzU1VVFRVSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDQ1NDk3MkdQWkZPN0VMR1o5RSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= From McmasterCarr: 2 x Plastic Submersible Cord Grip - NPT Threads, for 0.2"-0.35" Cord OD, 1/2 Knockout Sizehttps://www.mcmaster.com/69915K54/ From Lowes: 1 x WIEGMANN RSC Gray Metal Weatherproof New Work Standard Enclosure Wall Electrical Box - Size 6”https://www.lowes.com/pd/WIEGMANN-RSC-Gray-Metal-Weatherproof-New-Work-Standard-Enclosure-Wall-Electrical-Box/1099361 1 x Utilitech 100-Pack 14-in Nylon Zip Cable Tieshttps://www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-100-Pack-14-in-Cable-Ties/50005734 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoelacanthChild Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 On 6/21/2021 at 11:58 AM, Pumpkin Spice Aquatics said: Hi everyone! Thank you for your interest. Here is the parts list I promised. Some caveats: I am not affiliated with the following links. The links to any product are really there for reference. That being said I did use these actual products (well not the airline as I had some lengths sitting around, and the check valve is not in the picture as I havent installed it yet, but they recently arrived!) I glanced at the rules and didn't see that I couldnt post links. If this is not allowed then I will happily take this down and repost the list without links. I am hoping to buy all of the supplies and a new pond this month to not only set up a new pond but also document the process of how to assemble this and how I figured out what parts to buy. DIY Solar Powered Mini Pond Air Pump Parts List: From Aquarium Co-op: 1 x USB Nano Air Pump https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/usb-nano-air-pump?_pos=1&_psq=usb&_ss=e&_v=1.0 1 x Check Valvehttps://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/check-valve?_pos=1&_psq=check valve&_ss=e&_v=1.0 1 x 25ft Pack of Aquarium Co-Op Black Airline Tubinghttps://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/aquarium-co-op-black-airline-tubing?_pos=1&_psq=air tubin&_ss=e&_v=1.0 From Amazon: 1 x ECO-WORTHY 10W 12V Off Grid Small Solar Panel Kithttps://www.amazon.com/ECO-WORTHY-Polycrystalline-System-Controller-Battery/dp/B00PFG56ZS/ref=sr_1_3?crid=G63BVDXMPXPU&dchild=1&keywords=eco-worthy+10w+12v+off+grid+small+solar+panel+kit&qid=1624295983&sprefix=eco-worthy+10+w+12v%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-3 1 x Casil CA1240 Genuine 12V 4Ah SLA Alarm Battery Rechargeablehttps://www.amazon.com/Casil-CA1240-Genuine-Alarm-Battery/dp/B004QC8WZI/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3QEH5GQVYLDH9&dchild=1&keywords=12v+4ah+battery&qid=1624296117&sprefix=12v+4+ah+battery%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=AFYODW4USQF5T&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzVFk5Rks0TU5BUjNSJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjM3NjU2M1czNE44RzU1VVFRVSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDQ1NDk3MkdQWkZPN0VMR1o5RSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= From McmasterCarr: 2 x Plastic Submersible Cord Grip - NPT Threads, for 0.2"-0.35" Cord OD, 1/2 Knockout Sizehttps://www.mcmaster.com/69915K54/ From Lowes: 1 x WIEGMANN RSC Gray Metal Weatherproof New Work Standard Enclosure Wall Electrical Box - Size 6”https://www.lowes.com/pd/WIEGMANN-RSC-Gray-Metal-Weatherproof-New-Work-Standard-Enclosure-Wall-Electrical-Box/1099361 1 x Utilitech 100-Pack 14-in Nylon Zip Cable Tieshttps://www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-100-Pack-14-in-Cable-Ties/50005734 Wow! Thanks for all the links! I want to try to do this! Much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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