Originally Posted By: Bill Cody
MNfish2 - Very nice work assembling the DIY solar aerator!!. The project looks so good I am thinking of building one for my remote forage pond. I look forward to your video. Please include brand name and model of your pump and other items including deep cycle battery.

How dependable of a life span do you think the solar panel will be? Do solar panels wear out or become inefficient with age? Does anyone know how to evaluate the quality of solar panels. I assume there are cheaply made one and better quality ones? What factors does one use to choose?


Bill- I have been using a 12V Thomas diaphragm pump. Openflow 1.4cfm. The systems I have built have utilized 150w Renogy Mono. I figured, wore case, a 15 year usable life. Renogy will also deliver 1 panel to my door for a reasonable cost.