​Forcefields Battery Solar Powered Water Pump

Livestock need water and plenty of it. Due to the GLAS scheme, farmers have come under increasing pressure to leave their watercourses inaccessible. This has created problems for farmers especially if mains supply does not extended to the area of the farm that the livestock is in. Forcefields Battery Solar Powered Water Pump solves this problem completely. 

For Best Results use with a new 12V Battery

Forcefields Battery Solar Powered Water Pump has been specifically designed using proven water-pumping technology. This technology is able to successfully transfer large volumes of water. The water trough is fitted with a float switch. When the float switch drops, from the desired full capacity level, it activates a submersible pump. This pump then pumps the water from your water source directly into the water trough. The pump is then deactivated when the float switch reaches the desire full capacity level again. This is repeated each and every time the water level is lowered by the livestock drinking. This system eliminates the need for balancing tanks or header tanks as all that is needed is the water trough.
                                                          
 

The submersible water pump connects to 30m of hose which supplies the water directly into the water trough. the submersible pump is powered by a 12v battery which is housed inside a totally weatherproof control box. This 12v battery is charged by the extremely efficient 30w solar panel mounted on a strong and reliable, robust 5 foot steel stand.
                                   

Differing livestock have varying water requirements. Then the temperature, time of day, humidity and what the livestock is being feed, all effect the water requirements on a daily basis. Livestock, being herd animals, drink socially, so water supply requirements vary through out the day. Firstly, the trough needs to be of a suitable size for the expected requirements. Secondly the supply of water needs to meet the requirements.

What effects the efficiency of a water pump.
Two main factors have an effect on the pumps delivery out put. These are 1) the vertical height from the water source level, and the horizontal length that the water travels to get to its destination, your water trough. These factors combined are termed as the head. Increasing the head reduces the pumps output. Simply stated, the closer to the water source and water level that the water trough is, the more efficient the pump will be. The further away the trough is, the pumps efficiency begins to be compromised.

With a 10m head this pumps runs at around 65% of its peak output. Running at 65% peak output is ideal. this means the pump isn't working at 100%. Any appliance running at 100% will wear out faster.

Weather conditions will effect the recharge times. Therefore recharge outputs will be higher during the summer months. The recommendations outlined below are based on a 4 hour recharge time daily.

Capacity

Water Trough and Battery not included.

Delivery Information

Delivery Service

Here at Agridirect we have joined forces with DPD to ensure all packages are delivered promptly and safely to you. We ship to all mainland countries within the EU. Deliveries take place Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays. Once your order has been dispatched from our warehouse you will be notified by email. If there is a delay with your order for any reason you will be contacted immediately. 

Due to Brexit we are temporarily unable to ship to the UK. Shipping to Northern Ireland will remain in place.

Delivery Times

Some products have an extended delivery time, this is noted on the products.

Delivery Rates

A selection of the products we sell are only licensed for sale within the Republic Of Ireland and can not be shipped outside of the country. These products are noted as only being available within the Republic of Ireland on the individual product pages.

There may be an addition charge on certain bulky items. This charge will be clearly marked on an applicable products and will be explained on the checkout page before payment has been made.

Agridirect Returns Policy

We’re sorry your purchase didn’t work out. But don’t worry; we have a great returns policy to help you out.

All purchases can be returned to us within 14 days of delivery and returned goods must be received within 14 days from the date you informed us of the return.

Purchases may be opened for inspection but must not be used and must be repackaged securely in the original packaging if you wish to return it.

If we discover goods have been used or there has been a loss in value of the goods due to damage to the goods, while in your care or whilst being returned to us, we will reduce the amount refunded, which may amount to the full cost of the product, to cover loss of value of goods.

All returns should be complete which includes boxes, manuals and accessories that may have been included with the order.

All returns must be packaged appropriately for shipping, we will not accept responsibility for damages or loss which occur during shipping of a return product.

We accept no responsibility for goods damaged or lost while in transit to us. 

How do I return a product?

We have partnered with DPD to make your returns process easy and secure. simply follow the steps below and bring your package to an official DPD pickup point.

1) All returns must be accompanied with a fully filled out returns form which can be downloaded here.

2) To print off your return label click here or visit www.dpd.ie/returns and follow the on-screen instructions. Make sure and use your order number as your reference.

• Select “Continue as Guest”
• Select “Agridirect” from the drop-down menu
• Select your reason for returning
• Select the size of the package you wish to return
• Accept DPD’s terms and conditions
• Fill in your payment details
• Fill in your own details
• Follow the instructions to print off your label

3) Bring your package to a DPD pickup point. To find your nearest drop off point here.

Once the returned product has been received into our warehouse and been fully inspected a refund will be issued.

If you choose not to use the DPD returns service we recommend that you use a method that can be tracked.

For the return of bulk products please contact us at sales@agridirect.ie

I have received a damaged product from you, what should I do?

First off, if you have received a damaged electrical product from us, do not plug it in. Any electrical products that are plugged in are deemed ‘as used and accepted’ and are not accepted as returns. All damages must be reported to us via phone or email within 24hours of receipt of goods. Please ensure you check your items upon delivery.

How do I begin the returns process?

If you wish to begin the return process, please email us at sales@agridirect.ie and ensure the following information is included in your email. Your name, phone number, Order id, the item you wish to return, reason for return and if the product is damaged we require photos of the product.

Once you have sent us all required information a member of our team will assess your claim and will contact you as soon as possible. Please hold off on returning products until a member of our team has called you to confirm.

Refunds

Once the returned product has been returned to us and fully inspected a refund will be issued.

Please Note: A typical timeline for a refund to show in your account is up to 10 working days from the date processed, depending on your bank.