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Armstrong Solar Powered Water Pumping System offers low-tech simplicity
The patented Armstrong solar powered pumping system answers many of the longsought solutions for the global, 1.2 billiondollar livestock watering and agricultural irrigation industry. Although advances in reliability of non-conventionally powered water pumps have increased with costs over the last 25 years, Armstrong has substantially improved efficiency. For example, the Model 80 (2-meter/80-inch Flywheel) produces 19.76 liters (5.22 gallons) per minute, at 9 meters (30 feet) head and only uses 178.65 BTUs (52.38 watts). Other manufacturers have improved durability, but Armstrong addresses not only durability and efficiency, as each Armstrong system employs a manual override for emergencies. The unique simplicity in design suits farmer, rancher, and developing countryman. With this low tech, highly reliable system, concern of climbing a tower for maintenance or waiting on service personal has been virtually eliminated. Equipment costs are reasonable, the energy is free, and the system is environmentally friendly.

Armstrong Energy, LLC, Hutchinson, Kansas, USA; 620-662-4266, buddy@archerserve.com

 

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