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RPS 400 Solar Well Pump Kit

RPS 400 Solar Well Pump Kit

Regular price $1,939.00
Regular price $2,781.00 Sale price $1,939.00
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RPS 400 Solar Well Pump KitĀ 

šŸŒ± Spring Setup SALE + Free Shipping* (Ends 3/29 - Friday Before Easter)

Put the Sun to Work on your land with theĀ famous RPS 400 is trusted by Ā farmers and ranchers with moderate head and water requirements. Four solar panels can be mounted easily on a single pole, and at low head can still pump 2700 gallons a day, andĀ overĀ 400 gallons at 250Ā feet.Ā And to give you more flexibility and peace of mind, batteries or a generator can beĀ used to supplement as needed. The most efficientĀ brushless permanent magnet motors mean no replacement of carbon brushes and years of smooth, reliable performance. Lifetime Rotor Warranty and the only field-serviceable pump available save you thousands over other options.Ā 

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RPS is a growing 100% American-owned company of friendly, helpful solar water specialists who love our dogs, tractors, trucks and coffee. We are honored and blessed to have such great staff and customers all over this great country.

Kit Contents

RPS 400 Kit contains:


  • 4x RPS 100 Watt Rugged Aluminum Framed Mono-Crystalline Solar Panels (DimensionsĀ are roughly
  • 3.2' long, 1.7'Ā wide and a little more than 1" thick)
  • RPS Helical Rotor Pump with DC Brushless Permanent Magnet Motor
  • RPS Pump ControllerĀ with Industry Leading Efficiency + Smooth Start/Stop
  • 3/4" hose barb and hose clamps for use with black poly pipe (or ask for 1" if you prefer)
  • 1x Low-water Well Level sensor
  • 1x Tank Shut-off sensor
  • Solar Panel cable connectors
  • Waterproof heatshrink wire splice kitĀ with pre-crimped pump wires
  • Detailed full-colorĀ solar pump guide with step-by-step install instructions
  • Access to RPS video archives of installation tips & product walkthroughs
  • Free Access to DIY Success Center - a portal for RPS customers to connect with a huge library of guides and advice from engineers
  • 30 Day Money-Back &Ā 100% Water Assurance Guarantee
  • Lifetime Rotor Warranty which isĀ only wear part and Field Serviceable
  • 2 Year Comprehensive Warranty
  • Phone / Email / Text Support from Friendly USA based RPS Engineers
  • 20 Year Solar Output Guarantee
  • 25 Year Support Guarantee with Reconditioned Swap Pricing
  • RapidReplaceā„¢Ā Program*

Solar panel mounting is not included in the standard RPS 400 system, you can purchase one of our easy-to-installĀ Top of Pole mountsĀ or aĀ Turnkey KitĀ for a complete DIY experience.Ā Ā Ā 

Component Dimensions:

Solar Panels:Ā 38.6ā€ x 20.9ā€ x 1.18ā€, 100W / 12V, ~15lbs Each
Well Pump: 2.9" OD,Ā  21" Long, 3/4" FNPT Outlet ~14lbs
Controller:Ā 13ā€ x 8ā€ x 6ā€, ~10lbs


Downloads:
RPS 400 SPEC SHEET.PDFĀ šŸ“„
100W SOLAR PANEL SPEC SHEET.PDFĀ šŸ“„


Optional Add-ons and Upgrades:


Ā Pump Kit Only
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Pump KitĀ + Turnkey Kit
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Pump Kit +4P Mount Kit
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RPS Solar Pump
& RPS Solar Controller
āœ… āœ… āœ…
Solar Panels
100W Aluminum Frame
āœ… āœ… āœ…
Solar Panel Mounting
Adjustable Tilt Pole Mount
āœ… āœ…
Controller Mounting
2ā€ or 4ā€ Post Straps & Plates
āœ…
Controller Mounting
Tabs & Lags for Plywood
āœ… āœ… āœ…
Solar Wire
Two 20ā€™ Lengths with MC4s
āœ… āœ… āœ…
Steel Post + Cement
2-3/8ā€ OD or 4.5ā€ OD Pipe
Customer Supplied Customer Supplied Customer Supplied
12-3 Pump Wire
6ā€™ + butt crimps on pump
āœ…
100ā€™ or 200ā€™ or 300ā€™

Pump Wire Splice Kit
With Wire Labels
āœ… āœ… āœ…
Low Water
Sensor + Wire
āœ…
100ā€™
āœ…
100ā€™ or 200ā€™ or 300ā€™
āœ…
Tank Full
Sensor + Wire
āœ…
100ā€™
āœ…
100ā€™

āœ…
100ā€™Ā 

Sensor Wire
Splice Kit
āœ… āœ… āœ…
Safety Rope
Yellow No-Decay Twisted Poly
āœ…
100ā€™ or 200ā€™ or 300ā€™
Black Poly Pipe
160psi Rated
āœ…
Choose Ā¾ā€ or 1ā€
Pump-to-Poly Pipe Barbed
Coupling + Hose Clamps
āœ… āœ… āœ…
Well Seal SS Plumbing
All Stainless with barb & tee
āœ…
Standard
Well Seal
āœ…
Choose 4ā€, 5ā€, 6ā€ or 8ā€
Grounding Lug
for controller
āœ… āœ… āœ…
Bare copper wire roll
& Grounding Clamp
āœ…
Grounding Rod
4ā€™ or 8ā€™ if required by code
Customer Supplied Customer Supplied Customer Supplied
Teflon Tape
For SS plumbing
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Electrical tape
For bundling pipe/rope/wire
āœ…
Digital Multimeter
For testing voltages if needed
If Requested
Our Award Winning RPS Support Team if you need us! āœ… āœ… āœ…

Pump Kit Only
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Pump KitĀ + Turnkey Kit
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Pump Kit + 4P Mount Kit
+Add to Cart


Ā Sizing

Gallons to Expect from RPS 400Ā 

* Based on a 6 hour solar pumping day

Gallons Per Day GPM
No head 2736 7.6
25 ft 2628 7.3
50Ā ft 2484 6.9
75 ft 2196 6.1
100 ft 1980 5.5
125 ft 1836 5.1
150Ā ft 1728 4.8
175 ft 1548 4.3
200 ft 1224 3.4
225Ā ft 1044 2.9



NeedĀ a different model?
Ā RPS 200,Ā RPS 400,Ā RPS 600,Ā RPS 800,Ā RPS 400V,Ā RPS 800V,Ā Pro V Series,Ā Pro D SeriesĀ or

not sure what you need? Use the popular onlineĀ Sizing Wizard.


Complete theĀ Sizing StepĀ of theĀ WATER ASSURANCE PLANā„¢ with any RPS Team Member atĀ 888-637-4493Ā and RPS Guarantees Water From Your Pump After Proper Installation or Your Money Back!Ā Ā Start Sizing Now Ā»



SOLAR PUMPS MAKE PEOPLE HAPPY

ā­ā­ā­ā­ā­ Reviews - America's #1 Most Popular!

Customers send in hundreds of notes each season expressing their newfound love for solar pumping.Ā  OurĀ jobĀ isĀ notĀ doneĀ untilĀ youĀ areĀ pumpingĀ water, and our support of you as you do it is unconditional. We love solar pumping and you will too.

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All your videos are spot on. If people took the time to watch them before installing theyā€™d never have to call you. I loved the user manual. The way my wife follows her recipe for cookingā€¦ thatā€™s how I followed your user manual. I loved it. Every second of it. Iā€™ve never had customer service like this.

- David, TX

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RPS is now one of my very favorite companies.With the help of Daniel, I purchased a 6000watt Water Secure System. It was a great project to install and brought me back to using some skills that I havenā€™t used in years. It worked perfectly as soon as I turned it on.

- Susan, OK

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Weā€™re getting close to what, roughly five years but itā€™s working fine still.Itā€™s been the best investment weā€™ve ever done, sir.Seriously. Oh yeah, the best thing weā€™ve done. We donā€™t have to run a generator, weā€™ve got plenty water, itā€™s always full, it always works and we can almost turn back on it.

- Rodney, OR

HOW DOES RPS COMPARE TO OTHER PUMP COMPANIES?

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FAQ

Solar Pumping FAQ

How can I be sure I have the correct size solar pump?
The online Pump Sizing Wizard starts with over 100 RPS Solar Pump models and using the variables you enter about your well depth, latitude and your water needs to size your system correctly the first time. Or if you prefer talking with a friendly specialist, give us a call at 888-637-4493

How long does it take to install?
Most people find it can be easily done over a weekend and our record is a customer who installed their RPS200 system in 1 hour and 7 minutes! It's as easy as mounting your solar panels, dropping the pump down the well, and flipping the switch!

What resources are there to help me install?
Countless features and included parts and pieces make the install of an RPS pump easier than ever - for first timers and old timers alike. Our 64 page all-color user manual outlines the entire process, YouTube videos demonstrate it visually and the ā€œDIY Success Centerā€ (100+ articles and videos FREE access with purchase!) is available anytime, and our engineers are ready to help over email, phone or text.

How is shipping cost calculated?
Shipping is currently FREE with the current sale but the sale expires at the end of the month.

How does it ship? Timeframe to expect?
We make every attempt to ship the same day the order is received. Sometimes, this is not possible due to popularity, and the items will ship the following day or days. Many of our systems include bulky solar panels. Shipping times and delivery dates are estimates only as these services donā€™t offer guarantees, but often between 2 and 5 days transit for boxed systems depending on your area in the US.

In a hurry? Most systems can be expedited 2nd Day Air, we just need to know in advance and we just ask you cover the difference in cost between Ground shipping and 2nd Day Air. Freight deliveries like WaterSecures and larger Pro Series with Large Panels we use pallets and FedEx Freight. Shipping times are a little harder to estimate here. Packing and palletizing may take 1-2 days based on the season. You will be sent a tracking number once your order is scanned and in transit! ** RPS Ship-Insuredā„¢ guarantees you get what you ordered in working condition and combines with the 100% Water Assurance Guarantee to add additional peace of mind that your investment will result in water pumping!

Can I supplement the sun with power from batteries or AC/Generator?
Absolutely. But neither is necessary. Batteries allow for the storage of solar power during the day to be used at night or on cloudy days. AC/Generator converters mimic the power the sun might provide on a perfectly sunny day with AC whenever you have it. There is also an AutoSwitcher box that automatically switches between AC and Solar, weather depending.

How much area do I need for the solar panels?Ā 
Rough dimensions of solar panels and array sizes can be found below.

How big are the Solar Panels? How many?
We size with versatile, rugged and easy-to-install 100w panels. Take the kit name (RPS 200) and divide by 100 watts for the number of panels in the kit. RPS200 = 2 100w Solar Panels. RPS800V = 8x 100w Solar Panels. Once over 1.5HP Pro Kits, large 300+ watt panels are used. Small and Large panels still have roughly the same total dimensions and surface area per watt. Smaller panels are just easier to work with, transport, and create building blocks that are easier to upgrade in the future.

What is the best way to mount the solar panels?
Mounting is easy. Panels are rigid aluminum framed so can be fastened down in a number of ways. Tilting south and adjusting to your latitude is most important vs material or construction of mounting. There are our adjustable pre-made options, and hundreds of photos of do-it-yourself mounting here.



2P

4P

8P

Scalable
Ground Mount
Panel Orientation
2x1 - Two 100w Solar Panels in Landscape (long side horizontal) in Single Column of Two
Panel Orientation
4x1 - Four 100w Solar Panels in Landscape (long side horizontal) in Single Column of Four
Panel Orientation
4x2 - Eight 100w Solar Panels in Landscape (long side horizontal) in Two Columns of Four
Panel Orientation
4x1 - Four 375w Solar Panels in Landscape (long side horizontal) to a Column. Add Columns as needed.

Or 8x1 with 100w Solar Panels in Landscape (long side horizontal)Ā 
Array Dimensions
39ā€ Wide (38L)
45ā€ Tall

Roughly3 Ā½ feet wide by 4 feet tall
Array Dimensions
39ā€ Wide (38L)
90ā€ Tall

Roughly 3 Ā½ feet wide by 7 Ā½ feet tall
Array Dimensions
78ā€ Wide (38L)
90ā€ Tall

Roughly 6 Ā½ feet wide by 7 Ā½ feet tall
Array Dimensions
5ā€™ Wide Per Column of Panels (While Facing)
16ā€™ Deep

Ground Mounts (GM) are recommended when more than 1600 watts are needed
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2 Panel Top of Pole Mount
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4 Panel Top of Pole Mount
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8 Panel Top of Pole Mount
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Scalable Ground Mount


Wait, so no batteries needed?!

Some customers just canā€™t believe that these pumps will work on solar power alone. They are even more delighted when they get water - and usually more than they think with only the sun! It feels like magic! Film a video of a loved one when you first turn the system on - the expressions of awe are priceless!Ā 

RPS systems run incredibly efficiently using solar power alone. No batteries needed. While it does make sense for some customers to add a battery bank (especially with low GPM wells and for household water pressure), whenever possible, our engineers do recommend pumping more water into a storage tank for overnight use. We have more info on batteries here. Most customers start without batteries regardless, as they are easy to add in the future if desired.

Can I add more Gallons Per Day in the future with more panels?
Yes! Systems are generally very modular and you can see what ā€œWater Upgrade Kitā€ (solar panels and wiring) is compatible with your system and can easily be added later. Add a compatible battery bank with more solar panels to unlock nighttime operation!Ā 

I donā€™t need that much GPM, can I turn the rate of pumping down?
Lower production wells might produce less than a gallon a minute and one of the great features of RPS pumps is that the controllerā€™s speed dial allows you to reduce the motor speed, pumping at a slower rate to match the replenishment rate of the well or water source.Ā 

What does Water Assurance Guarantee mean?
We offer a money back guarantee that our pump systems will provide you water off of solar power when sized by one of our engineers to your well, desired setup and final total dynamic pumping head. We do require static water levels, drawdown and pressure requirements are accurately estimated during the sizing process, that installation follows the instructions of the RPS User Manual, and that you give RPS engineers a chance to troubleshoot any issues.

Lifetime Rotor Replacement Guarantee
Our brushless motors are designed to last for tens of years without maintenance. These motors (at the bottom of the pump) turn a stainless steel helical rotor inside a rubber-lined stator. Helical rotors are incredible for utilizing low power, so it makes them perfect for solar use. But these rotors are inherently the weakest point of the entire system, just like all helical pumps, especially in sand or iron-rich soil. With RPS you wonā€™t ever have to mail your pump off to get a factory rebuild. Replace the rotor yourself on site and save time and money. No need to cut wires either, just open up the upper pump end and swap in a new rotor and your pump will operate as it did the day you installed it. Our Replacement Guarantee Policy means that we will replace these rotors whenever they wear for the lifetime of your pumpā€™s motor. The rest of the system is convered under the 2 Year Comprehensive Warranty and Lifetime Phone Support.Ā 

What is the RapidReplace Program?

RapidReplaceā„¢ has become an immensely popular program, improved again in 2023. If warranty return of a part is deemed necessary after troubleshooting over phone/text/email with our all-local RPS engineering team, then at no cost to you we will ship the replacement part immediately along with a pre-paid shipping label for you to return the defective part.

* With recurring issues or abuse, RPS does reserve the right to request previous parts be returned before new parts are shipped.

Why choose RPS?
We're America's #1 Most Trusted Solar-Powered Water Pump!
RPS Solar Pump Kits are for people that believe in getting the job done themselves, and getting it done right. Our goal is to arm you with the equipment and knowledge to take control of your water and save a fistful of money doing it.Ā 


Whatā€™s the submersion limit on the 2" and 3" submersible pumps?
The submersion limit is also different than the ā€œtotal head abilityā€ of each pump. Most people place their solar pump 20-50 feet below the water surface, as compared to a typical AC pump which installs 10 feet off the bottom of the well, but anywhere within 0 and 129 feet is acceptable. RPS specialists will help size a solar pump that best matches your well's production rate.

Still not sure which size solar pump?
We have built the industryā€™s best Pump Sizing Guide which is online for convenience. Once you add details about your well and water use, it will recommend a pump. If youā€™d like, weā€™ll also have an engineer call you and make sure we have the right size selected.Ā  888-637-4493

IS THIS THE RIGHT SYSTEM FOR YOU?

Still not sure? Call one of our RPS Sizing Specialists at 888-637-4493 or click the button below to use our Pump Sizing Wizard!

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Dana B
My husband just got everything up and running!

Thanks for checking in on us. Besides the solar pump, we also installed an AD to DC adapter and a reverse action switch, so we have running water all the time! Praise God!

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Tim and Mariah
Oh we ARE PUMPING!!

This process was so easy compared to the horrible experience we had with our last pump! We are so grateful that we ended up going with you guys.

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Allen P
Filling our pond

The pump is up and working!

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Loralin T
The RPS solar kits are the best!

it's "well" on it's way

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April J
Both pumps are completed and working well

Here are some pictures of my well from start to finish. Thank you again for the awesome service and reliable product.