We are looking into putting a new well in for irrigation. I was looking at variable speed pump controllers. My driller recommended Xylem/Goulds Solo2 that has AQWIFI remote monitoring via app (http://goulds.com/pump-controllers/aqwifi).
I was wondering whether anybody gave this a thought, how to monitor a well. Variable speed controllers are a little bit more engaged. They do not need a pressure tank, and most important for irrigation, they keep pressure very constant, independent of zones called. I would be useful to have some events such as how many zones to call, depending on pressure. Production of the well will also depend on season, depending on aquifer recharge.
I can monitor the main valve, and the pump is controlled indirectly via call to the valve. What I also like to monitor is pressure and motor frequency, and any alerts such as dry well.
AQWIFI connects to the controller via some sort of serial link, and it is mounted outside directly next to the controller. I am not sure that there is also a WebUI interface, or just the app.
Maybe somebody knows of an alternative.
I was wondering whether anybody gave this a thought, how to monitor a well. Variable speed controllers are a little bit more engaged. They do not need a pressure tank, and most important for irrigation, they keep pressure very constant, independent of zones called. I would be useful to have some events such as how many zones to call, depending on pressure. Production of the well will also depend on season, depending on aquifer recharge.
I can monitor the main valve, and the pump is controlled indirectly via call to the valve. What I also like to monitor is pressure and motor frequency, and any alerts such as dry well.
AQWIFI connects to the controller via some sort of serial link, and it is mounted outside directly next to the controller. I am not sure that there is also a WebUI interface, or just the app.
Maybe somebody knows of an alternative.
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