Tuhorse 3S500 3 Inch Solar Bore Pump 500W Pump & Controller
30-day returns on unused stock in original packaging. Returns due to incorrect sizing without prior consultation are at the customer's expense, so call us before you order if you are unsure.
Overview
The Tuhorse 3S500-40 Solar Bore Pump is a pump and MPPT controller package (solar panels not included) built around a 3" 500W/48V-DC stainless steel helical rotor pump with an MPPT auto control box and 40m of fitted power cable. It suits bore depths of a range of bore depths, drawing from bores, rivers, dams, creeks and springs with no mains power, inverter or battery bank required.
Highlights
- Supplied as pump and MPPT control box, ready to pair with solar panels
- 3" 500W/48V-DC stainless steel submersible solar pump
- Helical screw rotor design, no inverter or batteries needed to operate
- MPPT auto control box with tank and bore level sensing
- Adjustable motor speed and low power protection
- 40m fitted power cable
- Spare helical screw rotor supplied
- 3/4" outlet
- 24 month back-to-base warranty on pump and control box
- Free delivery within Australia
A Complete Off-Grid Water Supply
This is the pump and MPPT control box, supplied ready to pair with a solar array sized to your bore. The control box, power cable and water sensors arrive together, so on site you add your panels, drop the pump and run the poly pipe.
Because it runs directly from the panels, there is no inverter and no battery bank to buy or maintain. Once installed it costs nothing to run.
Helical Screw Rotor Pumping
The pump uses a helical screw rotor rather than an impeller. That design holds pressure at low speed, which is what lets it keep delivering water in weak morning and afternoon light instead of only at midday.
The rotor is a wear part, and Tuhorse supplies a spare in the box.
MPPT Auto Control Box
The control box runs maximum power point tracking, so it keeps pulling the best available power out of the panels as light conditions change through the day.
It takes two water sensors, one for the bore and one for the tank, so the pump stops on low bore water and again when the tank is full. Motor speed is adjustable and low power protection is built in. Input voltage is accepted up to 200V/DC.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 3S500-40 |
| Supplier Code | SSP007 |
| Product Type | Submersible Solar Bore Pump and Controller |
| Pump Diameter | 3" |
| Pump Power | 500W/48V-DC |
| Pump Type | Helical Screw Rotor |
| Pump Material | Stainless Steel |
| Outlet | 3/4" |
| Maximum Head | 100M |
| Maximum Flow | 30L/min or 1800L/h |
| Pump Dimensions | 76mm x 450mm |
| Pump Weight | 10kg |
| Maximum Submerge Depth | <30m |
| Power Cable | 40m fitted |
| Solar Panels | Not included |
| Control Box | MPPT Auto Control Box |
| Maximum Input Voltage | 200V/DC |
| Warranty | 24 Months Back-to-Base (Sydney), Pump and Control Box |
| Manufacturer | Tuhorse |
Applications
- Bore water pumping
- Stock and livestock watering
- Rural and remote properties
- Off-grid water supply
- Pumping from rivers
- Pumping from dams
- Pumping from creeks and springs
- Water transfer between tanks or sites
- Irrigation supply
- Properties without mains power
Installation Information
The package is designed to be plug and go, but a few items are deliberately not included so they can be matched to your site.
- A stainless steel safety cable is required to hold the pump in the bore.
- If pumping from a dam or river, a float set-up is required instead.
- Panel frames and mounting posts are needed to support the solar panels.
- Poly pipe from the pump to the tank is not supplied.
- Do not submerge the pump deeper than 30m.
- The bore sensor and tank sensor must both be positioned before commissioning.
- Electrical work should be carried out by a licensed electrician where required.
- Confirm your bore depth and daily water requirement against the flow table above before ordering.
What's Included
- 3" 500W/48V stainless steel solar pump with 40M power cable
- Auto control box
- One spare helical screw rotor
- 2 x MC4 cable extension for solar panel connect to control box
- 1 x 40M & 1 x10M combined water sensor ( one for bore and other for tank)
- User manual
- 24 months back to base
Not included: stainless steel safety cable, solar panel frames and posts, and poly pipe from the pump to the tank.
Downloads
Need Assistance or Ready to Order?
Our expert team is here to help you select the right setup and answer any questions. Contact us at sales@waternex.com.au or give us a call at 1300 930 847 for advice and support.
Downloads
Specification sheets and certificates for this product.
Delivery & returns
The details worth knowing before you order.
When will it arrive, and what does freight cost?
Freight is included in the price shown. Orders placed before 1pm dispatch the same business day to VIC, NSW and QLD, with free express shipping Australia-wide.
Delivery is kerbside with tailgate, so you will need someone on site to receive it and a way to move the unit into position.
Can I return it if I order the wrong one?
Returns are accepted within 30 days on unused stock in its original packaging. Contact us for a return authority before sending anything back.
Returns or exchanges due to incorrect sizing without prior consultation are at the customer's expense, which is exactly why we would rather spend ten minutes on the phone before you order.
Do I need a licensed plumber and electrician?
Yes. Plumbing connections must be made by a licensed plumber and the final electrical connection by a licensed electrician, to an RCD-protected circuit. Packaged units arrive pre-assembled, so both trades are on site for a fraction of the time a site-built system takes.
What is covered by warranty?
Manufacturer warranty applies to every product we supply, covering correctly installed units used within their rated duty. Warranty terms vary by brand and model - the period for this product is listed in the specifications above, or call us and we will confirm it.
Do you offer trade pricing or project quantities?
We do. Trade accounts receive standing discount and priority dispatch. For developments and multi-unit sites we quote the whole schedule and stage deliveries to match your program. Apply for trade pricing or call 1300 930 847.
Working on a project?
Send us the schedule and we will price the lot - staged delivery to match your program, trade terms, and engineering sign-off if you need it.
