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Re: How effectively one can run electric generator by tractor
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Posted by Harold New York (USA) on January 07, 2000 at 21:02:17 from (209.139.23.234):
In Reply to: How effectively one can run electric generator by tractor posted by Padmakar Parihar on January 07, 2000 at 05:15:16:
Padmakar-What kind of pump are you operating? Is it (1)a centrifugal pump that sits on the surface and pumps from surface waters or a shallow depth well or, (2) is it a deep well turbine type pump with the electric motor at the surface on top of the well driving a line-shaft turbine or, (3)is it a deep well submersible pump where the electric motor and pump are both down in the well water? If you have either situation (1) or (2) I believe you should consider a direct connection from the tractor pto to the pump. In the case of the turbine pump (2) you would remove the electric motor and replace it with a right-angle gear drive of the proper ratio and then connect this to the tractor pto. If you are using a centrifugal pump (1) then I believe you would do better to purchase a centrifugal pump designed for tractor pto operation; these have the proper gears to step up the speed of the pto. Only in situation (3) the submersible, or if you can't position the tractor next to the pump, or if you are using the electricity to power electric motors for a traveling sprinkler, should you even consider the generator. With a generator you are adding another link that needs maintenance, introduces power losses, and can break down. In any event, if you use this tractor or a newer one and are running it unattended, be sure it is equipped with gauges to shut it down automatically if it overheats, looses oil pressure or the irrigation pump pressure drops suddenly; that is unless you can station someone to keep an eye on it at all times. Good luck in your venture.
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