That’s a good ideal. I bought the same pump in my huge ryobi collection. This pump saved us during the ice age Texas had two years ago. I used it to pull water from a near by pond and this thing actually pushed water through a 100 foot hose on an 18v.
Solar generator, even a small one, can be used between the panels and the pump to cover interruptions in sun. Panels charge and pump runs off charging battery through regulated output, either AC or DC, whichever is more efficient.
I have one I use to pump oil with and removed half of the 6 rubber vanes on the pump the keep it from tripping the switch sometimes. It would pump less per minute but will run with less amps.
I love your videos and ingenuity. I have a challenge for you. Could you make ANY Ryobi tool from wireless to wired? is this possible? Basically, replace the battery with another battery but wired to the wall. Basically, making Ryobi the best of both worlds (wired and wireless)
working on it right now ;-) It turns out that it was easy to attach the RYOBI Hybrid Pump power brick to an 18V battery adapter. I'll put out a video when I get a chance!
Ideally, you wouldn’t want the pump to run under or overpowered. The killswitch that engages when “cloud cover” occurs is merely an effort to prevent you from burning up the pump. Not to mention you have the pump itself in direct sunlight. Heat kills electronics. I think trying to bypass this isn’t a great idea even though I understand your goal.
looks like the pump is causing the shutdown, not the solar. the pump needs a consistent power flowing. as soon as the solar encounters a power drop, the pump stops. the only way is probably a inverter setup with solar panels; a regular solar setup
Add a battery or a laaaaaarge capasitor to remove spikes and lows from the solar panel, try with a "start help" in parralell, 500Ah/ 20sec if not, in paralell with a small battery..u got the idea....store exsess solar.. will also work with your powebanks i guess?
is the issue on the XLR connection because of voltage/amperage or because of some way it can sense if a real power supply is connected? Like the 3rd pin connected in a different way?
I first did the battery connection. When the solar panel voltage dropped, the pump would stop. Unfortunately it wouldn't go back on. I noticed that the power supply didn't have that problem if I unplugged it. So then I hooked the solar panels via the XLR connector. But it had the same issue. I think the voltage has to go to zero before the pump will restart. The solar panels still put out a voltage unless it's dark
You could use a battery and a solar charge controller. But you would have to manage low voltage shut off. I just want the pump to go on when there is enough solar and off when there isn't. I've found some other pumps that work fine this way. Much simpler and less stuff to carry
I love the noise this thing make, my neighbor will love it when I water my garden in the morning.
That’s a good ideal. I bought the same pump in my huge ryobi collection. This pump saved us during the ice age Texas had two years ago. I used it to pull water from a near by pond and this thing actually pushed water through a 100 foot hose on an 18v.
Solar generator, even a small one, can be used between the panels and the pump to cover interruptions in sun. Panels charge and pump runs off charging battery through regulated output, either AC or DC, whichever is more efficient.
certainly cheaper than additional solar panels, you can pick up a used one for cheap - just need enough battery to carry you through the shady times
PUT A BATTERY IN FRONT TO SERVE AS A BUFFER
Seems like the best thing to do would be to plug in a battery that is being charged by solar with pass-through.
I have one I use to pump oil with and removed half of the 6 rubber vanes on the pump the keep it from tripping the switch sometimes. It would pump less per minute but will run with less amps.
A compatible battery in the solar circuit would provide stable power.
Hot damn this is some quality content!
Genius as always TY Chris!
I love your videos and ingenuity. I have a challenge for you. Could you make ANY Ryobi tool from wireless to wired? is this possible? Basically, replace the battery with another battery but wired to the wall. Basically, making Ryobi the best of both worlds (wired and wireless)
working on it right now ;-) It turns out that it was easy to attach the RYOBI Hybrid Pump power brick to an 18V battery adapter. I'll put out a video when I get a chance!
@@SerendipitySue you would need a large ac-dc adapter. my 18v 3 gal ryobi vacuum wouldnt run on my 190w laptop adapter (20v)
@@IinustechtipsYeap that vacuum is one of the biggest power draw of any Ryobi 18V device I tested, pulling 260 watts from a fresh 9ah battery.
That’s pretty smart idea
Ideally, you wouldn’t want the pump to run under or overpowered. The killswitch that engages when “cloud cover” occurs is merely an effort to prevent you from burning up the pump. Not to mention you have the pump itself in direct sunlight. Heat kills electronics. I think trying to bypass this isn’t a great idea even though I understand your goal.
Just bought a bauer pump from harbor freight....red insted of green.
I like the flexibility of the Ryobi pump, but what a terrible whine it makes.
try adding more panels to it even if it gets shaddy u maybe still hv yr constant 5.5 volts to run motor
looks like the pump is causing the shutdown, not the solar. the pump needs a consistent power flowing. as soon as the solar encounters a power drop, the pump stops. the only way is probably a inverter setup with solar panels; a regular solar setup
Add a battery or a laaaaaarge capasitor to remove spikes and lows from the solar panel, try with a "start help" in parralell, 500Ah/ 20sec if not, in paralell with a small battery..u got the idea....store exsess solar..
will also work with your powebanks i guess?
Btw, realy like your work and angle to this problem (yes it is a problem unless people like you fix it! :))))
thx
I put a remote control switch on it
is the issue on the XLR connection because of voltage/amperage or because of some way it can sense if a real power supply is connected? Like the 3rd pin connected in a different way?
I first did the battery connection. When the solar panel voltage dropped, the pump would stop. Unfortunately it wouldn't go back on. I noticed that the power supply didn't have that problem if I unplugged it. So then I hooked the solar panels via the XLR connector. But it had the same issue. I think the voltage has to go to zero before the pump will restart. The solar panels still put out a voltage unless it's dark
connect directly to the motor
Would require ti take the ryobi apart. Voiding the warranty. But if your into this sort of stuff. That 3 year warranty is useless
And a charge controller would expand your battery options.
You could use a battery and a solar charge controller. But you would have to manage low voltage shut off. I just want the pump to go on when there is enough solar and off when there isn't. I've found some other pumps that work fine this way. Much simpler and less stuff to carry
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The noise is ridiculous
Wow that is noisy
i Have one it dint work all that well noise not the word. i don't recommend