About the course

This course is brought to you by ennos ag, a Swiss company that has been selling solar water pumps themselves since 2016. ennos ag has noticed that the market for solar water pumps is getting bigger and bigger and offers this online course as a way for technicians and salespeople to educate themselves. The course presents different pumps from different manufacturers, so it is ideal for any technician, no matter which company you work with. 


The goal is to generate a deeper technical, as well as sales understanding. With this training, it should be easier for technicians in the field to independently install and repair solar water pumps. In addition, various marketing materials will be provided.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome

    2. Introduction to the Course (I)

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. Introduction to the Course (II)

      FREE PREVIEW

    4. How to Work through this Course

      FREE PREVIEW

    5. Course Disclaimer

    6. Introducing ourselves: ennos ag

    7. Introducing yourself: A short Survey

    1. Chapter Overview: Basics

    2. Introducing Solar Powered Water Pumps (I)

    3. Introducing Solar Powered Water Pumps (II)

    4. Introducing Solar Powered Water Pumps (Quiz)

    5. Why Use Solar Powered Water Pumps

    6. Applications of Solar Powered Water Pumps (I)

    7. Applications of Solar Powered Water Pumps (II)

    8. Applications of Solar Powered Water Pumps (Quiz)

    9. Components of Solar Powered Water Pumps (I)

    10. Components: Motors

    11. Components: Water Pumping Mechanisims

    12. Components of Solar Powered Water Pumps (II)

    13. Components of Solar Powered Water Pumps (Quiz)

    1. Chapter Overview: Using Solar Powered Water Pumps

    2. Closed Circuit Setup (I)

    3. Closed Circuit Setup (II)

    4. Closed Circuit Setup (Quiz)

    5. Using Apps for Solar Powered Water Pumps

    6. Maintenance Rules for Solar Powered Water Pumping Systems

    7. Maintenance Rules for Solar Powered Water Pumping Systems (Quiz)

    8. Rules for Using: Solar Water Pumps

    9. Rules for Using: Hoses

    10. Rules for Using: Wires and Connectors

    11. Rules for Using: Water Sources

    12. Rules for Using: Solar Panels

    13. Rules for Using (Quiz)

    1. Chapter Overview: Physics for Solar Powered Water Pumps

    2. What is Pressure (I)

    3. What is Pressure (II)

    4. What is Pressure (Quiz)

    5. Cavitation (I)

    6. Cavitation (II)

    7. Physical Calculations

    8. Flowrate

    9. Flow Rate, Velocity and Hose Diameter

    10. Flowrate, Velocity and Hose Diameter (Quiz)

    11. Total Dynamic Head (I)

    12. Total Dynamic Head (II)

    13. Total Dynamic Head: Friction Head (I)

    14. Total Dynamic Head: Friction Head (II)

    15. Total Dynamic Head: Velocity Head

    16. Total Dynamic Head: Pressure Head (I)

    17. Total Dynamic Head: Pressure Head (II)

    18. Total Dynamic Head (Quiz)

    19. Suction, Discharge and Differential Head

    20. Hydraulic Power

    21. Solar Pump Efficiency

    22. Solar Pump Efficiency (Quiz)

    23. Electronic Principles and Calculations

    24. Electronic Principles and Calulations (Quiz)

    25. Solar Panel Specifications

    26. Solar Powered Water Pump Specifications

    27. Solar Wires and Cables

    28. Solar Panel Specifications // Solar Wires and Cables (Quiz)

    29. Solar Irradiance and Irradiation

    30. Sizing the Solar Panels

    31. Solar Irradiance and Irradiation // Sizing the solar panels (Quiz)

    1. Chapter Overview: Working with the Equipment

    2. Hoses and Connectors

    3. Working with Hoses

    4. Hose Properties

    5. Types of Hoses

    6. Types of Hose Connectors

    7. Cutting, Connecting and Sealing Hoses (I)

    8. Cutting, Connecting and Sealing Hoses (II)

    9. Hoses (Quiz)

    10. Sealing a Threaded Connection

    11. Sealing a Threaded Connection

    12. Working with Foot Valves

    13. Sealing a Threaded Connection // Working with Foot Valves (Quiz)

    14. Working with Wires (I)

    15. Working with Wires (II)

    16. Connectors

    17. Crimping

    18. Working with Wires, Connectors and Crimping (Quiz)

    19. Batteries

    20. Solar Charge Controllers

    21. Batteries and Solar Charge Controllers: Preparing the Wires

    22. Batteries and Solar Charge Controllers: Connecting the Wires

    23. Working with Batteries and Charge Controllers

    24. Batteries and Solar Charge Controllers (Quiz)

    25. Working with Sensors

    26. Working with Solar Panels (I)

    27. Working with Solar Panels (II)

    28. Serial Connection of Solar Panels

    29. Parallel Connection of Solar Panels

    30. Combining Serial and Parallel Connection of Solar Panels

    31. Why to Avoid Dirt and Shade on Solar Panels

    32. Solar Panels (Quiz)

    33. Electrical Hazard Control

    1. Chapter Overview: Installation

    2. Planning and Preparing an Installation

    3. Designing the System

    4. Preparing the Materials

    5. Planning and Preparing an Installation (Quiz)

    6. Technicians’ Toolset

    7. Uncommon Installation Types

    8. Solar Pump Location

    9. Choosing a Water Source

    10. Uncommon Installation Types // Solar Pump Location // Choosing a Water Source (Quiz)

    11. Sizing Solar Panels

    12. Setting and Adjusting Solar Panels

    13. Solar Panels

    14. Solar Panels (Quiz)

    15. Using Additional Components

    16. Final Check and Handing Over to a Client

    17. Final Check

    18. Handing over an Installation to a Client

    19. Using Additional Components // Final Check and Handing Over to a Client (Quiz)

About this course

  • $19.99
  • 138 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of video content

Requirements and Material

You don't need any great prior knowledge to successfully complete this course. It is optimal if you have access to a solar water pump to try out the same during the technical exercises at the same time. This will significantly increase the learning effect.

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Benefits

  • Duration

    The advantage to this online course is that you can work at your own pace. Chapters that are particularly important to you can be worked on twice in order to retain the material particularly well.

  • Sharing

    To give each other some support, you can also share the course and your own progress via social media. In this way, learning groups are formed and there is a lively exchange between like-minded people.

Testimonials

““This course has greatly deepened my technical, as well as my marketing knowledge in the field of solar water pumping. It was a good mix between introduction to the different topics, to specific knowledge for experts. There is something for everyone here. ””

Gina Vezzini