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by coleashman 470 days ago
Often well pumps and sump pumps can be wired for either 230 or 120V, so Pila could be an option with some added effort and a conversation with an electrician. But in any case, looking forward to building the 230/240V version!
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What are the environmental requirements for Pila?

My well pump is 120V, but I don't keep it in my house. It's in a shed out back built over the well and tank. The shed is not insulated, but does have a 400W space heater plugged into one of these [1] that tries to keep it above freezing in there. I think most of the time it succeeds but it is possible that for a few days a year it might get below freezing for a while.

I have no idea what the humidity is like, or how hot it can get in the summer.

Would the current Pila be OK in that kind of environment?

[1] https://www.amazon.com/Farm-Innovators-TC-3-Thermostatically...