Advice/recommendations for how to power pumps using solar

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TimD Newbie Joined: 23/02/2021 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 32	Posted: 11:34pm 06 Sep 2025       Hi, I'm in the process of setting up a couple of small automatic bilge pumps sunk into the garden to alleviate the waterlogging we get when we have heavy rain.  Both pumps are rated 12V 5A, although when I tested one out it was drawing more like 2A.  I want to power these with a battery charged by a solar panel.  If it's rainy then each pump could end up running for several minutes within a day.  I'm looking for any advice about solar panel size, battery chemistry & capacity, and what sort of charge controller to look for.  Also, any recommendation/links about brands.  I'm hoping for a setup that's reliable without being too expensive... Thanks, Tim.