Looking for a solar swimming pool pump for a smaller pool in Cyprus? The Hybsun SSP500-15-17C DC solar pump for pool is the entry model in the SSP DC range — a 500 W DC brushless solar pool pump engineered to run directly from a compact PV array. It delivers up to 17 m³/h (4490 GPH) at a peak head of 15 m, sized for smaller residential pools under about 50 m³. Whole system needs only ≥ 650 Wp of panels (typically 2–3 PV modules). 2-year warranty. For pump operation at night or in any weather, see also our Hybsun SSP-H Hybrid AC/DC pool pump.
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What It Is
Pool filtration is the single biggest summer electricity load for most Cyprus homeowners — and the smaller your pool, the more disproportionate that load feels. The Hybsun SSP500-15-17C DC solar pump for pool solves it for compact pools by replacing your AC pool pump with a DC brushless permanent-magnet synchronous motor that runs straight off a small PV array. No grid hookup. No EAC kWh meter ticking up. Just sunshine in, water circulation out. The included DC solar controller handles everything — MPPT tracking, automatic on/off, and the full protection stack.
The pump runs directly from your solar panels — no grid hookup, no electricity meter, no inverter. The full Hybsun SSP DC system is just three parts: the pump, its DC solar controller (included in the box), and your solar panels.
Motor Technology
DC Brushless permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Despite being the smallest pump in the SSP DC range, the The Hybsun SSP500-15-17C DC solar pump for pool doesn’t skimp on what’s inside. The motor is a DC brushless permanent-magnet synchronous design — purpose-built to spin efficiently from whatever power your solar panels are producing at any given moment. Hybsun specifies NSK bearings on this model (a Japanese industrial bearing brand that you’ll also find inside the bigger Hybsun SSP1200-19-31C DC solar pool pump — same parts, same supplier), plus an alloy mechanical seal and double water seal for full leak-proof operation. Small pump, same internals as the big ones.
Every Hybsun SSP500-15-17C DC solar pump for pool comes with its own DC solar controller — an IP65-rated waterproof box that wires between your panels and the pump. It tracks the highest available power from your PV array (MPPT) to pull the most energy possible, handles up to 15 A on the input side, and displays live voltage, current, power and motor speed on an LED screen. The controller can adjust pump speed automatically to follow the sunlight, or you can lock it to a fixed speed if you prefer.
Soft start (no inrush current damage to the motor), dry-run protection (pump stops if there’s no water, auto-restarts 30 minutes later), over-voltage, under-voltage, over-current, high-temperature, and adjustable speed (frequency conversion). The controller turns the pump on and off automatically based on how much sunlight is reaching the panels.
Unboxing & First Look
The Hybsun SSP DC solar pool pump kit ships in a wooden box with the pump, the DC solar controller, and accessories. Here’s an unboxing walkthrough showing what’s in the box and how the kit goes together:
Video by Hybsun showing the standard SSP solar pool pump kit. The Hybsun SSP500-15-17C DC solar pump for pool ships in the same kit format with its model-specific pump.
Who This Is For
The Hybsun SSP500-15-17C DC solar pump for pool is engineered for the smaller end of the Cyprus residential pool market — typically pools up to ~50 m³. If your pool falls into one of the profiles below, this is the model to quote first:
If you’re not sure whether the The Hybsun SSP500-15-17C DC solar pump for pool is the right size for your pool, the simplest test is to talk to us with your pool dimensions and existing plumbing layout — CGP Solar will recommend the right model from the SSP DC range. All Hybsun SSP pool pumps share the same 2″×2″ plumbing and the same long-life motor platform. The DC models below are the daytime-only options (lower cost, 100% solar offset); the AC/DC hybrid models add automatic grid backup for 24/7 operation:
Hybsun’s rule for sizing the solar array is simple: pick panels that add up to at least 1.3× the pump’s rated power. For the Hybsun SSP500-15-17C – DC solar pump that means at least 650 Wp of panels (typically 1 to 2 modern panels). The extra 30% covers the things that knock solar panels below their nameplate rating in real life — clouds, heat de-rating, cable losses, dirt on the glass, panels getting older. Building in that extra means the Hybsun SSP500-15-17C DC solar pump for pool hits its full flow rate across the full sunny day, not just at solar noon.
The Hybsun SSP500-15-17C DC solar pump for pool accepts a panel string running between 72 and 144 V Vmp, with open-circuit voltage under 160 V. That’s a wide enough range to absorb the normal voltage swings panels see across a Cyprus day — temperature changes and passing clouds — without the controller losing its MPPT lock. The “C” in the model number means it’s the 72 V version, designed for the typical residential PV string layout of 2 panels wired in series.
Pool turnover is just the time the pump needs to push every drop of your pool’s water through the filter once. The usual recommendation is one full turnover every 6–8 hours — that keeps your water clear and your chemistry stable. The table below gives approximate turnover times for the Hybsun SSP500-15-17C DC solar pump for pool against typical Cyprus pool sizes, using a realistic flow rate that allows for the normal 5–8 m of head losses from your pipes, fittings and filter:
A quick note on the numbers: the 17 m³/h headline figure is what Hybsun measures with no plumbing connected — the free-flow rate. In a real pool, your pipes, fittings and filter add resistance, so the actual flow ends up lower. The pool-size estimates above use a more realistic working flow rather than the catalogue maximum. For an exact figure for your pool, just send CGP Solar your pool dimensions, plumbing layout and filter type — we’ll work it out for you.
The Hybsun SSP500-15-17C DC solar pump for pool runs on NSK bearings — Japanese industrial bearings that you’ll find in equipment that runs continuously without stopping. Combined with an alloy mechanical seal and a double water seal design, the pump is built to handle the long daily run-times of pool circulation. Hybsun specifically mentions “offering the longer working life” on the manufacturer datasheet — and the same internals go into the bigger SSP1200 models, so this is the same hardware spec right across the range.
The controller has a soft-start feature that brings the motor up to speed gradually rather than slamming it on at full power. That avoids the inrush current spike that wears out AC and brushed motors after a few seasons — and it’s one of the reasons Hybsun is comfortable offering a 2-year warranty on a pump that runs every day all summer.
The controller can change pump speed automatically based on how much solar power is available — so as Cyprus sunlight changes through the day (clouds, panel heat, sun angle), the pump speed follows it and keeps moving water rather than stopping. If you’d rather set a fixed speed, the controller has a manual mode too — useful when you want predictable flow for something like a salt chlorinator or chemical injector downstream.
The 2″ suction and discharge connections on the Hybsun SSP500-15-17C DC solar pump for pool are the same standard size used by almost every residential pool in Cyprus. That means swapping your existing AC pump for the Hybsun SSP500-15-17C DC solar pump for pool is a direct replacement — same plumbing, same footprint, same union fittings. You don’t need adapter pieces or any re-plumbing work; just unscrew the old pump and screw the new one in.
Cyprus electricity is among the most expensive in Europe — currently around €0.32 per kWh for residential customers per the Electricity Authority of Cyprus — and pool circulation runs every day through the summer season. The Hybsun SSP500-15-17C DC solar pump for pool takes that whole load off your bill. The good news on timing: pools actually need circulation the most when the sun is up — that’s when algae grows fastest, chlorine burns off quickest, and evaporation peaks — so the Hybsun SSP500-15-17C DC solar pump for pool runs exactly when your pool wants it to.
Typical project timeline from first contact to commissioning is 4–8 days: site survey and sizing (1–3 days), system quotation (1-2 days), delivery and pump swap, PV array and controller install (1-2 days — onto your existing 2″×2″ pool plumbing and commissioning under solar power with homeowner walkthrough (same day). We handle the whole job across Cyprus — Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos, Larnaca and Famagusta.
CGP Solar specifies, supplies and installs the Hybsun SSP500 for residential pool owners across Cyprus — Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos, Larnaca and Famagusta. We size the matching PV array to your roof, swap your existing AC pool pump onto the same 2″×2″ plumbing, and commission the system under solar power. From this summer onwards: solar circulation, zero EAC bill, no inverter required.
Contact us today to schedule your personalised free consultation.
FAQ’s
No — the Hybsun SSP500-15-17C DC solar pump for pool runs straight from your solar panels through the included DC controller. The controller starts the pump automatically when there’s enough sunlight and stops it when there isn’t. For most Cyprus pools that works out well, because chlorine consumption, algae growth and evaporation all peak during daylight hours — which is exactly when the pump runs. If you need the pump to run at night or in any weather, take a look at our Hybsun SSP-H900 Hybrid AC/DC pool pump (the smallest hybrid in the range) instead — it runs from solar when there’s sun and from the grid when there isn’t.
Hybsun specifies PV panel power ≥ 1.3 × pump power, so the Hybsun SSP500-15-17C DC solar pump for pool needs at least 650 Wp of solar panels (typically 2 or 3 panels depending on their individual wattage). The voltage of the PV string must fall within the controller’s MPPT range: 72–144 V Vmp with open-circuit voltage below 160 V. CGP Solar designs the exact PV configuration during the quotation stage.
Yes, in most cases. The 2″ × 2″ inlet and outlet match the standard residential pool plumbing used across Cyprus, so the SSP500 fits straight onto your existing pipework. The difference is the power source — instead of 230 V AC from the grid, the SSP500 takes DC power from a sized PV array via the included controller. CGP Solar handles the whole changeover, including any plumbing adapters needed and the PV array sizing.
The SSP500 only runs when there’s enough sunlight to power it directly — that’s how it gives you free pool circulation with no electricity bill. For most Cyprus residential pools that works perfectly, because a 6–8 hour solar day easily covers a full pool turnover. If you need pump operation at night, on cloudy days, or guaranteed circulation in any weather, take a look at our Hybsun SSP-H900 Hybrid AC/DC pool pump — it switches automatically between solar power during the day and grid AC when there isn’t enough sun.
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