Solar Powered Fountain Pumps

Solar Powered Pumps for Fountains

Solar Powered Fountain Pumps provide life supporting oxygen to ponds. Add visual interest to your garden landscape with a solar fountain pump.

Solar Fountain Pump

The use of solar in your landscape design allows you the freedom to create your garden wherever you desire without an electrical expert.

solar powered fountain pumps

Incorporate solar powered fountain pumps anywhere the sun shines without digging in electrical lines, stringing extension cords or hiring an electrcian.

A solar water pump uses solar energy that's provided by a photovoltaic panel.

In some cases the panel is incorporated into the design of the fountain (floating fountains for example). In this case the fountain itself must be placed in a sunny location to ensure that enough sunlight falls on it to keep it functional.

In other cases the panel is separate from the fountain and a cord is supplied to join the two, adding a little versatility to it's uses. As long as sufficient sunlight is striking the panel the fountain can be placed almost anywhere - covered patios, gazebos, under trees and other foliage.

Creative water displays can be achieved using a solar water pump, solar panel and a fountain nozzle. With this simple set up your solar fountain pump will function at full capacity for 4 to 5 hours on a sunny day and at a reduced capacity for several hours more when the sun is at a less favorable angle.

Although any type of fountain can be powered with adequately sized solar powered fountain pumps, consider the type of fountain when making your purchase.

A trickle fountain (as pictured above) often maintains a more attractive form with variable flow rates than a spray fountain and a spray fountain maintains better form than bell fountain shape.

Most solar powered fountains do not have a battery that stores energy for use when the sun isn't shining. Batteries would add significantly to the cost and are not required unless it's important that your fountain be active all day or on demand at specific times.

Reminder

~ Daily Thought ~

Be a fountain

Not a drain

The power that runs the fountain comes directly from the solar panel and the strength of your fountain spray/flow will relate directly to how much sun is falling on the panel at any given moment (variable flow rate) and the size of your solar powered water pump.

When the sun is high overhead and unobstructed, the fountain will work to it's full capacity (as long as the panel is sized properly for the pump). If a cloud should pass overhead preventing the sun from reaching the panel the fountain spray/flow will fall off, sometimes stopping completely. As the cloud moves off and the sunlight once again strikes the panel, the spray will resume.

Advantages of Solar Powered Fountain Pumps

Solar energy does not compromise the environment.
No ongoing energy costs.
Easy to install.
Can be used in remote and difficult to access areas.
Long life.

Not just a pretty face, a solar fountain pump can be as practical or whimsical as you choose.

Bird bath fountains are often self contained units that provide hours of entertainment for the birds and you.

A solar pond pump can create a lovely fountain or simply oxygenate your pond water to keep fish and plants healthy. It'll also discourage algae growth and mosquito hatching.

Check out this demo video. It has a slow start but contains good info in the last half:

Solar powered fountain pumps are the heart of a solar fountian and in combination with a solar panel - or two depending on how big a display you want - can provide you with a lovely, serene, low maintenance water feature anywhere the sun shines.