Considerations When Buying a Solar Garden Fountain
Should you purchase a solar fountain or a wired fountain? Both have their advantages and disadvantages but we have discovered that solar garden fountains are safer with easier maintenance than wired fountains although they have the disadvantage of working poorly through the winter.The power panels on solar fountains use photovoltaic cells to gather sunlight all through the day which is used to power the pump. Since they require sunshine the pump will slow down and the water will cease during the hours of darkness or if the sky is cloudy.
Installing a Solar Garden Fountain
Solar fountains are uncomplicated to set up and the majority will require no difficult installation. Solar fountains may either have solar panels built into the body or separate panels that can be located at a distance. This allows the fountain to be placed in a sheltered spot while the panels are situated where they can gather the sunlight. The separate panels can be sited on a firm surface, attached to a wall or tree or on a wood pole planted securely in the ground.
Energy Storage
The majority solar panels aren’t able to store energy so they cannot be used at night. They will operate most efficiently on sunny days and during overcast days they will only pump water slowly or not at all. Through the winter it is advisable to disengage the solar panels as during very cold or sub-zero weather the pump may work when the sun is out and damage could arise. Some solar fountains have backup batteries to compensate for short overcast periods but most are really only intended to be used on sunlit days.
Convenience
Solar garden fountains are useful as they need no cables from a power source and can be positioned a long way from the home. With separate panels they might even be located in out of the sun or under arbors.
Solar Fountains for Ponds
Also many solar fountains are specially made for ponds and are also suitable as they don’t require cables from the mains supply. They can be set to float on the pond or set them in position with rocks or attached to anchor them.
Solar Garden Fountain Safety
Solar powered fountains are environmentally friendly without poisonous fuel emissions, hardly any noise and no materials that could leak and be a hazard. As there aren’t any cords they are safe for animals and children.
In Conclusion
Fountains powered by sunlight are cheap to run, very easy to look after and safer than fountains with wires. Although they have the shortcoming of running inadequately for the duration of the colder months they would be, nonetheless, an excellent addition to your garden.
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