Solar Powered Garden Fountains – Some Advantages

The power panels on solar fountains use photovoltaic cells to collect the solar energy during the day to power the pump. Because they need the Solar Powered Fountain (Rotates to adjust power)sunlight the pump will slow down and the water will stop during the night or if the sky is overcast.

Setting up a Solar Fountain

Solar powered garden fountains are very easy to set up and most will need no installation. Solar fountains either have solar panels built into the main body or remote panels that can be places some distance away. This enables the fountain to be placed in a shady spot while the panels are located where they can collect the sunlight. The remote panels can be placed on a hard surface, mounted on a wall or tree or on a wooden stake planted firmly in the ground.

Energy Storage

Most solar panels are not capable of storing energy so they cannot be used at night. They will work most efficiently on sunny days and during overcast days they may only pump water slowly or not at all. During the winter it is best to disconnect the panels as during frosty or icy weather the pump may work if it is sunny and damage could occur to the pump. Some solar fountains may have battery backups to compensate for short periods but most are really only designed to be used on sunny days.

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Convenience

Solar garden fountains are convenient as they need no wiring from a power supply and can be placed a long way from the house. With remote panels they can even be placed in shady spots or arbors.

Solar Pond Fountains

Solar pond fountains, made specifically for ponds, are also convenient as they do not need power cords from the house. They can be set to float on the pond or fixed in place with rocks or tied to anchor them.

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Safety

Solar water fountains are environmentally friendly with no toxic fuel emissions, no noise and no materials that can leak out and be a hazard. As there are no power cords they are safe for pets and children.

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