Fountain Gardens using solar pump?

9 years ago

I would like to put a waterfall fountain statue in my garden but I was looking to use solar to power the pump. What are your thoughts?

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Kim in PL (SoCal zone 10/Sunset 24)
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Solar water pumps work for small fountains, but in my experience have a shorter life than electric pumps. I used one for a pot fountain, and was satisfied with it, but it quit working after about 18 months? 2 years? Something like that. Eventually I replaced it with an electric pump. This was several years ago, maybe they are better now.
xxnonamexx thanked Kim in PL (SoCal zone 10/Sunset 24)
xxnonamexx
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9 years ago
I think electric is the only way according to your experience. Thanks
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WOW LOVE the sculpture frying pan fountain. Amazing. I do not have any idea how to attach solar panel to a regular pump. My concern would be the voltage might not be compatible. I just do not know. But if the solar panel were to run electric things you would think it could work. How was the panel to be used to hook to some thing else other then a pump? Would the link below help? Another forum about Renewable Energy. Going to look for the solar fountains. I have the perfect spot for one in our Faux courtyard. I have a central flower bed that needs to be done all over again and a fountain would be perfect there. No electric. Solar will work. Here is a link that might be useful: Renewable Energy
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violetwest
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I'm also thinking about a solar pump for a small fountain. I don't think they've really perfected the solar light technology yet, but I'm willing to give it a go. If it lasts a summer it will be okay.
xxnonamexx
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6 years ago
How about as a solar waterfall? I have seen inexpensive solar pumps for waterfall and pond that appear very powerful.

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