Installing a Solar Powered Water Fountain
Posted: Sunday, October 04, 2009
by Roxanne Miller
UK Water Features
So you have just bought your solar water feature but don't know how to install it? Don't worry, the
By concept, solar powered fountains are units that will work more or less as soon as they have charge from the some, which means they can usually start working in an hour or so (in the daytime). With solar power, there is no need to aimlessly run electric cables down the garden or to worry about pets or children falling over (or messing with) the electric cables. This certainly takes the pressure off when installing them for the busy family. Power is received to the solar unit through solar panels either on the fountain or on panels that are connected to the fountain, which can then be placed in an optimal sunny place for maximum effect.
I hear you cry, what about my barbeques or family get together in the garden? Don't worry, as long as your solar water feature, takes rechargeable batteries, the fountain can still run at night. The rechargeable batteries will last for several years before needing replacing so giving great value for money.
It is worth pointing out that solar water features can be installed almost anywhere where there is sunlight. Watch out for shadows at certain points of the day and low hanging branches of trees that may hamper the sunlight being transferred to the solar panels. If this may happen to you, then it may be worth attaching the solar panels to a fence or somewhere else where they will get the most sunlight during the course of the day.
Maintenance on solar fountains is very simple. At least twice a year, just wipe the solar panels with warm soapy water, to make sure they are clean and are actually receiving the suns rays. Like most other water pumps, it should remain submerged in the water. Also just check that no dirt or leaves or plants are getting into the pump to make it work harder. If they are then just clean it out and it should be fine.
Roxy is a avid home maker who likes to experience the outdoors and the relaxing mood of her solar water features. Roxy works for ukwaterfeatures.com, who specialise in sourcing the best solar fountain as well as Water Blades in the UK. For more information, please visit the website.
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