Solar Powered Pond Pump

If you plan to install a solar powered pump for your garden pond, then first let me appreciate your sincere efforts towards energy conservation. Consider this to be a solar pond pump review cum guide as here, some important points regarding the pond pump and the steps that have to be considered while purchasing such a pump, have been discussed. Bear in mind that you can purchase such a pump in two different ways, namely, by using a ready-made kit which is provided by the manufacturer or you can purchase the solar panel plus the pump separately, and then install them on your own. In cases where your pond is a big one then you may not find a kit for the same. A simple solar pond pump can be used for the fountain which also oxygenates the water, and keeps water free-flowing.

About Solar Powered Pond Pumps

Solar powdered pond pumps are basically used to carry water from the lower level of the ponds to the higher levels of the fountain. Now, for any pond this a necessity due to the fact that the water fountain helps the water to get oxygenated. The oxygenated water stays pure for much longer time. In addition to that, possibility of growth of harmful micro organisms and mosquitoes gets eliminated as a result of such a fountain. This fountain also keep the pond from stinking. The operation in some cases also involves pumping in freshwater, in such cases the pump's fountain will become a bit short. Some pumps also integrate the pumping of freshwater and draining the stale water into the normal oxygenation process. These solar water fountains and solar fountain pumps are more sophisticated and also require more electricity.

There are three major components of such a solar energy powered system:

• Actual pump
• Solar panel
• Piping system and its length

These factors have to be considered while setting up the pump and the fountain. In most of the cases, solar powered pumps are available in kits for consumers, have a small solar panel, and a pump, fountain spout and also a piping and wiring kit. Some people also prefer a solar pond pump with battery, as it provides good backup at night.

How to Choose a Solar Pond Pump

Selecting solar pond pump is a difficult task, however you can take the following steps in deciding the model and manufacturer. Some important manufacturers of such pumps include, Little Giant, Pondmaster, Aquascape, Cal Pump and Tetra.

1. First get to know from the contractor the gallon capacity of your pond and how much should be flow rate for the water of the fountain so as to keep the water oxygenated. In case of uncertainty, a small flow rate of 130 to 140 gallon per hour should do a great job.
2. Next find out the distance between the supply line and the fountain as it will matter a great deal. The longer the distance the higher should be your flow rate. There is no fixed formula that can be implemented, but you can give the pump shop dealer the exact distance. The refined judgments of such dealers usually work wonders.
3. Next off, you will have to find the electricity requirement of the pump that suits the capacity of your pond. This should not be much of a hassle, as the requirement and output are both expressed in watts and volt.
4. Next off, if you want, you can have a battery for storing A/C input, for nighttime pump operation.
5. The last part that you will need to consider is where to put the solar panel so as get the best sunlight. A high level position that won't be obstruct the sun will do good.

These simple steps will help to easily set up your solar powered garden fountains. Such solar power pumps for an average sized pond, can be as cheap as $70 to $100.