Solar Powered Water Fountains

Solar powered water fountains are practical, eco-friendly and non-polluting landscape fixtures. As the name suggests these water fountains use solar energy for their source of power. Thus, you are free from the nasty electrical wire cords running through your gardens.

How to Make a Solar Powered Fountain
There are many kits available that contain all the components and are ready to install. You can also select the pieces individually and assemble them to make your own solar powered fountain. The pump you choose should be totally submersible in the water. The pump should have a filter to keep out the dirt and dust. The next important thing is the height to which the water has to be lifted. You can calculate the height with the help of a ruler. Calculating the flow rate is a bit confusing. If the flow rate is too high, the water may gush out of the fountain, and if it is too low, it may become a stagnant pool of water and a breeding ground for mosquitoes. The typical flow rate is 20-30 gallons per hour. However, there are a few which are designed for up to 60 gallons per hour. After you have determined the height and flow rate, you can choose a pump that meets your requirements. There are pumps available which are solar-powered and do not require solar panels. But, if your pump is not solar powered then you will have to purchase solar panels or you can even build your own solar panels.

The solar panel can be placed in different ways. The most important thing to remember is that mounting it under direct sunlight will produce more power. If your garden is not directly exposed to sunlight, then it will be a difficult task to run the solar powered pump to it's optimum efficiency. One should ensure that there is no tree or wall that can block the sunlight even for a few hours.

Many solar panels manufactured are patented, integral, underwater solar panels. They face the sunlight directly and are placed on the top of the bowl of the fountain. There are few remote solar panels that have a cord that is 10 foot long, which makes it easier and flexible to place them under direct sunlight. These remote solar panels can be mounted on the wall or the stand that is provided, or directly placed on the ground.

Types of Solar Powered Water Fountains
The most popular types of solar powered water fountains are the two tiered and three tired fountains. There are many garden fountains that are made from glazed ceramic, terracotta or stone cast resin. The finishing colors of the stone cast resins is gray stone, black iron and bronze finish. Slate and copper are also considered for constructing solar powered water fountains. Another popular type of fountain is the solar powered birdbath fountain. The solar panels on the birdbaths are mounted on the top of the fountain, so that they can catch the direct sunlight. A beautiful water sound is produced by all these different types of fountains that will sooth your nerves. The solar powered water fountains that are manufactured nowadays come along with a battery to store the solar energy. This helps the fountain to remain functional even at night.

It is not a complicated task to make a solar powered fountain. These solar powered water fountains create a relaxing atmosphere and breath life into the otherwise listless garden. You'll love the chirping of your feathered friends when they come for their daily baths to your birdbath fountain. Or you can organize a garden party surrounding your beautiful solar powered water fountain. Bring joy at your homes with your beautiful cost-efficient and environment friendly solar powered water fountain.