Advantages: Cheap and easy to set up. Disadvantages: You need the sun to shine for it to work.
...150 solar powered fountain by Smart Solar from an online garden centre who I had used before and it arrived within 5days. The kit comprises of a solar panel measuring 5 ½” x 5”, the pump with 3m of cable, two extension tubes and a choice of three heads and a mounting kit for the panel.
Putting together is easy – just insert the pump, which is cylindrical and about 4” tall, onto the base which is a flat circular ring with a plastic sponge like filter. ... ...need one or two extension tubes which are each about 3” long and then decide which fountain head you want. The choices are between a simple stream of water, a narrow spray or a wider spray. The height of the water jet will depend on the strength of the sun. Very bright sun will produce a jet of up to 10” and this becomes less as the sun intensity decreases. Now place the pump in position under water.
It is important to remember not to run the pump ...
perfectlypolished 08.06.2007
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Advantages: No electric cable Disadvantages: needs direct sunlight
Hi, I thought I would tell you about this pump. I hope you find it useful and would appreciate your feedback.
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Ok, well the reason I got this pump was basically because I really fancied having a beautiful focal point in my garden. I have been to other peoples gardens who have a water feature and always thought there is nothing nicer than relaxing in the garden with a cold drink as you listen to the gentle sound of trickling ... ...ideal and not too expensive.
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I bought this on-line and paid £25.99 which I do think is pretty ok. Beware if you are looking to buy this as the price really can vary from shop to shop. I think the dearest I saw was £39.99 (BIG DIFFERENCE)
NOTE - This is only the pump and not the bowl (if you want to have a bird bath), but is all you need for a pond. As for any other costs - there aren't any !!!! Because it is a solar powered ...
traveller10 13.06.2007
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