Solar Garden Fountains

Solar garden fountains are an innovative way to use the water fountain outdoors where there is no direct supply of electricity. The concept behind solar garden fountains this is very simple, a solar cell attached to the fountain converts direct sunlight into electricity and drives the fountain pump to push the water into fountain cascade.

When you buy the solar garden fountain it comes equipped with a solar cell as a standard accessory. For a normal garden fountain a solar panel of 6″ X 8″s enough to drive the fountain pump.

In order to produce enough electricity it is absolutely necessary that the solar cell always remains is in direct sunlight so that it can run the pump all day long. While selecting a location for your fountain make sure that the solar cell is placed in such a place that receives direct sunlight all day long.

To make this easier many manufacturers provide a 10 feet long chord between the fountain pump and the solar cell so that you can keep the fountain at one place but place the solar cell in a place, which receives enough sunlight.

The solar cell is used to convert sunlight into electricity and directly send it to the fountain pump. The solar cell cannot store the energy that’s why you cannot use the solar garden fountain during night hours. To solve this problem most solar garden fountains have an arrangement of AC adapter connection for direct supply of electricity and can be used indoors.

It is a good idea to clean the surface of the solar cell regularly using a smooth cloth so that the surface of the solar cell remains clean and free of dust. Such type of regular cleaning can definitely improve the functioning of the pump because it will receive more energy during day hours and you ca enjoy the solar garden fountain to it’s full potential.

So if you are thinking about installing a solar garden fountain but are not sure then I urge you to give it a try and see the results for yourself.

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