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I love the idea of a solar powered fountain for my garden. Can't seem to find any useful information. Any body know how i could do this? How big would panel have to be. I would like to move column of wter about 24 inches.:confused:
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  • mike95490
    mike95490 Solar Expert Posts: 9,583 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Re: solar powered fountain

    http://www.harborfreight.com/solar-powered-fountain-pump-66093.html

    That's about as easy as it gets.
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  • VanDeusen
    VanDeusen Solar Expert Posts: 129 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Re: solar powered fountain
    mike90045 wrote: »
    http://www.harborfreight.com/solar-powered-fountain-pump-66093.html

    That's about as easy as it gets.

    The problem with this one is I have one. They SUCK. I bought it on ebay for 10 bucks and basically I wasted my $$. I use it daily BUT on a scale of 1-10 I rate it a 2. Yes, it does work, NO it doesnt have a battery so only when direct sunlight is on the panel do they work. The TINY holes constantly get clogged and I have to clean it everyday. (the holes) It realistically only goes maybe 9 inches above the water and if your pond is deep (mine is 2 ft) then you have to stack bricks in it to get the little pump to sit on it. I dont recommend this pump. I am actually looking for something else to replace it. BTW it also doesnt have a filter so NO help from it in cleaning. Just thought I would voice my opinion.
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