Solar powered fountains come in an abundance of shapes, sizes, materials and styles to fit into any outdoor decor you may have, but this abundance also makes it difficult to choose the perfect solar fountain for your outdoor area. In hopes to help you decide on the best match for your space, we designed this easy to use guide to educate you on all your options.
Solar Fountain Materials:
First, we'll take a look at the most important design element of your future fountain. The material of which your fountain is made of will establish the durability and longevity of your fountain.
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Solar Fountain Styles:
Decorating can work in many ways. Whether you decide on a solar fountain first and accentuate accordingly around it or you're adding a fountain to fill a void in your almost perfect outdoor sanctuary, you'll need to know all of your options before making a decision. Since SerenityHealth has the largest selection of solar fountains, we make it possible to fit into any particular decor you have in mind.
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Cascading | Tiered | Birdbath | Contemporary | Column |
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Natural | Modern | Pond | Statuary | Wall Hanging |
Solar Fountain Brands
Fortunately, the solar fountain market in North America is controlled by only a few quality companies. At Serenity Health & Home Decor we carry both of them!
Sunnydaze Decor has been the leader in solar fountains since 2006, and continue to improve their solar power harvesting system and battery charging components. They utilize solar with battery backup technology allowing customers to reap the full benefits of their solar fountain, even at night! Serenity Health is the proud distributor of the Sunnydaze brand and we consider it to be of the highest quality available at a price that is affordable for the average home owner.
Smart Solar is a leader across the globe in solar powered products and manufacture solar lighting and solar decor as well as solar water features. Smart Solar also utilizes the battery backup technology in some of their products. Offering a great variety in designs, Smart Solar is one of Serenity Health's featured brands.
Solar Fountain Pump & Panels
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The main components of any solar fountain are obviously the water pump and solar panel. Without these two things, your fountain would be nothing but a lifeless piece of art. Solar power allows you to place your fountain anywhere in your yard (with sunlight) without having to deal with ugly extension cords and plugins. In fact with the right pump and panel kit, you can convert ANY fountain into a solar fountain! Beware though, you must be prepared to choose the CORRECT pump and solar panel otherwise it will not function properly. Below are some steps to take when picking the correct kit for your particular setting. |
- First measure the distance from where the pump will sit to where the water should flow - this will determine what size pump you need
- Now measure the tube width to help decide on which pump is best for your situation
- Each pump is rated to flow at different heights depending on width of tube and water flow - for example, this 36" Pump and Panel Kit will pump water 36 inches through a 1/4" hose, 27 inches through a 3/8" hose, and 18 inches through a 1/2" hose
Now that you know which pump your fountain needs let's find which solar panel you'll need to power it effectively. To make it easy on yourself, you could choose to purchase the pump and panel as a kit here.
- First off, decide if you'd like to utilize the solar with battery backup features that charges the battery pack when the sun is up for use at night. This technology even allows for use of LED lights to brighten your fountain in the evenings - you can also choose the simply solar option that only functions when in direct sunlight
- The size of the solar panel will directly coincide with the solar power it produces - make sure your solar panel provides enough power for your pump (and lights if available). If unsure, you can give us a call @ 1-888-881-4668.
Author: Amber Liddell