Solar Fountains and Garden Fountains
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Adding a water feature introduces a calming element to any outdoor space. The soothing aspects of water help to create a personal sanctuary. Solar fountains are great because they don’t waste electricity and generate their own power.
Solar fountains of all varieties are out there for the asking. Wall fountains of slate, marble, mirror, glass, or pebble; floor fountains, outdoor tiered fountains, birdbaths, misting fountains and mist makers can all be found powered by solar.
Solar powered garden fountains have a lot of good points – they run on free energy, there are fewer power cords to detract from the beauty of the fountain, and they are low maintenance over time. Tabletop or desktop fountain models are also popular and can be found powered by solar energy.
All solar fountains come with solar panels made of photovoltaic (PV) cells in a silicon semi-conductor medium. They are designed to absorb the rays of the sun and convert it into electricity to power the fountain’s pump. PV cells are excited by the energy of the sun – ions make heat, heat becomes motion and the solar fountain comes to live.
Full sunlight is essential for the solar powered fountain to perform at its highest pressure. Be prepared to experience a certain amount of intermittence with solar fountains – as the power of the sun changes throughout any given day.
As for where to place the solar panel, some mount it, use the stake provided to place it in the grass or landscaping, or use the included mounting system to stand it on a hard surface. Some solar birdbaths already have a solar panel built in the top of the fountain so the sun can directly hit it.
If solar panels are separate from the fountain, then the fountain may be placed in any location as long as the panel remains in the sun. On the other hand, if the solar panel is part of the fountain, the entire device must be in the sun. Because solar fountains do not need to be "plugged in," they may be located far from a power source without issue, but the panel must always be in full view of the sun.
You will likely find any style or size of solar fountain to suit your tastes. Fountains come in many styles, such as southwestern, modern/contemporary, rustic, Victorian and more. If you don’t see what you want in stores online or local home supply stores, you may opt to design your own solar fountain. You can purchase fountain supplies and then design and construct a fountain to suit your size and style specifications.
Solar fountains operate using energy generated from the rays of the sun. They are made with solar collection panels either integrated into the fountain itself, or separate from the fountain. You can find fountains and other garden accessories online, or in your local home project store.
If you foresee needing to operate your fountain at night, you can buy a battery. The energy collected can be stored in the battery for use when the sun is not out.
These specialized fountains might seem more expensive, but fountains that run on solar energy will soon pay for themselves in utility offsets. The wide array of fountains available means everyone can find something they really love.
At the end of the day, its all about your garden and the beauty you create. To be able to sit back and enjoy your hard work. Gardening can be very rewarding, when you make a fresh salad from your vegetable garden, or create flower arrangements from your flower garden.
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