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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