Adding a fountain to your pond or pool has sound reduction benefits, so if you live on a busy urban street, it can be a smart and stress-relieving way to cancel out noise pollution. Of course, water fountains have their drawbacks, too. Running a pump throughout most of the day adds a little bit to …
With summer approaching and outdoor decorations piling up in storage, you might be thinking about getting your favorite outdoor water fountain dusted off and inspected. If you still love the water feature, but have found that the pump is no longer working, replacing the pump is an easy solution! You simply need to find out …
The sun is the natural source of energy for an independent water supply. Solar water pumps and systems can operate any wells that the sun shines, and the longer it shines, the more water they pump. When its cloudy, they pump less water, but often you need less water when it is cloudy. The following …
Don’t have electricity near your pond or water feature? No problem, no power required. ATO Solar Pump Kits are the ideal DIY solar kits on the market. These kits are perfect for a number of different applications including fountains, small waterfalls and other backyard features where electricity isn’t readily available. Unlike other solar water pumps …
Solar water pumps are a clean alternative to fossil fuel driven windmills and generators. There are two main types of solar water pumps. Surface pumps are located above ground and move water through pipes. These can move large amounts of water slowly. Surface pumps are typically found on farms or in large irrigation systems where …
The installation of the solar pumping system should be performed safely and according to the equipment manufacturer’s instructions. Many solar water pump manufacturers/suppliers offer complete packaged systems including the wires/cables between the array, pump controller and water pump so that electrically the system is just a plug and play type system. In these systems it …
