Solar Powered Fountains - Achieve Beauty While Preserving NatureIn today’s world we are all aware of the importance of saving our environment. If you can beautify your home or garden with a fountain while helping the environment you will be in a win win situation. The answer is a solar powered water fountain. By installing one you are not only being a friend of the earth but helping yourself too. These fountains require no electricity which can save you a bundle. Solar powered water fountains used to be an expensive and exotic proposition, but not anymore. The price of solar panels is now much less than what it used be due to technological advancement and mass production. The basic working involves collecting sunlight on small panels and converting that light into electricity to power the fountain. The panels can be built directly into the fountain, in which case it must be placed where it can get lots of sunlight or have wires that are attached to the panels. If there are wires the fountain can be placed anywhere while the panels will be placed in a position to receive direct sunlight. Solar fountains can be used indoors as well as outdoors, the only requirement being ready access to sunlight. They are very easy to install and extremely portable. The only thing you need to take care of is transporting the fountain to where you want to place it and once it is powered by the sun it will start working – no hassle of wires, plugs, etc. The question often asked is whether a solar fountain will work in winter. It works on heat not light so it will definitely work in the winter but the flow may not be strong. It will also work on cloudy days or at night on the principle of the efficient panels are still converting stored light to energy. But if this is not up to your satisfaction you have the option of buying a solar fountain fitted with a small battery pack. This is a more expensive option though. If you are the creative sorts then making your own solar powered fountain is both economical as well as fun. You can purchase a ready to use pre designed fountain kit which comes with an accurate sized pump. But if you would like to design your own then you will have to buy a pump from a hardware store. Make sure you buy an appropriate solar panel that matches the electrical specifications. Any fountain can be converted to a solar powered one by buying a solar power cell. Solar powered fountains are available in a vast choice of sizes, designs, materials and price points. One model that catches the eye is the Terracotta Cascade Solar Fountain by SerenityHealth. It is a beautiful 4 tier unity made of terracotta ceramic. The water cascades down each tier making a relaxing sound while providing pleasure to the eyes. Nurseriesonline is a great place to buy both solar powered fountains as well as complete DIY kits that include a solar panel, pump and cable which allows you to install the panel at a distance of about 4 -5 meters from the fountain. Some even come with interchangeable fountain heads. Their pump kits are submersible, easy to install and incur no operating costs while giving you a spray height of 12 cm to 2.5 m depending on the model. Go green with a solar powered fountain. Fountains >> Solar Powered Water Fountains >> Indoor Wall Fountains >> Misting Fountains >> Rock Fountains >> Large Outdoor Water Fountain >> Pet Water Fountain >> Resin Garden Fountains >> Barrel Water Fountains >> Fountain Pumps >> Privacy Policy And Terms Of Use |
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Pond Fountains Vs Pond Aerators
By Casey Coke
Have you ever walked past an office building and noticed a pond on the property? If so, have you also noticed water fountains in the pond? You have probably also taken a mental note of how these fountains add a unique visual allure to the pond.
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Ice Fountains - Safe, Clean and Beautiful Fireworks for Indoors Or Outdoors
By Jameson Daniels
Ice fountains are pyrotechnics that are propped on the ground and when lit, spew out sparkling mini-geysers of light. Its display may be consistently one color or a succession of colors, the first one merging into the next. This characteristic makes ice fountains attractive and friendly to users.
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History of Garden Design - Fountains and Water Features in Ancient Times
By Charlotte Sands
Fountains and Water Features have transformed gardens for thousands of years. The Egyptians were first to channel water from the Nile for decorative purposes but it was the ancient Greeks who inspired the Romans with their springs and grottoes. The great Roman aqueducts brought in fresh water, which saw the creation of magnificent water features across the Empire. Many of these have endured several millennia and still exist today such as Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli near Rome, and the thermal springs in Bath England.
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Making Your Own Outdoor Water Fountains
By Apurva Jain
Making your own outdoor water fountains has its benefits. You save on purchase costs, moving cost, and installation cost. You get to make something that suits your garden; something that is a unique piece, not available anywhere else.
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