Tuesday, 29 November 2011

Benefits Associated With Solar Fountains

By George Harris


Solar powered garden fountains are a relatively recent kind of solar product on the market today. Fountains are merely a reservoir of water and a pump that keeps the water flowing. If it's an AC fountain there's normally a power supply attached to the 110 volt cord that plugs into the wall. Solar fountains use a little solar panel that produces sufficient energy to power the pump, so no AC cord is needed. Newer solar fountains are using a small battery to store the energy, so the fountain will even function in the evening.

Solar fountains offer the same quality and performance of traditional fountains. Since it is different from standard fountains, it requires a unique amount of care. If you want the fountains to run at night, you will need a battery backup system. Without it, your solar fountains will only work when the sun is shining brightly. You have to make sure that your fountain's solar panel is positioned to get a lot of sunlight all day. Also make sure that it is not shaded by house or plants in the garden. But if your fountains are not performing the way you want it even in full sunlight, you may need to buy additional solar panels. The performance of your solar fountains will depend on sun's rays. Your solar fountains will have different intensities of water movement all day. It is best you buy additional solar panel for maximum performance. Some solar panel is separated from the fountains and it is up to you where you want to place the fountains as long as the panel is facing direct sunlight.

Solar fountains are convenient choices for a number of reasons. Unfortunately, many people have preconceived notions about solar power that makes them hesitant to go with one of these great water fountains. Solar fountains are available in different styles and some are meant to float and enhance ponds or pools. You can even buy fountains that double as a bird bath or even a lantern. Environmentally friendly design is in but that's not the only reason to choose solar fountains.

Solar Fountains aren't too costly. Modern solar fountains use technology that's leaps and bound beyond what was available 15 to 20 years ago. Increased demand has led to mass production, which has reduced the price of solar panels considerably. Solar panels are more efficient, too, so they don't need as much space as they used to.

Solar Fountains function indoors as well as outdoors. The only thing that solar fountains need is sunlight. This means that they're not only great outdoor fountains, but work in any space with a lot of natural illumination. If you've got a greenhouse, an enclosed porch or patio or any with a big window that gets a lot of sun you can almost certainly keep solar fountains running; Solar Fountains work in winter months. Light, not heat, creates solar power. You get less light in winter, but even on cloudy days a solar fountain can function. It won't flow as strongly, but thanks to the efficiency of the solar panel it's still converting light to energy.




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