| A solar pond pump is a great item for both | | | | The Separate Power Unit Option |
| saving money and being more environmentally | | | | Where large ponds are involved, or high energy |
| friendly. It is easy to install and power is | | | | sapping features such as; large fountains or |
| generated by sunlight shining onto a solar panel. | | | | waterfalls, then the solar pond pump that has a |
| There are basically only two types of unit that | | | | separate power unit option is often preferred. |
| you will find in common use, and these are listed | | | | While the pump lies in position in the pond, the |
| below. | | | | power unit can be placed where you choose. This |
| The Floating Unit Option | | | | not only allows you to have a much larger solar |
| This is an 'all in one' unit that has the solar panel | | | | panel but also allows you to position it in a place |
| positioned on the top. It is reasonably small in size | | | | where it will catch the most sunlight. |
| and therefore needs to be in an optimum position | | | | A larger solar unit means that more power can |
| if it to catch the maximal amount of sunlight. | | | | be stored and generated to handle most water |
| If you choose this option then you will have to | | | | features without any problems. |
| ensure that you keep up with regular | | | | The solar pond pump may have a slightly higher |
| maintenance. This is especially important because | | | | price tag, but you have to keep in mind that |
| if the solar panel gets covered in debris it won't | | | | sunlight is free so you'll get back the extra you |
| catch enough sunlight to power it properly. | | | | paid via lower energy bills. |