Solar Water Fountains and Their Use in Gardens

A solar water fountain has two components,converts the sunlight into electrical energy, which
which are responsible for it's proper functioning.runs the pump. For proper functioning of the
The first one is the water cascade through whichpump it is necessary that the solar cell receive
water flows. This entirely depends upon theclear and direct sunlight all day long. If you have a
design itself and difference largely in everycloudy kind of a weather then the pump may not
fountain.function properly because the solar cell will not be
The second part is the mechanism behind theable to generate enough electricity due to lack of
fountain cascade, which throws the water throughenough sunlight.
the cascade. This includes a submersible waterThe solar cannot store electricity that is why it is
pump, which runs on electricity and pushes theimpossible to use the solar water fountain during
water upward which eventually flows thoroughnight hours. To overcome this problem many
the cascade in to the bottom reservoir again.solar fountains have an arrangement of direct AC
In solar water fountain the electricity required foradapter connection so that you can run it indoors
the water pump is generated using a solar cellduring night hours. Solar water fountains are a
attached to the pump and is an externalgrate way to save energy and at the same time
attachment. A 6" X 8" solar panel is attached toget the same kind of enjoyable atmosphere a
the pump using a cable.standard fountain can generate. I urge you to try
When the solar cell is exposed to direct sunlight itit out in your backyard.