Dual Cascade Solar Fountains - Serenity for your eyes, ears, and wallet

What better way to enjoy your garden than to add the sound of water trickling down two sides of a beautiful fountain? The only thing to make it better is to lose the guilt surrounding the addition of yet another drain of power to your household. By using a fountain with a pump driven by solar panels, you are taking another step toward reducing your carbon footprint. It provides you with solar engineering. If used on a larger scale this technology allows you to 'live green'. It is a great project for a beginner using solar energy for the first time since it is not a critical household item.

Most fountains that you purchase are self contained. The solar panels come with a mounting kit so that you can choose the optimal position to gather the rays of the sun. The panels can be placed up to 16 feet away for most popular fountain systems. It is important to place the panels for full sunlight, because many people have problems with the pump shutting off when a cloud passes over or a shadow from a tree falls across the panel. Some people go as far as adding a back up pump that is not solar powered if it is important to keep the pump going regardless of cloud cover. Stake mounting can help with consistent operation because you can adjust it to follow the sun.

When purchasing a unit, pay attention to requirements to make sure you will be happy with the end result. For example, some units need distilled water to function properly. Also, consider how you will store the unit in the winter and if you want to find a dual cascade solar fountain with bowls that lift out for easy storage and cleaning. Although reviews indicate that these popular fountains receive praise from most of their users, make sure to learn about them before you bring one home to ensure a successful installation and proper operation.