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Solar powered water feature

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IstandwithJackieWeaver · 08/03/2021 08:57

I'm thinking of putting one in a large bed next to the terrace where we have a table and chairs. Do you have one? Any tips or things to look out for?

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Beebumble2 · 08/03/2021 14:07

We have two, one in a pond and a tall traditional layered one in the courtyard. The solar panels do have to be relocated to track the suns for maximum benefit, although they do have a battery reserve of a couple of hours.
In the winter we dismantle the fountain to protect it from frost. To keep the water in the fountain clear we use a couple of teaspoons of Hydrogen peroxide, but not in the pond.

IstandwithJackieWeaver · 08/03/2021 14:13

Thank you for that. Where I'm thinking of putting it is south east facing and gets the sun most of the day.

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Moooms · 08/03/2021 20:50

Hello!

I bought a solar powered water fountain thing from Amazon for a tenner. I had a large saucer and put some nice decorative stones in I already had, filled with water and let the fountain do it's thing.

I was a lovely cheap way to get some moving water into a small garden! Feels very tranquil Smile

IstandwithJackieWeaver · 08/03/2021 21:56

I've seen that and it's the kind of thing I'm thinking of. Thank you.

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Honeywort · 09/03/2021 07:12

Hi @moooms, could you possibly link to the thing you got from amazon. I’m interested in doing the same but can’t quite believe they’ll work!! Thank you

IstandwithJackieWeaver · 09/03/2021 07:28

Just look for solar powered water feature on Amazon - they're more than £10 but under £15.

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