Solar powered water fountains can be used on the inside of the home as well as outdoors. We think of household solar power as being generated by roof solar panels. With just a little push on the proverbial box, and a short wire, solar powered water fountains can come indoors.
When selecting a solar powered water fountain, choose a model with a detachable solar panel. The solar panel can be located directly outside a nearby window or exterior wall. Usually a 10 to fifteen foot connector cord is provided. Solar panels do not store energy, so the solar panel will only power the water pump while exposed to direct sunlight. Installing in this manner would be the GREEN scenario, enjoying the water fountain while mother nature provides the power.
In order to enjoy the water fountain when mother nature is not in the mood, there are a couple of additional options. The first would be to purchase the same fountain as described above with the addition of an A/C adaptor (for indoor use only). The A/C adaptor will power the water fountain when there is no sunshine.
The other option is to add a battery back up system to the solar panel. This will store un-used energy collected by the solar panel, for use when the sun is not shining.
So a solar powered water fountain is an option several of your indoor decorating plans. If the fountain location you have chosen is 20, 30 or 40 feet from an exterior wall, the solar fountain may not work for you. Remember we are stretching that thinking box, so a little creativity may just make even the tough solar powered water fountain location work.
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