Biling Solar Water Pump Outdoor, Upgraded Solar Fountain Pump Kit with Stake, Solar Powered Water Pump for Bird Bath, Garden, Backyard, Pool, Fish TankGlobal Recycled StandardGlobal Recycled StandardGlobal Recycled Standard

I'm using this pump to make an easy diy bird bath in a basic 20 inch plastic terra cotta plant dish.A few things to know prior to purchase:1. It's corded: The solar panel (which you stick somewhere that gets full sun for the majority of the day) connects to the pump inside the bird bath via a 10 ft cord. Not a big deal for me since I can hide the cord in the bath with some rocks. But just be aware you will have a cord hanging out of the bird bath (or water feature) from the pump to the solar panel.2. No sun/no pump: The pump will only operate when the solar panel is receiving full direct sunlight. So if a cloud covers the sun... or a shadow/obstruction gets between the solar panel and direct sunlight, the pump will not operate until the sun comes back out/or shadow or obstruction removed. Not a big deal, since I'm using this to keep the water fresher/cooler for the birds (it does a great job for that!). But if you'd prefer it to run more consistently during daylight hours, you'll probably want to purchase a solar pump with the internal solar rechargeable battery (which is more expensive but can be found on Amazon).3. You may have to adjust the solar panel at some point during the later half of the day as the sun starts to move. Or... If you are lucky without any obstructions (house, trees, etc) you may not have to.4. Comes with 5 different spray nozzles to provide various shooting, fountain or bubbler-like effects. Or... You don't need to use any of the included attachments and just use the pump to circulate water. But keep in mind when using the attachment heads that provide the high fountain effect: it's going to shoot 12 inches of water into the air when you get full sun/full power (at least that's my experience in the FL sun). That means: You need a big enough bird bath to accommodate the over spray/splashes...otherwise you'll lose all your water in the bath a few sprinkles at a time and need to refill the bath. Also... If it's a breezy day, the breeze can disrupt the 12 inches of fountain spray and push it outside of the bath. Hence, need to to refill the bath.I had a big issue with keeping the water from sprinkling or splashing out of my large 20 inch dish when using the 12 inch high fountain spray type attachments. Drove me nuts! Since there is no way to regulate how high the fountain will spray, what to do? I used a drill with a small bit and made the holes ever so slightly bigger... And it worked! Slightly larger holes reduced pressure and provided a spray 6 inches high VS 12 inches and solved the issue of splashes/over spray.Also... Good news: A basic plastic straw can act as an extender (in this order: Pump, straight rod attachment, straw, funnel looking attachment... And if you wish, then put a fountain cap attachment on the funnel). I was messing around with rocks inside the bird bath (for birds to perch on) with the pump hidden under the pile of rocks. Using a straw allowed me to extend the reach of the pump from under the pile of loose rocks.5. The pump has a nifty auto-shutoff feature if the bath ever ran out of water to prevent the pump from burning out.6. Also a small mesh filter is installed to help keep loose debris (dirt, leaves, etc) from entering the pump and blocking it. There are 2 backup replacement mesh filters included as well.I highly recommend... As long as you don't require the pump to remain on all day without interruption due to sun going behind clouds.Works really well to be keep your bird bath fresher and cooler. It's a fun and versatile little gadget for bird baths or decorative water features. Neat gift idea too!Update April 2024: I'm one month shy of owning this for one year... And it suddenly died. Have run the pump daily in my bird bath and it never gave me a minutes trouble. Contacted seller to see if there was a fix... and they replaced the item for free! I'm very impressed with the prompt service and response from customer service.

Perfect for the little bird bath I made. Purchased several months ago and still going strong. The pump does a great job and the cord length is perfect too. It picks up the sunlight every time and keeps it going. I would buy another one of these if I needed another.

The media could not be loaded. Works well but only when the solar panel is in direct sunlight.I bought one to put in the dog water bowl I have for our dogs when they are outside to help keep algae down. It works but only when the solar panel under direct sunlight even in the shade it stops working.At least it will get the wayer moving a few hours a day. I also moved the water bowl to the shade which I read helps cut down on algae.When I put any of the smaller holes extension on the water it ends up shooting the water out the bowl. I made a video to show the water pressure, it shows the end without one of the fancy toppers with the small holes so it just kind if bubbles up, which is all I need.I wish it had some sort of battery or something but so far as soon as it's out of direct sunlight it stops making me think it doesn't.Still not a bad deal for less than $10.

It worked well enough for 2 months. Then the motor died. (It has power, the filter is clean, and the path for the water through it is clear.) It's cheap, so I'm not surprised. But I am disappointed.Other things to note, it need absolute direct sunlight to work, a cloud going across the sun makes it stop working for the moment, and it just didn't run on an overcast day. (I didn't find this a problem.)The fitting for the fountain top doesn't screw on, and after about a month it started popping off with the pressure of the water. So I just left it burbling without the specialty found bits.

Works as it should. Been running strong for months, needs sun to operate.

The media could not be loaded. I bought two of these for a little fountain we have in the front, as my father-in-law wanted to feng shui the house a bit. I didn't want to spend a ton of money, so these solar pumps seemed to be a perfect solution. And they are! The picture is from later afternoon sun, but when the sun hits the panels, it shoots our fountain up about 16-18 inches, can it can go higher when we get the full, mid-day sun. Our second pump is in the back, and we use it to pump water from the bottom to the top for a cascading effect.We bought these about 4 months ago. One of the pumps stopped working (panel still powers, just pump stopped). I asked the seller about warranty, and they shipped one out so fast, it arrived in 3 days. No questions asked.So if you are thinking about buying one of these, do it. It's been a great addition to our yard.

Was excited to receive the item. Uce been working on an inside pond for a while and thought a water feature would bring it to life. I opened the box and all things were included. Ice had plenty other water pumps so set up was easy. Unfortunately, it didn't work right away. I decided to leave solar panel in the sun and 8ver night hopi g that would store charge but it didn't. Be7ng in Arizona believe me when I say, yes there was enough sun for charging. I put it back in the pond and it worked for a good 10min. Now the light on the pump is a constant blue but no water pumps.

We’ve had one before, and it finally wore out after a few years of continuous service. Highly recommend this version versus the one that floats in the water. Easier to use less problems can always adjust where the solar panel goes. Find it to be well-made. The cord can be a little thin, but I never had a problem with it breaking. Gave four stars becauseOne part was missing in the box. contacted the manufacturer. Heard back, responded and have not heard back. Well hopefully get a replacement part.