How a Solar Powered Bird Bath Fountain Could Reduce Energy Costs
Solar Powered Bird Bath Fountain
This solar powered bird bath fountain made of copper is meant for those who love nature. With its creative and detailed design; it’s more suited for being an appealing addition to any backyard, garden or lawn. It also comes with a big round shaped bowl which provides ample room for water and food for your feathered friends. The fountain consists of a water reservoir connected to a huge adjustable glass body where the water accumulates. The circular motion of the body sprays water from the lower reservoir to the upper reservoir.
The design of this solar powered bird bath fountain allows the birds to perch while drinking from the water. There are plenty of designs available for consumers according to their tastes and needs. There are simple ones as well as ornate designs. The pump takes energy from the sun during the day and automatically converts it into electrical energy at night. That’s why most of the models come with an additional battery pack that stores energy for usage in cloudy days.
Most of these fountains are easy to operate and maintain. It only needs regular cleaning and minimal mechanical support when the sunlight falls. Most of these are designed in such a way that they don’t attract squirrels or other small birds which can damage the pump system or the fountain itself. Many consumers who own these fountains have also found them to be quite functional during harsh winter seasons. Even during the cold winter months, the birds still come flocking in large numbers and are quite happy with the fountain’s operation.
How a Solar Powered Bird Bath Fountain Could Reduce Energy Costs
These fountains are usually built with an on-off switch that switches on the lighting system when it’s not in use. They work best in areas where there is plenty of direct sunlight throughout the day. But even if there isn’t much sun during the day, you can still use the solar panels and switch the lighting on and off as and when required.
As mentioned earlier, these baths cost more than other types of solar devices. So you will need to spend a little more money for them but they are worth the investment since they could provide better and long-lasting results. They could even improve your garden’s aesthetics. You may also consider purchasing them in bulk if you are planning to install them in more than one location. A solar powered bird bath pump can be installed on any smooth and flat surface. If you have a patio, you could connect it to the floor through a hole.
Before buying a pump, consider the number of birds that you want to attract. A bigger fountain would be more effective if you have a lot of birds flocking around it. If the sunlight hits the panels directly, the energy-efficient devices can only generate small amounts of power. So if you want your fountain to generate a lot of power, you could invest in a bigger pump.
