Solar Powered Products
Solar Powered Products
When the summer sun arrives, our sales for solar products shoot up, but how useful is Solar Power and what can it be used for?
As much as we would all love the quantity of sunshine they get from Spain or L.A. we don’t get it and this impacts hugely on the performance of solar powered products. However, in the right conditions solar power can make life much easier. As we have suggested, solar pumps need sunlight to work and the stronger the light the better. If the sunlight is not consistent then neither are solar powered pumps and as such they can not be used as the only source for fish pond filtration or oxygenation. However, they can be ideal for solar powered water features, moving water in wildlife ponds, or enhancing a fish pond which already has mains powered equipment. The beauty of solar pumps is that they do not need mains power which makes them very portable, easy to install and they cost nothing to run.
Solar Powered Water Features
If you want to install a water feature but do not want the hassle of mains cabling or mains power going into the water, then solar powered ponds and lights may be the solution. There are many different Solar Pump and Panel kit options available allowing you to create a unique solar water feature to perfectly suit your garden. Solar pumps have their limitations, and it is important to carefully which Solar Pump and Panel kit will give you the flowrate you need to ensure you feature is function perfectly. With an ever increasing range of options we are very happy to help guid you to the perfect solution, so feel free to browse our Solar Pump and Panel kits or contact us is you would like to discuss your requirements and we will be happy to help.
Using Solar Power in Wildlife Ponds
Most wildlife ponds are natural ponds with no moving water and hence no mains power. The still water is ideal for some desirable creatures, Newts in particular, but also non desirable creatures such as Mosquito’s. If the balance isn’t right then they can stagnate and smell. Using a solar pump in these environments couldn’t be easier and can solve some of the problems. The some solar pumps are supplied with floats meaning the pump is suspended a few inches below water surface. This means that it does not disturb the sediment and wildlife at the bottom of the pond but can still give you a small fountain spray which creates movement, adds oxygen and discourages Mosquito larvae. Alternatively, the Solar Air Pumps can also add additional oxygen and water movement during sunlight hours.
Using Solar Power in Existing Ponds
Solar Pump and Panel kits and Solar Air Pumps do not require any mains connections making them ideal if you want to add a little fountain or movement to your existing pond. As previously mentioned all the Smart Solar pumps are supplied with floats making installation incredibly simple.