Take Better Care of Your Garden with a Solar Powered Pond Pump

Technology has advanced to amazing degrees, so much so that renewable energy sources such as solar energy, are being touted and encouraged. Because solar energy is clean energy, and does not require fuel or emit poisons into the atmosphere, purchasing a solar powered pond pump is your first step to saving the planet. In the following brief, we will try to expound on ways in which your solar pump will work. Although bigger ponds may require specific pumps, a solar kit pond pump is ideal for one's regular garden pond.

The purpose of a pond pump is to push the pond water up to a fountain. As the water bubbles over the fountain the water collects valuable oxygen which is then available for the fish and other little creatures that live in the pond. The water is purified and does not remain stagnant, thereby preventing mosquitoes and other undesirables from nesting. Using a solar powered pond pump ensures that the purification of the pond water also keeps the air around pure and fresh, since one is using only renewable solar energy to power the pump. In some cases the solar pump can be used to replenish the pond with fresh water whilst draining out the previous water. This is a more complex solar pumping system, which will require more power.

A solar powered pond pump consists of a water pump, a solar panel and a piping system with the appropriate length. A completed solar pump kit would have a pump, solar panel, spout for a fountain, as well as a wiring and piping kit all in one. A battery is optional, to keep the pump running after sunset.

Choosing the ideal solar powered pond pump should be done carefully. Getting to know the capacity of your pond is always a good place to start. The building contractor will be able to advise you on the expected flow rate required for acceptable levels of oxygen to pass through the water. If unsure, a flow rate of between 130 to 140 gallons every hour should be sufficient. The distance between the fountain and the supply line is important. A longer distance will require a higher flow rate. Seeking the advice of your solar pump salesman usually helps. Ensure that the required electricity outputs are used; usually clearly indicated on the equipment itself. Batteries are optional if you want the pump to run after sunset. The solar panel should be high and unobstructed to maximize on sunlight. The lower end cost of an average solar pump kit for an average sized pond, would cost in-between $70 to $100.