Solar Fountain with 2000 mAh Battery Backup Works in Cloudy, Glass Solar Powered Bird Bath Fountains with 7 Nozzles, 3.5 W Solar Fountain Pump for Birdbath,Garden, Outdoor, Pond (Black)

I've had a couple of solar fountain pumps before that die an early in inglorious death. I've had this one for a couple of months now and it operates perfectly even using indirect light, like the shade. Ones I've had before didn't have a battery and we very sporadic according to the amount of light they were receiving. This one has an ample charge that keeps it going. It's a bit more expensive but worth the extra cost.

I’ve gone thru a couple models of solar fountains every year. The concept is great but the power less than awesome. They always start out strong but get weak fairly quickly, even within bright sunlight. This brand starts strong and then gets stronger, it even functions on cloudy days and into the evenings. I love it so much, I’m giving them as gifts to my gardening friends.The “arms” to keep the unit centered are a real plus. A snap to set up, too. Functions well right out of the box.

The media could not be loaded.  UPDATE: After more days of use, I’ve found that the pump requires more sun than it needed the first day. It pulses with intermittent ejection while not enough solar energy. The first day, it worked well with total overcast and even while snowing after batters run down.Original post: Works with total overcast and snowing after battery totally depleted overnight!!!! I am so surprised at how little amount of solar is required to make this pump work. The unit stopped working in the dark last night after the battery ran out, but the pump is working well with overcast skies and snowing. (See video.) I am using a nozzle that sprays horizontally to avoid any wind blowing a higher fountain of water over the side of the dish. I don’t know how strong a more vertical nozzle would spray with this amount of energy, but this pumps ability to pump this strongly with this weather is incredible. The temperature is 37F now, but I will have to move the pump indoors to protect it when temps approach freezing later today.The plastic tubes on the side do a good job keeping the fountain in the middle of the water bowl. However, the clip attachment is rather weak and can be easily knocked off of the pump base if mishandled. I would be inclined to epoxy the clips to the base if the pump were in a larger dish or a pond where the pump would be bumping on and off its surroundings.I like that the pump has an auto-shutoff if the water source is interrupted by depletion ir filter clogging. By the way, the filter is porous enough that fine debris will nit obstruct it unnecessarily. Extra filters are included and filters are cleanable.I would definitely recommend this battery backed up pump with its centering side tubes over the one sold with the pictured bird bath.The instructions are not the most detailed and are not written in the best English. There is no mention in the instruction booklet of how to best eliminate the air when placing the pump in the water. On the Amazon site, it is mentioned to submerge the pump and rapidly evacuate the air. No further detail is provided. I tilted the pump back and forth and got sufficient air out, at least for the horizontal nozzle to work without interruption. The vertical nozzles were more challenging.Only three securing ground spikes rather than the advertised four spikes were included. That’s not a problem for me though, as I placed a large rock on the pedestal’s base as many suggested, in addition to filling the shaft with gravel. I doubt that the spikes would be sufficient in heavy wind or if a large bird or squirrel were to join the party.I would give this pump 5 stars, except for the shortcomings mentioned in the last two paragraphs. It’s still the best pump that I was able to find and operates impressively.

I decided to purchase this fountain to replace another solar fountain for a birdfeeder. This one is a nice quallity and I like the battery backup and shut off option.

I loved this fountain, and it worked great === for awhile. All of a sudden it stopped working. Took it apart and cleaned it. Left it in the sunshine to charge up--- nothing. I have had this less than a year (purchased in August 2023) and am not happy. Should last longeer than a few months.

Immediately sprayed water up a little to my puppies delight. Put it in a kiddie pool in the sun and it has been running ever since. Three days now - doubles as prevention for mosquito nesting in my estimation. Water is not still! Anyway good product it’s amazing how inexpensive stuff has become.

It worked ok, nothing fabulous, for about a few weeks and now nothing, no water sprinkle. It is in sunlight for most of the day and the water basin is deep enough to float. I sprayed out the little filter every day which helped for awhile, I didn't see how to remove the filter housing to inspect the inside.Total waste of money

This is wonderful. It is easy to assemble and has been a big hit with everyone especially the birds! Highly recommend it.

I put it in the sun for 15 minutes and I had immediately results when I put it in water. As advertised after being in the sun for one day, it had enough battery charge to continue working on a cloudy day.

Worked right out of the box. Lots of options for spray. Works great!

I love this little contraption!! Worked right away and from my photos, this was on a cloudy and overcast day after it had rained. The rods were too short to use with my bird bath so I found a few rocks in my garden to hold it in place. Turned out beautifully!

Love it! Works on cloudy days, evening into the night, and early morning. The stabilizer attachments are perfect for the birdbath.

Really cute inexpensive garden fountain.