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Solar Powered Water Fountain

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Solar powered water fountain

Today’s post inspiration came from working in the yard this weekend.  My husband has wanted to put in a small water feature for some time.   So, he found what he thought was a great deal – a stone water fountain for less than $300.   Turns out that it didn’t include the water pump and we’d have to trench wires to the fountain for its operation.

So, why not a solar powered water fountain?

Turns out that my idea has already been considered (of course) and a number of sites sell these items for a solar backyard or garden.  Like solar garden lights, Among the benefits of using solar power in your garden is that you will not have to trench and wire electricity to a solar water fountain.

Use solar power to operate pumps for garden fountains

Solar powered water fountains start as low as $40.  Small solar panels are usually employed to harness free solar electricity to run the pumps necessary for a garden water fountain.

Wondering where to buy a solar powered water fountain?  You can find them at major home improvement retailers and online.  Here are just a few sites:

I am relieved to find that I don’t have to worry about trenching or wiring to install a water feature in my backyard.  With solar power, I can have a convenient, easy to install and operate water fountain or bird bath.

What do you think about a solar powered water fountain.  Do you have one, or does it sound like a possible answer to your landscaping issues?

Tags: solar backyard, solar garden, solar powered water fountain, solar water fountain, water fountain


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Solar Powered Outdoor Shower

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 Solar powered outdoor shower
Looking for a comfortable way to rinse off outside after a swim, a run, or a dip in the pool?
Have you considered a solar powered outdoor shower?  You can save electricity for a pump and, if you go with one of the models shown above, there is no installation required.  No piping, no contractors, just a nice warm shower to enjoy outdoors.

You can install a DIY solar powered outdoor shower with the steps below:
1.  Find an appropriate location
Most people that shower desire some privacy.  Look for a place that is away from windows, and, ideally, concealed with landscaping.  You will need the outdoor shower to be within a reasonable distance of the hose pipe.
You will need to connect the shower to a hose, which will supply the water.  One end will be tied to the valve/tap and the other will end at the shower area.  Use a shut-off coupler on the end of the hose pipe, and make sure it is reachable.
If you would like to have a base for the shower (as opposed to a free standing solar powered outdoor shower as shown above), use two pressure-welded studs on a square frame.  This will add weight and stability to the base.  Then, install wood slats within the frame, with some space between each piece to let the water drain through.
For this semi-enclosed outdoor shower, attach 4 pressure treated studs, about 6-7 foot long and screw them to the corners of the shower base (which you completed above).  Afterward, tie them together at the top with pressure treated pipes. Some people like to put a top and/or sides on their outdoor shower, but I think they are nice without one.  If you desire, you may install a glass roof or side walls with screws.
For this completely DIY solar powered outdoor shower, you will now need to install a utility hook on the top of the shower roof in the center and then attach a sprinkler head in the center of the shower base joining the utility hook.
To use solar heated water, you will want to fill up a water can and allow it to warm in the sunlight before showering.  Make sure the shut off valve at the opposite end is closed.  When you are ready for a nice solar powered shower, just turn on the faucet and enjoy!
Tags: DIY solar, outdoor shower, solar hot water, solar powered outdoor shower, solar water, solar water heater
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