Materials Needed
Before starting construction, prepare the following materials:
12W Solar Water Pump
Choose a PopoSoap 12-watt solar water pump, which has a large power and is suitable for terrace fountains. Also pay attention to the performance parameters of the water pump, such as maximum head, flow rate, etc., to ensure that it can meet the needs of the fountain.
Fountain container
Choose a larger ceramic container as the main body of the fountain. The bottom of the container must have a drainage hole (if not, you need to drill it yourself) to drain water and prevent water accumulation. Prepare rubber plugs or waterproof sealants to block the drainage holes so that the container can store water.
Filling materials
Collect some blue river stones to fill in the fountain container to increase the beauty. You can also prepare some lightweight items such as empty milk cans or plastic flower pots and fill them at the bottom of the container first to reduce the overall weight.
Auxiliary tools
Prepare tools for drilling holes (if the container has no drainage holes), tools for applying waterproof sealants, scissors, etc.
Installation Steps
Handling the fountain container
Use a rubber plug to tightly plug the drainage hole at the bottom of the container, and then apply waterproof sealant around the rubber plug to ensure a good seal to prevent water leakage. Wait for the sealant to dry and solidify, and the container can be left overnight. If you are concerned about the seal, you can put a garbage bag at the bottom of the container as an extra layer of protection.
Place the filling material
First, place the prepared light items such as empty milk cans or plastic flower pots at the bottom of the container to occupy a certain amount of space and reduce the amount of river stones used. Then, slowly pour the blue river stones into the container and evenly cover the filling material to create a natural and beautiful effect.
Install the water pump
Place the 12-watt solar water pump in a suitable position in the container, ensuring that the water pump can be completely immersed in the water without affecting the water flow effect of the fountain. Lead the water pump wire along the edge of the container or in a hidden way.
Connect the solar panel
Place the solar panel in a sunny place, such as a corner of the garden near the terrace, to ensure that it can receive direct sunlight for a long time. Connect the solar panel to the water pump with a longer wire, and arrange the wire along the edge of the terrace or in a pre-buried way to make it inconspicuous.
Test and adjust
Add an appropriate amount of water to the container, turn on the solar water pump, and observe the water spray effect of the fountain. Check whether the water flow is stable and the water pump is operating normally. If necessary, adjust the position of the water pump or the angle of the solar panel to achieve the best effect.
🎉 Enjoy Your Terrace Solar Fountain!
