Create a dreamy waterscape: The wonderful journey of solar fountains

Does it sound great to create a natural waterscape in your warm home and let the gurgling water add a different kind of fun to your life? Today, follow Hayley and experience the whole process of creating two charming small waterscapes with PopoSoap solar fountain pumps!

Building a Bird Bath with PopoSoap Solar Fountain Pump

Hayley's backyard has a beautiful forest, which is often visited by many birds. In order to provide these cute little guys with a place to play in the water, Hayley decided to build a small bird bath next to the chicken coop. She carefully selected a 6-watt solar fountain pump from PopoSoap. This pump is not only small in size, but also solar-powered and very environmentally friendly.

Unboxing and Assembly

After receiving the goods, Hayley couldn't wait to get started. The packaging was neat and orderly, and after opening it, the assembly process was surprisingly easy. The solar panel is large, and the connecting wires are long, which is a big help. Hayley can put the solar panel in a sunny place and place the bird bath in a cool place, which is flexible and convenient. During the installation, Hayley also found several small filters in the accessories that can be directly installed on the small water pump. Looking at the small water pump, Hayley was initially worried that it was too big for the shallow dish-shaped bird bath, but after it was actually installed, she found that it was just right. When she saw the red indicator light on the water pump, Hayley knew that this meant that the water pump had entered dry mode. Once there was no water, the water pump would automatically switch to this mode to avoid burning due to idling. The design was very considerate. In addition, the water pump has many accessories. Hayley tried to replace different nozzles and observe the effect of the water spraying. She had a lot of fun.

Creating the Bird Bath Oasis

Everything was ready, and Hayley carefully placed the water pump into the bird bath. She was so happy to see the clear water gushing out of the fountain. In order to make the bird bath look more beautiful and to provide a place for the birds to live, Hayley cleverly hid the water pump and arranged some small decorations around it. At this time, the solar panel is absorbing the sun, and the water pump is working happily, waiting for the birds to enjoy the coolness. Although Hayley thinks that the position of the solar panel may need to be adjusted, it is also good to let it "sunbathe" for now. She also carefully pressed the wires with stones and hid the wires under the branches, so that the whole bird bath looks neat and beautiful.

Building a Terrace Fountain

After finishing the bird bath, Hayley turned her attention to the terrace area. When she renovated the terrace before, she planned to create another water feature. The small fountain placed on the front porch was always splashed everywhere because of the strong wind, and the container was always empty quickly. The motor was still running, and the experience was not very good. The terrace is relatively sheltered from the wind, and you can hear the gurgling sound of water when entering and exiting from the back door. It's pleasant to think about it.

Preparing the Container

Hayley chose a large ceramic container as the base of the fountain, but there are four drainage holes at the bottom of the container, which is not difficult for her to be dexterous. She found a rubber plug and pushed it into the drain hole, then carefully smeared it around with waterproof sealant. Although there are special drain plugs on the market, the rubber plug also solved the problem perfectly when she couldn't find a suitable one. After dealing with the drain hole, she let the container dry overnight.

Assembling the Terrace Fountain

Then, Hayley took out PopoSoap's 12-watt solar water pump, which is slightly more powerful than the 6-watt pump used for bird baths. After assembling the water pump, Hayley conducted a simple test and verified again that it can enter dry mode without water to prevent overheating. Hayley also did some additional preparation before the official installation. She lined the bottom of the container with garbage bags so that even if there were small flaws in the sealant, there would be no need to worry about leaks. After that, she collected some blue river stones in her flower bed, and only selected blue stones to make the fountain look more beautiful and unified.

Final Touches

After everything was ready, Hayley put the assembled water pump in a container lined with a garbage bag, and put some empty milk jugs and plastic flower pots in it. These lightweight items can fill the space without adding too much weight. Then, she covered the container with blue river stones and finally added water. A beautiful and practical terrace fountain is done!

Solar Panel Placement

Hayley took the camera to show the placement of the solar panel. The long wires hang down along the edge of the terrace, which is not conspicuous at all. You can even plant some plants or put another container next to it to block it. The solar panel is placed in a corner next to the garden near the air conditioner. There is plenty of sunlight here. As long as the sun comes out, the fountain can run happily, provided that the water in the container is full.

Final Thoughts

Through the two waterscape construction projects this time, Hayley praised the PopoSoap solar fountain pump. As long as the solar panel can get sunlight, whether it is a 6-watt pump for bird baths or a 12-watt terrace fountain pump, it can work normally and automatically shut down at night, which is very smart. If you are also tempted, add a touch of lively waterscape beauty to your home!