Go “Green” with a Beautiful Solar Power Fountain
Each year the number of greenhouse emissions increases, drawing us nearer and nearer to the pinnacle of global warming. It is important to do your part to protect the Earth from ever reaching this apocalyptic stage by making a clear and conscious effort to cut down on Carbon emissions. That’s why in recent years, many companies have gone “green” and many products today are made through “green” manufacturing that does not add to current emission limits. One prominent technology that has been around for some time is solar energy. Solar energy is completely free and freely available. It draws on the nearly limitless energy of the sun to power anything, from small cell phone chargers to power plants to everything in between, like the solar power fountain.
A solar power fountain is a great way to contribute your part to reducing greenhouse gases. Electricity comes from your local power plant which may burn gasoline or coal to generate power. Thus by using electricity you are indirectly contributing to global warming. However, a solar power fountain has no such problem.
These water fountains can be placed anywhere without any need for fancy wiring jobs or having to hire an electrician and contractor just to set up. They get their power from the sun like a mini solar power plant. The cost to you for enjoying the sound and sight of running water in your garden fountain? Zero. Not only do you reduce your energy dependence, you also save yourself energy bills at the same time.
There are many designs of solar powered fountains to choose from ranging from contemporary modernistic to classical. They are at place in the front or back yard, in your home, or any deck and terrace. Popular solar water fountains are made from terra cotta, but there are other varieties like ceramic, mosaic, and even metals like bronze, steel, and copper. There are so many different colors and styles that you can easily find a fountain to fit right in with your décor if you look hard enough. These solar power fountains can also easily be converted into traditional AC powered fountains for winter seasons when sunlight isn’t readily available. That means you are really getting two water fountains in one: a solar one and a regular one with the ability to switch between.
There are also solar fountain kits that you can add to make any fountain a “green” one. They work by shipping the water pump with a solar panel which you can then use to replace the existing pump in your fountain. There are also solar powered oxygenators for extravagant fountains with water plants, fish, and other wildlife.
If you have a pond or a pool, then a floating solar fountain can be an easy way to beautify the scenery. They can float on the surface and draw water into a fountain spray without being tied down to any electrical cabling. You can use these in swimming pools too if you have one.
Adding beauty to your garden doesn’t stop at inanimate objects. Use a solar power fountain to attract birds as well. Some fountains have built in birdbaths that birds love to use. Other fountains may work if they are shallow enough for birds to wade in. The only thing to watch for is to make sure you keep the water clean for the birds and prevent any contamination.
Another added benefit of some solar fountains is the ability to store the energy harnessed during the day in an energy pack. This allows for your fountain to continue operating even when it is dark out. Some even have switches so you can turn them on and off at night so you don’t use up the energy when you are not outside to enjoy it.
Do your part for the Earth. The next time you shop for a water fountain, be sure to consider the many benefits that a solar power fountain has to offer. It allows freedom of placement, requires no energy bill, can be converted into a regular fountain, and can even store up energy for nighttime use.
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