Instapark® 5 Head Solar Pump Garden Fountain Pond Water Feature

by Instapark

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 1 x 6 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001B48ZNS
• Item model number: SGSP-1000
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,865 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 15, 2008

Product Description

Solar Fountain Pump Let the sun power your garden or pond fountain...no need for extension cords! If you want to add a fountain to your bird bath or pond, or switch from your existing electric pump, don't call an electrician. These powerful, compact, solar-powered pumps are easy to set up yourself. Both feature a separate solar panel that you stake into the ground where sunlight is most accessible; angle can be adjusted for optimum exposure. 10 feet long cord and three spray nozzles included.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

47 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Little Fountain, August 1, 2008

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MadPsych (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Instapark® 5 Head Solar Pump Garden Fountain Pond Water Feature (Misc.)

We use this pump to fill a large vase that then overflows with water and trickles down onto rocks below. Although our first pump did not work properly (a problem with the solar panel), a replacement was quickly shipped out to us. The replacement works great.

The force of water is not dramatic, so if you're looking for something large and awe-inspiring, this is not the pump you want. However, if you just need something simple, this is your best bet. Note that this is solar and direct sunlight runs it--simply having it in a lit area or outside on a cloudy day will not produce power to the pump. That said, having the solar panel directly facing the sun produces the most power... as the sun moves across the sky, the pump will continue to work, but at a visibly reduced level... to maintain a 28" height, you will likely need to adjust the solar panel throughout the day.

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad for the price, October 12, 2008

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Birds (Seattle) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Instapark® 5 Head Solar Pump Garden Fountain Pond Water Feature (Misc.)

I knew what I was getting so I wasn't disappointed. Unless you live in a really sunny state (not western Washington or Oregon) do not expect this fountain to overwhelm. I use it to make some water motion in a bird bath. It works perfectly for that. But as soon as the sun goes behind a cloud or the solar panel is in any shadow, the water barely trickles. But for my purpose it is great not having to run AC to the pump and the birds like it so I am pleased.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Little Solar Water Pump, July 31, 2008

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Wolfgang Schroeder (Benicia, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Instapark® 5 Head Solar Pump Garden Fountain Pond Water Feature (Misc.)

This little water pump works great. I attached a 1/4" plastic tube which raises the water about 14" inside of my water fountain (I'm sure it will raise the water higher then that). The attachments are are OK - I don't have to use them. It work only when it gets direct sunlight (no battery) that is what I like, I don't need to run the water after sunset. No on/off switch.