Smartgarden – Solar Powered Bird Bath Fountain Kit

55 reviews for Smartgarden – Solar Powered Bird Bath Fountain Kit

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   Arnold BarrVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   My new Ankway Solar Bird bath Fountain just arrived and installed within minutes. After attempting to weigh down the Ankway Solar Bird bath Fountain w...More

   My new Ankway Solar Bird bath Fountain just arrived and installed within minutes. After attempting to weigh down the Ankway Solar Bird bath Fountain with some small polished rocks, I ended up removing the circular foam layer which was attached to the bottom of the device and now the fountain remains submerged and does not float to the surface. Even though the fountain is submerged the integrated solar panel collects enough of the sun’s energy to drive the device’s tiny pump. Three tiny suction cups are cleverly located at the bottom of the device which helps the device to stay firmly in place. The water jets spray gently upward approximately eleven inches, which allows the water to stay inside the birdbath and not splash out. From a short distance away you can’t see the circular solar panel which powers the tiny pump. The Ankway Solar Bird bath Fountain is very well constructed and I can tell that it will last for many years to come. I’m sitting here in my study; approximately 10 feet away from the birdbath, and the sound of the water cascading gently back to the surface of the bird bath’s surface is absolutely soothing. Surprisingly enough, earlier today when it was grey and overcast, the solar panel collected enough of the sun’s energy to drive the tiny pump. Pumps that run without a minimum amount of water will eventually fail so do as the manufacturer recommended and make sure that the water in your bird bath remains at a level that keeps the device’s pump submerged. This Ankway Solar Bird Fountain should make a wonderful addition to any bird bath. Buy with confidence and enjoy!
   

   Belle HuffVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   This inexpensive product is nice for a birdbath that offers a surface for the product to stick to. I have one concrete bath with decoration in the bas...More

   This inexpensive product is nice for a birdbath that offers a surface for the product to stick to. I have one concrete bath with decoration in the base and it did not stick well. Not because of the fountain but due to the surface of the bath. The second I used it in was a bowl style, which it floated in and offered a great results. The pump clogged easily with debris that ended up in the birdbath so keeping an eye on the flow helps you know when it needs to be cleared. I pulled the tube part off the top, as wind blew away the water coming off the fountain top as it came out. For the price, it was nice to convert a standard bath into a fountain and kept the water moving nicely.
   

   Marcel WoodwardVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Just plopped it into the bird bath and it started running right away. Only used it yesterday and have tried only one of the nozzles so far. The one ne...More

   Just plopped it into the bird bath and it started running right away. Only used it yesterday and have tried only one of the nozzles so far. The one negative to report at this moment is that it really sucks a lot of water. The nozzle I used shot the water up but a breeze blew the stream out of the bird bath so the water drained faster than I imagined. I will try the other nozzles to see if one sends the stream a little lower so it doesn't over shoot the bowl. If it was smaller I thought it would be fun for my cats/rabbits water bowl.
   

   Wayne MilesVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   I actually bought this product before I bought the fountain. I was drawn to the availability of different nozzles for effect and the solar power featu...More

   I actually bought this product before I bought the fountain. I was drawn to the availability of different nozzles for effect and the solar power feature. The only con part of the review is that the suction cups on the bottom of the unit are so small they never hold the unit under water. I ended up using the larger suction cup provided and attached it with a very, very short piece of the filament (also provided). It still manages to just float but as long as the pump underneath is under water it is just fine. It would be great if Ankway could figure out how to put a more weighted system underneath. The unit works as long as there is sun on it just as described. The pump stopped working one day and it was super easy to turn the unit over and clean the pump intake filter. The ends of the pump pop off and are idiot proof for how to put them back on. If your birdbath is anywhere near a tree, bush, or bird feeder it will inevitably get things sucked up to the filter. Make sure you position the pump to where the filter end has the most exposure to the open side underneath. I currently have a ceramic bird bath that is 2 1/2" deep and 20" diameter. I can only use the basic, bubble-out tip instead of one of the nice spray tips because it is so shallow. I would recommend this product to anyone who has a birdbath that is in a mostly sunny area. I will buy another one when I get the deeper birdbath.
   

   Jago SaundersVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Its pretty amazing for such an affordable product. Initially, the pump pumped water in min bursts, once i anchoreded it it functioned pretty smooth. T...More

   Its pretty amazing for such an affordable product. Initially, the pump pumped water in min bursts, once i anchoreded it it functioned pretty smooth. Took a little trial and error but i got it to work. I included a video to demonstrate the potenial. My bird bath is a DIY I looked up, just a old dog bowl i had suspended by a tomato cage. Enjoy!
   

   Chanelle BallardVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Works really great in FULL sun. The least little bit of a shadow, however, and it stops abruptly. But the pump starts up again just as fast once the s...More

   Works really great in FULL sun. The least little bit of a shadow, however, and it stops abruptly. But the pump starts up again just as fast once the shadow passes. When I operated the pump for the first time it took a second then began shooting water up about 18-20", I was pleasantly surprised. I wasn't expecting that from this tiny little device. Totally easy to set up, heck there's really nothing to set up. Select the fountain head you want and place into the water – I played around with all of them til I found one that worked best for my bird bath. I could not use the suction cups on the bottom of the pump or the additional suction cup and fishing line provided to keep the fountain in place because my bird bath does not have a smooth surface. So I decided to "corral" the fountain with rocks. The birds like the rocks anyway, they stand on them and let the water fall over their bodies or drink directly from the fountain. In Arizona, I have to keep a close eye on water levels because it's so arid. I'm filling the bird bath up a few times during the day to keep the fountain from running dry. Overall very pleased.
   

   Ralph PhelpsVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   A great product works as described. Needs a little maintenance in the form of debris cleaning but nothing major. Adds a beautiful if not peaceful soun...More

   A great product works as described. Needs a little maintenance in the form of debris cleaning but nothing major. Adds a beautiful if not peaceful sound of trickling water to our backyard. So far has proven durable. The fact that ita solar powered is definitely a great selling point, once the sun hits it. It goes higher and higher. I would recommend this product to anyone.
   

   Elaine CallahanVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Years ago, I purchased the Ankway Solar Water Pump and it still perfoms as if new. I mistakenly bought a lookalike and was sadly disappointed that it ...More

   Years ago, I purchased the Ankway Solar Water Pump and it still perfoms as if new. I mistakenly bought a lookalike and was sadly disappointed that it was totaly unsatisfactory. That is why I search and found a second Ankway for by second birdbath.
   

   Herbert CottonVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   This thing is so cool! I put this into a normal sized bird bath. It was floating around and the suction cups would not stick to the bird bath so I jus...More

   This thing is so cool! I put this into a normal sized bird bath. It was floating around and the suction cups would not stick to the bird bath so I just stuck it on a small plate to weigh it down. I love it!!! What a great idea. There are so many creative things you could do with it.
   

   Albert JonesVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Just got this today for our birdbath and it works beautifully. The fountain was shooting too high for the diameter of our birdbath (the breeze was blo...More

   Just got this today for our birdbath and it works beautifully. The fountain was shooting too high for the diameter of our birdbath (the breeze was blowing the water over the side before it landed back in the bowl), so I used a small nail to enlarge the holes in one of the wider nozzle caps which were included. The bigger holes keep the fountain spray at about a 4 - 5 inch height in full sun rather than 12-14 inches as it was the original cap.