Solar Fountain - the modern alternative to a Moorish Oasis

Most solar powered appliances are becoming more attractive to the average consumer as the cost of traditional energy sources continues to rise. In the garden, a solar fountain is one example of this growing awareness of using renewable sources of energy to power mechanical devices.

The primary attraction of a solar fountain is that the pump can be run by the sun's energy. This means a saving on energy costs. In a moderately sunny climate and water fountain can run without the need of electricity full time. Indeed some solar fountains have an cell that can store energy for use when the sun is not around. This means the fountain will continue to work during the night or on dull or overcast days. The technology that created solar cells is so receptive that even the minimum amount of sun will be sufficient for the fountain to operate.

Another advantage of solar fountains is that there are no electrical wires that connect to it. From a safety aspect this is reassuring for parents of young children or even owners of curious dogs or other adventurous pets. Children and pets will often spend large amounts of their time in the garden , especially during summer and it is impossible to keep an eye on them all the time.

A solar fountain is a solid state piece of machinery. The power source is a solar cell, mounted on the side of the fountain to provide a safe and reliable stream of energy. The whole solar fountain will be built as a solid piece. So there will be no reason to open up the device or have access to the inside, ensuring that the power source is sealed.

Solar fountains are also very versatile because they have no wiring. They can be moved easily and even be stored away during the colder months when the garden may not be used as often.

With water fountains supplied from the mains, there is always the danger of water leaking through, and the constant worry of maintenance. Solar fountains cut out a lot of this misery. If the voltage is low, the solar cell can supply enough power to run it. Maintenance problems only usually come from high voltage devices, fed from a mains cable. A solar fountain will rarely need an engineer to come out and fix it, making it cheaper in the long run.

The main attraction of having a solar fountain in the garden is the effect it can bring. People love the sight of running water, and this alone can enhance the interest in even the dullest gardens. It is the main attraction that catches the eye, as people are always drawn to light reflected off moving water.

At night a solar fountain comes into it’s own. Few people can fail to be impressed with the effects of light playing on a fountain. A good quality solar fountain will store its access power during the day to keep the water flowing at night. You can sit and watch the solar fountain, knowing it will run all by itself.

The Moors were some of the first people to introduce fountains to western sensibilities when they conquered and lived in Spain. It was said that they liked the sound of running water because it reminded them of the oasis's which were often treated with joy and reverence after many days spent in the barren and parched deserts. Many people like to create an oasis in their own gardens using water and fountains as a centerpiece.

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