Bird baths with solar powered pump

**sanderson** Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:43 am

Does anyone have a bird bath with a solar powered pump? I want to add one now that the back yard is full sun. TY

**sanderson** Sat Apr 21, 2018 4:12 pm

So, no takers on this question? I am determined to give the birds a running bird bath this year. I'll post on my final selection.

Nikko Sat Apr 21, 2018 6:27 pm

Do you start the birds out from bird seed? Razz

**sanderson** Sun Apr 22, 2018 2:19 am

bigdogrock Sun Apr 22, 2018 9:21 am

That is a great idea! I have a few friends who are into solar bigtime, I will ask around and see what they think. I have a solar powered fence working off of a deep cycle battery, so a low powered pump might work if done right. It might not be Niagara Falls though.
I can hear it now on a warm summer night, the water drops creating the relaxing sounds.

**sanderson** Sun Apr 22, 2018 1:18 pm

Rock, thank you. Though water drops might be nice, I was thinking more for the birds' comfort and fun when it hits 110*F. Razz

farmersgranddaughter Sun Apr 22, 2018 2:22 pm

Sanderson, I tried a solar powered bird bath about 10 years ago but it failed within a few months. The solar panel was built-in so I ended up with a bird bath minus the fountain.

Floating solar pumps are now available, cost about $15, and can be placed in a bird bath of your choice so long as the water is deep enough to meet the pump's requirements. I've not tried one so cannot say whether or not it works any better than what I had before.

**sanderson** Sun Apr 22, 2018 2:30 pm

Thanks for your input. I'm looking towards the style where the solar panel is separate. I was thinking a bird bath bowl set on top of a 5-gallon food grade bucket as a large reservoir. I would black out the bucket to reduce algae growth. I'm pretty good at Jerry-rigging things once I find the parts. The motor needs to be able to operate at low flow, etc.

BeetlesPerSqFt Tue Apr 24, 2018 8:07 am

This sounds similar to my hopes to create an outdoor watercress growing system - bowl/smaller bucket on a 5-gallon bucket reservoir, with a solar-powered pump to cycle the water over the roots. I've picked up all the parts for an indoor, electric/non-solar version to see if the base concept works. ...Except for a round-tuit - I still need one of those. I look forward to seeing what set-up you use. bounce

**sanderson** Sat Jun 30, 2018 3:59 am

I finally made up my mind today about which solar powered pump and style of bird bath to buy. How many years have I been thinking about it? They arrive Sunday and Monday!

https://www.amazon.com/Lewisia-Built-Battery-Fountain-Lighting/dp/B07CXJ69B1/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1530074472&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=battery+fountain&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010NR1IO6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

**Scorpio Rising** Sat Jun 30, 2018 11:42 am

Very cool!

BlackjackWidow Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:41 am

That will be so lovely - congrats on making your decision!

**sanderson** Mon Jul 02, 2018 3:46 pm

Late Sunday charging in the even sun. It was flowing withing 90 minutes or less.

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Monday in it's general area. Needs leveling and a tube to auto fill on watering days. The solar panel in on the top plate of the lattice fence.

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BlackjackWidow Tue Jul 03, 2018 8:34 am

Very pretty - I'm sure the birdies will appreciate it, too!

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