Solar Water Pump Kit, Sun-Powered Submersible Water Fountain Outdoor Feature, 160+ GPH with 12-Watt Solar Panel (12V), Small Fountain Pump, Water Feature, Hydroponics & Gardening Projects

The media could not be loaded. We bought the 160gph unit for our 50 gallon "frog pond" in our garden. Instead of setting the solar panel in the ground with the provided stake, we drilled out the end of a cedar log, used it as a post, and mounted it that way. We'll get sun more consistently, especially as things begin growing in the garden and we can easily swivel the panel if we need to catch more sun. Please read the manufacturer's info before you buy- there is no battery for this, so when you have no or reduced sun, the unit doesn't run. (We knew this when we bought it and were fine with that.) It also doesn't take much of a reduction in sun for it to barely run. In the video you can see it running well and then I put my hand in front of the solar panel and it drops off to a trickle very quickly. As soon as I remove my hand it's off and running again. We were also aware of this aspect and expected it, just passing it along to others as it doesn't take very much of a shadow to slow it down. We were looking for something to aerate the pond a few hours every day and it will certainly do that. Very pleased with how easy it was to set up- we were up and running in less than 30 minutes. (We did buy tubing in order to create the little waterfall, the tubing did not come with the pump. It comes with fountain attachments.)

When they say it needs direct sunlight, they mean it. If a cloud goes by, it's off till the cloud is gone. Would really like to know about the battery back up option they mentioned in the questions section. With direct sun, it's great and love the cord length, easy to install, overall love it. Would just really like something to keep it going a bit longer.

I thought since it’s the 2 year anniversary since I set up my 300 gallon, 6 ft round, 2ft deep pond in the Bay Area of CA this product deserves a review. I honestly didn’t expect such a little pump to last this long. I have it in a mesh bag in a filter box I made and I’ve had zero issues. I have lots of plants, mosquito fish and a pair of 9 inch comets. I clean the filter every 2 months April-October. Then pretty much leave it for 6 months if you can believe it. It took a few months for my pond to be established but the water stays crystal clear now without chemicals. Adding Beneficial enzymes/bacteria helped that first year. I only have to treat for string algae sometimes but that has zero to do with the pump. I keep it at a medium setting year round, it easily creates a beautiful fountain that would shoot 6 feet in the air if I let it. I do have to have additional aeration for the comets, and I only feed them twice a week. They mostly feed off algae, mosquito fish fry, snails , bugs etc. they’ve more than doubled in size since I got them so I know they’re not underfed. Needless to say, Perfect pump.

I love the full solar pump Kit —DELIVERED-tried purchasing 2 xtra Solar Panels & am told can’t be delivered to my address?? Am Confused as you were able to ship me the Kit

Works like advertised. Definitely 160 GPH when solar panel is in full sun. On cloudy days still works but obviously with less power. I added the extension power cord to be able to mount solar panel on top of my garage roof to get maximum sun all day. Easy set up. Nothing to complain about as long as you read what it can do. It would be nice if there was a storage battery option to add to system.

Set up easily, ran OK for first two weeks. By OK I mean it worked great when the solar panel was in FULL direct sun, but a hint of a cloud and it's performance markedly decreased. I about expected this from other reviews, but I wasn't expecting it to be such a dramatic difference, more than a couple clouds in the sky and it wouldn't pump at all. After two weeks it stopped working completely. I think the continuous stop-start functioning caused the motor to burn out in the pump.That is the kind of life span I would expect from a $20 kit, not something with this price tag.

I reviewed this kit four years ago with high praise. In fact, in my first review I stated that I’d definitely buy this again and I kept my word. As before, easy to assemble, great little system. After four years, the pump finally gave out. I tried to revive it, but it was done. I used it in my Koi pond as an accessory pump 365 days a year, sun up to sun down. I tested the old solar panel with the new pump and it was still viable. Buy with confidence. If it lasts another four years, I’ll definitely buy it again.

It was stated that the pump would last for 20,000 hrs. It stopped working after about 10,000 hrs. I need to replace the pump but I cannot find the Solariver Model BP401209 for individual sale. I do not need to get the whole kit again; just the pump. Please replace the pump or advise on how and where to buy.