ECO-WORTHY Solar Fountain Water Pump Kit 12 W, 196 GPH+ 12 Watt Solar Panel Submersible Powered Pump for Small Pond, Garden Decoration, Pool, Birdbath(Need Sunlight) Black

I purchased the ECO-WORTHY Solar Fountain Water Pump Kit (10watt) to replace an A/C powered water pump in our water feature. The water feature is located in the corner of our property and quite far from an electrical outlet. The new solar pump works very well !!! In fact the pressure is at least double that of the electric pump, so I installed a flow valve to reduce the water flow. The solar panel is excellent during sunny days, however when clouds obscure the sun or once evening comes, the pump stops working until the sun is shining again. Since we like sitting outside in the evening and love the sound of running water, I went back to the distributor to ask if they possibly had a battery backup pack that the solar panel could feed during sunny times. They Did !!!!! The solar panel comes with a 16’ cable and an extension cable (16’) is also available. I ordered the battery pack and the 16’ extension cable and the setup now is superb. If you want a totally hands-off solar water pump installation - this is the one you need then. It’s a solid performer !!!! The solar panel feeds the battery pack. The battery pack supplies power to the pump. And the pump runs all day long and beyond sunset. It’s a perfect setup !!!!! The battery also comes with an A/C power charger that you can use should you have too many consecutive days of overcast. Just charge the battery pack and plug it back into the setup. I’ve attached pictures to show how my installation works. I did upload the pics And a video but can’t seem to find them anywhere - I’ll try again.

In my original review, I gave the product 1-star, as it wasn't able to push the water up my 3ft statue tube. Their customer service got in touch with me, offering suggestions on how to fix it. The customer service agent stayed in touch with me every few days to see how it was going; continuing to give other recommendations from their engineering team. Finally I got it to work and it works great. Their customer service agent (Lily), was truly top notch... I wish other companies took customer service as seriously, as it truly made the overall experience superior and ultimately got the pump to work properly. Note to potential buyer: if the solar panel is not in direct sun, power is cut to pump immediately. Panel needs to be in full sun for the pump to fully operate and have enough power to push the water 3ft up. There is a backup battery they sell, which I have not purchased yet. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085VWLD9S?ref=myi_title_dp So, all in all it's a great little pump that took me some time to rig, to get the water to flow properly. Direct sun on the solar panel is critical. I recommend this pump. Original Review: I bought this for a 3 ft tall statue fountain. The specs on the page say it can lift water 5.6 ft. This pump could not lift water 3 ft. It maybe got 1.5 ft high in the rubber tube that connect to pump to top of statue fountain. It is a super easy set up and recommend it for someone who doesn't need much power. Maybe I was sent a defective unit. Yet regardless, the 160GPH pump that I received is very weak and not sufficient for even a 3 ft tall statue. Hopefully the seller reads this and reaches out to me with a solution.

Worked for a while, after a couple of months, I had to repair broken plastic housing on the pump with marine glue even though I was not moving it around, it just came apart, then it stopped working intermittently even in full sun and with cleaned panel, about 6 months in it stopped working completely, no response from the company and I am not sure why it broke. It was just used in a small backyard pond, it's a shame because it worked well when it did. I feel bad for the wasted material and money it should have lasted longer.

This is a product review only. Item arrived on time as expected, via prime. Easy set up with my double barrel fountain already filled and awaiting the pump addition. Initially, the pump and the included fountain stem were attached and placed into the lower barrel however the force of the pump pushed the water through just fine, but too much force for my fountain set up and shot the water 2-3 feet above the water line and outside of the fountain. Was a funny surprise as I wasn't expecting that from the pump force of a solar set up. I ended up removing the entire fountain stem and ran a 1" hose from the pump up to the top barrel and through the black cast iron hand pump sitting on the top barrel dumping the water flow into the top barrel and overflowing into the bottom where the pump sits. I added a DIY filter box with pond filter media and bio balls to aid in the water balance and the addition of Red Rosie Minnows for bug control. Snails unknowingly came along with my pond plants and will also aid in algae control. Another plus to adding a running fountain to your yard space, is attracting birds, hummingbirds, butterflies, bees and moths. As for the solar function. This works excellent in Full Sun! Any overcast or clouds or shadows will suspend the pump. I am in So. Arizona and full sun isn't normally an issue but during the summer months with monsoons, overcast skies occur. I was aware that this is a solar only pump. NO back up battery. I haven't decided on purchasing the optional backup battery only due to inconsistent reviews on reliability. I give this solar pump 4/5 stars for the pumping force, quite impressive! Again, this solar panel must be placed in a full sun location for day time running only. I included a short video clip of my pump in operation. I also recommend using a filter box for your pump to prolong the pump life and protecting from algae and debris from sucking into the pump.

Although I have not set this up outside yet (the pond is frozen). Everything in the box looks great. I also recieved it earlier then expected which was nice! I will update my review once it's all set up and running.

Excellent

Seems to work very well and arrived within a reasonable timeframe. does need full sun on the ENTIRE Solar Panel though.

I tested the pump because it never lift water after one day in the sun. Basic calculation: the pump is 11W@24V. P=VI means that the pump draws max 0.5A. Under 12V, it's 0.25A. The panel provides under a PERFECT theorical sun 1000w/sq. meter. a Pmax (maximum power possible) of 12w. Enough to run the pump at max speed. But, when you put a 21.5V (my power generator), the pump draws max 0.5A and the lift is miserable. Even at 24+ Volts, the flow is... (sad face) That means that even you put a 1sq meter solar panel, the pump, at max amp, lift a very small amount of water. See pics by yourself. In real conditions, the voltage drops quickly on a solar panel and the provided power will not be enough to move an amount of water you can expect of a (small) fountain. I think it's better to find a better 12V with a bigger amps (1 amp or better) and choose a set of tubes. maybe a good 500gpm bilge pump (3 amps, like the attwood tsunami) with a bigger solar panel. But forget this kit here. Even with a battery backup. Maybe in Sahara, in the middle of the day. You know what I will do with my package. Yep, return to seller. update: purchased an atwood tsunami 500gpm (non solar) bilge pump (30$) and a kit of nozzles (20$) and the last pic is the result. Far far better !

I have been using this item all summer to pump water into my solar panels to heat my pool. I had my doubts as to it being up to the task but I have been surprised, end of season and the pump is running strong. very impressed by this pump.