The solar fountain is not a new product in the market, but people have many queries regarding the product. It uses direct sunlight; obviously, you must have a relevant question: do solar fountains work on winter or cloudy days? Solar fountains do not work in winter or on cloudy days because solar panels cannot generate enough electricity to supply the required energy to the system. If it works during the day, it will be weaker than an electric fountain.
Now you have to understand why it does not work in winter. Here I am going to tell you the working process and the problem it faces during winter times or cloudy days.
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Electric Fountain Vs. Solar Fountain
Many people have the question of whether customers should buy an electric fountain or a solar fountain. Please read this article to get a clear answer to this question.
As the name suggests, electric fountains use on-grid electricity, whereas solar fountains use solar power. Both of these products have pros and cons.
On-grid electricity is indeed more powerful than solar energy. You should not use solar products with an electric power supply.
You may find many online resources where the author suggests using an on-grid power supply in the absence of sunlight, which means you can use the energy at night. However, I do not support this logic because I know that it leads to overheating and potential burnout.
How Do Solar Fountains Generate Electricity?
It is interesting to tell you that many small solar fountains come with inbuilt solar panels. That means you have to go to the garden or under direct sunlight to run the system.
On the other hand, there are some solar fountains that come with remote solar panels and cords. You can connect the solar fountain with the panels. If you use the cord, you can place the fountain under a shade, but you have to place the solar panel under direct sunlight.
Solar panels use photovoltaic cells to capture the rays of sunlight to generate electricity. If you have a solar battery, it can store electricity. Otherwise, panels supply the energy directly to the system.
Do Solar Fountains Work in Winter?
In winter, solar fountains may work, but they cannot produce the optimum solar energy.
In the absence of sunny days, panels cannot generate sufficient energy to run the system. The pump plays a vital role in pushing the water to the top level of the fountain, which is the center of attraction of this product. However, in the absence of sufficient sunlight, solar fountain doesn’t work, or it can be weaker than the normal state.
Do Solar Fountains Work on Cloudy Days?
Solar fountains do not work on cloudy days because solar panels do not produce electricity in the absence of sunlight.
The average solar power plant needs 500 to 1000 GPH, which is tough to produce on rainy or cloudy days.
If you have a battery power backup, then the system will run on battery. If you have sufficient charge in the battery, it will run for a long time until the battery dries out.
Besides that, you should not use on-grid electricity with a solar fountain because it may lead to overheating of the system.
Can I Use Battery Power Backup at Night?
Yes, you can use battery power backup at night. If your solar fountain runs on batteries, then you can use batteries in the absence of Sunlight. Otherwise, you can buy a solar battery and connect it with a cord to supply power to the system.
The best part is if you want to decorate the place with LED lights, you can use the backup power of a battery to supply power all around the place. You have to connect these LED lights with the battery.
I hope this article has solved all your queries. The solar fountain is suitable for sunny areas where summer is the dominant season. Many brands are working on solar fountains, making them more upgraded and suitable for the customers. After a few years, you will get a solar fountain that will work on cloudy days and in winter. I will write another article on this.
