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Solar fountains?

twopenny
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While I'm waiting for the time and energy to dig a pond I thought for the summer I'd get a bowl with a cheap solar fountain for the sound.
But I have no idea of the sort I should look for.
Will cheap do, mid price?
Anything to look for that makes one better than the other?
All suggestions (about fountains) gratefully received.

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  • DD265
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    I got a couple of the floating round ones, £12-15 a pop typically on Amazon, where the base is also the panel. In full sun they worked OK but otherwise they were useless, including on a cloudy day. I'd be tempted to get one with a separate solar panel so that there's more flexibility on placement.
  • shykins
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    we bought a cheapy one on ebay (£6/7) and were pleasantly surprised at how effective it was and how good it looked.   we decided to buy another with a higher wattage (£12?) , they both now happily float around the pond 
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  • twopenny
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    Thanks both. That's good news.
    I knew someone mentioned one some time ago and I familiar with the vagaries of cheap solar s,mostly ok but some fail most don't. Pot luck.
    I have a high fence that gets light all day. If I can find one with a long wire it could go there behind the foliage.
    Good excuse for a trip to a countryside garden centre :)

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