BigOly
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It's free
I had a problem. I'm building a water feature out of some discarded foam panels later to be covered with concrete. Includes a little birdbath.
There's no spigot nearby to plumb in for a water source and I'm not about to haul water to it every day so...I googled solar pumps for water
fountains. I found this little gem. 4"x4" panel and a little pump. FREE water all day, as long as the sun shines.
The birds love it! Keeps the water cool recirculating all day. I lost it's name but it cost $40.00. Great find.
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Iflyfish
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what a treat for that gila woodpecker! good one! bet you will attract an incredible variety of birds.
Iflyfish
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Russ
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Ingenious! What a cool project. Should put this on my list but there isn't room on my "dream sheet"/ to do list. I stole the photo and it's in my bird
file to remind me. thankx
[Edited on 5-31-2011 by Russ]
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shari
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cool idea...but may not be chubasco proof...rock might be better!
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BigOly
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chubasco proof
No, but even with a little cement on it for decor I can move it to the garage whenever I need to. Pump and all.
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shari
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ahhh....you are a wise man indeed...love the recycled aspect of your birdbath...that pump setup looks pretty cool...can ya post the link so I can get
one...it would work well for a little fountain eh!!
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Russ
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you'll probably have to copy & paste the whole URL. $20
http://www.harborfreight.com/solar-powered-fountain-pump-660...
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ccholder
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what a great idea! I just ordered one for our bird friends in LB!
Thank you for the link and idea!
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BajaBlanca
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I want one too 
what a great idea ....
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willyAirstream
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ME TOO! Thanks
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Eli
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Well, how cool is that!! Great pictures.
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durrelllrobert
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BigOly
FREE water all day, as long as the sun shines.
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Since it's only a recirculating pump you will still have to haul water to replensh what's lost through
evaporation and with the small amount in the bird bath that would be frequently. You need to add a large resivior somewhere (buried 25 gal trash can?)
to cut down the water hauling. The brd bath would overflow into the resivior and the pump would bring it back.
Bob Durrell
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