Everybody enjoys having a source of water in their garden or backyard. It provides a natural touch that no other element can provide. To add water to your landscape, you should think about installing a fountain or a small pond.

That being said, stagnant water can become a problem because mosquitoes and other insects are attracted to it. That’s why installing a pump system is essential. Wiring a pump system to your backyard can be complicated and not very appealing.

Just as a small solar panel can be used to power a DC motor and generate movement in a solar-powered automatic gate opener, a photovoltaic cell can also be used to power a small DC motor and generate movement in a solar-powered water pump. By installing some of the best solar power pond pumps in 2021 at home, you can rest assured knowing that your garden will look beautiful. The best thing is that since they are powered by solar panels, no wiring will be needed. Let’s look at some of the models that you can choose from.

1. Solatec Solar Powered Water Pump

The Polartec Solar Powered Water Pump is an excellent choice for those customers who are looking for a floatable model that would be easy to install and easy to clean as well.

The product features a polycrystalline silicon solar panel that converts sunlight into electricity to power a brushless motor that keeps an internal submersible pump working. The product also includes four different nozzle heads that can easily change the height of the water between 30-50 cm (11.8 – 19.69 inches).

Moreover, this model works perfectly for different applications such as a small pond, a pool, or a fish tank while favoring water circulation for any of these cases. It is important to notice that this small solar-powered water pump should be submerged underwater to ensure proper functioning.

This solar garden water pump should be cleaned on a regular basis to avoid dirt from blocking it and the photovoltaic cells located on top should also be cleaned by using solar panel cleaning equipment to ensure power conversion is efficient. Keep in mind that this model does not store energy inside a battery, therefore it is highly dependent on good solar radiation to work properly.

2. Lewisia Solar Pump 1.5 watt

The Lewisia Solar Pump 1.5-watt solar water pump can also be used for small applications such as fish tanks or ponds.

In this case, the product features four different heads that can change the spray pattern of water as well as the height that can be reached. According to the manufacturer, the maximum water height that can be achieved is nearly 21.65 inches (55 cm) which is higher than other models available. On the other hand, the maximum flow rate that can be expected is 175 liters/hr.

Additionally, the Lewisia solar water pump systems feature another unusual complement which is the filter bag that is installed between the power cable cord and the nozzle head. This avoids the solar pond pump from getting blocked with dirt or any other particles in water.

More on this matter, the power cable is a 10 feet cord that goes from the inlet of the pump back to the polycrystalline module. In other words, the panel and pump are separated by almost 3m.

3. Roadtec Solar Fountain Pump Kit

The Roadtec Solar Fountain Pump Kits are equipped with a complete set that consists of a solar panel, water pump, four nozzle heads, and power cable.

The solar panel is a polycrystalline model that has a 9V output and a 1.8W wattage rating, enough to power the 10V water fountain pump that is included in the kit. This pump can be installed at the bottom of a fountain with enough water to cover the pump entirely. As with other models, it is not advisable to keep the pump running without water and it is required to empty the inner air before putting it inside the water (briefly activating it outside the fountain).

Furthermore, the Roadtec pump can generate enough pumping strength to boost the water up to 27.6 inches (70cm.) in the air with a flow rate capability of 200 liters/hr. As powerful as this may sound, it is important to keep in mind maintenance routines to the pump and the panel for the kit to reach the expected 20,000 hours of operation.

4. Viajero 2.5W Solar Fountain Pump

The Viajero 2.5W Solar Fountain Pump models are definitely among the elite within the best solar water pumps. Not only due to the fact that the integrated 2.5W solar panel provides more power than other similar floating models available on the market, but especially because the product integrates an 800mAh battery that gets charged with solar power. The reason why this makes it different from previous models is that the Viajero pond pump can maintain its performance throughout cloudy days (or even through the night) as the brushless motor draws power from the battery instead of the panel.

Besides, the brushless pump is capable of boosting water up to 19.68 inches (50 cm) in the air while handling up to 180 liters/hr. The only downside of this model is that unlike previous products where the pump started working as soon as sunlight hits the panels, the Viajero model takes up to 15 seconds to start working.