My Solar Water Fountain Pump Stopped Working?
If your solar water fountain pump has stopped working, don’t worry — there are only a few common reasons this happens, and most are easy to fix yourself.
- The solar panel needs to be in bright sunshine. A solar water fountain pump should work as soon as sun hits the panel. It has no battery to store a charge, so it doesn’t matter how long the panel has been in the sun — as soon as the sun hits it, the pump should start working.
- Check the connections. I am sure you have already tried this. You could even reverse them (if that’s possible).
- Something small (i.e. grit) could be stopping the pump impeller from spinning. These are low voltage pumps and you are at no risk of a shock. To get your solar water fountain pump spinning properly, open the back of the pump as shown below. Some models have a small screw that needs undoing. Wash the parts in clean water and put back together again.
- It could be faulty although every solar water fountain pump is tested before it’s packed.
If you still cannot get your solar water fountain pump going, please take a short 20 second video with your mobile phone showing the panel in the sun, the wires connected, and the pump in water but not working.
Please send this to 0412 548 609. We will then contact the manufacturer for advice. They may choose to replace the pump or offer advice on how to start it.
