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Large, sleek fountains have had their time in the spotlight, but their bulky shape, pipes and electrical cords can pose a tripping hazard, especially in small spaces like patios. If you want to make your backyard more relaxing with the sound of running water, but need a smaller fountain that better fits your available patio space, the Teamson Solar Gray Stone Wall Fountain from Home Depot is a charming option.
This compact product measures approximately 2 ¼ feet tall and 1 foot wide, and is light enough to move easily, weighing only 15 pounds when assembled. The fountain features pots and bowls stacked vertically, spilling over each other to create a series of waterfalls that help transform your patio into an oasis. LED lights at the bottom of the bowls allow you to enjoy your fountain even after sunset.
The best part is that the pump and light run entirely on solar power, so the only power cord you’ll need to worry about is the one that connects the fountain to its solar panel, and you won’t need to worry about finding an outlet close enough to your patio to plug it in. As one five-star reviewer on the Home Depot website said, “We are very pleased with this fountain. It checked all our boxes with running water, solar power (no need to run a cable to power it), and soft lights for the evening.”
The best place to install your Teamson solar fountain
When you first receive your fountain, you may be eager to install it and turn it on immediately. However, small solar panels intended to power garden decorations need some time to be ready – often around a day – before working. This fountain, however, needs a little more time. You’ll want to give it two days of full sun with the power switch in the “off” position. Only then can you turn it on. Otherwise, you may notice that it isn’t holding a charge or working as well as it should.
Even after you’ve allowed your fountain’s battery to fill up, it’s important to find the best spot in the garden to place your solar panel, giving it access to as much sunlight as possible, as it will still need around six or seven hours of light per day to continue working after the initial charge. However, this leads to a bit of a balancing act since polyresin – the main material of the fountain – can experience discoloration or degradation after prolonged UV exposure. Too much sun can also cause fountain water to evaporate more quickly. So while it’s best for the solar panel to stay in a spot with full sun, the fountain itself could benefit from some shade, whether by keeping it permanently in a shadier spot on your patio or moving it around if necessary. Luckily, the cable to connect the two is 6 ½ feet long, so you’ll have some wiggle room to space them out so they’re both in an ideal environment.
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