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Beacon Pet Cat Water Fountain Stainless Steel LED 81oz 2 4L Automatic Pet Fountain Dog Water Dispenser with 3 Replacement Filters 1 Silicone Mat for Cats Dogs Multiple Pets
Last Updated: May 6, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.4
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Water Usage
259fountain, cats, cat, drink, drinking
+93%
-7%
" ... Love this and will only use this type of source for their water intake. ... "
" ... It's quiet but the water flow is excellent. ... "
" ... The great thing about this fountain is that it is gentle but makes enough sound to let the cat know that it is running water. ... "
" ... She drinks more water now. ... It is quiet, you only hear it when the water gets low. ... "
" ... Note that we make sure to continue to offer the old water dish with clean water every day bc they still use that also. ... "
" ... I like it because my cat likes it and drinks from the little streams and gets good water ... "
" ... My kitty loves this water fountain! ... "
" ... I absolutely love this water fountain. ... "
Cleaning
245easy to clean, water, cleaning, fountain, easy to assemble
+93%
-7%
" ... It’s very quiet and I like that my cat is getting clean, fresh filtered water! ... "
" ... Simple to clean and runs great! ... "
" ... It is easy to clean, and my cats love it! ... "
" ... I haven't cleaned the fountain yet, others have said it's easy to clean. ... "
" ... It was easy to set-up and clean as well. ... "
" ... Super easy to put together and to clean. ... I do clean it daily- I empty it, wipe it down well to remove any buildup at the water line and clean/rinse out the filter. ... "
" ... It’s super easy to clean & assemble. ... "
" ... It’s very easy to add water and and clean. ... "
Water Resistance
170fountain, drink, cat, cats, bowl
+90%
-10%
" ... We used distilled water as we are on a well and we can the filters about once every 2 or 3 weeks. ... "
" ... Best of all, it will keep my cat out of the bath tub! ... "
" ... You can just leave it on during the day and they can get a fresh drink of water whenever they want. ... He liked to paw at the fountain water too. ... "
" ... My lil ones drink more water now ... "
" ... I like the light because it is easy to see when I need to add some water. ... "
" ... I love that it lights up and shows you the water level. ... "
" ... My cats absolutely loved this water fountain. ... "
" ... Otherwise it is silent and the sound of water doesn't bother me too much. ... "
Product Reliability
166pump, stopped working, fountain, working, lasted
+33%
-67%
" ... Loved it, but it’s only been a month and a half, and the pump stopped working. ... "
" ... today is November 3, 2019 and the pump on my product is not working. ... "
" ... Lasted less than 4 months. ... Motor no longer working. ... "
" ... Pump does not work - defective from day one 🙁 ... "
" ... First one I ordered worked for 2 weeks, replacement worked for 2 days. ... "
" ... It already stopped working. ... "
" ... Our product didn’t even last a year. ... The pump stopped working. ... "
" ... The main reason I gave this product a 1 is because it stoped working just after 1 month of use and of-course I can no longer return it nor can I find the manufacturer contact information. ... "
Ease of Use
161easy, easy to clean, quiet, easy to set, clean
+99%
-1%
" ... Veey easy to out together and love how quiet the fountain is. ... "
" ... It's attractive, quiet, reasonably sized, and very easy to maintain. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble and to clean. ... "
" ... When I received it, I set it up (which was surprisingly easy). ... "
" ... It's easy to clean and maintain. ... "
" ... It's easy to put together ... "
" ... It was easy to assemble and isn’t noisy at all! ... "
" ... Assembly is super easy. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
125clean, easy to assemble, quiet, cleaning, super easy
+98%
-2%
" ... Seriously though, this is easy to operate and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble and to clean. ... "
" ... I love how easy it is to clean. ... "
" ... It’s easy to change the water and clean. ... "
" ... The reservoir is large and easy to clean unlike other systems out there. ... "
" ... It is easy to clean and maintain. ... "
" ... It is very simple to use and clean. ... "
" ... I resolved that by just cleaning it and filling it back up. ... "
Sound Quality
96noise, water, fountain, noise level, motor
+92%
-8%
" ... Loved it at first, very quiet. ... "
" ... It was very quiet! ... "
" ... Very quiet fountain. ... "
" ... Noise level is very low (until the water level starts getting low) easy to use. ... "
" ... The motor is silent, the only noise you can hear is the gentle water trickling sound, which is honestly pretty peaceful! ... "
" ... If you fill it half way it’s a nice calming fountain sound ... "
" ... It’s is so silent. ... "
" ... It is easy to clean, pretty and the waterfall light sound is very pleasant. ... "
Features
66blue, led, night, feature, quiet
+89%
-11%
" ... It's so quiet and i love the little blue light. ... "
" ... The LED light is soft and appealing. ... "
" ... Wonderful product and the led lighting is a nice touch! ... "
" ... Its tank is a good size without being overbearing and the led light is a nice touch for night time little predators who need to hydrate in between hunts. ... "
" ... Very quiet operation and a cool blue light. ... "
" ... I have a bigger different type with no light that I bought years ago and it's still going strong . ... thought this would be cute with the light . ... at least the first one still works, even if with no light. ... "
" ... The light glows softly and the soft whir of the motor is very quiet. ... "
" ... the led light is good for nightlight or for water level check. ... "
Build Quality
52plastic, water, fountain, easy to assemble, cats
+69%
-31%
" ... The metal tray at the top stays much cleaner than the plastic ones. ... "
" ... I like the stainless steel ... "
" ... The top lip is stainless steel rather than plastic which is best for cats. ... "
" ... Bought this fountain because of the stainless steel feature. ... "
" ... The stainless steel bowl was very attractive to us as we had passed on similar fountains a year ago due them being all plastic. ... "
" ... My cat took it to right away and the silicone mat is a big plus. ... "
" ... this one is practically silent and we like the stainless steel dish. ... "
" ... It appears sturdy. ... "
Design
43looks, cats, blue light, adorable, mat
+98%
-2%
" ... The design is simple. ... "
" ... And it looks nice too. ... "
" ... I love the product, and it looks fancy. ... "
" ... My cats love it and I get a ton of compliments on how cute it is. ... "
" ... Especially love the blue light and the pad for under. ... "
" ... The blue glow is very pleasant and it’s overall adorable with the the daisy top and the included mat. ... "
" ... Cute presentation with a blue light that doubles as a nightlight for me. ... "
" ... I love the little silicone mat also! ... "
Setup
35easy, instructions, simple, setup, minutes
+97%
-3%
" ... The product is easy to assemble, requiring less than 5 minutes of your time. ... "
" ... It was easy to assemble and was up and running in a couple of minutes. ... "
" ... Setup is easy, cleaning is simple too. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble! ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Very easy set up! ... "
" ... It came with clear and simple instructions. ... "
" ... I’ve had 5 other cat fountains all from different companies and I have to say this Beacon fountain is the quietest, easiest to assemble and coolest looking with the blue lighting of any I’ve ever purchased . ... "
Price
33money, fountain, worth, waste of money, reasonable
+67%
-33%
" ... It was difficult to find the fillters at an affordable price. ... "
" ... Great fountain for the price. ... "
" ... overall nice item for price. ... "
" ... I've seen similar models sell for $45 so this is a great price. ... "
" ... It is also about half the price of many similar models. ... "
" ... Saw this at a reasonable price. ... "
" ... Great product with a great price. ... "
" ... The price was very reasonable. ... "
Capacity
27cats, room, fountain, cat, bedroom
+100%
" ... It's like a trickling fountain in the house. ... "
" ... Quiet, our cats seem to like it. ... "
" ... I keep it in my daughters room for her Siamese cat and he does well with using it. ... "
" ... He is now totally trained to utilize the fountain ON THE FLOOR! ... "
" ... I living in a three bedroom apartment, with the office in the middle room. ... "
" ... I set it up in the room where she spends the most time rather than where her food is, and she’s drinking regularly now. ... "
" ... Loved it as did my cat and his fur family of dogs ... "
" ... I'm going to get him another for another room in the house. ... "
Night Photography
26light, blue, nice, soft blue light, nice night light
+96%
-4%
" ... Also makes a nice bathroom night light. ... "
" ... The light is a great night light. ... "
" ... I also like that it has a light within it that glows like a night light. ... "
" ... The night light is also a nice touch. ... "
" ... Has a soft blue light for nighttime. ... "
" ... The bright blue night light makes this even cuter. ... "
" ... I personally enjoy the blue light, it doubles as a night light! ... "
" ... especially the night light. ... "
Returns
22return, returned, replacement, sent, returning
+23%
-77%
" ... Product clearly returned. ... "
" ... my return date was January 30th and yesterday was February 6th . ... "
" ... Very disappointed this didn't last longer, and I'm well outside the refund period now. ... "
" ... Back this one goes and I will be getting a refund! ... "
" ... Unfortunately my cat did not agree and I had to return it ... "
" ... Very unhappy as this broke in less than a month but after return date expired. ... "
" ... Returned with disappointment. ... "
" ... I don’t know if I can get a replacement. ... "
Marketplace
20amazon, works, look, fountain, contact
+85%
-15%
" ... A++++ product and fast shipping. ... "
" ... Seller is great to work with! ... Look forward to using this Seller again. ... "
" ... Contacted the seller and they sent a new one right out. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Look for a sale, which Amazon does have on occasion, to get an already reasonably priced item even cheaper. ... "
" ... They contacted me back in a very timely manner. ... "
" ... So I found this on Amazon and figured for less than 30 bucks, it's worth a try. ... "
Storage
15water, fountain, top, stainless, cats
+87%
-13%
" ... The reservoir has enough capacity for at least three days with our two cats. ... "
" ... I disassemble the parts of the fountain and put them in the dishwasher. ... "
" ... The metal tray at the top stays much cleaner than the plastic ones. ... "
" ... Great size unit to give fresh-flowing hydration to pets even in a small space. ... "
" ... They really like the fountain best with the raised flower spout without the yellow insert. ... "
" ... It is also incredibly easy to refill - just lift off the top sections and use my filtered fridge water dispenser to fill the reservoir. ... "
" ... I especially like the stainless steel top tray that catches hairs before getting to the filter. ... "
" ... A store bought ice cube, with hole in center, sits perfectly on top of where water comes up. ... "
Volume
13water, noise, room, level, living room
+38%
-62%
" ... It sometimes gets a little loud, but not often. ... "
" ... The most annoying thing is that it’s loud. ... "
" ... Sounds louder when water is low . ... "
" ... If the water is too loud, it's time to fill the tank. ... "
" ... But the cats thought it was suspiciously loud and did not like it. ... "
" ... Very minimal noise from the water, seems loud enough only to attract the cats. ... "
" ... Too loud, weak pump, died after 3 weeks of use. ... "
For Kids
12loves, cats, old, fountain, absolutely
+92%
-8%
" ... My 17 year old cat loves this fountain. ... "
" ... This one he loves! ... "
" ... This one can’t get full of cat toys, dog toys, and grandson toys like our old bowl. ... "
" ... Our vet recommended we purchase a fountain for our cat - so far he loves it. ... "
" ... My cat absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... My cat absolutely loves it . ... "
" ... My oldest cat is about 20 yr old. ... "
" ... Our children actually refill the fountain on their own. ... "
Size
12size, quiet, cute, perfect, much
+100%
" ... Small footprint too. ... "
" ... Nice looking item - purrfect size and flawless operation so far! ... "
" ... Very quiet and a good size. ... "
" ... This is small, light and quiet. ... "
" ... Love that it doesn't take up much space. ... "
" ... It is quiet and small so doesn't scare them. ... "
" ... It is so cute and is the perfect size-not too big not too small. ... "
" ... This is so much more compact and I love the LED light. ... "
Fit
11water, together, holds, fountain, easily
+82%
-18%
" ... It holds a lot more water than my previous one, which thankfully broke and I was able to purchase this which is by far much better. ... "
" ... The last fountain we had was huge and not really a desirable fit for us anymore. ... "
" ... It is easy to clean - the pieces slide apart very easily, and the motor is easily removed from the tank, for cleaning. ... "
" ... I have had several cat fountains which were good but this one fits so well in my down-sized home, looks pleasant and is very easy to clean and maintain. ... "
" ... Holds enough water that only need to change it weekly. ... "
" ... There are few pieces and they fit together easily. ... "
" ... It is the perfect fit for my kitties! ... "
" ... Wiping the cylinder that holds the blades fixed the problem. ... "
Delivery
9delivery, today, fast, box, arrived
+78%
-22%
" ... Arrived quickly and with care! ... "
" ... All parts were received in good condition. ... "
" ... I had it up and running within 10 minutes of opening the box. ... "
" ... Box states 4 filters, came with 3. ... "
" ... It was packaged professionally and delivered on time. ... "
For Running
8water, hear, fountain, drink, cat
+100%
" ... It did take a few weeks for her to get comfortable with it, and I had to become comfortable with leaving it running all the time. ... "
" ... My cat loves it because she used to only like to drink from the faucet but this running fountain simulates the faucet and she has several choices of how to drink. ... "
" ... It's easy to clean and the running water has a relaxing sound to it. ... "
" ... My cat is afraid of anything that makes noise so the fact that I can barely hear this fountain running is incredible. ... "
" ... Both love running water, and it was always a challenge to keep them out of the sink. ... "
" ... It's easy to clean and when the water is low it just makes a sound that sounds like a little creek/brook running (the water falling from above makes a pretty sound when the level is lower). ... "
" ... The fountain is fairly easy to assembly and is silent when running. ... "
" ... My cat prefers to only drink out of running faucets. ... "
Product As Described
7looks, described, advertised
+86%
-14%
" ... After assembly, I took a few pictures because it just looks neat. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... The product is exactly how it was described. ... "
" ... Its a nice size and looks like it does in the pics. ... "
" ... The fountain works great as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
For Travel
6water, vacation, fountain, cats, bought
+83%
-17%
" ... Got these before vacation. ... "
" ... We purchased this drinking fountain before we left for an extended vacation because our cats prefer to drink running water. ... "
" ... This one is nice and quiet, soft blue glow is easy to see so you don't trip over it at night, is easy to clean and has an effective filtration system. ... "
" ... we bought for our cats while we were away for mini vacation. ... "
" ... If we go on a short weekend trip we know she will have plenty of water. ... "
Washing
5filter
+80%
-20%
" ... Mine came with filters- I even rinse and reuse those (no vinegar). ... "
" ... It has a filter. ... "
" ... This automatic waterer is amazing. ... "
" ... It's absolutely quiet, simple to disassemble and wash out every couple of weeks. ... "
Noise Cancellation
5noise level, low, white, also, pump
+60%
-40%
" ... Sound is great for white noise. ... "
" ... It's also quite calming at night, sort of like white noise. ... "
" ... It is also cute and gives some background noise. ... "
Ports
5power, plug, cord, come, supply
+60%
-40%
" ... It came with the USB Power Supply, USB Cable, Filters, and a nice rubber mat for it to sit on. ... "
" ... THE ELECTRICAL HOOKUP COME WITH A USB PLUG INSTEAD OF AN ELECTRICAL plug ... "
" ... Daisy's Parents in N.C. ... "
Comfort
5time, one, like, fountain, comfortable
+80%
-20%
" ... It did take a few weeks for her to get comfortable with it, and I had to become comfortable with leaving it running all the time. ... "
" ... After being faced with a $1700 vet bill for urinary crystals (not to mention the obvious discomfort my cat was in) I learned more about how cats like fresh flowing water and most cats don’t drink enough, after thinking about it I can’t blame them, the still, stale water in the dog bowl does seem pretty blah. ... "
" ... Fingers crossed that the pump lasts a long time but so far, so good. ... "
" ... Also, the cats posture while drinking appears more comfortable to me. ... "
Sleep Tracking
4fountain, one
+100%
" ... My cats all love this fountain and even sleep next to it. ... "
" ... I wanted a fountain I could not hear because we have one upstairs and one downstairs where I sleep. ... "
" ... Now that she has this fountain, I can finally sleep again, and she can drink till her hearts content! ... "
" ... Trickling sound of water sometime makes me think I left the sink on but it's very tranquil when laying down to relax or sleep. ... "
Cables
4power, wall, cover, usb, supply
-100%
" ... With every cleaning, the cord cover had to be removed from the wall and disassembled, rather than disconnecting the cord from the unit. ... "
" ... There is a defect in the power cord. ... "
" ... Fur got caught around the cord, instead of in the filter. ... "
" ... My only issue is, I wish there was something to plug up where the cord comes out. ... "
Lens
4good, easy to clean
+100%
" ... Buy extra filters!! ... "
" ... You have to keep getting filters. ... "
" ... Filters appear to be good and unit looks easy to clean. ... "
As Gift
3gift, present, christmas
+100%
" ... Got this as a Christmas present for my cat, she quickly started exploring it and she is drinking from it. ... "
" ... I liked it so much I got 2 for me and gave a 3rd as a gift to my mom! ... "
" ... This was a great gift for him. ... "
Defective Delivery
3received
+33%
-67%
" ... Given all of the positive reviews, I probably recieved a defective unit. ... "
" ... Defective electronic component - pump ? ... "
Drying
3dry, water, food, filter, changed
+67%
-33%
" ... Our cat only eats dry food, so he drinks a lot. ... "
" ... Fountains typically increase a cat’s water consumption, which is important as they typically are prone to dehydration, especially when older and dry food is fed. ... "
Display Clarity
3nice touch, nice, blue
+100%
" ... The Blue LED is a nice touch but, if I was particular, it would be nice to be able to determine the color either at time of purchase or to have a push-button option to change it ourselves (first-world problems!!! ... "
" ... Wonderful product and the led lighting is a nice touch! ... "
" ... The LED illumination is subtle and nice. ... "
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