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Pioneer Pet Raindrop Fountain Pet Drinking Fountains
Last Updated: January 3, 2020 (Refresh Now)
6.9
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Cleaning
271fountain, pump, clean, cleaned, water
+80%
-20%
" ... Unlike some pet fountains, this is easy to disassemble and clean, and does not get a mineral build up on it like plastic and ceramic fountains ... "
" ... It worked nicely, but took some time to clean build up (I cleaned quite often). ... "
" ... Easy to clean if you do it regularly. ... Clean inside of the pump with brush,make sure you get every inside corner of it . ... I wish manufacturer add video on how to clean it properly. ... "
" ... I’ve cleaned it weekly and changed the filter. ... "
" ... We clean ours and replace the filter every 2 or 3 weeks. ... "
" ... Easier to clean and a much better filter. ... "
" ... It's ridiculously easy to clean, I love it. ... "
" ... I wanted a stainless steel fountain due to the past couple of plastic ones needing cleaned daily. ... I do add cold water each morning and evening and still clean the fountain every other day. ... "
Product Reliability
167months, stopped working, fountain, motor, died
+26%
-74%
" ... Worked great for 2 months and last night the motor died, totally stopped working ... "
" ... Amazon sent a replacement and the new pump worked for ONE day and then stopped. ... "
" ... The pump spat once and then stopped. ... "
" ... broke after a month of having it, really disappointing ... "
" ... So there is no reason the pump would have quit due to negligence. ... "
" ... The motor stopped working after a few months as well. ... "
" ... Became unusable after a month ... "
" ... Lasted just over 4 months and the pump just stopped working. ... "
Water Usage
147cats, fountain, drink, pump, drinking
+67%
-33%
" ... I only use filtered water in it to help keep it clean but it's so quiet that I actually forget about it! ... "
" ... The kitten (now a cat) even has fun pawing at the water once in a while. ... "
" ... This design has much calmer water flow, so he took to it quicker, and then mastered the other water dish. ... "
" ... My cats drink a significantly greater amount of water with this fountain vs the plain bowl we had before. ... "
" ... No longer flips his water bowls and I actually feel as though he’s drinking enough water for the first time since I got him! ... "
" ... Purchased the bigger one and do find I have to top it off fairly frequently, but they love fresh water anyway. ... "
" ... My cats drink so much more water now. ... "
" ... We got it for her to promote UT health and encourage her to drink more water. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
118clean, cleaning, fountain, pump, take apart
+94%
-6%
" ... So much quieter and more efficient than the last fountain, the stainless is much easier to keep clean. ... "
" ... It's very easy to clean compared to the last brand of plastic fountain we had. ... "
" ... Its pretty quiet and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Unlike some pet fountains, this is easy to disassemble and clean, and does not get a mineral build up on it like plastic and ceramic fountains ... "
" ... It requires cleaning about once a week but it is very easy to clean. ... "
" ... Taking it apart to clean the mechanism is very easy. ... "
" ... I love the stainless steel and that it's easy to clean and doesn't get slimy. ... -Easy to clean ... "
" ... My cats love it AND it's easy to clean! ... "
Build Quality
106pump, fountain, ceramic, fountains, cats
+62%
-38%
" ... Good scrub of the innards once a week, rinse every day, seems durable. ... "
" ... My only drawback was that it had plastic parts, but, except for the motor, I eliminated them all, and they love really really drink from it. ... "
" ... The filter is easy to service and the stainless steel shells can be thrown into the dishwasher. ... "
" ... Quieter han the plastic version and the price is great. ... "
" ... I had the same one before that was stainless steel. ... "
" ... The motor on this one seems sturdy and the stainless steel keeps the gunk from forming around the rim. ... "
" ... I had the same product but in the plastic version but this is way better. ... "
" ... I've had three of these guys over the years (one metal and two ceramic) and I really love them. ... "
Water Resistance
94fountain, bowl, pump, drink, filtered
+62%
-38%
" ... There are better alternatives that are not as loud as they run low in water. ... "
" ... I got this style because my old original Drinkwell waterfall water dish seemed to perplex and intimidate our new kitten. ... "
" ... I love this fountain water bowl!! ... "
" ... :-) Unlike other reviews, the motor and pump are QUIET as long as the water bowl is at least 3/4 full. ... "
" ... The filters DO need to be changed monthly, or in my case every other month because I use pre-filtered water for the precious fur babes. ... "
" ... We highly recommend this water fountain. ... "
" ... If you let the water get too low it sputters and splashes out of bowl, but easily fixable by keeping plenty of water in it. ... "
" ... I witnessed her drinking from the top, then from the inclined slide part, and even drinking from the pool area. ... "
Sound Quality
78quiet, pump, fountain, noisy, water
+51%
-49%
" ... it was quiet, the “waterfall” was on the side . ... This fountain is so quiet, you don’t even know it’s there. ... "
" ... Nice and quiet (when it's full). ... "
" ... Finally I removed the filter pad and it doesn't make noise anymore. ... "
" ... It looks very nice and gives off minimum noise - keep it filled and you only hear the movement of the water. ... "
" ... Works great can't hear it working. ... "
" ... Secondly, I saw a lot of people complaining about sound. ... "
" ... The pump is quiet. ... "
" ... It’s quiet but does have a small hum from the motor running. ... "
Ease of Use
65easy, quiet, clean, put together, easy to put
+98%
-2%
" ... Easy to clean. ... "
" ... The ceramic is much easier. ... "
" ... It was easy to put together ... "
" ... easy to keep clean ... "
" ... It's nearly silent and is relatively easy to setup and keep clean. ... "
" ... It’s also very easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to clean. ... "
" ... Also, it is very easy to clean ... "
Price
35money, waste of money, fountain, worth, worth the price
+40%
-60%
" ... Don't waste your money! ... "
" ... Don't waste your money. ... "
" ... Don't waste your money ... "
" ... It is certainly not worth that!!! ... "
" ... It’s a complete waste of money. ... "
" ... Also note I only paid $32 for it. ... "
" ... I do not recommend purchasing this fountain for your pet, it’s a waste of money and time. ... "
" ... Waste of money ... "
Returns
34replacement, window, returned, returning, replace
+21%
-79%
" ... I will be sending it back. ... "
" ... Maybe I just need a replacement . ... "
" ... Now I can't get a refund on either one. ... "
" ... Will be returning ... "
" ... Returned this product. ... "
" ... I have contacted the manufacturer because I am out of my return window for Amazon. ... "
" ... I have until tomorrow to return but unfortunately life has me too busy to box up so that is $50 down the drain. ... "
" ... We asked for a replacement but return postage was more than the cost of the fountain. ... "
Fit
32filter, together, fountain, motor, lid
+38%
-63%
" ... Taking off a star because over time the little clamshell holding the pump lost its suction cup feet and didn't stay in place anymore, but other than that, this was a terrific product. ... "
" ... This piece of crap is impossible to assemble and impossible to line up so the fountain works. ... "
" ... The top part does not fit snuggly. ... "
" ... I spent a lot of time constantly trying to reposition the spout so I couldn’t attempt to fit the lid. ... "
" ... i dont know if i received a defective unit or not but my pump does not work and the plastic piece holding the pump does not stay latched (prob the cause of not pumping). ... "
" ... Nothing holds it down so my cats were knocking it off in the night so I decided to just keep it off. ... "
" ... The placement of the filter mechanism is such that the power cord has to be bent and squeezed and still doesn't fit properly through the opening . ... "
" ... the stream falls to a tiny opening . ... "
Volume
31water, pump, noise, fountain, room
+26%
-74%
" ... Tonight it got so loud that it scare the cat. ... "
" ... 1) the motor is LOUD. ... "
" ... The fountain is typically pretty quiet (think white noise), but when there is trash in the pump it’s loud and annoying. ... "
" ... Since it is so loud and abrasive, I no longer plug it in unless I'm not home to have to listen to it. ... "
" ... If the water level gets too low (like half way) than it becomes very loud and annoying. ... "
" ... It's recently started making the loud gurgled noises it makes when the pump needs to be cleaned out, but I clean it (thoroughly) put it back, it works for a day then starts gurgling again. ... "
" ... My 2 Siamese cats would not use it because the motor was too loud. ... "
" ... The pumps get really loud after some amount of time. ... "
Design
30looks, flaws, pump, love the look, fountains
+73%
-27%
" ... It looks great, is well made, has good weight to it to hold it in place, it's over all just great. ... "
" ... I love the look of it. ... "
" ... I love the look of it too. ... "
" ... The design allows for some choice. ... Attractive, modern design. ... "
" ... Liked the look, so bought the product. ... "
" ... Looks and works great, Unfortunately my dog is very timid and wont use it. ... "
" ... I love the design and it has worked for quite some time without issue. ... "
" ... Great design, cats love it. ... "
Marketplace
17picture, manufacturer, bought, yet, works
+71%
-29%
" ... Bowl is nice looks just like in the picture. ... "
" ... No big deal. ... "
" ... This was a replacement (August 2017) of the original I bought. ... "
" ... It was everything advertised. ... "
" ... Got it on sale for $20. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... Bought my Amazon used. ... "
" ... The company sent free replacements. ... "
Cables
16pump, power cord, bowl, sink, motor
+31%
-69%
" ... Within a year the wires corroded a bit and the motor stopped working. ... "
" ... Fitting the filter on top of the bowl is a pain with the electric cord in the way. ... "
" ... leaks at the base of the cord ... "
" ... The placement of the filter mechanism is such that the power cord has to be bent and squeezed and still doesn't fit properly through the opening . ... "
" ... Wire came loose and thankful none of the pets were shocked but when I was removing to see why not running right I got a tiny zap, not bad but thankfully myself not my pets. ... "
" ... I use a toothpick and cotton swab once a week to try to get into the corners and along the groove of the power cord. ... "
" ... However, the reason the pump died today is that the wire split and became exposed. ... So, please just be careful and make sure you inspect the cord weekly when you clean it. ... "
" ... Refilling the bowl is a pain because it isn't easy to remove the cord, so you have to drag it with you to the sink. ... "
Food Items
14cats, top, drink, portion, fountain
+71%
-29%
" ... Its a great bowl. ... "
" ... They really like it and drink both from the top and from the bowl. ... "
" ... This bowl is the healthy option! ... "
" ... I like the white because you can see when food gets on the bowls . ... "
" ... My cats were delighted to have this bowl. ... "
" ... They both like to drink from the fountain on the top and from the bowl. ... "
" ... I do recommend the bowl. ... "
" ... We have had the ceramic bowl same shape as this one but decided to get a second one with the addition of a new pet because all the pets seem to prefer drinking from this bowl and I was having to refill it 3 times a day so a second bowl seemed like a good idea lol price is right, easy to clean, filters are easy to find and economical and it preferred over standard non filtered water bowl by all three of my critters. ... "
Storage
14stainless steel, pump, motor, fountain, container
+71%
-29%
" ... Just be sure to find & buy the filters in large quantities for some savings. ... "
" ... It's small enough to fit in the limited space of my kitchen. ... LOL My 2 bigger cats don't care for it because their heads are about as big as the opening and they don't like the rim so close to their ears. ... "
" ... My only complaint is that It seemed visually to be the same size as the ceramic, and the quality of the stainless steel is a little lighter than expected otherwise, my cats took to it immediately and it fits much better into a zen household. ... It is 100000x quieter than the previous generation of motors and the white container actually stays closed. ... "
" ... The design is simple, it's big enough for two kitties and it fits in a relatively small space. ... "
" ... Love the stainless steel fountains and have one in each room where there are cats. ... "
" ... It's not too big but has a 60 capacity. ... "
" ... Holds a decent amount of water so no need to refill it constantly. ... "
" ... Definitely a large enough capacity for four adult cats. ... "
Size
14size, design, compact, cat, weight
+71%
-29%
" ... Small compact, does the job. ... "
" ... This Raindrop model is a good weight, the cat isn't able to push it around. ... "
" ... I think this is thee perfect size fountain for my cat! ... "
" ... Compact car waterer ... "
" ... The first one was rather large and I was pleased that the new one was a more compact design. ... "
" ... Perfect size for 1 or 2 cats. ... "
" ... Will buy a bigger size for upper level to accomodate whiskers. ... "
" ... The design is simple, it's big enough for two kitties and it fits in a relatively small space. ... "
Setup
13setup, pump, fountain, easy to setup, easy to assemble
+77%
-23%
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Fairly easy to assemble. ... "
" ... All three of our babies started using the fountain quickly after setup . ... "
" ... It's nearly silent and is relatively easy to setup and keep clean. ... "
" ... Easy to setup, quiet, Coco loves it. ... "
" ... Little tricky to put together but once I got it set up it worked great. ... "
" ... Easy to install and clean ... "
" ... Easy to setup and easy to clean when needed. ... "
Capacity
10house, apartment, live, hear, cats
+90%
-10%
" ... And i have a catfood dipper in the family. ... "
" ... I live in a studio apartment and have very sensitive hearing, but in any house where you could leave the room, the sound is negligible. ... "
" ... We like these so well, I'm about to buy 2 more for the house, and will likely put them in every exam room of the clinic. ... "
" ... They told me to get it out of the house. ... "
" ... Quiet enough we have it in our bedroom. ... "
" ... We have a fairly spacious home and several animals, so I would guess our sound tolerance is different from someone who has a small apartment and is accustomed to absolute silence, but it's quieter than most of our appliances- our brand new refrigerator just shut off as I was typing and was at least twice as loud at the water fountain is. ... "
" ... We have one in our Florida home and one in our Indiana home! ... "
" ... I can easily hear it in the next room. ... "
Washing
9rinse, washing, filter, trick, buildup
+89%
-11%
" ... Be sure to rinse the carbon filter really well when you first get it. ... "
" ... I rinse the filter with every cleaning, and change the filter once a month. ... "
" ... I wash it every two weeks, and find that does the trick! ... "
" ... If you get mineral deposit buildup I found the trick is to soak (the ceramic one) in a strong solution of vinegar water then wash . ... "
" ... Very easy to maintain, just a quick wash every 3 or 4 weeks. ... "
" ... Easy to wash weekly ... "
" ... after rinsing, no further powder appeared. ... Rinse it once or twice and the issue is GONE.) ... "
For Running
9pump, fountain, weeks, water, run
+67%
-33%
" ... Any sign of weakening or breakage and I wouldn't risk running it. ... "
" ... Had for 2 weeks now and runs great. ... "
" ... I have been running it without filters for a while now, and it's MUCH better. ... "
" ... They have been running flawlessly ever since. ... "
" ... After discovering that my young cat prefers running water to drink, this seems to work. ... "
" ... Purchased April 2016 and it is still running like day one and loved by 3cats. ... "
Comfort
9together, even, weight, top part, time
+56%
-44%
" ... I've even thought of putting the whole device on a thin foam/sponge pad to absorb the hum/vibrations. ... "
" ... Your cats will thank you either by cuddling up to you or in my case attacking my hand without mercy. ... "
" ... Here are a few tips I have: ... "
" ... From time to time I'll find one of them has even fallen asleep next to it! ... "
" ... It looks great, is well made, has good weight to it to hold it in place, it's over all just great. ... "
For Kids
8cat loves, younger, top, loves, enough
+88%
-13%
" ... My cat absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... My ten year old cat loves it. ... "
" ... My younger (2-yr old) kitty loves it and guards it like it might disappear at any moment! ... "
" ... Quality construction and durable enough to survive my kids abuse in refilling and handling - they can break some serious stuff! ... "
" ... My cat LOVES her fountain. ... "
" ... My old cat loves it. ... "
" ... Definitely a large enough capacity for four adult cats. ... "
Noise Cancellation
7makes, splashing, pump, make noise, fountain
+43%
-57%
" ... Even then, it's just a little sucking noise. ... "
" ... Makes awful noise unless filled up to the rim ... "
" ... Makes noise and pump is clearly struggling. ... "
" ... Yet it STILL makes noise. ... If I take the top off the noise stops. ... "
Product As Described
6works, like, advertised, little
+100%
" ... It is white ceramic even though the picture appears to be silver. ... "
" ... It was everything advertised. ... "
" ... Bowl is nice looks just like in the picture. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works like intended and as shown in the pictures. ... "
Drying
6fountain, cats, cat, pump, hair
+67%
-33%
" ... finally a dry bathroom. ... "
" ... very important since we live in a fairly dry climate. ... "
" ... Again the floor was dry. ... "
" ... Great size for a cat and small dogs but if allowed our large dogs would drink it dry in a blink of an eye! ... "
Suction
4pump, filter, white, suction, housing
+25%
-75%
" ... Suction cup broke off ... "
" ... NO matter what I've tried the suction cups will not stay put. ... "
" ... Taking off a star because over time the little clamshell holding the pump lost its suction cup feet and didn't stay in place anymore, but other than that, this was a terrific product. ... "
Wash Programs
3well, filter, wash
+100%
" ... I rinse the filter with every cleaning, and change the filter once a month. ... "
" ... The filters can be opened and filled with aquarium charcoal (rinse well). ... "
" ... Easy to wash weekly ... "
For Travel
3water, faucet
+100%
" ... Will take on vacation for sure! ... "
" ... Provided my cat with clean water for a week's vacation. ... "
" ... So far, my trips to the bathroom faucet are reducing and I'm happy about that. ... "
Defective Delivery
3item
-100%
" ... I've kept it too long trying to make it work and my prolonged hospitalization so not able to return this defective product. ... "
" ... First unit was DOA. ... "
" ... First time item was ordered, item arrived with a faulty pump. ... "
Features
3feature, filter, charcoal
+67%
-33%
" ... He recovered once the lights came back on. ... "
" ... Each is very similar, but each has differing features to suit different kitty preferences. ... "
Washer Dryer
3+100%
" ... finally a dry bathroom. ... "
" ... very important since we live in a fairly dry climate. ... "
" ... Again the floor was dry. ... "
Freezer
3water, refreshing, put, love, cube
+100%
" ... I put ice in their fish and they love cool fresh ice water. ... "
" ... My cats love when I occasionally place a few ice cubes on the top part of the fountain. ... "
Baking
3recommend, love
+100%
" ... LOVE LOVE LOVE this bowl. ... "
" ... I highly recommend this bowl ! ... "
" ... Its a great bowl. ... "
Lens
3month, expensive, cat, need
+100%
" ... Filters are also not expensive. ... "
" ... -Having to buy replacement filters ... "
" ... The filters are not too expensive, and last over a month with 1 cat. ... "
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