Last Updated: February 12, 2021 (Refresh Now)
Solatec Solar Fountain Black
Last Updated: February 12, 2021 (Refresh Now)
8.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
9
Spam Test
PASS
19.69 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 991 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Water Resistance
168fountain, bird bath, sun, birdbath, pump
+85%
-15%
" ... I like that it helps to circulate the water in my bird bath which helps to keep the water clean. ... "
" ... It provides just the right amount of water movement to keep the water cleaner and to attract the birds. ... "
" ... Perfect for a bird bath and to have a small water feature in a sunny garden. ... "
" ... We enjoy watching the water fountain in action! ... On windy days, we notice that the basin needs to be refilled more frequently because the wind blows the water out! ... "
" ... Our wind blows the sprinkled water right out of the birdbath. ... "
" ... It was as simple as peel the protecting film and put it in the water, it is a great addition to my balcony birding spot. ... "
" ... Full sun—add water. ... "
" ... We have ours in a ceramic bird bath and love the gentle sound of the water in our backyard. ... "
Product Reliability
149stopped working, fountain, worked, started working, days
+56%
-44%
" ... Product worked right out of the box. ... "
" ... The fountain worked right out of the box. ... "
" ... Worked as expected. ... "
" ... So far it is working well on calm days. ... "
" ... Worked well for two days. ... "
" ... I only have this fountain working for about 1 month, so I can's say much about longevity ... "
" ... As to longevity, I have to wait more than 2 weeks to comment. ... "
" ... Works well on sunny days. ... "
Ease of Use
140easy to install, super, easy to use, easy to set, simple
+99%
" ... Easy to put together. ... "
" ... Easy to use, pretty sound, great fountain in bright sun. ... "
" ... Liked the fact that it was easy & fast to set up. ... "
" ... It came in time and was a simple set up. ... "
" ... Talk about easy to install! ... "
" ... It is packaged well and instructions were easy to follow. ... "
" ... It is easy to use and works well in my little birdbath. ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
Setup
104easy, super, install, fountain, easy to assemble
+97%
-3%
" ... Easy to install in our bird bath - worked within a short time in the sun. ... "
" ... So easy to install & fun to watch! ... "
" ... Great little fountain, the birds could not be happier and to say easy installation is under statement. ... "
" ... The solar fountains were easy to install following directions and work well in our bird baths. ... "
" ... Easy to setup ... "
" ... I love how it's solar-powered and super easy to install. ... "
" ... Very easy set up with lots of different options for spray. ... "
" ... Super easy to install just pop it in the water. ... "
Water Usage
95fountain, birdbath, spray, sun, sprays
+73%
-27%
" ... It serves its purpose which is to prevent standing water. ... "
" ... This water fountain works great. ... "
" ... The birds land on the rocks to drink water. ... "
" ... Just pop it in the water! ... "
" ... It was located in a full sun area, clean and always filled with water birdbath. ... "
" ... Pleasant water feature ... "
" ... As soon as it hit the water, it started pumping continuously. ... Works great as just a bubbler to keep the water moving. ... "
" ... It is a simple solution to keep water moving and keep from getting stagnate. ... "
Cleaning
59spray, fountain, birdbath, suction cups, clean
+75%
-25%
" ... The suction cups really do not keep the solar fountain anchored in the bird bath, it just floats but works just fine that way. ... "
" ... The interchangeable nozzles add interest to the fountain spray pattern, but without the nozzles the fountain creates a nice gentle bubbling effect. ... "
" ... There are 3 different spray nozzles, or you can use it without!! ... "
" ... The suction of the water works pretty good but it works best when the sun is out. ... "
" ... Would stick perfect with slightly bigger suction cups placed closer to the edge. ... "
" ... Love having the extra fountain heads because on windy day I just remove the top and the water just bubbles over the top. ... "
" ... I prefer to use mine without the top spray attachments so It has more of a bubbling effect and the wind doesn’t blow the water out of the fountain. ... "
" ... Has three different spray attachments. ... "
Price
56waste of money, money, product, worth, worth the money
+59%
-41%
" ... Great little solar fountain for the money! ... "
" ... Definitely a great purchase for the price! ... "
" ... Overall a 5 star for the product, for what they promised, and for the price. ... "
" ... Money well spent. ... "
" ... Overall, I am impressed with the product considering the price. ... "
" ... Great product and very fair price ... "
" ... This is a great product for the price! ... "
" ... For the cost -- it was a bargain. ... "
Marketplace
50works, described, product, seller, exactly
+82%
-18%
" ... Product works as described. ... "
" ... It works exactly as described. ... "
" ... Thank you so much ... "
" ... Just as described! ... "
" ... Got it in a timely manner. ... "
" ... I will be ordering another one. ... "
" ... I will be ordering another one. ... "
" ... Thanks, F/J ... "
Capacity
47bird, bath, garden, backyard, yard
+100%
" ... This adorable little fountain is perfect for backyard birdbaths. ... Great addition to my garden and yard. ... "
" ... Awesome addition to my backyard ... "
" ... make sure your bath bowl large enough . ... "
" ... Great addition to our deck ... "
" ... Perfect addition for my bird bath. ... "
" ... I love it and will definitely be buying more for my back yard!!!! ... "
" ... Nice addition to my backyard mini pond. ... "
" ... It's the perfect size for my small bird bath and its pretty powerful. ... "
Suction
39suction, fountain, bottom, bird bath, birdbath
+46%
-54%
" ... Suction cups meant to hold the fountain to the bottom of our bird bath were totally ineffective. ... Suction has weakened after a few weeks of use, despite maintaining same sun exposure. ... Height of spray, plus the inevitable drift due to the lack of suction on the bottom of the pump, means this fountain will empty your birdbath in no time. ... "
" ... As a result, the pump ends up pumping crooked because only 2 of the suction cups are holding it in. ... "
" ... The suction cups didn't work at all. ... "
" ... The suction doesn't work at all it's three tiny suction cup and they are total crap and like other reviews I can confirm that if there is a spec of shade it won't work so keep that in mind. ... "
" ... Suction cups don’t hold ... "
" ... Suction is weak, doesn't keep unit to the bottom of the bird bath. ... "
" ... It doesn’t have a strong enough suction to stay on the bottom. ... "
" ... Suction doesn’t work nor does the water come up at all ... "
Size
33size, birdbath, bird bath, right size, price
+94%
-6%
" ... Liked the size of the unit. ... "
" ... Perfect size for the area I needed ... "
" ... It is easy to assemble and since my birdbath is so small I place three rocks around it hold it in place and I did not use any of the included spray heard since it is too windy here in Florida and it would just empty the pond in minutes. ... "
" ... Very small, but works for what I'm using it for. ... "
" ... This is very small so it’s perfect for a birdbath. ... "
" ... A little smaller than expected but works great. ... "
" ... The size is getting smaller than solar fountains from past. ... "
" ... I was amazed that such a small ... "
Fit
31bird, pump, bottom, birdbath, water
+52%
-48%
" ... It is easy to assemble and since my birdbath is so small I place three rocks around it hold it in place and I did not use any of the included spray heard since it is too windy here in Florida and it would just empty the pond in minutes. ... "
" ... The suction cups under the solar housing are not very strong so I added a few rocks to help hold it in place, plus the birds like standing on the rocks. ... "
" ... It fit nicely in the bird bath and started to pump right away. ... "
" ... We super-glued some landscape pebbles to the base and that solved the floating issue. ... "
" ... It fits standard size bird baths and works well. ... "
" ... I placed mine in a small bird bath and it fits perfectly, the pump started pumping as soon as I brought it outside. ... "
" ... It’s petite so it fits nicely and doesn’t lose water from my birdbath, I fill the basin once a week or so. ... "
" ... This product fits the bill! ... "
Returns
26return, refund, back, returned, order
+23%
-77%
" ... Returned 1st order and got a replacement. ... Rather than return it, we used it with out the sprays, the fountain bubbled. ... The return period had expired. ... "
" ... Return policy is way too short. ... "
" ... (with no replacements). ... "
" ... We returned the item over a week ago and still waiting for a refund, unusually slow for an Amazon product. ... "
" ... Sending it back. ... "
" ... It doesn't work and not returnable. ... "
" ... I had to toss it in the trash! ... "
" ... I am returning. ... "
Build Quality
25water, stem, rocks, immediately, holds
+48%
-52%
" ... Came broken and just all over cheap product. ... "
" ... Very cheaply made ... "
" ... Item rattling around in cardboard box with no packing materials at all and the plastic tab that holds the pump in place was broken off ... "
" ... Very cheep plastic. ... While attempting to change out the different sprayers, the stem broke. ... The 2nd pump lasted 1 day as well, the stem broke. ... "
" ... Material is very cheap. ... "
" ... Also, the parts are not secure. ... "
" ... Changing the head and the stem that holds it broke inside. ... "
" ... Super cheap construction and overpriced. ... "
Delivery
24received this product, received, box, ready, may
+88%
-13%
" ... Shipping was fast. ... "
" ... Got it in a timely manner. ... "
" ... It arrived with plenty of time and works great. ... "
" ... Quality product and quick delivery! ... "
" ... My order arrived sooner than expected. ... "
" ... Fast delivery, got it a day earlier. ... "
" ... Sure enough, it arrived. ... "
" ... This item was ready to go upon removing from the packaging. ... "
Design
24works great, cute, look, fountain, super cute
+96%
-4%
" ... I really like this however my first birdbath had a design on the bottom so I went out and got a bigger flatter birdbath made of cement. ... "
" ... It looks perfect in the garden. ... "
" ... Looks immediately upon putting into my birdbath in full son. ... "
" ... But, I love the fountain And the look of it. ... "
" ... Looks great in my little pond! ... "
" ... Looks nice in our garden, would recommend. ... "
" ... Cute little fountain. ... "
" ... At first it was delightful to look at. ... "
Product As Described
23described, exactly, product, exactly as advertised, advertised
+96%
-4%
" ... This product is exactly as described. ... "
" ... Just as described! ... "
" ... I did think it would be a bit bigger based on the image of the product but I am still happy with this product. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... It works exactly as described. ... "
" ... works as stated. ... "
" ... Product works as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
For Fun
19fun to watch, birds, cute, garden, birdbath
+100%
" ... Fun to add it in our garden. ... "
" ... It's really fun to see it working in the bird bath. ... "
" ... We highly recommend this just for the fun of it. ... "
" ... Overall, a fun little unit that I would purchase again. ... "
" ... Will be fun to watch. ... "
" ... Plus, it looks really fun. ... "
" ... It is fun to watch. ... "
" ... This is a simple, fun product that I have placed in my new birdbath. ... "
Battery Life
16charge, battery, batteries, sun, one
+75%
-25%
" ... Hope it lasts as long as the original one. ... "
" ... Not sure how long it lasts yet. ... "
" ... I would have searched for one with batteries as backup for a more consistent operation. ... "
" ... Which isn't a surprise considering it's solar operated! ... "
" ... Bought this for my mother-in-law, so she can enjoy for her birdbath without having to fuss with batteries. ... "
" ... Charged well and love that it had options to change settings with different heads. ... "
" ... We'll see how long this thing lasts. ... "
" ... Awesome solar fountain. ... "
For Kids
15love, spray, kids love, kid, fountain
+100%
" ... Birds, bees, butterflies, and neighborhood kids are all attracted to the fountain. ... "
" ... It is nice for sunny and warm days, both for adults and children. ... My children love to play with it and get wet. ... "
" ... I will probably not use the spray option for the birds, but children LOVE IT! ... Final word, I enjoy watching the spray as much as the children. ... "
" ... Kids love it. ... "
" ... My grandchildren have enjoyed it a lot. ... "
" ... My kid loves watching it flow. ... "
" ... Kids love it. ... "
" ... I absolutely loved it and my kid enjoyed it thoroughly. ... "
As Gift
15bought, mother s day, another, working, one
+93%
-7%
" ... I liked it so much I bought another as a Mother's Day gift! ... "
" ... Yes, i got a gift card. ... "
" ... GREAT gift for my mom for mother's day! ... "
" ... You get a $10 gift card for leaving a review and then it’s worth the price. ... "
" ... Orders these for my mom as a gift. ... "
" ... Bought one for me and one for an early Mother's Day gift. ... The gift has been working well for 5 days so far. ... I hope it keeps working since it was a gift and my mom loves it. ... "
" ... Buying more for gifts. ... "
" ... I liked it so much I bought another for my sisters anniversary gift! ... "
Sound Quality
15water, fountain, sun, makes, love
+87%
-13%
" ... Passing clouds give the impression of a "sound and light" performance. ... "
" ... Sounds great too! ... "
" ... We just love the calming sounds of the fountain & our two little girls love watching the fountain. ... "
" ... So far so good how relaxing to have a waterfall sound when you sit in a garden! ... "
" ... Super easy to use and lovely to see and hear! ... "
" ... Full sun required, use multiple units to increase sound ... "
" ... This fountain brings a great trickling sound to the garden. ... "
" ... Looks and sounds great (we like running water) and it seems like more birds are drawn to the birdbath, as well. ... "
Charging
14sun, solar, solar powered, fountain, soon
+93%
-7%
" ... It is solar powered. ... "
" ... I got this for our birdbath and was happily surprised that it works as soon as you place it in the sun, no charging in advance. ... "
" ... The solar fountain was very easy to install, you practically just put it in the fountain and it starts - no need to charge it! ... "
" ... I thought it could charge with the sun and work with and/or without being in direct sunlight, kind of like solar powered lights. ... "
" ... Charged well and love that it had options to change settings with different heads. ... "
" ... Usually solar things need time to charge but this worked right out of the box!! ... "
" ... It does not store power - it apparently uses the solar power instantly. ... "
" ... This solar fountain is fun and started right up as soon as I put it in the sun, there was no need for charging. ... "
Power Consumption
13solar, electricity, works, run, needed
+100%
" ... Has great power. ... "
" ... IT'S AMAZING HOW SOLAR POWER EFFECTIVELY OPERATES THIS LITTLE FOUNTAIN ! ... "
" ... Test run worked great, and best of all no electricity!! ... "
" ... I am looking for a larger size with the same good power. ... "
" ... It was easy to install and needed no electricity installation. ... "
" ... It does not store power - it apparently uses the solar power instantly. ... "
" ... Very quiet and has a lot of power. ... "
" ... It really works wonderfully and has quite a bit of height to it for being strictly solar panel energy. ... "
Storage
10size, fits, container, tray, right size
+100%
" ... We use it in our horse trough that’s 300 gallons. ... "
" ... Note that I centered the fountain in the tray with crescent pavers, also that the see-through plastic tray gives one a good view of the water level. ... "
" ... Made a cute fountain in a galvanized bucket. ... "
" ... I am using a a 15 inch ceramic planter saucer as a temporary birdbath until I build a bigger one. ... "
" ... Just the right size to fit in our bird bath. ... "
" ... Did not read the size carefully so was actually surprised and pleased that it fits my existing (smaller) birdbath. ... "
" ... Perfect size for a bird-bath or table-top fountain. ... "
" ... I just haven’t found a container wide enough so the water doesn’t blow out. ... "
Display Clarity
9panel, works, water, solar panel, solar
+56%
-44%
" ... This little solar panel is very effective on a sunny day. ... "
" ... But it’s cute and works well in bright sunlight. ... "
" ... The fountain is pretty powerful in the sunlight. ... "
" ... Works immediately while in bright sunlight. ... "
" ... This little solar panel is so adorable ! ... "
Comfort
9make, fountain, bottom, weights, water
+44%
-56%
" ... I tried adding weights to hold it to the bottom but the underneath is not flat so it doesn’t sit level and eventually the weights fell off. ... "
" ... The water pressure was awful the spout kept falling off and it worked for exactly 1 day. ... "
" ... Changing the head and the stem that holds it broke inside. ... "
" ... They fall out and fall apart when you pick up the product to change the head or move it. ... "
" ... I tested it before hand to make sure it worked. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
6easy
+50%
-50%
" ... No way to clean it out. ... "
" ... Cleaned the everything and still did not work. ... "
" ... It’s normal for these fountains to clog and need to be cleaned out every so often. ... "
Night Photography
6bright, works, using, even, direct
+83%
-17%
" ... Alright so this thing is powerful when it is in DIRECT SUNLIGHT. ... "
" ... Work even with low light. ... "
" ... Works immediately while in bright sunlight. ... "
" ... I recommend it for those who will be using it in direct sun light. ... "
" ... Works even in low sunlight . ... "
Cables
5wires, needed, electrical, without, solar power
+100%
" ... It works by solar energy, no wires, nothing to fuss with. ... "
" ... No extensions cords, just pure solar power. ... "
" ... Using in a large container so no inconvenience with long electrical cords. ... "
" ... Love that it works without messy wires that would be needed for a pump. ... "
" ... And I love that it’s solar, so no cords!! ... "
For Running
4run, get
+75%
-25%
" ... When this one is running I just can't stop watching it. ... "
" ... I opened it outside and could feel the pump running in my hands. ... "
" ... so simple to get up and running. ... "
Defective Delivery
4worked great, package, one, arrived
-100%
" ... Came broken and just all over cheap product. ... "
" ... Barely out of the package and already broken. ... "
" ... Evidently the one I received is defective. ... "
" ... Broken when arrived ... "
Drying
4quick, place, fountain
+75%
-25%
" ... An expert says to place the fountain near a bush so they can easily find a safe place to dry off. ... "
" ... The birds are just getting used to it, but I think they will enjoy it once it gets hot and dry out. ... "
" ... Removed the fountain tops that create sprays, for a lower, burbling type fountain, but still goes dry pretty quickly, hence my opening remark. ... "
Features
3light, function, fountain
+100%
" ... So place it where it receives constant light. ... "
" ... Nice fountain style options. ... "
" ... The unit is light and floats easily if you don't stick it down good. ... "
Review Spam Test PASS
In order to keep our review summaries as accurate as possible, we aggressively detect fake reviews. We use various signals to detect unnatural patterns and will gradually expose them here.
Specifications
Body
Size: 19.69 meters