Solar Pumps offered at Rock Around The Block suit varied applications including water fountains, water features and bird baths. Sadly, these kinds of pumps have some drawbacks and may not be suitable for all situations. We have listed some of the Pros & Cons of a Solar submersible pumps for you below.

Pros:

• Green energy, hence eco-friendly
• Low or no running cost
• Low voltage – safe to use around kids and pets
• No long power cables running from power source

Cons:

• Cannot run at nights unless you have battery back-up
• Need a shade free location for the panels
• Cost of solar pumps can be expensive compared to a similar capacity powered pump

Placing the solar panels to catch the strongest sun between 11am & 3pm and regularly cleaning the solar panels will help to increase the efficiency of a Solar powered pump.

At Rock Around The Block, we offer one stop shop for all your Garden Pond and Water Features needs including a comprehensive range of solar water pumps with varied flow rates from established brands. The descriptive product information for every product, that has been put together after extensive product study, will assist to choose the right product you need. We offer competitive pricing coupled with secure & hassle-free delivery to your doorstep. We ship to all over Australia & New Zealand using Australia Post and offer same day pick up from our Braeside (VIC 3195) warehouse for paid orders.

Still need some help? Please call our friendly team at 1300 733 113 for technical expertise.