Support for 6W 80GPH Solar Birdbath Fountain Pump

There are 3 core versions: 6W, 6.5W and 8W, all with 80GPH max flow and 9.85ft power cord.

Key differences:

6W (no built-in battery, 1800mAh optional), 2W pump, for 40-160 gallon;

6.5W (3000mAh built-in), 3W pump, for 80-320 gallon;

8W (3600mAh built-in), 3W pump, for 40-160 gallon with higher lift/spray height.

6W: Cost-effective entry-level, for small spaces (birdbaths/mini ponds), sunny areas, users pursuing basic landscaping;

6.5W: For medium and large ponds (80-320 gallon), users needing built-in battery for short-time low light;

8W: For small spaces but pursuing higher spray effect, users needing long-time low light endurance.

The maximum height of the pump body is 8 inches, the solar panel is a regular outdoor photovoltaic panel size (about 12×10 inches), and the whole product weighs about 1.5kg net, light and easy to install, and the water feature position can be moved at will.

The product is certified by Bureau Veritas (Cert. No.: TE-00300591), CE, FC and RoHS. The core material is recycled environmental plastic, and the solar panel is a recyclable component, meeting the environmental protection standards of European and American outdoor products.

Yes, but it needs to be matched with indoor direct sunlight sources (such as balcony French windows/sun rooms) to ensure the solar panel can receive sufficient light; at the same time, pay attention to indoor waterproofing, avoid water splashing when the pump is running, and ensure the water feature container has good drainage.

The pump body has an IP68 waterproof rating and can be fully submerged in water for a long time; the solar panel has an IP65 waterproof rating, can withstand rain and water sprinkling, cannot be fully submerged in water, and needs to be kept dry and ventilated.

Four core advantages:

1. Tempered glass solar panel, 3 times more durable than plastic panel, 15% higher energy conversion efficiency;

2. Dual anti-clog + dry-run protection, motor life is 2 years longer than ordinary models;

3. Exclusive bird-friendly design, silent + anti-spill, suitable for wild animal habitation;

4. All accessories are included as standard, no additional purchase required, higher cost performance.

Very suitable, core advantages:

1. Low-voltage solar power supply, no electric leakage risk, safely adapted to aquatic plants/fish;

2. 80GPH stable flow, can realize water circulation and oxygenation, improve the activity of hydroponic/aquaponics systems;

3. Anti-clog filter design, avoid impurities polluting nutrient solution/water quality.

Adopt 100% tempered glass panel + Grade A+ solar cells, matched with EVA film, TPT waterproof backsheet and thick plastic frame; compared with plastic panels, it is non-warping, non-cracking, UV/weather resistant, high energy conversion efficiency, and the outdoor service life can reach more than 5 years (plastic panels only 1-2 years).

Pure solar direct drive version, does not work at all at night without light; when the light is weak on cloudy/rainy days, the pump will work intermittently or the water flow will become smaller; to deal with low light, you can purchase the original 1800mAh compatible battery separately to achieve short-time low light/night operation, or choose the 6.5W/8W version with built-in battery.

Position: Direct sunlight area without shading from trees/buildings/sunshade nets, no more than 9.85ft from the pump (cord length limit); Angle: 360° adjustable, 30-45° south tilt is recommended in the Northern Hemisphere, 30-45° north tilt in the Southern Hemisphere, to ensure the front of the panel is perpendicular to the sunlight direction.

It will seriously affect the energy conversion efficiency (dust coverage will reduce the efficiency by more than 30%); Cleaning method: Wipe gently with a clean and dry soft cloth/sponge, water stains can be wiped with a slightly wet soft cloth and then dried, do not use detergent/steel wool to avoid scratching the glass or corroding the components.

Self-series/parallel connection is not recommended, the product is matched with the original factory fixed power, unprofessional modification will cause the pump motor to burn out due to overload and lose the warranty; if higher power is needed, you can directly choose the 6.5W/8W version, or consult the official customized modification plan.

Yes, it can be replaced. The original bracket is a universal standard interface, which can be adapted to the same specification of outdoor photovoltaic panel brackets on the market; when replacing, pay attention to the load-bearing capacity of the bracket (the net weight of the solar panel is about 0.8kg) to ensure stable and no shaking after installation.

The impact is small, the product is adapted to the outdoor temperature of -20℃ to 60℃; in winter, pay attention to cleaning the snow on the solar panel surface to avoid shading the light; no additional protection is needed for high temperature in summer, the panel has its own heat dissipation design, and will not reduce efficiency or be damaged due to high temperature.

No tools needed for the whole process, 7 steps in total:

1. Install the filter cotton to the pump water inlet;

2. Assemble the nozzle/PVC hose to the pump water outlet;

3. Fix the solar panel (ground stake/wall fixation) and adjust the angle;

4. Connect the pump and solar panel power cord;

5. Place the pump in the water feature container, away from the bottom;

6. Fill water until the pump is fully submerged, the nozzle is above the water surface;

7. After checking no obstruction, wait for the automatic start of spraying.

Floating installation: Clip the pump to the floating plate and place it on the water surface, easy to move and clean, suitable for birdbaths/lightweight water feature containers without a fixed bottom; Submerged installation: Fix the pump to the water bottom/container wall with suction cups, stable and no shaking, suitable for ponds/fish tanks/hydroponic systems with a fixed bottom and need stable water circulation.

Thin column nozzle: Create a tall and thin water jet, suitable for small birdbaths; Umbrella nozzle: Create a wide umbrella-shaped water flow to attract birds; Mist nozzle: Create a gentle water mist for garden decoration and cooling; Waterfall nozzle: Match with PVC hose to create small waterfalls/streams; Mixed flow nozzle: Balance water jet and sprinkling, suitable for medium ponds; Remove all nozzles and only connect the PVC hose to achieve pure water circulation and oxygenation.

Four quick check steps:

1. Light: Whether the solar panel is in direct sunlight, with or without obstruction;

2. Connection: Whether the power cord is plugged in tightly, with or without damage;

3. Water level: Whether the pump is fully submerged, whether the water depth is ≥1.2 inches, whether the nozzle is above the water surface;

4. Clogging: Whether the filter cotton/pump water inlet is clogged with debris; after checking one by one, it can be started automatically by re-placing.

Yes, you need to purchase the original DC3515 solar water pump extension cord (supports 5/10/15ft specifications). Operation: Connect one end of the extension cord to the solar panel power cord, the other end to the pump power cord, ensure the interface is plugged in tightly and do a good job of waterproofing (the interface can be wrapped with waterproof tape) to avoid water inflow and short circuit.

Three practical methods:

1. Place the pump in the center of the birdbath, away from the edge (birds mostly activity at the edge);

2. Add an extra layer of fine gauze outside the original filter cotton at the pump water inlet to block feathers/small debris;

3. Regularly clean the leaves/feathers in the birdbath to keep the water clean.

1. Place it next to the south/east French windows of the sun room to ensure no glass film/curtain obstruction;

2. Attach the solar panel directly to the inside of the glass (fixed with suction cups) to reduce light refraction loss;

3. Adjust the panel angle every 2-3 hours, follow the sun movement to ensure continuous direct sunlight.

Core influencing factors:

1. Light intensity: Reach the peak under direct strong light (4.9ft lift/3.2ft spray/80GPH flow), and decrease accordingly under weak light;

2. Water pipe length: After connecting the PVC hose, the lift decreases by 0.5ft for every 1ft extension;

3. Water quality and clogging: Clogging of filter cotton/nozzle will cause a sharp drop in flow/spray height;

4. Water level: The shallower the water depth, the more unstable the water flow.

Dry-run protection: The pump has a built-in silver water level sensor, when the water depth ＜1.2 inches and the sensor is exposed to the water surface, the pump body automatically powers off and stops, and restarts automatically after the water level is restored; Anti-clog protection: Built-in filter box + 2 filter sponges, double barrier to prevent sediment/debris from entering the pump body, and the filter box is easy to disassemble, can quickly clean the blockage, avoid the motor burning out due to excessive load.

Five adjustment skills:

1. Replace the nozzle: The thin column nozzle sprays the highest, the mist nozzle has the slowest water flow;

2. Adjust the light: Reduce the power to reduce the water flow by shading a small part of the solar panel;

3. Adjust the nozzle angle: Tilt the nozzle down to increase the spray height, up to decrease;

4. Shorten the PVC hose: Reduce pipeline loss, increase water flow/lift;

5. Clean the filter system: Solve the clogging problem and restore normal water flow.

The pump operating noise is ≤30 decibels, which is an "ultra-quiet level" (equivalent to library ambient sound), birds and fish have no perception of this decibel noise; at the same time, the pump body has no obvious vibration during operation, will not transmit to the water body to produce resonance noise, and is fully adapted to birds drinking and bathing, fish survival.

Most likely not a fault, main reasons:

1. Unstable light (cloudy/cloud movement/leaf shading), the solar panel power supply is unstable;

2. The water level is close to the 1.2-inch critical value, the dry-run protection is triggered frequently;

3. Poor contact of the power cord, intermittent power supply; only when it still sprays intermittently under direct strong light, and the above problems are excluded, it may be a product fault, need to contact customer service.

It can run continuously for 24 hours, the product is designed for long-time outdoor work, the motor has its own heat dissipation and overload protection; as long as the pump is fully submerged, the filter system is clean, and the light is stable, continuous operation will not affect the motor life, the original factory test motor continuous working life can reach more than 8000 hours.

It cannot be used in frozen environments, the pump will be completely frozen, causing the motor to seize and the pipeline to crack; Winter protection:

1. When the temperature is below 0℃, take the pump out of the water in time, dry the water and store it in a dry place indoors;

2. The solar panel can be left outdoors, do a good job of snow and frost protection, avoid heavy objects hitting;

3. Before using again, check whether the pump body is damaged, test the operation normally before installation.

Four fault characteristics:

1. Under direct strong light, the pump does not work at all, and there is no problem with light/connection/water level/clogging;

2. Obvious abnormal noise (buzzing/clicking) during operation, or accompanied by severe vibration;

3. The water flow drops suddenly, and there is no improvement after cleaning the filter system/replacing the nozzle;

4. The surface of the pump body is abnormally hot (exceeding 40℃) during operation, and it is hot to the touch; if the above situations occur, power off immediately and contact the official after-sales for testing.

Cleaning cycle: Solar panel once a week, pump/filter system once a week, once every 3-5 days in turbid water areas; Cleaning steps:

1. Disconnect the pump from the solar panel, take out the pump;

2. Remove the filter box and sponge, rinse with clean water until there is no dirt;

3. Clean the pump water inlet, nozzle and impeller with a soft brush (brush gently to avoid damage);

4. Wipe the solar panel surface with a soft cloth to remove dust/water stains;

5. Reassemble the pump, immerse in water, restore the connection, and test the operation.

Filter sponge: Replace once every 3-6 months (can be shortened to 2 months if the water quality is poor); Filter box: No need to replace if there is no damage, can be used for a long time; Replacement: Directly remove the old sponge, install the new sponge on the water inlet, no tools needed; Purchase: In the "Accessories" section of the official Poposoap website, search for "6W Solar Fountain Pump Filter Sponge" to buy original compatible accessories, universal for all series.

Troubleshoot 6 major faults in order of priority:

1. No water spray: Check light→connection→water level→clogging (most common);

2. Small water flow: Clean the filter system→replace the nozzle→shorten the PVC hose→check the light;

3. Intermittent water spray: Stabilize light→adjust water level→reinforce the power cord connection;

4. Abnormal noise/vibration: Clean the impeller debris→check if the pump body is flat→replace the worn impeller;

5. Automatic shutdown: Add water→clean the filter system→check if the motor is overheated;

6. Electric leakage (rare): Power off immediately→check the power cord damage→contact after-sales for testing.

Six anti-clog skills:

1. Place the pump away from the bottom of the water feature and water grass area, install it by hanging or raising (with a bracket);

2. Add an extra layer of fine gauze outside the filter cotton to block mosquitoes/water grass debris;

3. Regularly clean the silt and water grass in the water feature container to keep the water clean;

4. Avoid putting too much fish food in the water feature to prevent residual bait from polluting the water quality and forming silt;

5. Clean the filter system every week to remove blockages in time;

6. A small amount of pebbles can be placed in the birdbath to block debris from approaching the pump.

1. Glass crack: Stop using immediately to avoid water inflow damaging internal components, contact after-sales for repair or replacement, do not repair by yourself;

2. Loose bracket: Tighten the screws with a screwdriver (the original accessories include spare screws), if the bracket is broken, you can purchase the original universal bracket for replacement;

3. Power cord damage: Wrap the damaged part tightly with waterproof insulating tape, if the damage is at the interface, the entire power cord needs to be replaced to avoid short circuit.

Five-step maintenance for long-term storage:

1. Disassembly: Disassemble the pump, solar panel and accessories one by one, separate the power cord;

2. Cleaning: Thoroughly clean all parts, dry the water, the filter sponge needs to be dried and stored separately;

3. Protection: Wrap the power cord interface with a waterproof cap, stick a protective film on the solar panel glass surface to avoid scratching;

4. Storage: Place in a dry, ventilated and dark place indoors, avoid high temperature/humidity/exposure, and the pump body cannot be pressed hard;

5. Reuse: Check all parts in advance, test the operation for 5 minutes, and install and use after no abnormality.

Five steps for safe cleaning:

1. Disconnect the pump from the solar panel to ensure complete power off;

2. Take the pump out of the water, remove the front cover and filter cotton to expose the impeller;

3. Gently pick out the debris in the impeller with a toothpick/fine needle, do not pry with hard objects to avoid damaging the impeller blades;

4. Rinse the impeller area with clean water to ensure no residual debris, flick the impeller with your finger to check if it can rotate flexibly;

5. Reassemble the front cover and filter cotton, test the operation, and the cleaning is completed when the impeller rotates smoothly.

Original standard full set of accessories: 6W tempered glass solar panel (with 360° bracket + stakes), 2W silent pump, 5 nozzles of different specifications, 4ft PVC hose, pump fixing suction cup, floating plate, 2 filter sponges, product PDF user manual; there are no additional spare parts from the original factory, and vulnerable parts such as filter sponges/nozzles can be purchased separately on the official website.

Some third-party accessories with universal specifications can be adapted, need to pay attention to three points:

1. Battery: Need to choose DC5V/1800mAh specification, interface is DC3515, avoid motor burnout due to inconsistent voltage/current;

2. Extension cord: Need to choose solar special DC3515 extension cord, wire diameter ≥0.5mm², avoid insufficient power supply;

3. Nozzle: Need to choose a nozzle with matching interface diameter to avoid water leakage/falling off; it is recommended to use original accessories first, product damage caused by third-party accessories is not covered by the warranty.

Upgrading/modifying with original accessories, the product warranty policy remains unchanged, still enjoy 1-year limited warranty and 30-day no-reason return; Upgrading/modifying with third-party accessories, if the product is damaged due to accessory problems, the damaged part is not covered by the warranty, and the product's own quality problems can still enjoy the warranty; Disassembling the pump body/solar panel for modification by yourself will completely lose the original factory warranty.

Warranty policy: From the date of product receipt, enjoy 1-year limited warranty and 30-day no-reason refund guarantee; Warranty scope: Free repair or replacement for product own quality problems (such as motor failure, solar panel no power generation, accessory damage); Non-warranty scope: Man-made damage, improper use/modification, clogging caused by infrequent cleaning, damage caused by third-party accessories, natural wear (such as filter sponges, nozzles).

Return conditions:

1. Apply within 30 days from the date of receipt;

2. The product is not artificially damaged, modified or disassembled;

3. All accessories, packaging and instructions are complete and no missing;

4. Provide order number, receipt certificate and product real shot pictures;

Return shipping cost: Borne by the buyer, after the product is sent back and tested by the official to meet the conditions, the full refund (excluding shipping cost) will be given, and the refund will be returned to the payment account in the original way.

Four official contact methods, global support:

1. Customer service hotline: 1-877-947-8577 (PST Pacific Standard Time, 9:00-17:00, Mon-Fri);

2. Official email: info@poposoapsolar.com (response within 24 hours, 12 hours on working days);

3. Official website online customer service: "Chat Now" at the bottom right of the Poposoap official website;

4. Brand social accounts: Facebook / Instagram , response within 24 hours on working days; All after-sales problems will be provided with one-on-one solutions until the problem is solved.