Solar Courtyard Fountain Project

This step-by-step tutorial will teach you how to create a solar courtyard fountain.
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Items Needed

01

Plastic buckets - used as water storage containers

02

Angle grinder - For cutting wire mesh

03

6.5W 80GPH Solar Birdbath Fountain Pump with 3000mAh Battery

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04

Electric Drill - Drilling

05

Pebbles - For auxiliary filtration and decoration

06

Wire mesh - used for filtration and decoration

01

Plastic buckets - used as water storage containers

02

Angle grinder - For cutting wire mesh

03

6.5W 80GPH Solar Birdbath Fountain Pump with 3000mAh Battery

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04

Electric Drill - Drilling

05

Pebbles - For auxiliary filtration and decoration

06

Wire mesh - used for filtration and decoration

Step 1: Fountain base structure placement

1. Place the 5-gallon bucket in the center of the flowerpot.

2. Draw a circular template out of cardboard and cut the metal mesh accordingly.

3. Lay the cut metal mesh flat over the top of the bucket.

Step 2: Drill holes in the flowerpot and insert the water pump pipe

4. Drill a hole at the selected location on the side wall of the flowerpot.

5. Drill a hole in the water bucket

6. Insert the water pump power cord and water pipe through the outside of the hole into the flowerpot, extending them into the water bucket below. The wiring should be concealed and aesthetically pleasing.

Step 3: Assemble the pipeline and install the water pump

7. Connect one end of the transparent extension hose to the water pump outlet and twist repeatedly to tighten and seal.

8. Place the entire water pump steadily into the bottom of the bucket.

9. Take care to smooth the edges of the metal mesh, being careful of rough metal edges to avoid scratching your fingers.

Step 4: Add water + assemble the nozzle

10. Fill the bucket with enough water and decorate the wire mesh with pebbles.

11. Assemble the appropriate sprinkler adapter and spray head at the top of the water pipe extending from the flowerpot.

Step 5: Connect the solar panel and adjust the water spray effect.

12. Connect the solar panel wiring and place it in a sunny location.

13. Check and straighten any kinks in the hose to ensure water flows smoothly.

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