Bird Bath Solar Fountain Water Feature | REVIEW

[@carolmarshall3179]

Great video on keeping the solar fountain stable. Will this also keep the water from freezing in the winter due to the circulation?

[@adventureswithdougandjackie]

I agree that these floating solar fountains are lots of fun. I have now built seven, given most to friends, and the action is just crazy when you get good sun. Usually means refilling the bowl once a day - depends on the spray head you use. I also found a new product that has some LED lights for a little splash of color at night. Obviously a small battery in the unit holds the energy for later. Fun! Thanks for sharing.

[@AthomewithKaren]

@@adventureswithdougandjackie oh I haven't seen the coloured device! That sounds very nice! I'll have to do some looking.

[@missmitzi97]

They're cute, as you said. And so are you. I enjoyed your demo and opinions. I can relate to everything you've said; I, too, continually refill the water bowls. But it's worth the trouble. That horrible "groaning" sound is what I heard this past winter coming from somewhere in my back yard. It didn't take me long to recognize what the sound was. Because these floating fountains are solar, they do not need water to set off the mechanism; they need only sun. So, rain, sleet, snow didn't prevent it from calling to me.

[@AthomewithKaren]

How pretty would it be if it worked in snow and made a snow fountain! 🤩 . . . I'm glad you enjoyed my video. Thank you for the lovely feedback.

[@BairMendoza]

Karen we love you! You are an absolute delight and a treasure! I got one of these because of you and I love it! I have a bigger pond with fish and it’s fantastic! The heads are a little tricky until you get used to them, but they are absolutely perfect. Thank you!!! Keep up the lovely work! 🥰

[@AthomewithKaren]

@@BairMendoza it would look wonderful in a bigger pond! 🤩

[@brendaspicer9177]

Thank you. I just received mine today. Mine came with four plastic straws that clip on. It keeps it from moving to the sides and spilling over, like yours did. I appreciate your demonstration.

[@AthomewithKaren]

That's good to hear. They must have updated the product. Thank you for your lovely feedback!

[@BairMendoza]

@@AthomewithKarenThey updated it even more to have three legs that swing out and keep it from getting blown all the way to the edges. ☺️

[@AthomewithKaren]

@@BairMendoza great update! Thank you. 😊 I'm sure a lot of people will appreciate that information.

[@moonwatche99]

It's funny weird how as soon as I start having a thought about a thing, an algorithm about that thing will suddenly appear, lol. 🤔😮 I have recently been wanting to make a bird bath and wondered about these discs ....thank you!

[@AthomewithKaren]

I know! It's scary enough that our phones listen to us but sometimes I think they can read our thoughts! 🤯

[@midnightblue117]

Same thing here!

[@vaneprospero]

Same thing here!

[@BitsySkittlesPryss]

It's creepy!

[@AthomewithKaren]

@@BitsySkittlesPryss I think some tv's can do it, too. Makes sense because they're connected to the I ternet etc. 🤔

[@BeatrixKiddo]

2:30 ah yes, the existential dread we all feel when you wake up in the morning 😂 the fountain has it down perfectly… but this reminds me, I need to make a little bowl with water for the bees, with some little rocks in it so they don’t drown but can walk around it and drink in between the rocks. I haven’t seen the usual wild bumblebees that came around last year so hopefully they stay if I add a spa for them 🙃. Also good to have you back!

[@AthomewithKaren]

It's good to BE back! Or should I say BEE back? bahaha Yes the bees definitely need water. What little plants do you have for them to feed on?

[@BeatrixKiddo]

@@AthomewithKaren Well, It’s about half tomato plants (about 30-ish), half pepper plants (another 30-ish, both sweet and hot) and then some cucamelons, small eggplants and zucchini, runner beans, a dozen strawberry plants which are in full bloom already and then radishes, beets, carrots, lettuce and some herbs coming in. Last year I started about a month later than now so maybe they’ll still come. We have some tomato and pepper flowers already but perhaps they’re not attracted yet due to the low quantity. Also planted a flower mix for bumblebees and butterflies, those are coming along nicely now but no flowers just yet. They should go crazy during summer though, I’m suspecting the plants are also still small and they can’t see them behind our fence on the second-floor terrace, but when the tomatoes and beans grow tall they should draw the attention of any bumblebee in the area. Can’t wait! They make this buzzbuzz sound when pollinating tomatoes cause they need to shake the flowers for the pollen to come out. So I always knew when they were around last year cause I could hear them hard at work :) I used to come in and shake all the flowers before work at 9 and then they started doing multiple tours at about 10-11 until the evening. For about 6 weeks I was sure I pollinated all the tomatoes but nope lol, they just came in after me to do the job properly 😅 They also refused any honey or sugar-water I gave them, even when put up to their trumpet snout, so we’ll just stick to a small water dish this time

[@AthomewithKaren]

@@BeatrixKiddo Wow! Lots of plants! Sounds like you have a large garden but you said it's on a second floor terrace?

[@BeatrixKiddo]

@@AthomewithKaren yeah, I think it’s about 15-20 meters squared in size, so obviously some meticulous planning went into how many plants can fit and how to place them so you can access them. It’s a big terrace but by no means a huge space

[@AthomewithKaren]

@@BeatrixKiddo It sounds Wonderful!

[@tee1881]

Excellent review! Exactly what I was looking for!

[@AthomewithKaren]

@@tee1881 thank you for that lovely feedback! I'm happy I could help. 😁

[@rickgregersonmusic1059]

Useful video thanks 😊

[@AthomewithKaren]

I'm glad it helped. Thank you for your lovely feedback. 😊

[@screamboy8]

lol thanks for making me laugh ❤ oh , and the review 👍

[@AthomewithKaren]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😁

[@REVDBEV]

Really helpful! Thank you!

[@AthomewithKaren]

@@REVDBEV I'm glad it helped. Thank you for the lovely feedback! 😃

[@suehal8941]

Thanx for demo..I recently got one..Great tip to keep it in place 👍

[@AthomewithKaren]

@@suehal8941 thank you. 😊

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

I'm very grateful for all this info, which will help me to eventually make an informed decision. 😊

[@AthomewithKaren]

The birds will love it, whatever you do. 😊

[@lovepunjab9646]

Good review 🎉

[@AthomewithKaren]

@lovepunjab9646 thank you. 😁

[@Mmaattyy]

Ooooh! Sweet video. - I bought one of these off of Aliexpress for my swimming pool. It's cuuuute! But I too hate the fact that it only works in total sunlight and is slow to wake up.

[@AthomewithKaren]

Sounds like you're describing me - cute, likes the sun, slow to wake up! 🤣🤣

[@vaneprospero]

Love it, Karen! Thanks!

[@AthomewithKaren]

It is pretty cute, isn't it. 😍

[@vaneprospero]

@@AthomewithKarenreally cute 🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@midnightblue117]

I was wondering how to keep it still in the bird bath. Thank you!!!

[@AthomewithKaren]

Apparently the newer versions have little straws out the sides to help keep them in place.

[@balindadrouin-holyk3552]

You could add some larger rocks to your birdbath or pond to help keep it in place :) I did that with mine and seems to work perfectly! And it possibly will help the tiny birds drink water having a perch if the water is too deep.

[@Angela-zf8sn]

Thank you! 😊👍

[@AthomewithKaren]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@Rad_Radster_Experience]

Great advice!

[@AthomewithKaren]

Glad it helped! 😁

[@Rad_Radster_Experience]

@@AthomewithKaren I just got myself a solar water fountain pump and set it up today. However mine has the solar panel on a long cord which allows me to set the panel a bit away from the pump.

[@AthomewithKaren]

@@Rad_Radster_Experience I've seen those! They'd be really practical. When this one dies I think I'll get something like yours!

[@fionasimmonds9264]

Love the bloopers at the end thanks for the link where to buy one do love the fountain ⛲️ and we have so many birds they will love it to great video Karen 😃

[@AthomewithKaren]

When my garden is looking lovely, I like to sit out there and relax with a drink. I sometimes put the fountain out then, just to hear the soft splashing of the water. It's very relaxing.

[@curiosidadanalitica6564]

Good job

[@AthomewithKaren]

Thank you for the lovely feedback! 😊

[@lucybgl]

Great video!!

[@AthomewithKaren]

Glad you liked it. Thank you for your lovely feedback! 😁

[@gtlfb]

Yes, the problem is when they drift to the side of the container they can quickly empty the water. I had no trouble changing the heads, but do wish the force could be adjusted.

[@AthomewithKaren]

@@gtlfb the more sun it gets the more power it has. It'd look great in a pool or pond. Bit hectic for a bird bath, though! 😁

[@lyrebird9749]

Thanks, very useful video. Does it deter birds from drinking though?

[@AthomewithKaren]

I've never seen a bird use the bath while the fountain is there. But I think it would depend on the bird and the size of the the bath. 🤷‍♀️

[@solunalunasol1211]

I have the exact same fountain but mine came with four plastic see-through straws. Can you put the straws inside the holes around it and what it does is it keeps it from moving around so much. It keeps it centered.

[@AthomewithKaren]

Yes, the newer fountains have those straws. They're a good idea!

[@garrison8215]

You're sooo funny. 🤣

[@AthomewithKaren]

Thank you! 😂

[@CityThatCannotBeCaptured]

Thanks this was very helpful. I just bought one. Haven't put it together yet.

[@AthomewithKaren]

Have fun choosing which sprayer to use! 😊 Thank you for the lovely feedback.

[@denisestinnett4414]

What a fun gal! You have inspired me ❤️

[@AthomewithKaren]

Thank you for that lovely feedback! 😁

[@jayvantias4512]

Funny 🤣 you are❤

[@AthomewithKaren]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed my video!

[@carolynhannah8757]

Mine makes a noise when it gets dirty. I simply open the filter, lean it out and voila! Back in business

[@AthomewithKaren]

That's good to know! Thank you for that tip. 👍

[@scarlettquintanaduran8716]

Me puedes decir cuál es el filtro? Tengo una hace poco y aún no estoy muy clara de cómo debo cuidarla. Gracias 🤩

[@gacherufarmadvisoryservice3674]

Available in kenya?

[@AthomewithKaren]

@gacherufarmadvisoryservice3674 you'll need to check ebay or Amazon to see if it's available in your area.

[@RaymondBieneman]

Which water pump kit are you using

[@AthomewithKaren]

I'm not using a pump. What you see is all there is. The little disc thing, put it in the sun, and off it goes.

[@luchadorRudo1]

I was watering my plants and a hummingbird came right next to me because he was thirsty so I bought 3 of the same solar fountains

[@AthomewithKaren]

Awww so cute! 😍

[@lindabarnes7223]

Love mine but water evaporates too quickly. Too much maintenance.

[@AthomewithKaren]

@@lindabarnes7223 I agree. It's better in large ponds.

[@rtshaw3621]

First time here I think you're adorable! Wish you lived close buy we could have coffee!

[@AthomewithKaren]

Thank you! 😍

[@luisahernandez8135]

Dónde lo puedo comprar?

[@AthomewithKaren]

eBay ebay.us/fCLTI7 🙂

[@anthonylewis62]

PUT ROCKS AROUND THE SOLAR FOUNTAIN, IT WONT MOVE

[@AthomewithKaren]

Mate! You're a genius! Why didn't I think of that? I've tried many ways - none worked. Thank you for sharing that excellent tip! 👍🤩

[@BirdBath1]

💙⭐💚

[@AthomewithKaren]

Thank you! 😊

[@lbmitchell1777]

I've purchased 2 different ones from Amazon stating NO China-made, but they sent me China-made anyway. So I tried them and they both failed. Had to fight hard to get my money back. Do you have solar panel fountain bumblers?

[@AthomewithKaren]

No, I don't know what a "solar panel fountain bumbler" is. . . . I imagine everything like this is made in China. That's just how it is.

[@utz3710]

Maybe there is a screw loose if it makes that sound. I hope and pray you don't have a couple of screws loose in the head!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😮😊

[@AthomewithKaren]

No screws. It's the sound of the motor trying to suck water through when there isn't any water.

[@nitikasharma7568]

Its still working mam?

[@AthomewithKaren]

I don't use it all the time. But every time I get it out of the shed and put it in the bird bath, it works fine. 😊

[@nitikasharma7568]

@@AthomewithKaren Ok Thanks 🙏 👍 luv from India,Mumbai

[@lindasalisbury3471]

Where can I buy

[@AthomewithKaren]

I bought it on eBay. ebay.us/fCLTI7

[@lindasalisbury3471]

Thank you Karen you are the first person to answer any questions I have about anything!!

[@AthomewithKaren]

@@lindasalisbury3471 Linda, viewers like you are SO important to me! Without viewers, our channels would fail. I always reply to comments and questions, and I welcome feedback and suggestions of ways I can make my channel better. Thank you for watching my little videos. 😍

[@lindasalisbury3471]

Thank you again!

[@MilankaStojadinovic-jm6rg]

🧡❤💛

[@AthomewithKaren]

Thank you 🤩

[@adamjackson5797]

Annoying that it not staying in middle and it blowing the water around and empty the bath without water

[@AthomewithKaren]

It definitely is! But I've heard the newer versions have little sticks that help keep them in place.

[@lotarivera2005]

You are cute too...

[@AthomewithKaren]

Thank you for watching! 😁🤩