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SOLAR PUMP IDEA & PROJECT GALLERY

We’ve put together some videos and photos from our customers and staff on ways you can build-out your water feature to incorporate our solar pumps. We hope you will enjoy!

Photo gallery of water features using our solar pump kits

Video gallery of water features using our solar pump kits

SOLAR PUMP SIZING

Looking to add a little aeration to your backyard pond or birdbath? Our solar pump kits are practical solutions to keep your water features healthy.

Pond Aeration Sizing

How many gallons do you want to aerate?	How much flow do you need? (GPH)	Recommended Model	Battery Backup
Less than 100 gallons	40	AquaJet 6V Kit	No
100 – 320 gallons	80	AquaJet Pro 9V	Yes
321 – 1000 gallons	400	AquaJet Pro 24V Kit	Yes
321 – 1000 gallons	400	AquaJet Pro 12 – 24V Kit	No
1001- 2000 gallons	650	AquaJet 24V XLV1	No
1001- 2000 gallons	650	AquaJet 24V XLV2	Yes
2001- 6000 gallons	1500	AquaJet MaxFlow	No*
Need more flow? We have larger custom pump kits available on request. Contact us for more information.

PUMP RETROFIT

Have an existing water fountain you want to move away from the house without having a long extension cord and electric bill? Our solar pump kits are practical and cost effective solutions for retrofitting your fountain or landscape ponds.

Retrofit your existing water fountain

How much lift do you need?	How much flow do you need? (GPH)	Recommended Model	Battery Backup
Up to 24 inches	40	AquaJet 6V Kit	No
Up to 48 inches	80	AquaJet Pro 9V	Yes
Up to 10 feet	400	AquaJet Pro 24V Kit	Yes
Up to 10 feet	400	AquaJet Pro 12 – 24V Kit	No
Up to 10 feet	650	AquaJet 24V XLV1	No
Up to 10 feet	650	AquaJet 24V XLV2	Yes
Up to 10 feet	1500	AquaJet MaxFlow	No*
Need more flow? We have larger custom pump kits available on request. Contact us for more information.

SOLAR WATERFALL PROJECT SIZING

Building a waterfall in your backyard can be a fun project when you don’t have to worry about paying an electric bill for operating your water pump or hiring an electrician to install underground wiring and conduit from your home’s power supply. We offer simple, safe, and cost effective solutions for bringing your backyard waterfall project to life.

Solar Waterfall Sizing Guide

Waterfall Max Lift	Waterfall Flow (GPH)	Recommended Model	Battery Backup
Up to 10 feet	400	AquaJet Pro 24V Kit	Yes
Up to 10 feet	400	AquaJet Pro 12 – 24V Kit	No
Up to 10 feet	650	AquaJet 24V XLV1	No
Up to 10 feet	650	AquaJet 24V XLV2	Yes
Up to 10 feet	1500	AquaJet MaxFlow	No*
Need more flow? We have larger custom pump kits available on request. Contact us for more information.

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR PUMP & REPLACEMENT GUIDES

Need help replacing or cleaning your solar water pump? We have a selection of quick and easy videos to see how you can take apart your water pumps for cleaning. We’ve also prepare further troubleshooting videos and steps for various solar pumps here.

DIY increase your water pumps solar power

Need more power for your water pump? No problem! We've put together a few videos and guides on how you can improve the performance of your solar water pump kit. We have simple options from cutting / splicing your wires to using one of our simple plug and play adapters that allows you to increase [...]

Solar Pond Aeration & Fountain Project

Converting the backyard pond with an AquaJet series solar pump kit Below you'll find a quick overview of how we converted an old "plug-in" style water pump with a AquaJet Pro 24V night and day solar pump kit made by Silicon Solar. If you're interested in a building a solar powered waterfall, check out this [...]

Water Features Retrofit with Solar Pump Kits

Ideas for retrofitting your existing water feature using our solar pump kits We believe in sharing the many ways you can use our solar pump kits to retrofit your existing water feature. If you're looking at a standard water feature that is powered by a normal plug in pump, check out the examples below on [...]