Does the flat solar surface accumulate water build up?
1728424
I haven't noticed any water build up on the solar panel. It is fairly flush with the top and water seems to drain away with ease. I think you will be very happy with these lamps. I am.
1728425
Yes it does. After a spell of rain, I will wipe off the accumulated water on the top surface. I also modified the base so I could remove the lamp and set them in the direct sun in order to charge them up for the coming evening hours. I do this just to keep them at their brightest during the night.
740503
I think it will have some leakage from the seams. I think I had read in the directions before we set it up, it stated that it would have a little leakage from the seams. We've had no problems with ours yet, the only thing I noticed was fading of the colors from the sun!!
181462
We have not had that problem. Water does not accumulate. You will find that birds poop on the roof, but that's a different problem.
648271
There must be a slight gradient, but it is not apparent. Water does not pool, it drains really well.
1011684
Not sure, but I don't think it would since it's solar powered. It shuts off without sun and the water would freeze.
2186477
The solar panel is flush with the metal housing, so water doesn't collect. The temps here (near Seattle) have been in the low 20s and high 10s the last few nights, and the light still works well. The solar panel seems to be quite sturdy, also.
1536110
I would guess yes, I think it would heat the water. However, I'm also guessing it wouldn't work as well because of the loss of effiency since the sun is shining through a glass window before it hits the reflectors. Again, I think it would heat the water, it will just take longer. Hope this helps.
845534
Yes.it hold a lot of water whick causes the fan to sling water out, the side of it all on my house which causes this pink stuff to grow on my house
1722132
The pump can, yes. The solar panel should be outside of the water and facing the sun for best performance. Be aware of how gunky your water is, the pump intake can become blogged with moss and slime and prevent it from working...
1011685
The solar kit doesn't contain a heating element. Considering the water in your birdbath is relatively contained, I would think that it would freeze at the same/similar rate as still water.
1212041
Depends on the humity but i havent had to empty it yet. It should evaporate most of the water itself.
1396256
Mine seem to be equally effective in both shaded and sunny areas. The water does evaporate faster if it's in the sun, but you can always add more if it's getting low.
316933
Most water passes through, but it will get heavy and you can see the wait of trapped water causing it to sag at times. My shade is 30x16' so the amount of trapped water (cohesion and adhesion properties of water to this mesh) does add up. But the water never pools, as the gaps are too large for that.
766015
I absolutely do. Our water will rise about 10 degrees in 2 to 3 days and then continue to go up. Keep in mind ours are roof mounted. Good luck!
247179
I have them too, I see bubbles as good aeration. If you watch the return water dropping from the cylindrical tube, you can see the tiny bubbles drop deep into the water, then float to the surface. If watching the return water in the rays of the sun, you can see hundreds of microscopic bubbles flowing through the water. I don't think it is something to worry about, I think the tube shape makes them appear.
1241548
Got enough power and would push all the excess water off. However, it depends how clean the water is . . . soft water? hard water?Hard water will leave streaks where the water trails off the surface.
1243338
I have not put anything down to cover any surfaces. The only time water might get on a surface is when you add water. It hasn't been an issue for me.