Because of its well known durability to the outside elements, most quality metal solar water fountains are made of copper. Natural copper has the dual characteristic of giving you two different finishes. It can be left alone to age into a classic patina finish, or can be polished to keep its shiny surface. The water reservoir usually holds about a gallon of water and is equipped with a solar panel to power the fountain and a low voltage solar pump that propels the water from the bottom basin and continuously recycles it. In the winter months remember to store the solar panel and water pump in a frost-free environment. The pump for a solar bird bath fountain or any other bird bath fountain must never be operated without water. This will permanently damage the pump. Following these simple maintenance rules will give years of visual and audible enjoyment.

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