Low Voltage AC and DC Pond Pumps

Low Voltage pond and fountain pumps have become very popular. A lot of customers are turning to low voltage for a variety of reasons, extended cable length, no electricity in the area where the fountain or pond is located, ect. But there is a bit of confusion when it comes to the low voltage pumps. There are two different types, AC or DC low voltage pumps. An AC low voltage pond pump can be connected to an extended low voltage cable length and that has to connect to a outdoor transformer. The transformer usually come with on/off timers, the same as for outdoor low voltage lighting. These low voltage pond pumps can be integrated in a low voltage lighting system. These pumps cannot be connected to batteries or solar panels.
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A DC low voltage pond pump is needed for a battery or solar panel connection. These pumps are direct current and can only be connected to a battery or solar panel.

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