Can't tell from the picture: what happens if there's a power failure or the pump quits pumping? Will the cats still have access to water?
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I just unplugged it to check. Yes, but only a little and only if it's full. There is a little water in the center hole and around the edge of the blue center piece. If you don't have power, just take the top off to make it a regular bowl. I always visually check the fountain when I feed them since I keep somewhat close to their food. I also wash it out about once a week.
1158672
No, they likely couldn't access the water unless you keep it filled to the highest level at all times. The fountain dome and filter underneath blocks access to the reservoir. So it is dependant on the pump, unlike the waterfall style bowls.
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First let me tell you that I have bought every water well and never have I had these 3 8yr old cats drink this much water. I have one in my bedroom and it is a calming white noise. It's a soft gurgle.I haven't had an outage yet but I will unplug one and see how much surface water there is. O.K. I filled it up to the water line and then unplugged it.When the power is off the water lowers below the fountain's water surface so no they could not drink. I always have a small back up water bowl and I dump it and refill it every day. I have 2 of these (one in kitchen) and it is great so far! Good luck. First let me tell you that I have bought every water well and never have I had these 3 8yr old cats drink this much water. I have one in my bedroom and it is a calming white noise. It's a soft gurgle.I haven't had an outage yet but I will unplug one and see how much surface water there is. O.K. I filled it up to the water line and then unplugged it.When the power is off the water lowers below the fountain's water surface so no they could not drink. I always have a small back up water bowl and I dump it and refill it every day. I have 2 of these (one in kitchen) and it is great... » Read More First let me tell you that I have bought every water well and never have I had these 3 8yr old cats drink this much water. I have one in my bedroom and it is a calming white noise. It's a soft gurgle.I haven't had an outage yet but I will unplug one and see how much surface water there is. O.K. I filled it up to the water line and then unplugged it.When the power is off the water lowers below the fountain's water surface so no they could not drink. I always have a small back up water bowl and I dump it and refill it every day. I have 2 of these (one in kitchen) and it is great so far! Good luck. « Show Less
1665971
As long a water is running through it it will run all day This pump does not lay flat so it will leave some water so be careful that water is running through the pump if not it could burn out
1412731
i believe this is a design flaw. Ours was the same and when we did use it our cat moved the top and the water was pumped out on the floor. If you can, return the device.
2015976
Press down on it. It's a pump. If your's doesn't work, it's probably broken.
1906277
This is a pretty simple device, and I have not experienced anything like this. Assuming that your water supply has a constant pressure, I would suspect that the pump may be failing and is "locking up" intermittently. I would check and see that the hose from the water supply is not kinking and the hose to the nozzle is also not kinking, though either of these would be fairly conspicuous.i would think. The first one of these I bought failed completely after about 8 hours use, I returned it for a replacement and have had no problems with it.
1886214
no the pump will stop working. get a solar pressure pump there about 125.00 to operate the water tank.
1362191
Cats can not pull out the base. The tubes will hold water with out leaking, but I do no think the cat would be able to drink from then because they are too narrow for them to fit their faces in. they are about the circumference of a toilet paper tube. If you left the tube off you could put a little water in the cups at the bottom, but not much... I really don't think putting water in this thing is a very good idea.
508474
Even though the pump is a tank, the switches on these pumps aren't the greatest so you might need a replacement. ..... but first make sure the cord doesn't have any kinks in it, it should be left uncoiled. Also, check to see if the vent on the plug is clean, ie, not plugged up. You can blow into the little vent tube to make sure. Also make sure if you have it plugged into a duplex instead of a single that the outlet isn't covering the vent tube.
1657184
No, it is either on and pumping or off when power is disconnected. Unless you have a way to turn the power on and off from water level then it is on all the time.
1435624
it uses water to spend an internal power supply and the chemicals in your water has caused the motor to lock up therefore not generating any electricity power the lights mine is making noise now and probably soon. It will stop as well
28409
I have never let mine run dry, but sense it is a under water pump, I think it might, I always keep mine clean and change the water at least once a week, even though it has a filter, it will still get dirty, I clean the filter and only change it now and then, I just clean it with water, I also take a pipe cleaner and clean the part of the pump that the water comes out frequently. I do not use any chemical to clean it because I do not want my cats exposed to chemicals.
539623
Hi, just be aware that it may fail also with little use. As soon as my warranty was out, my pump failed. They replied to my Amazon review that they'd exchange it but then only offered a discount. Not an honest company.
1263602
I suggest you ask someone in your area. We had a bad ice/snow storm this week and the power went out, which shut down our primary sump pump. Unfortunately, the Liberty couldn't keep up with the influx. All the rugs were soaked, and are being removed. There was a combination of rain and melting snow coming in.
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yes willie...how do i do to replaced pump with low voltage pump. it's too strong pump. i have probllem with water flash out on floor. thanks you for asking.
1276667
If it's leaking from the power cord, I would return or exchange it as the top may be cracked on the inside. If it's leaking from the top between the pump and canister, make sure your seal is not deformed or split. Also make sure that it's locked down properly.
1103979
I have 1 cat of my own that I bought the bowel for. But there is another 2 cats an 2 dogs in the house. So I fill it everyday. I've run out of water an the pump was still ok.
1655634
I am not sure but I would think that it would NOT get the necessary amount of feed water to operate properly. I would not take the chance of it running out of water and ruining the pump.