How deep does the water need to be for this to work properly? My birdbath is 2" deep when full.
1109916
The pump should be fully submerged -- it's quite small, but two inches might not be enough water, especially since the fountain causes quicker evaporation and you would need to keep it completely full at all times.
1109917
The water level for my bird bath is about 2 inches too, it works well. You may need to add water daily to ensure the pump is covered.
1109918
If you don't put the sprinkler head on it to give the higher spray pattern, you can let it bubble out and you don't lose water from birdbath. These are great to keep water moving and discourage mosquito's. If your not going to be near to keep water level up then simply unplug source of power!
380428
I would give it at least 2-3 inches water depth. It works fine floating around. The suction cups comes with a string so it will move some. Keep in mind it only works in direct sun. It will not work on cloudy days or just day light.
2200683
I would go back to Amazon or company who made the birdbath.My instructions were burnt up in an apt fire.Mine currently sits on top of 5 Gal bucket of course Im on 1st floor now.Not sure what will happen when I go back to old apt as the bracket for mounting is LONG gone.
1378575
It doesn't have to be fully covered with water. I've let mine go bone dry and it still works. Have fun keeping your birdies hydrated in the winter!
2187176
it is as shallow as you want it to be if you don't fill it full. the tubing outside is about 6-8" tall so if you filled it all the way the main pool would be that deep. the wading pool has a drain at about 4" so it doesn't get real deep.
753547
I used this pump in a bird bath which gave a 6-8 inch spray. I submergedthe pump about three inches. I do not think it is large enough for aout door pond. Have used this pump in bird bath abt three summers does a great job in bird bath.
1946367
It is a little deep for small birds. I put a small little bubbling fountain in mine (resembles a rock). You could always put a small rock or the bottom of a flower pot upside down for a platform for the birds. It has held up well through the winter in the South.
1122274
If you fill it all the way to the brim, it may be 2 inches deep in the middle. The little woodpeckers easily take long splashy baths in it even when full which takes it down a bit by the time they're done! Very small birds perch on the edge to drink. Hope this helps.
330468
I think my pool is a little more than two inches off. The front is deeper than the back. My pool is really full and it is fine. In fact, when we get a lot of rain, the water level goes above the inflated rim.
1896058
It's about 5 inches across with the ceramic dome in place, and just about that high. The height from the ends of the legs up to the bottom surface of the domed section(where the mfr. says to not allow the water in the birdbath to be deeper than) is about 2-1/2 inches.
1640082
I keep mime in a birdbath. This winter when it was 10f, it was keeping the water at 51f.
364113
none whatsoever as far as the heated bird bath goes. but how low to the ground is this stump? i find the birds like the birdbaths to have some height to them. also, please note that you will definitely need an extension cord - as the cord on the bird bath is very short. And, finally, i have three of these (yes - i love them) and put a nice size rock in the middle of each - both for stability and the birds stand on the rock and feel secure about the depth of the water. enjoy!
1588301
The basin is about 18" wide and 4" deep at it's lowest point. It holds a little better then a gallon of water. The bird bath put together stands 2' tall. It is a very nice piece.
1422235
It really depends more on the heater than the bath. Many will work with this one. This is a pretty sturdy bath, but you will want to ensure that the heater or deicer you are using is safe for all types of birdbaths. Also, you'll want to know the size of bath your heater will work with. The bowl on this bath is about 19 inches in diameter and around 3 inches deep (these are not mass produced, so the dimensions will vary from piece to piece).
1951831
It is not very deep, but it holds enough water for a few birds to bathe. My only complaint is that it is very light and when we have heavy winds, it falls, even though I staked it and put bricks around it. Besides that, I like it.
380427
We have a concrete bird bath so ours floats. If the wind is blowing, it will blow it around, and if on the edge, you will lose all your water. We had to tie our solarrific to a concrete frog in the bird bath so it would not float around. The water has to be at least 3-4 inches deep.
474322
I doubt that it will remove much water at that depth. If you look closely at the pump it is sitting on perhaps 1/2 inch legs.