Is this fountain suitable for a back yard and if so has anyone used it outside? I have three large dogs and they go out quite a bit so we want to be sure they have water
936892
you will work yourself to death keeping it clean. Filter system will have to be cleaned daily. This is geared to a small inside dog or cat. I have 2 large inside dogs and I grew sick of cleaning filters and now I just use bowl (threw away fountain part)and empty it twice daily and fill with fresh water. The bowl is pretty nice, but fountain is a pain.
1344742
From everything i found, and after using it for about a year... there is no damage to dogs, no weird sounds to humans, and it is a miracle worker.....Just... DONT LET IT GET WET. Seems to have a problem being left out in the elements but if you put something like a piece of plastic over it you should be fine.
670443
Have had this fountain for over a year. Works well. No need to take apart to fill, I have a large plastic cup I keep on my counter and just add water as needed ~ typically at least once/twice a day but I have 3 dogs and 4 cats drinking out of it. I do take it apart and clean it once a week or else fur and stuff gets caught in the filter. I also run it in the sink with bleach/water on occasion as the filter housing can get really gunked up and I don't want bacteria growing in there. Also use an old toothbrush to clean the gunk out. I long ago threw away the carbon filter...just don't see the point. Point ~ keep it clean and it runs great, neglect it and it runs poorly.
173819
I have a siberian husky and both my sisters have small dogs. Jack loves his fountain and drinks from the top. When my sisters bring their dogs to my apt. they drink from the water fall on the side. Everyone is happy. I think your dogs will love it as much as ours do.
714428
I'm not really qualified to say for sure that it would be safe undera covered poarch. It's not made to be outdoors but the only real electrical part is the pump and the cord going to the pump. If the cord is not getting wet then I would think it would be fine. The flow is adjustable and on high it flow real fast. I think between it being consumed by your pet and evaporation that there won't be time for mosquitoes to be an issue.
798705
First, I would not put this fountain outside, unless it is securely anchored and I mean securely anchored! Second, it must have an electrical outlet for the pump to operate.I have my fountain on my covered apartment balcony where it is protected from the elements especially wind.I am very pleased with the performance of this fountain!
1499525
Definitely. Mine is on my balcony. I saw a review from Jemma the Long hair Chihuahua on the internet regarding Piddle Place (you may want to Google her.) She inspired me to place it outside I have kennel runs in my office and I hook the valve on the Piddle Place to a standard garden hose and drain it down a central drain At home I just use the drain valve If your deck is not covered it might fill up with rain, but that would be the only issue If outside, you can probably save money on the bio treatments since odor might not be an issue, and you might use the garden hose trick to drain it somewhere other then the patio or your grass. I have recommended this to hundreds of my patients with new puppies and older dogs and they all give me great feedback. Good luck.
933440
I have had it for about a month and it has rained on it several times actually. The water just drains through. It seems to be holding up well, but I would think over time it might dry rot or have others problems if left out for several seasons in a row. I will put it inside in the Winter.
1332009
I do not know what kind of fountain that is but I have a big waterbowl fountain for my large dogs and it works well on that. Sorry I can't help any more
2111013
I would say yes you can use it outside but I would give it some shelter from the sun and rain. Also, you may have more issues with algae if the ponds gets a lot of sunshine, requiring more carbon changes
651346
My three cats and dog all use the fountain. Check the size of the fountain you bought. They have different names.
1970094
I use this for water when the dogs, 2 Huskies, are in the back yard. It holds a lot, huge bowl, very sturdy.
570444
It is an outdoor water fountain as it has a guarded cord, but if you use an extension cord with it I would use something similar to this: Farm Innovators Model CC-2 Cord Connect Water-Tight Cord Lock - Green to protect the plug. The only thing the instructions warned was not to use when 40 degrees or below, as it would damage the motor.
120422
I'm sure it can run a outdoor fountain with no problem, I use it in the winter to run a block heater AND a ceramic heater. So you should be fine.
2093107
No I would put it out in the yard because that is where your problem is. Just understand that your dogs will react to it. Also, if you use it outside, you will likely need more than one as you are covering greater area.
2198123
Many of the other buyers will say yes but the directions which come with the product clearly state that it is not to be used outdoors. I returned mine when I found that out. I won't risk my doggies.
1276281
I would not recommend it for the simple reason that the bottom could tear easily with a dog's nails. The edges also bend down easily, and she could step on and let all the water out. I would recommend a hard shell pool of some sort.