Adding a solar powered pump to your garden pond is the easiest way to get movement and life into the water fountains, water courses and lights in your pond without the need for mains power. Even if there is a power outlet near the pond, solar power is the smart and safe way to go in this age of rising energy prices and global warming. Perfect for those water gardeners wanting a green solution.It operates day and night. Charge it up during the day and use when you come back home from work. With a built in timer and memory function included this is the ultimate solar pump kit. You can set the timer to switch the water feature on/off automatically.