Our concepts for battery operated pet drinking fountains
We specialize in custom made fountains and craft them in the size, color and with the spout you and your cats prefer. If you don't wish to wait for a fountain crafted specifically for you (usually takes 4 to 6 weeks), please see the cordless or wireless battery operated pet fountains we have in stock for immediate delivery (generally ships within 1 business day and takes 2 to 6 days depending on your location). See:
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The round cordless fountain with a horizontal battery compartment comes in 3 different sizes: small, medium and large. It can be equipped with any of our spouts. The battery is hidden underneath the lid in a compartment separated from the water storage compartment. There's a rotary on-/off-switch at the back of the fountain hidden underneath the lid's elongated rim. There are three different filter systems to choose from. Because the battery/batteries are placed horizontally, the fountain can be built shorter. Be aware that the battery compartment of a small fountain is not as wide as the compartment of a medium or large fountain, which restricts the type and number of batteries that can be used for a smaller fountain of this type. Click to see some samples of round cordless fountains with a horizontal battery compartment. |
The round cordless fountain with a vertical battery compartment is available in the sizes small, medium and large. It can be equipped with any of our spouts. The battery is hidden underneath the lid in a compartment separated from the water storage area. There's a rotary on-/off-switch at the back of the fountain hidden underneath the lid's elongated rim. There are three different filter systems to choose from. The fountain has to have a certain minimal height to accommodate the batteries vertically. A compartment of this type is smaller than the horizontal compartment described above and restricts the type and number of batteries that can be used. Click to see some samples of round cordless fountains with a vertical battery compartment. |
The new round cordless fountain with a vertical battery compartment is available only in the size medium. It can be equipped with any of our spouts. The battery is hidden underneath the lid in a compartment separated from the water storage area. There's a rotary on-/off-switch at the back of the fountain hidden underneath the lid's elongated rim. There are three different filter systems to choose from. The fountain has to have a certain minimal height to accommodate the batteries vertically. A compartment of this type is smaller than the horizontal compartment described above and restricts the type and number of batteries that can be used. |
Our detached battery compartment converts your
"regular" round EBI-fountain into a cordless pet drinking
fountain with a hidden battery and no cables showing
outside the fountain. The battery compartment can be
crafted to accommodate the type and number of batteries
you choose to use. And of course your fountain can now be
battery operated or, as previously, “plugged in” using a
low-voltage power transformer.
There are different filter systems to choose from.
Click to see some samples of round cordless fountains with a detached battery compartment. |
The
square cordless fountain is available only in
size large (9-inch side length). It can be equipped with
any of our spouts. The battery is hidden underneath
the lid in a compartment separated from the water
storage compartment. There's a rotary on-/off-switch at
the back or side of this fountain covered by a
protective handle. Having a battery compartment inside
your water fountain reduces the water holding capacity
of the fountain. The size/shape of this battery
compartment allows you to use large batteries but not
multiple batteries. As with the other concepts, you have
three different filter systems to choose from.
Click to see some samples of square cordless fountains. |
This
round cordless fountain with battery compartment
below is available in size medium to XL and can be
equipped with any of our spouts. There are two different
filter systems to choose from. The downside of this
concept is that the battery compartment is smaller than
the compartments in the concepts above and the
compartment adds considerably to the fountain’s drinking
height.
Click to see some samples of round cordless fountains with a battery compartment underneath the fountain. |
The economy fountain has a battery
compartment at the back of the fountain hidden
underneath a protective cover. The water stays open in
the bowl (so no lid) and there's only one standard
spout. This fountain comes with a simple foam filter,
but a media bag with activated charcoal can be added in
front of the pump’s inlet grid for more effective
filtration. The advantage of this fountain is its simple
design, making it easier for us to craft and therefore
more economical in price than our other battery operated
fountains.
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An external battery solution is for people who
don’t have an outlet nearby and who don’t care that a
cable and battery box are visible in the vicinity of the
fountain. Having a battery outside of your water fountain
or using a detached battery compartment leaves more room
for water inside the fountain. You can choose between a
D-cell box or using a rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery
(power pack). As in all of our battery options, we do not
supply the batteries but provide tips on which batteries
will work. The batteries must be purchased separately from
a reputable dealer.
Click
to see some samples of fountains with an external battery
configuration. |
Every battery should be protected from water, but Li-Ion batteries (USBs) are particularly sensitive to water damage because they have electronics inside. We craft our internal battery compartments to keep the batteries dry but there is always the possibility of condensation forming, so it is imperative that the battery(ies) be enclosed in a water tight ziplock bag before putting them inside the compartment. Likewise, if your cat has the propensity to play in the water, external batteries need to be protected as well. You have about 7 feet of cord available, so put them in a higher place, a nearby drawer or a waterproof container.
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