![]() If it helps, its not unusual for people to buy a fountain nozzle, connect it to their existing pump, then wonder why it doesn't look the picture on the box, its because the pump pressure is too low.Īlso if you connect a pond pump to an outlet then close the outlet off (for that is what a scarecrow does) it would burn out after a few days since it is trying to pump but getting nowhere. Try putting a pump in a bucket of water and switch it on how high does the water go? If you look at the average fountain nozzle it has small holes 0.3mm?, this is to make use of what pressure there is, now look at the diameter of a scarecrow, it must be around 5mm lot of difference. You may be surprised to know the average pond pump has very little pressure. Hello theonlytazman, I doubt you will find one of those in the UK, if you read the specification sheet it requires one thing we don't have too much of.sunlight, its solar operated.Īs for connecting a pond pump to a "scarecrow sprinkler" don't bother. Re: Heron deterrent (like scare crow etc.) help needed from a Noob (sorry!) BUT as i cannot connect all the time to the mains supply just wondering is there any other possibilities or is something else better to get rid of the heron. Saw these water sprinkler things & from online reviews they do seem to work. Tried a heron decoy (no use), have got a ultrasonic cat deterrent which doesn't do much. ![]() the pond has got nothing surrounding it, easy target for a bird like that. one of my neighbours has told me that the heron wades in from 1 side of the garden jumps onto the pond edge (its about 2 foot (approx) off the ground) then stabs, scares, kills them etc. Never had a problem in my old house & pond but in this new hse getting too many probs. ![]() The reason for this query is that i have a huge problem with heron(s). Havahart Spray Away Elite II Hose-Free Motion Activated Sprinkler Animal Repellent 5269 In the US they have this which seems ideal: Was wondering is it possible to connect these water sprayers with a hose pipe directly into the pond rather than to the mains water supply? i know some need pressure but can you maybe add something to existing pumps to pump the pond water into it to use? 744, Capresso 204.04 frothPLUS Automatic Milk Frother and Hot. Being in the UK & the S/E we regularly get hose pipe bans. Motion Activated Night Vision 2.4 LCD IR LEDs, LPNRR695595974, B07BHLVXF7, 1, 59.99, 59.99. Heron deterrent (like scare crow etc.) help needed from a Noob (sorry!)Īpologies in advance a novice on ponds (only being doing it for 14 yrs & still trying to learn) & obviously being a Noob on this site too (so pls be gentle :)). ![]()
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