Bit of a random question, but hoping someone with a bit more knowledge might help. We've had a cheap solar powered pond oxygenator working for a few years now. Something like
https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Woodside-S...er-Oxygen-Pump-2-Air-Stone-Aerator/1912719416
Does the job, but it seems to be becoming more tempremental about starting. Either the motors or the solar panel is wearing out.
I can open up the motor casing and give the motors a jump start with some low powered AA batteries, and once I do this, it runs off the solar panel power as it should. Any Ideas about whether thr motors or the solar panel needs replacing, or ...
I do realise a new one costs £20, but would like to fix if possible.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Woodside-S...er-Oxygen-Pump-2-Air-Stone-Aerator/1912719416
Does the job, but it seems to be becoming more tempremental about starting. Either the motors or the solar panel is wearing out.
I can open up the motor casing and give the motors a jump start with some low powered AA batteries, and once I do this, it runs off the solar panel power as it should. Any Ideas about whether thr motors or the solar panel needs replacing, or ...
I do realise a new one costs £20, but would like to fix if possible.
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