![]() ![]() If the pump happens to go (they all do eventually) you can buy a replacement without replacing the whole fountain.There are two available drinking areas for your cats to ensure they have options available to them.Another benefit of a stainless steel fountain is there are no concerns about BPAs in the plastic.It is a great looking water fountain, I personally love the look of clean stainless and prefer it over any plastic from an aesthetic standpoint.It provides a nice gentle flow of water as opposed to falling water like many other pumps.Stainless steel is 100% dishwasher safe & considered far more sanitary than plastic for anyone that prefers it.Note there is a ceramic version of this product if you want something that looks nicer than plastic, but you don’t like stainless steel. If you’re interested in the ceramic version you can also read my full review of it here If you clean the fountain consistently though this shouldn’t be a huge problem. It is also worth noting that the design doesn’t do the best job of keeping hair and other things floating through the air out of the pump. This can be frustrating in smaller homes or apartments where you don’t feel like having to refill a fountain constantly. While it won’t necessarily run out of water quickly it will end up making a lot more noise as the amount of water in the fountain gets lower and lower. There are a couple of things to keep in mind though, the fountain has a pretty low water capacity. This means if you’ve got a cat that likes a gentle flow instead of splashing or falling water this is the fountain for you. The water does not drop over a fall or shoot out like a human drinking fountain which is another key difference from many fountains in the market place. The second major feature to keep in mind is that this fountain is designed with more of a slide than what you might have seen with other fountains. If you’re a worry wort when it comes to germs this is a model for you! Stainless steel is considered a far more ‘safe’ material in that it is 100% dishwasher safe and also isn’t porous as many forms of plastic are which ensures it doesn’t stain as easy or harbor bacteria. This is a huge benefit to folks who are against using plastic in anything related to their pets or themselves. The Pioneer Pet Raindrop Stainless Steel Pet Drinking Fountain is a high quality fountain designed with a couple of specific features in mind, beyond the basic one of ensuring your cat drinks more water.įirst and foremost the product is made of stainless steel instead of plastic like many of the fountains out there these days. Pioneer Pet Raindrop Stainless Steel Pet Drinking Fountain Product Overview: Once the parts are clean you can reassemble the motor for use by replacing the impeller, stator and cover plate.Product Name: Pioneer Pet Raindrop Stainless Steel Pet Drinking Fountain.To remove the impeller, use a fingernail to get under a blade and lift it out. Once the stator is removed you can also remove the impeller (three bladed propeller) which is held in place magnetically.Remove the stator by placing your finger nail under the small lip located on the narrow side of the tear drop shaped stator and pull out.It may be necessary to insert a fingernail into the seam of the inlet plate to pry it open. Once the motor is out of the fountain, with your thumb and forefinger, gently squeeze on either side of the intake plate, and pull off.A small amount of force may be necessary. ![]() Suction cups on the bottom of the motor will hold it in place. Gently lift the motor out of the cavity of pump housing.Remove the top cover of the pump housing and set aside.Unplug the power cord from the transformer.Remove the top bowl from the lower bowl.Cleaning the pump is essential to the longevity of the fountain as well as the cleanliness of the water. ![]()
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