NPET Cat Water Fountain WF050TP 1.5L Automatic Pet Drinking Fountain with Replacement Faucet Kit…

I bought this to replace a cat fountain I bought years ago that had broken. Previous cats we have owned had kidney issues, and the vet has always recommended encouraging drinking by having a perpetual fountain like this or by leaving a faucet trickling.This fountain is very good overall, here are my pros and cons:Pros:- It is transparent, so you can easily see the water level, and whether the water is "dirty", etc.- It is a simple attractive design, and is small enough that it doesn't get in the way.- The fountain is very quiet. The only time I hear it al all is when the water level gets a little low, and is dripping between the filter and the reservoir. (Or when my cats are noisily lapping at the water.)- The fountain is (mostly) easy to clean. The relatively simple design is pretty much two big sections (top and bottom). The top contains the compartment with the replaceable filter and the spout. The bottom is just the water reservoir and where the small pump is placed/submerged.- The filter is easy to get to, and replacements are easy to obtain. I have also found aftermarket (non-OEM) filters that are cheaper.- The price. This is the correct price point for a fountain like this.- Our cats love it.Cons:- It holds an overall smaller volume of water than I had hoped. It is less a gallon (1.5l = ~.4 gallons,) so it needs to be refilled a bit more frequently. The good news is that it can easily be refilled by (slowly) pouring fresh water in the top. (The filter is a simple gravity feed between the top "bowl" and the lower reservoir, so if it doesn't drain well when refilling, that's a good indicator that filter is dirty and needs to be cleaned or replaced.)- Like any similar fountain, they do need to be dismantled and cleaned periodically. This design is simpler than others I have used, and it is isn't difficult to clean, per se, but it isn't dishwasher safe (at least that isn't recommended by the manufacturer,) so a thorough hand cleaning is necessary. (It can get a little slimy if you let it go too long.) Definitely pay attention to the pump intake and the filter areas.- The only thing that is occasionally finicky is the correct placement of the pump in the lower reservoir. The feed pipe to the spout on top can be a little fussy to align properly when putting it back together.- I am cheap and I manually clean the filters in an effort to reuse them a few times before replacing them. I have tried running it without a filter, which is possible, but it makes it much more likely that dust and pet hair will build up on and block the pump water intake, reducing the flow and potentially shortening the life of the pump itself. Bottom line: Use the filters and thoroughly clean the fountain every couple of weeks.- The pump power cord is USB only, and they do not include a power adapter to plug into an AC wall outlet. This wasn't a big deal for me as I have USB ports in a nearby outlet. Plus, in any modern home, most folks will have extra USB wall adapter laying around, but you will need one to plug it in.- Newer versions of this fountain appear to a water level sensor that helps protect the pump, but if you have the model I have, if the water level gets too low, the pump cannot operate. I thought it had burned out a couple of times, but after a good deep cleaning and rinsing, it has always restored to full flow and quiet operation.Again, overall, I really like the fountain, and would recommend.

A mis gatitos les encanta y a mi también porque es muy silenciosa

I purchased this product in late May now it’s already broken.The motor stopped working completely. I tried to take it off and cleaned it which didn’t work.Just wrote to the seller and currently waiting for a response. Will update here according.

A mis gatitos les encanta su nuevo bebedero!

After a few days of hesitation, our very suspicious senior cat seems to have gotten used to this new water fountain. At this point, I cannot judge its longevity, but overall it appears to be built somewhat cheaply. That said, it's working fine. Its noise level is acceptable as long as you remove the faucet-like extensions. Refilling it is convenient enough and possible with the unit fully assembled, however, you have to carefully and slooowly pour water from a pitcher or you risk some spillage. So far I am OK with this water fountain, but needless to say, my opinion is only secondary here :-)