My “dream” fountain would be a cordless with a long-lasting filter (esp. a filter sensor). I am looking at Petkit Eversweet in smart mode for the filter longevity aspect, but I do have two cats now. Also, looking at the NPET since I can see the water and it mentions filter lasting two months. Oh yeah – a stainless steel or non-lead ceramic drinking tray would be nice too. Remember to make sure you are good with the cost of the replacement filters. The Pioneer Pet Teardrop white porcelain model gets a scale (I live in hard water Mountain West) that I can feel (not see) so I will soak it in a diluted vinegar solution and rub until the surface is smooth and I can no longer feel the scale with my fingertips. The filter is in the motor unit and the motor should be disassembled/cleaned somewhat frequently. (Not too difficult and the more you do it, the easier it seems.) I used this model long enough to replace the motor (after 2-3 years) and then the replacement motor stopped working and I replaced the model with Cat-It. Hi,Unfortunately, it’s not working; I’ve tried everything, but nothing works. This is my configuration: Configuration.yaml # Loads default set of integrations. Do not remove. The drinking fountain itself has two modes – Smart Mode and Normal Mode. While Normal Mode has the fountain dish constantly full with water (great for pets that get thirsty at night), the Smart Mode uses light technology to assess how much water to allow to well depending on the time of day. Not only does this prevent undrunk water sitting in the well overnight, but saves energy too. I created a sample Python script to demonstrate the decoding of the bytes, and how to derive other information (i.e. today’s purified water or energy usage) from these values. For other models, there are some small differences in the interpretation.

With a 70-ounce water capacity, this fountain is on the smaller side, but it’s large enough to satisfy the needs of most cat-only households. What We Liked: This fountain offers a generous 2.5L (84-ounce) capacity with a detachable water tank for easy cleaning and refilling. It features a vertical filtration system that draws water from the bottom of the tank through a wireless water pump and dispenses it into the stainless-steel water tray. The water then passes through a 4-layer filter to remove pet hair, heavy metals, odors, and other contaminants before returning to the reservoir. They have a good carbon filter and prefilter. All high-quality water fountains contain a carbon filter, which captures odors and small particles. Most also feature a prefilter, which captures larger debris before it can reach the carbon foam filter and a submersible pump. By protecting the filter and pump, prefilters help extend the life of your water dispenser without the need for replacement filters. They oxygenate the water, making it taste fresher than water in a bowl and encouraging your cat to drink more. Secondly, they make life easier for you. Instead of refilling the bowl once a day, you’ll have to refill your cat’s water fountain only once every week or two.

Why Buy a Cat Water Fountain?

Our test was limited to a few days, and I wasn’t able to experience filter replacement and operating costs over time, so I did a little research to determine how much it would cost to maintain each water fountain over time. Although this pet fountain is fairly simple in design, it does offer one unique feature which sets it apart from the others on this list – it comes with three flow modes. Choose from a standard waterfall, a bubbling fountain, or a three-way leaf design that produces separate streams. With all of these options, you can customize the NPET fountain according to your cat’s preferences. Of the water fountains on this list, the Cat Mate is the easiest to assemble and break down. In our tests, it took just 1 minute and 30 seconds to get the Cat Mate set up and running. With just two plastic parts and almost effortless disassembly, this water fountain is a breeze to break down and wash. It’s dishwasher-safe and its moderately-sized square pieces fit easily in the dishwasher. With indicator lights letting you know when the water is low and when it’s time to change the filter, this is a helpful little device that makes water fountain management easy. When it’s time to wash the Petkit Eversweet 2, it’s easy to pull apart the nested components and pop the plastic parts into the dishwasher. What We Liked:

The Pioneer Pet Raindrop was the outlier in this test. After running all night, the fountain looked the same as it did at the beginning of the test—the hair was still floating in the drinking bowl. Many customers unite under the common thread that it has become a genuinely useful addition to their home. As the water fountain automatically refills the water well, it has proven to be a hands-off way of ensuring that your pet has access to all the fresh water they need – something that’s especially useful for a busy household. For a medium-price point, the Petkit Smart Pet Drinking Fountain can both offer you as the owner the reassurance that your pets aren’t going to be thirsty – day or night – and the quality of the water your pets will drink will be far better than tap water that has been sat in a bowl for the past 12 hours. In terms of purification, the fountain uses an activated carbon filter to reduce impurities in the water, and the introduction of an ion-exchange resin aims to capture any heavy metal ions in the water to help soften it for a better quality drink. Lastly, the system is built with a microscopic nylon strainer, ideal for catching any stray pet hairs, food residue or other nasties that have made their way into the water tank.I ran each of the fountains one by one, taking note of their noise output. I listened for a motor hum and any splashing sounds. The sound of the Eversweet 2, NPET, and Cat Mate fountains was almost imperceptible, while the Catit and Pioneer Pet fountains both hummed faintly as they ran. Though still quiet, the PetSafe Drinkwell Platinum was the loudest of the bunch, producing a distinct hum that you could hear from across the room. It was also the only water fountain with noticeable water noise. Cat Appeal Getting up-to-date info and controlling PetKit water fountains requires having the BLE relay enabled in the PetKit app (requires a compatible PetKit device that can connect to the bluetooth-only water fountain). They’re easy to disassemble for cleaning. You’ll want to wash your cat’s water fountain once every couple of weeks. The best ones make this chore as easy as possible. We looked for fountains that had relatively simple designs, didn’t have a lot of parts that could accumulate dirt, and were easy to break down when it’s time to clean. Ideally, they’re dishwasher-safe so you can pop them into the dishwasher and know you’re getting a complete clean. Crucially, previous buyers have commented too on how quiet the water fountain is – a reassuring nod to those that are looking to place a unit in their main living spaces.

Another thing, is it normal that when I add the Petkit integration, it responds: This device cannot be added from the user interface You can add this device by adding it to your ‘configuration.yaml’ file. See the documentation for more information." In conjunction with the Petkit Eversweet 2’s three-level filtration system, this energy management system allows the filters to last longer than those in most water fountains. If used in Smart Mode, you’ll have to replace the carbon filter once every three months. Most water fountains recommend filter replacement once every two to four weeks. Signs that your cat might appreciate a pet water fountain include drinking water from the toilet or bathroom faucet and playing with streams of fresh water. The fountain’s easy assembly, whimsical design, and low price have made the Catit Flower Fountain a perennial favorite among cat guardians. Surprisingly, our most expensive option—the PetSafe Drinkwell Platinum—would likely be the most economical over time.Cat water fountains are an excellent tool for boosting your cat’s hydration, but they don’t always fit where you want them to. Most cat water fountains use a power cord, which means you’ll have to find a spare outlet in a location your cat tends to frequent. While the quiet pump has been designed with humans in mind, the filtration and purification system is wholly for the benefit of our cats and dogs. Though it’s not noiseless, the Catit Flower Fountain is a quiet unit. The motor produces a faint, almost imperceptible hum.