Lighting and water technology

Metal lights added to range
The Solar Company has added the “Capella” range of solar powered metal lights to its product programme. The aluminium lights come in a traditional coach lamp design, making them a decorative feature in the garden during the day as well. There is a choice of two mounting options, either the traditional post and stake or suspended from a shepherd’s crook (v. photo). The lights work by charging in the day and storing the converted energy in rechargeable batteries. All the lights use thin film silicon solar panels manufactured by the Solar Company. These panels are especially efficient at low light levels, which is ideal for the northern European climate.
The Solar Company, GB-Oxford, OX4 4GA, Fax +44/18 65/78 46 81
New packaging concept
The new “Vario Line” series of pumps from Heissner features a completely reworked packaging concept and is being marketed as a special offer. Integrated into Heissner’s pond pump packaging for the first time is a second lid, which gives the cardboard added stability and also offers space on its underside for additional product information. This lid can be opened as often as required without damaging the packaging since use is made of a small Velcro fastening to close it. A transparent foil display window allows the customer to view the product without having to open the box. A system of photos and diagrams provides information about areas of application for the pumps and their operative capability. The pump series is offered together with a merchandiser for display purposes.
Heissner, D-36341 Lauterbach, Fax +49/66 41/86-299
Solar island with fountain
Solar Trend GmbH of Schwieberdingen near Stuttgart, Germany, will be presenting a new “Solar island” at this year’s Gafa. It is a solar-operated, self-sufficient, floating pond pump that functions even when light levels are low. The floating element is 290 mm in diameter and floats unobtrusively almost level with the surface of the pond. The fountain can attain a maximum height of 70 cm and is supplied with three different fountain head options.
Solar Trend,  D-71701 Schwieberdingen, Fax +49/71 50/9 13 24-18
Dazzle-free light
Oase has added the new Lunaqua 2002 pond light to its “Lighting for gardens and ponds” range, which takes it one more step towards consolidating its authoritative position in this market segment, where demand is currently strong. The fitting comes complete with a plug transformer for 12 V extra-low voltage in two versions with either a 20…