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I have an older PetMate Pet Fountain purchased about 4 years ago. It is still running, and running well. This new purchase is for an outdoor kitty who recently "found" us. First off, the manufacturer is making the unit smaller, which is actually a good thing, as it really does not have to be that big to do the job, so I was happy about that. What I was NOT happy about is the quality of materials, particularly and especially the water pump, which is the guts of the unit. They are obviously cheaper (materials) and I've had some noise issues here and there (meaning not constant, but I have to take the fountain apart and mess with the pump). If I had known this, I probably would have looked at an alternative. I am guessing all of the manufacturing and assembly is done oversees, so, as with all other things, this product will just get cheaper and cheaper quality-wise. It's sad, really. So, really, it's a crap shoot. We'll see if this one lasts as long as my older, better quality unit. Oh, and BTW, for years I owned (more than one) Drinkwell Pet Fountain. The pumps on those are REALLY noisy, no matter what, which is why I had switched to the Petmate. Just an FYI for those of you researching pet fountains. Good Luck!!
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This fountain is very quiet. It keeps my pets happy. My cats have been drinking more water since I bought this. It will help keep them healthy and happy, which will make me happy.
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I bought this for my 4 dogs. One of them is a mastiff who slobbers into her water bowl;making it so the other dogs won't drink from it. The Petmate filters that out and it circulates the water to keep it fresh. My only gripe is that it doesn't circulate with enough force to pick up heavier particles like dirt and kibble particles. I still have to clean out the dish regularly.
The dogs were a bit reluctant to use it at first but quickly realized the benefits of it and drink much more frequently than they did from a regular bowl that I emptied, cleaned and refilled daily.
I dearly wish they would make a tap for an 'ice maker' water hose; which would keep the water level constant; just thinking out loud here but maybe turning the refill bowl into a float system with a tap on the back so people (like me) could add it to our system.
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Petmate 24860 Deluxe Fresh Flow 50-Ounce-Capacity Pet Fountain, Medium, White
The color of white over blue is great, but the new water pump is very noisy and without the filter guard it is more difficult to clean. Fortunately I was only buying a new FreshFlow for the looks. The previous one had worked beautifully, so I was able to pirate the motor and filter from the one that I was retiring. So together they have made a good combination.
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I've had the med. size Fresh Flow for years, and the cats and myself love it, in spite of the fact that debris can collect in the bowl (I solved that problem long ago, by using a turkey baster to suck out food bits, etc.., !). I now have five kitty mouths to water, and the med. just didn't cut it any more, so I purchased the Jumbo. It has pretty much the identical design, except for a small spout at the top of the return flow tube that delivers water to the filter. I assume this is because there is a greater distance for the water to travel with the jumbo, but not sure. While the med. made absolutely no descernible noise, the jumbo made a constant trickling sound. For some reason, after using it for a while.. couple weeks.. it isn't making the noise any more! The med. size released water to keep it at a level of ½" below the rim, but this jumbo one doesn't add water until the level in the bowl drops to an inch below the rim... fairly minor difference. I sort of expected a more powerful pump, though, in retrospect, it doesn't seem to affect performance at all. All in all... Positives: I like how much water the reservoir holds; it doesn't spatter at all, like so many other brands do; it is (now) totally quiet; The "kids" love it; the price was very right! Negatives: I wish it kept the water level a bit higher(just a minor negative); still wish Pet Mate could find a way to have their products circulate the water strongly enough to catch debris, even though I've found a "work-around" ;o) If they could do that last thing- I'd consider pretty close to perfect. As it stands, it's still my first choice, and I would recommend it, in whatever size makes sense, as a great way to supply cool, oxygenated water to your cat(s), especially since cats often don't drink enough water to supplement the dry food many eat. Of course- great for the woofers, too!
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