Petmate Deluxe Fresh Flow Pet Fountain Medium, Black/Stainless | 
| Brand: Petmate
List Price: $44.99
Buy New: $32.99
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Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 2722
Color: Black
Media: Misc.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 13.5 x 9 x 7
MPN: 24850
Model: 24850
UPC: 029695248504
EAN: 0029695248504
ASIN: B000P7M1AU
Release Date: April 2, 2007
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Stainless steel | | • | Encourages pets to drink | | • | Complements any kitchen environment | | • | In-line power switch | | • | 13.5"x9"x7" |
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Product Description
Veterinarians tend to agree that increased water consumption promotes good pet health. Your finicky dog or cat will be more likely to visit his water bowl if its contents are always fresh. Ideal for homes with single pets, this Designer Deluxe Fresh Flow Pet Fountain is a medium-capacity (50 oz.) water dispenser that provides fresh, filtered water for your pet, thanks to an ultra-quiet system that adds oxygen, filters water, and cools naturally for reduced odor and improved taste. The black base and chrome accents give this product a modern look and feel.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 25 more reviews...
 Stainless panels October 26, 2007
A. E. Prescott (Frederick, MD)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
Bought this as an "upgrade" for the cats; they were using the white one which got pretty disgusting with mineral stains and whatnot. I thought that I was ordering a fountain made -completely- of stainless steel with this one, but it's not--it's got two panels of stainless steel, one of which doesn't have any contact with the water. Decoration, I guess.
Anyway, the description is misleading, but it's still a great product like the other Petmate fountains, and does look pretty sleek. The cats still love 'em. I just don't know if the current price difference justifies getting this one over another color, since the stainless steel doesn't add much as far as function or ease of cleaning.
 More water on floor than in dish December 24, 2007
RMH (Long Island, NY)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
Horrible product.
Plastic equals cheap in this instance, and I'm sorry, when you're dealing with water I prefer all the components and parts to be tightly put together. The first few weeks this product was great, kept the water fresh, cats enjoyed it.
But then--then the water started soaking the carpet, constantly. At first, I thought the high humidity was causing moisture on the underneath side of the product, but it was the teenie tiny holes between the "stainless steel" plate and the plastic. Depending on the flow of the water down the ramp determined if the water came out in tiny drops or flowed onto the floor freely.
I tried stuffing towels under the fountain but it soaked the towel and then into the carpet. We moved, and now the dish sits on a tile floor, twice in the last week I've walked out in the morning to see a large pool of water and the cat dish nearly empty (and the pump gurgling).
Overall, I do not suggest purchasing this product. Spend a little more and stay away from plastic dishes. Not worth the mess, cleanup, and hassle.
By the way, the product is now off to a landfill somewhere.
 Wow! Absolutely amazing! June 5, 2008
Ceerie (New Jersey USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I have nothing bad to say about this product. Easy to set up and use. A little noisy at first, but it's expected, and passed after just a few minutes. My cats are deathly afraid of any and everything. At first they wouldn't go near it, but I tricked them with a couple of treats close the the base and as they were nibbling, they quickly went in for a little lick. Now, every time I turn around, one of them has their face in it. I have it set on setting #2, and besides the flow being perfect, the motor is virtually silent. I'm so impressed with how cool and refreshing the water is, I have to resist sticking my own face in it. I've recommended it to all my friends with small animals and even purchased a few extra to give as gifts.
Perfect companion October 25, 2007
Crissy (Upstate NY)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I was unsure how my new kitten would like to drink from a "fountain", the first week I had it he would just look at it, eventually as he got a little older he started experimenting with the water (dipping his paw in ocassionally). Well he started to drink from it (both at the base and top of the waterfall) and he loves it now!!! I would NEVER go back to unfiltered, stale and stagnent water. Every cat and dog should have one of these WONDERFUL devices. I think that this is the best model because it has both a charcoal filter and a water pressure gauge. The sleek black and stainless steel goes great with a stainless steel food dish. Plus you have the satisfaction that your animal is getting clean, fresh water on a daily basis, what more could a pet owner want! I highly reccomend that you buy this product, I would even suggest getting one as a gift for a friend that is a pet owner! Everyone should own one! Enjoy!
 Major pump issues, but a good idea. February 7, 2008
AmazonJunkie (santa monica, california USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
My cats love this fountain. They like to play in the water and to drink from the circulating water in the basin. My cats also like it when I put a few ice cubes in there to play with. That said, the pump frequently stops working, preventing the flow of water down the ramp, and makes very loud gurgling and sucking noises. I can't help but feel frustrated that I have to deal with this problem approximately every few days. When it works, it is great, but the rest of the time it just sucks energy from the outlet but doesn't serve its purpose. I am bummed and wish that these problems could be resolved because my cats really do love it. Great product idea, poor execution.
UPDATE: After the pump completely stopped working and I was unable to exchange it with Amazon, I decided to dismantle this thing entirely to see what was going on. I removed the pump and saw that tons of cat hair had become stuck at the entrance to the pump filter and blocked the flow of water. I was able to remove most of it and it resumed working upon reassembly. Today, the fountain works again and my cats are please...for now. I assume this will happen again, as I have a long hair feline who loves to dip her paws in the basin. It is a pain to take apart and reassemble, but it is better than being broken for good!
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