Question 1

Most of the complaints about this fountain seem to be about the pump. Is it plastic?  Is there any smell around the pump?

Accepted Answer

I've owned this fountain since November 2014 and the pump is still going strong. You just need to take it apart and clean it thoroughly every time you clean the fountain. My cats and I love this fountains.

Question 2

Wait...."the housing is plastic". I would think about getting this, but is the water held or circulated in plastic?

Accepted Answer

Of course the housing is plastic and so is the motor ... as well as plastic on the fliters, and the protective sheath around the electrical cord... did you really think a motorized water pump could be 100% ceramic, with a ceramic motor and electric cord ?

Question 3

How often do you clean this fountain?

Accepted Answer

It varies depending on the number of cats you have.  I have 6 cats (4 indoor and 2 indoor/outdoor) that use it regularly so I end up cleaning it about 2x per week.  The filter works better if the water dish is on a slight incline... I use 2 silicone catfood can lids to slightly lift the front of the dish (opposite of the pump)- this tilts the dish slightly so that the pump can get a better supply of water and it keeps the water going thru the filter better.  I have been happy with mine since my cats have to have distilled water and before this I was changing their regular water dish once a day... this has really saved the amount of distilled water I have to go through.

Question 4

I plan to install this fountain under my bathroom sink. The dimensions of this item appear nowhere. Thank you.

Accepted Answer

I even looked on the box & the booklet, no measurements.  I measured the fountain with a ruler...5" H x 12" W x 13" L   I think would fit nicely under a sink.

Pioneer PetBig Max Ceramic Drinking Fountain for Pets, White, 8 lb

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