PETKIT water fountains

How is the PETKIT line-up organized?

PETKIT's EverSweet fountains differ from most competitors in one respect: the pump is a separate wireless unit that sits in the base and takes power through the base rather than through a cable running through the water. The maker describes it as a heat-resistant housing with a water-level sensor that stops the pump when the tank runs low. Every model in our database uses this pump family, so one replacement part number (P41161) covers all four, in a standard and a UVC version.

Capacity runs from 1.6 L (3 Pro) through 2.0 L (Solo 2) to 3.0 L (both Max models). PETKIT states the target as cats and small-breed dogs, and the manufacturer noise claims are 25 to 26 dB where given. The table lists every figure with its source and check date.

Which PETKIT model suits which home?

These are decision rules from the specs, not a ranking.

• A fountain by an outlet, smaller tank: the Solo 2 (2.0 L) and the 3 Pro (1.6 L) run on USB only. The 3 Pro has a stainless body and a UVC pump; the Solo 2 is plastic.
• No outlet near the drinking spot: the Max (Cordless) and Max 2 (UVC) hold 3.0 L and run on a built-in battery or USB. PETKIT claims up to 83 days per charge, but does not state a battery capacity, so we cannot give you a mAh figure.
• Easier cleaning: the Max 2 is the model where the maker lists several parts as dishwasher safe. On the Solo 2, PETKIT says none are.
• UVC pump: the 3 Pro and Max 2 come with the UVC pump version. Whether you want it is a preference; the filters and cleaning schedule still apply.

If you would rather compare other makers' battery models, see the cordless fountain roundup.

Filters and the wireless pump

PETKIT lists two filter parts: the Filter Unit 3.0 (P4161) for the Solo 2 and 3 Pro, and the Filter Unit RECT (P4171) for the Max (Cordless). For the Max 2, the pages we read did not name a replacement filter type, so we leave it blank rather than guess. PETKIT states 2 to 4 weeks per filter. Part codes, media and sources are on the PETKIT filters page, and the pump page explains how wireless pumps differ from a submersible one.

Common PETKIT problems

Our fix records for PETKIT come from the manual and PETKIT's pump page. They cover the low-water standby on the Solo 2, where a flashing blue light means the tank needs a refill, and the pump stopping because its low-water protection kicked in, which applies to all four models. The usual remedies are a refill, reseating the pump in its slot and cleaning debris from the pump. The details are on the PETKIT troubleshooting page. Only two PETKIT issues are recorded so far, so for anything else go to PETKIT's help center.

Official links

The links at the top lead to PETKIT's site, its help center and its manual downloads. We have no affiliation with PETKIT, and this page rests on published manufacturer information. For other makers, see the brands page.