Key takeaways
- The range runs from 2L to 3.2L and splits into three classes.
- The pump is the first component to fail on any circulating fountain, so it gets settled before packaging or bowl color.
- Fountain MOQ follows three tiers.
A pet water fountain looks like a commodity until the first container of returns lands. The category runs on a short component list — pump, carbon filter, bowl — and most wholesale trouble traces back to those three parts. Here is the range we supply, what each capacity class is for, and how the MOQ tiers work.
Three capacity classes, three shelf jobs
The range runs from 2L to 3.2L and splits into three classes. Compact 2L–2.5L units suit single-pet households and price-sensitive shelves. The 3L–3.2L stainless models take multi-pet homes that refill often. Wireless versions trade some capacity for placement freedom — no outlet, no cord.
| Model | Capacity | Format | Wholesale price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless steel fountain with bowl | 3L–3.2L class | corded, steel bowl | $11.90–$13.80 |
| Wireless rechargeable fountain, infrared sensor | 2.5L | 2200mAh battery | $8.50–$10.90 |
| IPX5-rated water dispenser | 3.2L | corded, splash-resistant | $11.63 |
Beyond the three anchor models, the catalog runs from $3.70 to $13.80; an ultra-silent 2L carbon-filter fountain covers noise-first shelves.
The pump decides your return rate
The pump is the first component to fail on any circulating fountain, so it gets settled before packaging or bowl color. Two things belong in writing: the pump's rated hours and the replacement price. Filters are the commercial engine of the category — if replacement carbon filters are not stocked as a recurring SKU at a published price, the fountain is a one-time sale. Third, noise: run the sample in a quiet room and again as the tank empties toward the minimum line, because the low-water gurgle, not the baseline hum, is what customers complain about. Where budget allows, stainless bowls are the easier hygiene story — dishwasher-safe and less odor-retentive than scratched plastic.
MOQ tiers, and the order to settle them in
Fountain MOQ follows three tiers. Catalog orders start at 50 pieces per model with stock pumps and filters, shipping in 15–30 days. OEM — your logo and packaging on existing tooling — starts at 1,000 pieces with 15–25 day production. ODM, a new mold to your own design, starts at 3,000 pieces at 30–45 days including tooling. Sample fees are capped at $30, deductible from the first bulk order. Settle the pump before the mold talk: a pump change invalidates acoustic testing and filter sizing, and that conversation is expensive to have twice.
Before the deposit: certificates and warranty
CE, RoHS and FCC files are maintained per model, so verify certificates against the exact SKU rather than the product family, and confirm the adapter per destination market — the EU plug runs 220–240V.
Fountain sourcing FAQ
What is the MOQ for pet water fountains?
50 pieces per model on the catalog tier, across 2L compact to 3.2L stainless units. Private-label OEM on existing tooling starts at 1,000 pieces; full ODM with a new mold starts at 3,000 pieces at 30–45 days including tooling. Confirm the filter SKU and the plug type in the same email — adapters ship per region.
Can I test a sample before the bulk order?
Yes. Stock-unit samples ship within days because the tooling already exists; the fee is capped at $30 and deductible from the first bulk order. Set pass criteria before it ships: sound at one meter in a quiet room, behavior as the water level drops toward the minimum, and vibration against a hard floor.
What warranty covers the fountains?
A 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects, covering the pump, the control board and the housing, handled against the production batch you received. Before scaling, confirm replacement pumps and filters are stocked at published prices.
Ready to spec a first order? Request a quote for the full spec sheet and sample terms.
