The One Cleaning Solution to NEVER Use On Your Fountains
The One Cleaning Solution to NEVER Use On Your Fountains
Proper care and regular upkeep are important to the longevity of water fountains. A typical problem with fountains is that they tend to collect dirt and debris, so it is vital that you keep it free from this. Another factor is that water that is subjected to sunlight is vulnerable to growing algae. Either sea salt, hydrogen peroxide, or vinegar can be dissolved into the water to avoid this issue. Bleach can also be mixed into the water, but this is not the ideal option as it can hurt birds or other animals. A complete cleaning every 3-4 months is ideal for garden fountains. The initial task is to empty out all of the water. When you have done this, wash inside the water reservoir with a gentle detergent. A good tip is to use a toothbrush if there are little hard-to-reach spots. Do not leave any soap deposits in or on the fountain.
Make sure you get rid of any calcium or plankton by taking the pump apart and washing the inside properly. Letting it soak in vinegar for several hours first will make it much easier to clean. Neither rain water nor mineral water contain ingredients that will accumulate inside the pump, so use either over tap water if possible.
And finally, make sure the water level is always full in order to keep your fountain operating smoothly. Permitting the water level to get too low can result in damage to the pump - and you certainly don't want that!
Water-lifting System by Camillo Agrippa
Water-lifting System by Camillo Agrippa
Unfortunately, Agrippa’s great plan for lifting water wasn’t discussed a lot following 1588, when Andrea Bacci acclaimed it in public. It may possibly have come to be outdated when the Villa Medici was able to receive water from the Acqua Felice, the early modern channel, in 1592. In truth it was probably merely abandoned when Ferdinando went back to Florence in 1588 after the passing away of his sibling, Francesco di Medici, leading Ferdinando to give up his position as a cardinal to protect his place as the upcoming Grand Duke of Tuscany. There may have been other significant water-related works in Renaissance landscapes in the later part of the sixteenth century, such as water fountains which played tunes, water caprices (or giochi d’acqua) and also scenographic water demonstrations, but nothing was powered by water that defied gravitation.