Caring For Fountains

The typical outdoor wall feature is available in an easy-to-use kit that comes with everything you need and more to properly install it. The kit will contain a submersible pump, the hoses and basin (or reservoir). The basin, if it's not too large, can easily be hiddenin your garden among the plants. Other than the regular cleaning, little upkeep is required once your outdoor wall fountain is installed.

Replenishing and cleaning the water on a routine basis is very important. Remember to get rid of debris like leaves, twigs or dirt as quickly as possible. Extremely cold temperatures can damage your outdoor wall fountain so be sure to protect it during the winter months. Bring your pump inside when the weather turns very cold and freezes the water so as to avoid any possible damage, such as cracking. Simply put, your outdoor fountain will be around for many years to come with the proper care and maintenance.

Keep Your Outdoor Water fountain Tidy

Every three-four months, garden fountains should have a good cleaning. First you must empty the water. Once it is empty, wash inside the reservoir with a gentle cleanser. A good tip is to use a toothbrush if there are little hard-to-reach spots. Be sure to thoroughly rinse the inner surface of the fountain to make sure all the soap is gone.

Some organisms and calcium deposits may get inside the pump, so it is advised to take it apart and clean it completely. Letting it soak in vinegar for a few hours first will make it alot easier to clean. Neither rain water nor mineral water contain ingredients that will build up inside the pump, so use either over tap water if possible.

One final trick for keeping your fountain in top working condition is to check the water level every day and make sure it is full. If the water level drops below the pump’s intake level, it can harm the pump and cause it to burn out - something you don't want to happen!

The Origins Of Outdoor Fountains

From the beginning, outdoor fountains were soley meant to serve as functional elements. Water fountains were linked to a spring or aqueduct to supply potable water as well as bathing water for cities, townships and villages. Up to the late 19th century, water fountains had to be near an aqueduct or reservoir and more elevated than the fountain so that gravity could make the water move down or jet high into the air. Serving as an element of adornment and celebration, fountains also generated clean, fresh drinking water. Animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks were often times used by Romans to beautify their fountains. Muslims and Moorish garden designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller models of the gardens of paradise. The fountains found in the Gardens of Versailles were supposed to show the power over nature held by King Louis XIV of France. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were extolled with baroque style fountains made to mark the place of entry of Roman aqueducts.

The end of the nineteenth century saw the rise in usage of indoor plumbing to supply drinking water, so urban fountains were relegated to purely decorative elements. The introduction of special water effects and the recycling of water were 2 things made possible by swapping gravity with mechanical pumps.

Nowadays, fountains adorn public areas and are used to honor individuals or events and fill recreational and entertainment needs.

How Your Home or Workplace Benefit from an Indoor Wall Water Feature

Your wall feature ensures you a pleasant evening after a long day’s work and help create a tranquil place where can enjoy watching your favorite sporting event. Anyone close to an indoor fountain will benefit from it because its sounds emit negative ions, remove dust and allergens from the air, and also lend to a calming environment.

Indoor Wall Water Fountains Can Help You

Faster recovery is thought to be brought about by interior water features as well. They are thought to be a positive part of treating a variety of illnesses according to many medical professionals and mental health providers. The comforting, melodic sound of flowing water is thought to help those with PTSD and acute insomnolence.

A sense of safety and well-being is enhanced, according to research, when you include an wall fountain in your home. Human beings, as well as this planet, could not exist without the sight and sound of water.

Based on the philosophy of feng-shui, water is believed to have life-altering powers and be one of the two essential components contributing to the continuation of our species. The key principle of feng-shui is that by harmonizing our interior environment we can find peace and balance. We should include the element of water somewhere in our living area. The front of your home, including the entryway, is the best place to put in a fountain.

If you are searching for a water wall that best suits your families’ needs consider one of the many options available including a mounted waterfall, a stand-alone water feature or a custom-built fountain. Based on the results of many studies, people who have a fountain in a central room are said to be more content, satisfied, and lighthearted than those who do not have one.

The Myriad Reasons to Add a Fountain

The space required for a cascading or spouting fountain is substantial, so a wall fountain is the perfect size for a small yard. Two possibilities to pick from include either a freestanding type with an even back set against a fence or wall in your garden, or a wall-mounted, self-contained type which hangs on a wall. A water feature can be added to an existing wall if you include some sort of fountain mask as well as a basin to collect the water at the bottom. Since the plumbing and masonry work is extensive to complete this type of job, you should hire a professional to do it rather than attempt to do it alone.