Keeping Your Fountain Clean
Keeping Your Fountain Clean To ensure that water fountains last a long time, it is important to perform regular maintenance. It is easy for foreign objects to find their way into open-air fountains, so keeping it clean is essential. Also, algae is likely to build up anywhere natural light meets water. Either sea salt, hydrogen peroxide, or vinegar can be mixed into the water to prevent this problem. There are those who prefer to use bleach, but that is dangerous to any animals that might drink or bathe in the water - so should therefore be avoided. Every three-four months, garden fountains should go through a serious cleaning. Before you can start cleaning it you must drain out all of the water. Then use a soft cloth and gentle cleanser to scrub the inside. If there is delicate artwork, you might need to use a toothbrush for those hard-to-reach areas. Any soap residue that remains on your fountain can harm it, so be sure it is all rinsed off.
Make sure you get rid of any calcium or plankton by taking the pump apart and washing the inside properly. Soaking it in vinegar for a while will make it easier to clean. Build-up can be a big headache, so use mineral or rain water over tap water, when possible, to reduce this dilemma.
Lastly, make sure your fountain is always full by checking on it every day - this will keep it in tip-top shape. If the water level slides below the pump’s intake level, it can damage the pump and cause it to burn out - something you do not want to happen!
Installation and Maintenance of Wall fountains
Installation and Maintenance of Wall fountains A very important first step is to consider the proportions of the outdoor wall fountain with regards to the area you have available for it. A strong wall is absolutely needed to hold up its total weight. Therefore for smaller areas or walls, a light feature is going to be more suitable. In order to operate the fountain, an electrical socket will need to be close by. Most outdoor wall fountains include simple, step-by-step instructions with respect to the type of fountain.All you will require to correctly install your outdoor wall fountain is typically provided in easy-to-use kits.
The kit will include a submersible pump, the hoses and basin (or reservoir). The basin can typically be concealed among your garden plants if it is not too big. Other than the regular cleaning, little maintenance is required once your outdoor wall fountain is installed.
Replace and clean the water on a regular schedule. Leaves, branches or dirt are examples of debris which should be cleared away quickly. Excessively cold temperatures can affect your outdoor wall fountain so be sure to protect it during the winter months. Your pump may split when exposed to freezing water during the wintertime, so it is best to bring it indoors to avoid any damage. All in all, an outdoor wall fountain can last for any number of years with the right upkeep and cleaning.