Back Story of Outdoor Garden Fountains
Back Story of Outdoor Garden Fountains The translation of hundreds of ancient Greek documents into Latin was commissioned by the learned Pope Nicholas V who led the Church in Rome from 1397 until 1455.
He undertook the beautification of Rome to make it into the model seat of the Christian world. In 1453 the Pope instigated the reconstruction of the Aqua Vergine, an historic Roman aqueduct which had carried clean drinking water into the city from eight miles away. A mostra, a monumental celebratory fountain built by ancient Romans to mark the point of entry of an aqueduct, was a tradition which was restored by Nicholas V. The architect Leon Battista Alberti was commissioned by the Pope to build a wall fountain where we now find the Trevi Fountain. The water which eventually provided the Trevi Fountain as well as the famed baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona flowed from the modified aqueduct which he had renovated.
Keeping Your Wall Water Fountain Tidy
Keeping Your Wall Water Fountain Tidy
It is essential to carefully maintain water fountains for them to work optimally. It is important to clean it out and get rid of any debris or foreign objects that might have gotten into or onto it. Another factor is that water that is exposed to sunlight is susceptible to growing algae. Stir hydrogen peroxide, sea salt, or vinegar into the water to avoid this particular issue. There are those who like to use bleach, but that is harmful 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 decent cleaning. Before you can start washing it you should empty out all of the water. Once it is empty, clean inside the reservoir with a mild cleanser. If there is intricate artwork, you might need to use a toothbrush for those hard-to-reach areas. Any soap residue remaining on your fountain can damage it, so be sure it is all rinsed off.
Some organisms and calcium deposits may get inside the pump, so it is advised to take it apart and clean it completely. To make it less strenuous, soak it in vinegar for several hours before cleaning. If you want to remove build-up in your fountain, use rain water or mineral water versus tap water, as these don’t contain any components that might stick to the inside of the pump.
Lastly, make sure your fountain is always full by checking it every day - this will keep it in tip-top condition. If the water level slides below the pump’s intake level, it can harm the pump and cause it to burn out - something you don't want to happen!