Keeping Your Landscape Fountain Clean
Keeping Your Landscape Fountain Clean
Proper care and regular cleaning are important to the longevity of water fountains. It is easy for foreign objects to find their way into outdoor fountains, so keeping it clean is essential. Another factor is that water that is exposed to sunlight is susceptible to growing algae. Either sea salt, hydrogen peroxide, or vinegar can be mixed into the water to prevent this problem. Some people opt for adding bleach into the water, but the drawback is that it harms wildlife - so it should be avoided. No more than three-four months should really go by without an extensive cleaning of a fountain. Before you can start washing it you need to empty out all of the water. When it is empty, scrub inside the reservoir with a gentle cleanser. Feel free to use a toothbrush if needed for any stubborn crevasses. Any soap residue left on your fountain can harm it, so be sure it is all rinsed off.
Calcium and fresh water organisms can get inside the pump, so you should disassemble it to get it truly clean. Soaking it in vinegar for a while will make it easier to wash. Mineral or rain water, versus tap water, is ideal in order to prevent any build-up of chemicals inside the pump.
Finally, be sure to have a quick look at your fountain every day and add water if you see that the level is low. Allowing the water to drop below the pump’s intake level, can cause serious damage and even make the pump burn out - an undesired outcome!
The Original Fountains
The Original Fountains The water from rivers and other sources was initially delivered to the citizens of nearby towns and municipalities through water fountains, whose design was primarily practical, not artistic. A source of water higher in elevation than the fountain was necessary to pressurize the movement and send water spraying from the fountain's spout, a system without equal until the later half of the nineteenth century.
Fountains throughout history have been developed as monuments, impressing local citizens and travelers alike. The contemporary fountains of today bear little resemblance to the very first water fountains. Basic stone basins crafted from nearby stone were the very first fountains, used for religious purposes and drinking water. Rock basins are thought to have been first used around the year 2000 BC. The force of gravity was the energy source that controlled the oldest water fountains. Drinking water was delivered by public fountains, long before fountains became ornate public monuments, as beautiful as they are practical. Fountains with decorative Gods, mythological monsters, and creatures began to show up in Rome in about 6 B.C., made from stone and bronze. The City of Rome had an intricate system of aqueducts that furnished the water for the numerous fountains that were situated throughout the community.