The Distribution of Water Fountain Manufacturing Knowledge in Europe
The Distribution of Water Fountain Manufacturing Knowledge in Europe The published reports and illustrated publications of the day contributed to the advancements of scientific technology, and were the primary means of transmitting practical hydraulic concepts and fountain ideas throughout Europe. In the later part of the 1500's, a French fountain architect (whose name has been lost) was the internationally renowned hydraulics innovator. His experience in designing landscapes and grottoes with integrated and imaginative water fountains began in Italy and with commissions in Brussels, London and Germany. In France, near the end of his lifetime, he published “The Principle of Moving Forces”, a book which turned into the fundamental text on hydraulic technology and engineering. Detailing modern hydraulic technologies, the publication also modernized critical hydraulic breakthroughs of classical antiquity. Archimedes, the creator of the water screw, had his work showcased and these included a mechanized way to move water. An ornamental spring with the sun warming the liquid in two vessels concealed in an nearby room was displayed in one illustration. The end result: the water fountain is activated by the heated liquid expanding and ascending up the pipes. Pumps, water wheels, water features and garden pond concepts are mentioned in the book.Water Features: The Minoan Civilization

The One Cleaning Solution to NEVER Use On Your Outdoor Wall Fountains

Experts advise that the typical garden fountain undergoes a thorough cleaning every three-four months. Before you can start cleaning it you need to empty out all of the water. When you have done this, scrub inside the water reservoir with a gentle detergent. Feel free to use a toothbrush if needed for any tiny crevasses. Be sure to thoroughly rinse the inside of the fountain to make sure all the soap is gone.
It is highly suggested taking the pump apart to better clean the inside and get rid of any plankton or calcium. You might want to let it soak in vinegar for a few hours to 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.
Lastly, make sure your fountain is always full by looking at it every day - this will keep it in tip-top shape. Allowing the water to drop below the pump’s intake level, can cause major damage and even make the pump burn out - an undesired outcome!