Keeping Your Fountain Clean
Keeping Your Fountain Clean Adequate care and regular cleaning are important to the longevity of water fountains. A common concern with fountains is that they tend to collect dirt and debris, so it is essential that you keep it free from this. Also, algae has a tendency to build up anywhere natural light meets water.
To stay clear of this, take vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, or sea salt and add right into the water. Another option is to mix bleach into the water, but this action can harm wild animals and so should really be avoided. Every 3-4 months, garden fountains should have a good cleaning. Before you start cleaning, all the water must be removed. Then use a soft towel and mild cleanser to scrub the inside. If there are any tiny grooves, work with a toothbrush to get each and every spot. Make sure all the soap is properly rinsed off.
Various organisms and calcium deposits may get inside the pump, so it is advised to take it apart and clean it thoroughly. Soaking it in vinegar for a time will make it easier to wash. Neither rain water nor mineral water contain substances that will build up inside the pump, so use either over tap water if possible.
And finally, make sure the water level is consistently full in order to keep your fountain working optimally. Low water levels can ruin the pump - and you don't want that!
The Circulation of Water Fountain Engineering Knowledge in Europe
The Circulation of Water Fountain Engineering Knowledge in Europe Throughout the European countries, the chief means of spreading practical hydraulic information and fountain design ideas were the circulated pamphlets and illustrated books of the day, which contributed to the evolution of scientific technology. An un-named French water fountain designer was an internationally famed hydraulic innovator in the late 1500's. His know-how in developing landscapes and grottoes with integrated and brilliant water fountains began in Italy and with mandates in Brussels, London and Germany. In France, towards the closure of his life, he published “The Principle of Moving Forces”, a publication which turned into the fundamental text on hydraulic technology and engineering. Modernizing vital hydraulic breakthroughs of classical antiquity, the book also highlights contemporary hydraulic technologies. Prominent among these works were those of Archimedes, the inventor of the water screw, a mechanized method of moving water. Sunlight heating up liquid in two containers hidden in a room next to an beautiful fountain was displayed in one illustration. What occurs is the heated liquid expanded, goes up and locks up the pipes heading to the water fountain, thereby leading to activation. Designs for pumps, water wheels, water attributes and garden ponds are also included in the publication.
