The Dissemination of Outdoor Fountain Design Knowledge
The Dissemination of Outdoor Fountain Design Knowledge
Spreading pragmatic hydraulic knowledge and water fountain design ideas throughout Europe was accomplished with the printed documents and illustrated publications of the time. A globally recognized innovator in hydraulics in the late 1500's was a French fountain engineer, whose name has been lost to history. By designing landscapes and grottoes with built-in and ingenious water attributes, he started off his profession in Italy by receiving Royal commissions in Brussels, London and Germany. The publication, “The Principles of Moving Forces,” written towards the end of his life in France, turned out to be the definitive writing on hydraulic mechanics and engineering. Updating vital hydraulic findings of classical antiquity, the book also explains contemporary hydraulic technologies. Archimedes, the developer of the water screw, had his work showcased and these integrated a mechanical means to move water. Sunlight warming liquid in a couple of vessels concealed in a room adjacent to an beautiful fountain was displayed in one illustration. The hot liquid expands and subsequently rises and shuts the pipes thereby triggering the water feature. Pumps, water wheels, water features and backyard pond concepts are included in the book.
Keeping Your Fountain Tidy
Keeping Your Fountain Tidy It is vital to carefully maintain water fountains for them to perform optimally. It is easy for foreign objects to find their way into open-air fountains, so keeping it clean is important. Additionally, anywhere light from the sun combines with still water, algae can form. To stay clear of this, there are some simple ingredients that can be added into the water, such as vinegar, sea salt, or hydrogen peroxide. Some people opt for putting bleach into the water, but the problem is that it harms wildlife - so it should be avoided. No more than three-four months should go by without an extensive cleansing of a fountain. First off you must drain the water. Next use mild soap and a soft sponge to clean inside the reservoir. If there are any little grooves, use a toothbrush to reach each and every spot. Make sure all the soap is completely cleaned off.
It is highly recommended taking the pump apart to better clean the inside and eliminate any plankton or calcium. To make it less strenuous, soak it in vinegar overnight before cleaning. Mineral or rain water, versus tap water, is ideal in order to prevent any build-up of chemicals inside the pump.
And finally, make sure the water level is always full in order to keep your fountain operating optimally. If the water level slides below the pump’s intake level, it can harm the pump and cause it to burn out - something you do not want to happen!