The Advantages of Solar Energy Powered Outdoor Fountains

Interior wall fountains not only give you something beautiful to look at, they also help to cool your home. Employing the same methods used in air conditioners and evaporative coolers, they are a great alternative to cool off your home. Since they eat up less energy, they also help you save money on your monthly power bill.

Their cooling effect can be activated by fanning crisp, dry air across them. Either your ceiling fan or air from a corner of the room can be used to augment circulation. Regardless of the method you use, be certain the air is flowing over the top of the water in a consistent manner. It is the nature of fountains and waterfalls to generate cool, fresh air. You will experience a sudden coolness in the air when you come near a big waterfall or fountain. Situating your fountain cooling system in a spot that is especially hot reduces its effectiveness. Your fountain will be less efficient if you situate it in the sunshine.

Where did Large Outdoor Fountains Begin?

Pure practicality was the original purpose of fountains. Inhabitants of cities, townships and small towns used them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash up, which meant that fountains had to be connected to nearby aqueduct or spring. Until the late 19th, century most water fountains functioned using gravity to allow water to flow or jet into the air, therefore, they needed a source of water such as a reservoir or aqueduct located higher than the fountain. Designers thought of fountains as wonderful additions to a living space, however, the fountains also served to supply clean water and celebrate the designer responsible for creating it. The main components used by the Romans to create their fountains were bronze or stone masks, mostly depicting animals or heroes. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden planners included fountains to create mini variations of the gardens of paradise. To demonstrate his prominence over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were glorified with baroque style fountains constructed to mark the arrival points of Roman aqueducts.

Indoor plumbing became the key source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby limiting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. Fountains using mechanical pumps instead of gravity allowed fountains to provide recycled water into living spaces as well as create unique water effects.

Nowadays, fountains decorate public areas and are used to honor individuals or events and fill recreational and entertainment needs.

Caring For Outdoor Water fountains

The general outdoor wall fountain is available in an easy-to-use kit that comes with everything you need and more to properly install it. In the kit you will find all the needed essentials: a submersible pump, hoses and basin, or reservoir. The basin can usually be hidden away among your garden plants if it is not too big. Once fitted, wall fountains typically only require some light upkeep and regular cleaning.

Replenishing and cleaning the water on a consistent basis is very important. Leaves, branches or dirt are examples of rubbish which should be cleared away quickly. Furthermore, outdoor fountains should always be shielded from freezing temperatures in wintertime. If left outdoors, your pump could break as a result of frigid water, so bring it inside during the winter. All in all, an outdoor wall fountain can last for any number of years with proper maintenance and cleaning.