Setting Up and Maintaining Outdoor Fountains

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Setting Up and Maintaining Outdoor Fountains Setting up an outdoor wall fountain requires that you take into account the dimensions of the space where you are going to place it. A strong wall is absolutely necessary to hold up its overall weight. So spaces or walls which are smaller in size will most probably require something light. An electrical socket close to the fountain is needed to power the fountain. There are many different models of fountains, each with their own set of simple, step-by-step instructions.

Generally, when you purchase an outdoor wall fountain, it will come in an easy-to-use kit that will include all the needed information to install it correctly. The kit contains a submersible pump, hoses as well as the basin, or reservoir. The basin can typically be concealed among your garden plants if it is not too large. Once your wall fountain is in place, all that is required is consistent cleaning and some light maintenance.

Replenish and clean the water on a regular basis. It is important to quickly clear away debris such as leaves, twigs or other dreck. Ensure that your outdoor wall fountain is shielded from freezing winter temperatures. If left outdoors, your pump could crack as a result of frigid water, so bring it inside during the winter. Simply put, your outdoor fountain will be a part of your life for many years with the proper care and maintenance.

Keeping Your Fountain Tidy

Keeping Your Fountain Tidy Appropriate care and regular upkeep are important to the longevity of water fountains. A typical concern with fountains is that they tend to accumulate dirt and debris, so it is vital that you keep it free from this. Also, algae tends to build up wherever natural light meets water. Either sea salt, hydrogen peroxide, or vinegar can be dissolved into the water to eliminate this problem. Bleach can also be dissolved into the water, however this is not an ideal option because it can sicken birds or other animals.

No more than 3-4 months should really go by without an extensive cleaning of a fountain. First you must empty the water. Next use mild soap and a soft sponge to clean the interior of the reservoir. Feel free to use a toothbrush if helpful for any smaller crevasses. Do not leave any soap deposit inside or on the fountain.

It is highly suggested taking the pump apart to better clean the inside and remove any plankton or calcium. Letting it soak in vinegar for a few hours first will make it much easier to clean. Mineral or rain water, versus tap water, is ideal in order to avoid any build-up of chemicals inside the pump.

One final recommendation for keeping your fountain in top working condition is to check the water level every day and make sure it is full. Low water levels can ruin the pump - and you do not want that!

Acqua Vergine: The Solution to Rome's Water Problems

Acqua Vergine: The Solution to Rome's Water Problems Aqua Anio Vetus, the first raised aqueduct assembled in Rome, started out providing the people living in the hills with water in 273 BC, even though they had relied on natural springs up till then. When aqueducts or springs weren’t accessible, people living at greater elevations turned to water taken from underground or rainwater, which was made available by wells and cisterns. Starting in the sixteenth century, a new system was introduced, using Acqua Vergine’s subterranean sectors to generate water to Pincian Hill. Pozzi, or manholes, were constructed at standard stretches along the aqueduct’s channel. Though they were primarily planned to make it possible to service the aqueduct, Cardinal Marcello Crescenzi started using the manholes to get water from the channel, commencing when he bought the property in 1543. Apparently, the rainwater cistern on his property wasn’t good enough to fulfill his needs. To provide himself with a much more efficient system to gather water, he had one of the manholes exposed, offering him access to the aqueduct below his property.