Keeping Your Water Wall Fountain Clean
Keeping Your Water Wall Fountain Clean Water fountains will last a very long time with regular cleaning and maintenance.
A typical concern with fountains is that they tend to gather dirt and debris, so it is vital that you keep it free from this. Additionally, anywhere light from the sun combines with still water, algae can form. Mix hydrogen peroxide, sea salt, or vinegar into the water to avoid this particular problem. Bleach can also be put into the water, but this is not the ideal option as it can harm birds or other animals. A complete cleaning every three-four months is ideal for garden fountains. Before you can start cleaning it you must empty out all of the water. Then use a soft rag and mild cleanser to scrub the inside. A good tip is to use a toothbrush if there are tiny hard-to-reach spots. Be sure to thoroughly rinse the interior of the fountain to make sure all the soap is gone.
Calcium and fresh water organisms could get inside the pump, so you should really disassemble it to get it truly clean. Letting it soak in vinegar for several hours first will make it much easier to clean. If you want to remove build-up in your fountain, use rain water or mineral water versus tap water, as these don’t contain any components that will stick to the inside of the pump.
Finally, be sure to have a quick look at your fountain every day and add water if you notice that the level is low. 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!
The Source of Today's Outdoor Fountains
The Source of Today's Outdoor Fountains Pope Nicholas V, himself a learned man, governed the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 to 1455 during which time he commissioned many translations of ancient classic Greek texts into Latin.
In order to make Rome deserving of being the capital of the Christian world, the Pope decided to enhance the beauty of the city. Beginning in 1453, the ruined ancient Roman aqueduct known as the Aqua Vergine which had brought fresh drinking water into the city from eight miles away, underwent repair at the behest of the Pope. A mostra, a monumental celebratory fountain constructed by ancient Romans to mark the point of arrival of an aqueduct, was a custom which was revived by Nicholas V. The Trevi Fountain now occupies the space formerly filled with a wall fountain crafted by Leon Battista Albert, an architect commissioned by the Pope. Changes and extensions, included in the restored aqueduct, eventually supplied the Trevi Fountain and the well-known baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona with the necessary water supply.