The Origins Of Fountains
The Origins Of Fountains A fountain, an incredible piece of engineering, not only supplies drinking water as it pours into a basin, it can also propel water high into the air for a noteworthy effect.From the onset, outdoor fountains were soley there to serve as functional elements.
Inhabitants of urban areas, townships and small towns utilized them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash up, which meant that fountains needed to be connected to nearby aqueduct or spring. Until the late nineteenth, century most water fountains operated using the force of 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. Fountains were not only used as a water source for drinking water, but also to adorn homes and celebrate the designer who created it. Animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks were often times utilized by Romans to decorate their fountains. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to re-create the gardens of paradise. King Louis XIV of France wanted to illustrate his dominion over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were glorified with baroque style fountains made to mark the place of entry of Roman aqueducts.
Urban fountains made at the end of the 19th century functioned only as decorative and celebratory ornaments since indoor plumbing provided the essential drinking water. Gravity was substituted by mechanical pumps in order to permit fountains to bring in clean water and allow for beautiful water displays.
Nowadays, fountains decorate public areas and are used to recognize individuals or events and fill recreational and entertainment needs.
Setting Up and Maintaining Garden Water fountains
Setting Up and Maintaining Garden Water fountains A crucial first step before installing any outdoor wall fountain is to think about the room you have available. It is essential that the wall where you are going to place it is sturdy enough to support its weight.
Note that small areas or walls will require a lightweight fountain. In order to run the fountain, an electric powered socket will need to be close by. Most outdoor wall fountains come with simple, step-by-step instructions according to the type of fountain. Most outside wall fountains are available in "for-dummies" style kits that will provide you all you need to properly install it. A submersible pump, hoses and basin, or reservoir, are provided in the kit. Depending on its size, the basin can typically be hidden quite easily amongst the plants. Since outdoor wall fountains need little maintenance, the only thing left to do is clean it consistently.
Change the water frequently so it is always clean. It is important to quickly clear away debris such as leaves, twigs or other dreck. Make sure that your outdoor wall fountain is protected from bitterly cold winter temperatures. In order to avoid any damage, such as cracking, from freezing water during the cold winter months, relocate your pump indoors. All in all, an outdoor wall fountain can last for any number of years with proper servicing and cleaning.