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The tranquility of water is prerequisites to complete your outdoor living space. Water fountains are classic, the pleasant fall of water blocks all the unwanted noise and enhances the calmness and ataraxia of your outdoor living areas and patios. You would be glad to know that several manufacturers have launched water fountains with a wide range of size, color and style at highly affordable prices. No matter if you wish to have your fountain on the floor, mounted on the wall, free standing or the conventional statuary type you can buy one for your outplace. Let's have a look on how to maintain your fountain during winter.
Water fountains can be extremely soothing and relaxing throughout summer and spring but it needs special care during fall and winter season. The snowy winter when arrives it decreases the temperature and water eventually starts freezing. You need to prevent your fountain water from freezing as this may damage the pump and water fountain itself. If you have a portable fountain you can easily keep it indoor or in your garage, but several measures are required to be taken for the maintenance, if there is a larger outdoor water fountain.
Place your water fountain in garage if it can be moved easily. Certain fountains can be dismantled and become compact, they are found to be stored easily. Large fountains made up of cast stones and others are less portable or nearly impossible to move. In such cases to avoid damage, you need to drain the water from fountain before the temperature reaches sub-zero. Pump should also be removed and placed indoors. It's the best time to clean your fountain system and remove the spots of algae and dirt. However to prevent your water fountain from any bane you must invest in buying a fountain cover for your asset since the moisture in air can also be harmful. Opt for a waterproof cover that will be beneficial for your fountain, they come with a drawstring and you can fix it tight. This also prevents them from driving away in breeze. Choose the one that fits your fountain, you can easily get one from the market.
To add the allure and serenity of outdoor fountains certain nightlights are present in them, your evenings can be more soothing once you have switched on those lights. Fountains also have a variety of illuminated fountains, they have preinstalled LED lights. In case of absence you can get some lights for your fountain on your own. After a busy tough schedule, you can spend your casual evenings sitting beside your water fountain relaxing and refreshing your soul.
As this trend has become famous these days latest fountains come with an edge of modernity, style and advancement. They are artistic and designed with high quality material. They are light in weight and portable in nature. You can carry them where ever you wish. Previously water fountains were the charm of gardens and offices but with the passage of time they have become a luxury for several houses, hotels and restaurants.
