subject: Wall And Tabletop Fountains""considerations For Their Longevity [print this page] A water fountain is always a good decorative feature for outdoor and indoor spaces. At home, a wall fountain and tabletop fountain could significantly enhance the atmosphere of your surroundings by inducing calming and inviting effects. However, operating and running these water features require more than just adding water. Some of these maintenance needs are indicated below for the furtherance of their functionality.
Periodic cleaning is an essential element that would help keep your water fountain in its superior shape. This applies to all fountain models, regardless if they are used outdoors or indoors. When fountains are left dirty, it is more likely that their motors would accumulate algae and dirt that would cause them to run loudly, and water hitting the sides of the fountains are more likely to leave water spots that are hard to remove. Be sure to give your fountain the sponging it needs on a regular basis with the use of cleaning products appropriate for the material make up of your water feature, and change its water periodically.
Water is the primary feature of fountains; hence, it is necessary to add this element at regular intervals since evaporation could definitely cause water loss. When adding water on your wall and tabletop fountains, it is advisable to use distilled water rather than tap water. Unlike tap water, distilled water has no mineral compositions and impurities that could build up on the surface of fountains, affecting their appearance. But, if you can't purchase distilled water all the time, you can still use tap water, only see to it that you use water treatment products to improve its quality.
Always put in mind that wherever there are water bacteria begins to develop. You will easily identify if bacteria are present in water if oily films of liquid begin to build up on the surface of water. Aside from changing water periodically, you can use UV lights to shine on the basin of your fountains especially for wall mounted fountains. The low level of UV rays emitted by this light will hinder the growth of bacteria.
When in good condition, water from wall and tabletop fountains are suppose to cascade from the source to the basin with soothing sound that is resonant to the smooth flowing sound of streams. However, if the water level is below the standard level of the fountain, the sound your fountain would produce is just like water coming from a large water pump. To keep the serene flow of water in your water feature, make sure that the water basin is always full. You can ensure this by filling the basin with water at the same time when you are going to water your plants; doing this will help you establish a routine that you won't forget.
Finally, keep the pump of your water fountain in tip-top shape by allowing it to run constantly. Always flipping the on and off function of your fountain could eventually wear-off its motor, which can minimize its life span. If you're worried about your electric consumption, what you can do is to turn your fountain off at night when and turn it on during the day. This way the motor would be able to rest for longer hours as well as the water pump.
