Tag: Fountain Maintenance Tips

How to Choose a Fountain Pump

| January 19, 2010 | 0 Comments
How to Choose a Fountain Pump

Your fountain pump is the most crucial part of your fountain, as it is responsible for circulating water, creating sound, and preventing the growth of algae by adding oxygen to the water. The pump you choose is very important for the performance and overall life of your fountain, which is why you need to understand [...]

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Fountain Pumps- Tips and Tricks

| January 19, 2010 | 0 Comments
Fountain Pumps- Tips and Tricks

When you purchase a fountain, you will quickly learn that one of the most important aspects of keeping it beautiful is maintaining your pump. Even the smallest problems can keep your pump from working properly. What follows are some of the most common fountain pump issues as well as some tips and tricks for getting [...]

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Fountain Odors- Causes and Solutions

| January 19, 2010 | 0 Comments
Fountain Odors- Causes and Solutions

The smell of stagnant water is certainly one that most people recognize and is rather unpleasant. Having this smell in your home or garden water fountain is certainly something that you want to avoid. A fountain should be beautiful and relaxing, and fountain water treatment and maintenance is the easiest way to ensure that odors [...]

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Care of Copper Fountains

| January 19, 2010 | 0 Comments
Care of Copper Fountains

When looking at different types of indoor and outdoor fountains, you will find that copper is a popular material choice. These fountains are quite beautiful, and the choice of metal helps to create a relaxing sound when the water is moving. When you purchase a copper water fountain, however, there is a bit of care [...]

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About Fountain Pumps

| January 19, 2010 | 0 Comments
About Fountain Pumps

When purchasing a fountain, you will discover that the pump is by far the most important aspect. While it is the body of your water fountain that provides the beauty, the fountain water pump provides the sound and motion and prevents algae and other bacteria from building up in your fountain. In the next few [...]

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How to Clean your Fountain Pump

| January 19, 2010 | 0 Comments
How to Clean your Fountain Pump

Although many people insist that they are not mechanically inclined or are incapable of a simple DIY project, the fact of the matter is that fountain water pump maintenance is easily done by anybody. Whether the fountain is an indoor model or one that spends its time outdoors, the mechanics of most fountain pumps are [...]

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Water Fountain Water Additives

| January 18, 2010 | 0 Comments
Water Fountain Water Additives

Floor fountains are certainly among the most remarkable and beautiful decorations that can be placed in a lobby or large space. These fountains naturally draw the eye and evoke a sensation of beauty and relaxation. These fountains must be carefully maintained, however, to prevent the growth of algae and to prevent the buildup of white [...]

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Testing Your Outdoor Fountain for Cracks

| January 18, 2010 | 0 Comments
Testing Your Outdoor Fountain for Cracks

Cracks in your outdoor wall fountain can start out quite small. In fact, many people notice the leakage from such cracks before the crack is even visible. Keeping a close eye on your fountain is always the best way to quickly determine if you may have a crack. If you suspect that this may be [...]

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Preventing White Scale and Hard Water Mineral Deposits in Your Water Fountain

| January 18, 2010 | 0 Comments
Preventing White Scale and Hard Water Mineral Deposits in Your Water Fountain

Two of the biggest complaints among fountain owners are white scale and hard water mineral deposits. Fountain white scale and mineral deposits can be very hard to clean and can cause damage to your fountain over time. Preventing these buildups is certainly the best option, and learning how to do this properly can greatly extend [...]

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Storing Your Garden Fountains for the Winter

| January 13, 2010 | 0 Comments
Storing Your Garden Fountains for the Winter

If you added a garden water fountain to your yard during the previous spring or summer months, you will need to consider taking the proper steps to ensure that this wonderful feature makes it through colder weather without harm or damage. While the autumn months may bring leaves and debris into garden fountains and present [...]

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