Common Questions About Fountains

       January 1, 0000    1285

 

Flowing and cascading, sparkling in the light, creating soft soothing sounds: a fountain is like a touch of nature captured and brought inside. Although they are small, these popular fountains can have big, positive effects--easing stress, promoting relaxation, and improving ones mental and physical health. However, one can check out for the frequently asked questions about the fountains – for home and office. There are different types of fountains available in the market today. Some of the common questions are listed below.

1. Should the indoor waterfall connected to a water pipe?

The indoor fountains are designed to work without having to rearrange the plumbing. One has to just fill the reservoir and the water circulates.

2. What is the life expectancy of the fountains?

The old water circulating pumps can easily be replaced with new ones. With proper care the fountains would last for years.

3. Will the fountains consume a lot of electricity?

No, the fountains will not consume a lot of electricity. In fact , fountains will cool the atmosphere and give a break to the air conditioner.

4. What to do when the pump of the fountain hum?

It could be because the pump is defective or because the pump is touching the basin. Either the pump can be replaced or the accessories of the fountain like stones can be removed.

5. How to remove the algae?

The algae can be removed by using algaecide like fountec or protec

6. The fountain fogger has stopped

The reason could be dirt or mineral deposit. Remove the fogger and clean the disc with distilled water or replace the disc.

7. Are waterfalls easy to maintain?

Yes. All that it requires is to fill water frequently , as it evaporates. Also add a capful of approved water cleaner to stave of algae. Use spray of furniture cleaner to clean the copper coated fountains.

8. Are fountains noisy?

No. one can hear only the trickling and sound of the water. The sound of the pump is almost nil as it is submerged.

9. What would happen in winter - are the fountains weather resistant?

Most of the fountains are weather resistant. However, if it is freezing cold, remove the pump and keep it covered indoors.

10. Is it hard to assemble the fountain?
No, one needs to flow the step-by-step instruction.


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