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Outdoor Water Fountains – Maintenance Tips

Outdoor Water Fountains – Maintenance Tips August 10, 2015OutdoorOff

It is very important when you have an outdoor water fountain that you make sure it is kept in good working order. Depending on the style you have chosen will reflect on how much maintenance is required, but in general there are some tips you should follow to ensure your water fountain will give you pleasure for many years to come. You may need to follow some different advice if you live in colder areas or have harsh winters as there is some additional information and guidelines you will need to follow and this is covered in another article.

To start with the general advice on keeping your outdoor water fountain in good working order is very simple and if you follow these basic principles then you should have no problems in keeping everything in top condition. There are some weekly tasks and monthly tasks that should be followed; the first of the weekly tasks is to ensure that the water levels in the outdoor water fountains basin are at the optimum point. If the water level gets too low then this can put a strain on the pump and will ultimately affect the way the fountain functions. If you live in an area where you have plenty of rainfall then this will keep the water levels topped up and you could need to remove some of the excess water, in sunny locations evaporation will occur and it could be you need to check on a more regular basis and add water when necessary. Keeping the basin water level correct is essential in ensuring the continued use of the fountain and this is why this is one of the key bits of maintenance you will perform.

The second task is to make sure the fountain is clear of any form of debris; this can include leaves, dirt and any other forms of vegetation that can get into the water at different times of the year. You are more likely to have to do this check during the winter and especially the autumnal months when the leaves are falling from the trees. If this debris is not removed from the outdoor water fountain then it can be extremely detrimental to the fountain and can cause problems with the pump and along with any rotting mater will affect the quality of the water. Whilst you are checking the water levels if you spot any thing that should not be in there simply remove this from the water fountains basin. These are the two main tasks you should perform ideally on a weekly basis, and this is especially important if your outdoor water fountain has a pump, static water fountains and this will not be such an essential requirement other than aesthetics.

On a monthly basis it makes good sense to give the pump a good once over, this should include giving it a good clean and removing any lime scale and dirt from the pump. The pump is the most crucial piece of the outdoor water fountains and if this is not kept in good condition then you will not be able to enjoy the full use of your water feature. Generally you will find any outdoor water fountain which you buy will come with a guideline as to how and how often you need to clean the pump, make sure you read these carefully to prolong the life of your fountain.