Our outdoor fountains are made to enhance your garden and to capture your visitors’ attention. They come in many sizes, patterns and colors.  If you would like your fountain to work for many years you need to take care of it regularly. Below are a few practical tips to help you keep your water fountain in top notch condition: 

1. Water level - Always ensure the water level in your fountain is at optimum level. If at any point the water level gets too low, it places tension on the water pump. This will degrade the overall performance and function of the fountain. Keeping the water at its optimum level is essential to keep the fountain working properly. 

2. Checking the Pump - Once a month you should inspect your water pump. Because the water pump is always working, the pump requires some regular maintenance.  This includes removing any lime scale, rust or dust particles from the pump.  Changing the water regularly can reduce some of the build-up.  The pump is the most important part of the fountain, since its sole job is to pump the water through the fountain.  If the pump is not maintained, it will not work for long. A user manual comes with the water fountain, which will give you specific instructions as to your particular pump.   

3. Seasonal Areas – Outdoor water fountains are sometimes vulnerable to colder weather.  When the water freezes it can get blocked in the pump, which can form cracks in the fountain.  These cracks will become worse or further widen and will damage your fountain.  Make sure to remove unwanted leaves, dirt or branches, dead rotten plants or leaves on a regular basis.  Such debris accumulates in the fountain and produces an unwanted odor and can reduce your pumps efficiency.

Indoor water fountains are beneficial in improving one’s overall health by purifying negative ions in the air while producing soothing sounds in the atmosphere.  A side benefit of water fountains is that they actually will clean dust from the air.  Our surroundings are full of dust particles and other small materials that can be injurious to one’s health and can reduce life span, and water fountains can help eliminate this problem with its natural air filtering effect.  It works like this:  indoor air slowly circulates in the water fountain.  When the air comes in the contact with the water, dust particles are removed from the air because they stick to the water.  Therefore, the water in the fountains become dirty and should be changed periodically.

Indoor water fountains help in giving relaxation from various disturbing sounds that are produced in the surroundings.  These sounds bring stress, headache and tension to human health.  For overcoming and gaining relief from such situations, the indoor water fountains produce a soothing sound called “white noise” by the falling action of the water.  This constant sound brings peace of mind, improves concentration and gives relaxation to body.  Many physicians and therapists use white soothing noise for the recovering health of their patients.

Water fountains help in maintaining the humidity in the air.  To feel comfortable we need to maintain some level of humidity in the environment.  The water in the air produced by water fountains helps moisten the skin. Therefore, installing a water fountain in the home will actually assist in improving your skin’s health. 

Water fountains are not going to cure all of our health problems, but their effects are noticeable:  purifying the air we breathe, maintaining humidity, removing stress, headaches and tension, giving relief and relaxation to our mind.  With these exceptional overall benefits, indoor water fountains can improve the health and atmosphere in the house and help to make it a home for you and your loved ones.

There are several pumps available for indoor and outdoor fountains. Below are a few tips to help you find the right pump for your fountain.

You have possibly noticed "GPH" on your pump. This denotes "Gallons Per Hour." GPH tells you about the flow rate needed for your fountain’s adequate flow of water. The sort of pump you need buy will depend on the GPH. Such as, a table top fountain will be having a comparatively small GPH of 50-100. A larger fountain could have a GPH of 350-570.

You should know the "head height" of your fountain. The head height is the distance from the fountain basin to the water release point. The depth of the basin doesn’t affect the head height. You must measure that from the start of the tube, which is out of the water, to the definite point from where the water gets discharged. The "max head" means maximum height in which the water can be pushed up by the pump.

Always think of buying a pump that has a max head higher than your fountain. It is so that the water flow will be reduced at its maximum height. Such as, if you have a fountain that measures 4 feet from the basin to the water discharge point, you will need a pump which has a max head of approximately 5 to 6 feet. This will confirm that the water flow is strong enough at even four feet.

The size of outlet tube is also very important. The known outlet tube size will guarantee that the fountain tube will be fitted to the opening in the new pump. The dimension is the inner side diameter of the tube in the pump of the water fountain.

Most pumps in both indoor and outdoor water fountains come with a WT model number, which have a three pin plug. Pumps that are used exclusively for indoor fountains have pumps with a WP model number and mini jet pumps. Those come with a two pin plug.

Small sized indoor fountains do not need a large size GPH. If you are thinking of buying a powerful pump, it will likely result in extra splashing. Normally, table fountains around 10 inches would require only a GPH of 40-70.

The medium sized fountains (around 36 inches high) require a GPH of about 100-200. Large fountains (around 6 feet high) require a GPH of about 250-350. The common rule is that when a fountain goes over 12 inches, it will be better to buy a slightly extra powerful pump. The majority of the fountain pumps currently have switches which can control the water flow. So, you may adjust the flow of water according to your requirements and preferences.

A good quality fountain pump should last for a year or more.  With proper maintenance and care it could last much longer.

We live in an ever-increasing stressful world.  Fountains are often added to the home or office as a stress reliever.  The sound of water flowing through a decorative fountain has an empirically relaxation effect.  By closing your eyes and seeing yourself at the ocean or by an elegant stream, you start to unwind.  Traffic sounds, ambient noise, barking dogs, televisions, noisy children, all take their toll on our nerves, and sometimes even without our knowledge.

It is important to have some ‘me time.’  After a long and busy day, run away to the bathroom and take a bubble bath.  At the base of the bath tub or maybe on the bathroom counter you can place a nice tabletop or indoor fountain.  Light some candles and turn off the lights.  Take in this intimate, calming atmosphere and drench your body in the tub.  Just concentrate on the flowing water from the fountain and let your mind to be purged of all of the day’s problems.

If you have a business with an anteroom, place a few plants and a fountain in it and watch your patients relax to the soothing environment you have inexpensively created.  You might even play some soft earth music with the sounds of nature.  This may not only help to soothe your customers’ nerves, but your employees will also appreciate the calming environment you have created.  In addition, fountains act as a natural humidifier for those drier areas.

Installing a water fountain is an excellent and inexpensive way to improve the interior of your home or office.  It is important to choose a fountain that is easy to maintain.  Without proper maintenance the water in your fountain will have an unpleasant musty odor and the fountain can clog or be permanently damaged.  Regular maintenance is important for keeping your water fountain in perfect condition.

There is a wide range of fountains, including indoor and outdoor fountains, garden fountains, floor fountains, wall fountains and table top fountains.  Water fountains also come in a variety of materials such as stainless steel, slate, copper, glass, bronze, ceramic and others.  Therefore, you should learn about the particular fountain care steps for your specific type and material.  There is no single maintenance schedule for every type of fountain made.  Therefore you need to read the instructions that come with your particular fountain. 

Here are a few fountain caring tips that do apply to most fountains:

Water Level:  Determine the proper water level for your fountain.  An average is to refill two times a week.  When you are not at home, it can be beneficial if you unplug the fountain to extend the motor life and to make sure the pump does not go dry, which could damage the motor.

Cleaning Your Fountain:  Algae may grow in the water, blocking the water flow channels.  Therefore, the rocks, the pump and the bowl need to be cleaned from time to time.  You should clean your water fountain at least four times per year.  Some specific breeds of fish eat algae, so you may wish to keep such fish in the water if this applies to your type of water display.

Indoor Fountain Maintenance:  Fountain care for most fountains is relatively low since they are now designed to where the water can be re-circulated within the integrated reservoirs.  The overflow systems are modernized, making sure that there is much less valve clogging than before.  They even usually come with an anti-microbial coating.  But make sure that the water you are pouring into your fountain does not have a high level of minerals that will reduce the fountains efficiency.

Tabletop fountains are very trendy decorative pieces used to improve the aesthetic appeal of residential and commercial spaces.  They are in big demand as they are low-cost, portable and easily available.  They are easily affordable and quite easy to maintain.  Most tabletop fountains are prefabricated- that is they just need to be filled with water and connected to an electrical outlet. Some of them are battery operated too.

When you are out shopping for tabletop fountains, you may be in a quandary wondering which material to choose, what size to opt for and what budget to keep.  Some people do not have much difficulty in selecting them as they use online stores to study the different varieties available and make their choice before they visit a store to make a purchase.

Copper is one of the materials that are used in making these petite but gorgeous fountains that help transform the atmosphere of your home.  You can also choose quaint ceramic fountains that have accent lighting.  If you are a nature lover, you can go for an all natural look using bamboo, wood and stone to create unique pieces of art.  People can opt to customize a slate tabletop fountain by engraving names, dates and give it as a gift on an anniversary or wedding.  Stainless steel, acrylic, marble, bronze, glass and wood are other materials that are used to make tabletop fountains.  There are some really delicate handcrafted pieces of work that are hard to resist, so browse our fountains’ features before making a purchase.

You can select a Mayan waterfall, a moonstone fountain, a fountain designed after European or Asian cultures or you can create your own design in collaboration with a manufacturer.  Most people will be proud to display tabletop fountains as a center piece at a dinner get-together inviting admiring words of praise at their simplicity and beauty. They also help us stay healthy and people feel refreshed just to hear the cheering sound of the flowing water. This is one of the reasons why they are used in healthcare facilities as they improve the morale of the employees as well as soothe the patients.

Most of the tabletop fountains are easy to maintain, requiring only frequent monitoring of the water level and periodic replacement of the water.  You can prevent algae from forming by using natural enzymes that are easily available.  It is recommended that people check to see if the pump is noiseless, for it can be frustrating to have a beautiful fountain which cannot be heard on account of the loud noises made by the pump. Most pumps come with an adjustable water flow control that lets customers select a noise level that is pleasing to their ears. Buying tabletop fountains will always be enjoyable as you will never get tired of listening to their soothing sounds.