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Water Fountain Care
Care for water fountains and statuary
Winter care for water fountains and statuary. These products are made of "concrete". It has a tendency to expand and contract with climate temperature changes.
Do NOT let water collect and freeze in the fountain bowl, planters, birdbaths and statuary. If you live where temperatures do not get below 32degrees f. you should clean fountain during the winter season.
You should always protect any concrete type fountain, statuary, birdbath, or statuary that has water from freezing conditions.
If you cannot store your fountain, bird bath, or planter inside you should do the following:
Remove pump from water fountain and store inside. Fill bowls or planters with burlap bags, blankets, or any type of material that will protect it from freezing temperatures. Fountain Covers
The entire fountain or statuary should be covered. Especially if you live in conditions that get below 20degress fahrenheit. Do NOT leave any surface exposed. Use a good Fountain Cover
Following the water fountain care instructions during the winter season, will protect any cast stone products for years of beauty and enjoyment.
You can use about 1tlbs of clorox to about 5 gallons of water to help minimize algae. It really works but be sure to keep pets and children away from treated water.
Summer Water Fountain Care.
Keep all debris out of water fountains. You should replace your water at least once per month.
Clear pump of any debris that may accumulate around it.
You can use about a capful of bleach in the water to keep algae from forming.
You can also use a product call "Consan fungicide/algaecide"
Water treatment.
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