What's The Best Maintenance Practice For A Large Patio Fountain?
What chemicals should I use to keep water clear (or blue) and free of algae? Thanks for the question. First you want to clean out the water fountain pump. Take it out and wipe any debris, slimy algae, or build-up with a clean cloth. Take off the cover and clean the inside of the pump. You can use an old toothbrush to get any of those hard to reach areas. Siphon out of the water and replace it with clean water. If it's used for a bird bath, it’s important to change out the water often, maybe every other day or so. If there is mold or algae, you can use a very diluted mixutre of water and bleach or water and chlorine. Maybe 1 tablespoon per gallon should do it. You'll need to scrub a bit to get any algae or slime off. Be sure to rinse well with clean water and refill. You can use products like White Scale Control to prevent scale and calcium build up. Products like No More Foam and Algae Control can help keep the fountain water clean. Clean water will keep your water fountain running well and will improve the longevity of it. You need to remember to keep the water pump completely submersed. I've known people to use distilled water whenever they can. Check the pump regularly and remove and debris and/or build-up. Some other products you can look into are Fountain Fresh Care Free Enzymes and Care Free Birdbath Protector. When buying any products for your water fountain be sure they are safe for birds and children. No harsh chemicals. Pond Keeper Kit is also good and sells for about $20 If you already have a slimy build up or algae, you can use a tablet of Fountain Block. A white scale is a calcium buildup that comes from using hard tap water. You can try to use white vinegar to remove any build up. This is one reason why many fountain owners use distilled water. If that doesn't work a couple of good products are No More White Scale and Care Free Enzyme Fountain Protector. Hope this helps. Have a great Summer. Robert
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