Fountain Maintenance

History has proven fountains that are correctly maintained provide fewer problems than fountains that are not. The following information will provide you with examples.

1. Keeping the pump strainer cleaned ensures proper water flow across the motor, helping it run cooler and preventing premature motor failure. It also contains the screen from collapsing or crushing. When the screen is not maintained and collapse, it will cost from $400-$1000 plus labor to replace it.
2. Keeping the lights clean and free of algae increases bulb and fixture life. Not keeping them cleaned, algae growth creates insulation around the light causing excessive heat buildup, which causes premature bulb and fixture failure.
3. Algae build up on the float surface causes fiberglass to break down and eventually fail and the float to sink. This would require replacing the float at a current cost of approximately $1200.
4. Keeping the mooring lines properly secured keeps the fountain in its proper location and prevents lines from tangling with the pump and light cables. When they do tangle, the rope can cut or stress the cables causing failure of cables. Cables range from $6 to $12 per foot. The average fountain has 150 feet of cable.
5. Testing all ground fault circuits ensures the safety and security that no electrical voltage is leaking into the pond, which could cause electrocution of people or pets encountering the water.
6. Keeping the timers correctly set always ensures the proper hours of operation of the fountain. Tightening the wire ensures no electrical damages to the controls and or fountains.
7. Meg readings keep you aware of the condition of the pump motor windings giving you advance notice that the motor is starting to break down, making it possible to prepare in advance for replacement. This will decrease downtime and significant unforeseen expenses.

Proper fountain maintenance helps keep replacement costs down and the fountain continuously operating, ensuring your fountain investment. Call today to make an appointment and receive a free consultation.