Running Water Through the Fountain

Once your indoor water fountain is assembled and/or installed, you are now ready to run water through it. DO NOT operate the fountain without water in the basin; this will immediately cause the pump to overheat! Using your fountain on a daily basis is very simple; the most maintenance you will have to do daily is make sure the fountain contains enough water. Due to evaporation, you will have to refill your water basin from time to time. We recommend filling the indoor fountain a bit each day to assure that it becomes a “habit”, and so that the fountain will never run out of water. While a rare occurrence, your fountain may also be splashing at a greater rate than normal. If this happens, make sure that a) your fountain is perfectly level; b) the water level is not less than ½” from the top of the basin, but is not so empty as to cause the pump to run dry; and c) you follow additional instructions in your fountain manual to minimize splashing. You may also consider placing river rocks in the basin; these will help to lessen the water sounds and the amount of splashing water.

Table of Contents

1. Why Purchase an Indoor Fountain?

2. Choosing the Right Fountain

- Fountain Placement
- Types and Sizes of Fountains
- Using Your Fountain to Enhance Your Space

3. Installing Your Fountain
- Installing Your Wall Fountain

4. Use and Maintenance
- Running Water through the Fountain
- Prolonging the Life of Your Fountain with Water Treatments
- Cleaning Your Fountain
- Caring for the Pump
- Fountain Lighting