Adding a water feature in your decoration can liven up space, and there is no better way to do it than adding an indoor water fountain. The soothing sound of splashing water can relieve tension and creates a Zen environment. What’s more, it could be an excellent focal point. A tranquil table-top fountain or a tiny brook and waterfall ensemble in the patio are some of the most preferred choices in many households.

If you are thinking of adding an indoor water fountain to your garden but is stressing over the water bill, you have to read this article to understand how it operates. In reality, indoor fountains or recirculating water fountains are easy to operate and conserve water.

The Main Components and Their Roles

A recirculating fountain has one critical component – the pump. It is designed in such a way that it moves the water upwards to create the trickling or falling effect into what constitutes a lower basin. In some water fountain designs, you can find the pump in this basin, while in others it is hidden somewhere on the chamber at the base.

The water pumps in water fountains are graded according to the amount of water, in gallons it pumps every hour, GPH. So, the more water your fountain needs, the higher is the GPH. Other factors to consider including the height of the water spray and the distance the water will travel to return to the lower basin in a waterfall.

Another vital part is the water reservoir. It is where the pump is located and where the water gathers for another cycle. In a large indoor fountain, it is the small pond at the base of the water feature. Water fountains have a tube running from the pump to the top. It is the water pressure created by the pump that makes the splashing or the arching effect in the fountain.

For more dynamic effects, more tubes are added. In time, these tubes can have mineral deposits from tap water. To prevent this, it is recommended that soft water is used like rainwater or distilled water.

Indoor water fountains

Indoor water fountains

Caring For Your Water Fountain

Aside from preventing mineral deposits on the pipes in indoor water fountains, there are also other things that you should watch for to keep the water circulating. You need to ensure that the water level in the reservoir doesn’t drop.

There are a lot of factors that will cause this water level to drop. It could be due to evaporation, with the varying temperatures, water tends to evaporate over time. Another reason could be splashing. Changes in the water pressure can cause drastic splashing, where the water will not completely return to the reservoir.

Your pets and uninvited animals could be the culprit too. As they may help themselves in the fountain to the water when they get thirsty. Always make sure that you have a water dish nearby to prevent this.

There is a great danger of your pump burning out if there is not enough water in your reservoir. You need to monitor the unit closely and refill it.