| That new tabletop fountain looks beautiful. You found | | | | Most of the damage I've seen, aside from accidentally |
| the perfect spot for it. It's all set up and running. Just | | | | tipping over the fountain, comes from condensation |
| listen to that soothing sound of trickling water. It's time | | | | forming on the bottom or from splashing. Many times |
| to relax and enjoy. But hold on! Here that water? If | | | | splashing is caused by having a fountain with too high |
| you don't play it safe that little bit of water can cause | | | | a flow rate. Many pumps have an adjustment that can |
| some unforeseen problems. | | | | be made to lower the flow. If that doesn't work or |
| Always assume anything that contains or uses water | | | | your fountain doesn't have an adjustment capability, try |
| even if it is only a small amount can leak or spill. How | | | | rearranging some of the rocks or other objects. I have |
| many times have you spilled water when watering | | | | seen some very attractive splash guards made from |
| plants and flowers? There is nothing more damaging | | | | slate or other material that complements the overall |
| than water - inside or outside. So if you take a few | | | | fountain design. |
| simple precautions you can avoid the damage. | | | | Splashing can also be caused by to low a water level |
| The simplest thing to do is never put your tabletop | | | | resulting from evaporation. The farther water has to |
| fountain on anything that water could damage. That's | | | | fall into the bottom of the fountain the more splashing |
| not always easy or practical to do. You want to be | | | | will occur. Always keep the water at the right level. It's |
| able to see and enjoy your new fountain. So here are | | | | important to check this regularly especially inside in the |
| some simple things to do. If the fountain is going to be | | | | winter when humidity levels are at their lowest. The |
| setting on wood furniture put something under it. There | | | | lower the humidity the faster the water will evaporate. |
| many things that will work but I like 1/4 inch Plexiglas. It's | | | | So make sure you check it often in the winter. Make |
| clear and can hardly be seen. It's available at any good | | | | sure the pump remains submerged at all times as well. |
| hardware store and they will usually cut it to your | | | | If the water level falls to low, the pump can be |
| specifications. Make sure you get a large enough | | | | damaged and will probably have to be replaced. |
| piece. You want it to cover the area around the | | | | Just these few simple things can help you enjoy your |
| fountain - not just under it. You could also use a | | | | table top fountain to the fullest and help prevent |
| decorative ceramic tile or even a hot plate if you had | | | | damaged to your other furniture. Now you can sit back |
| one that would go with your decor. Just make sure | | | | and start enjoying the calming sound of the trickling |
| what ever you use doesn't itself damage any fine | | | | water. |
| wood finishes. | | | | |