Keeping That Pump Running
Fountains are made to run continuously. These tiny little pumps work hard to keep the water moving in your ponds and fountains and should be left to run without interruption all summer! No need for timers or unplugging. Pond/fountain pumps are made to be plugged in all season.
But there is one time to turn it off...
and many people forget this very important part of having a fountain...
it needs to be cleaned!
Sometimes these pumps stop working not because they are old or broken but because they are full of gunk and debris!
I have a step by step tutorial on my blog showing more on cleaning your pump. It is not hard and may take you an hour but will extend the life of your pump.
Enjoy and happy gardening!
But there is one time to turn it off...
and many people forget this very important part of having a fountain...
it needs to be cleaned!
Sometimes these pumps stop working not because they are old or broken but because they are full of gunk and debris!
I have a step by step tutorial on my blog showing more on cleaning your pump. It is not hard and may take you an hour but will extend the life of your pump.
Enjoy and happy gardening!
going on the 5th season!
Pumps usually come apart so you can clean them!
The pump has slime and gunk and was not easy to turn
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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Great info-thanks for sharing. Now I know how to clean it:-)
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Is there anything you can put in the fountain to help clean the entire thing, the container in general plus keeping the pump clean...i.e. bleach, vinegar ???????
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