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Should I turn my fountain off at night?
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The installation of a pond fountain is an excellent approach to take better care of your pond while also increasing the pleasure you get from using it. The image of a fountain is quite pleasing to the eye, and the soothing sound of water falling over rocks may be very restful. However, in order to operate, a fountain pump requires electricity, and power comes at a cost. As a result, a common question asked by people who own ponds is, "Is it safe to turn off the fountain overnight?"
A pond is more than simply an aesthetic addition to a property. It is quite important in maintaining the good health of the pond and safeguarding the animals that dwell there. Purchasing a pond fountain can be done for one of two reasons: either purely for aesthetic reasons or with the intention of employing it as an aeration device. If you are concerned about the quality of the water in the pond and are using the fountain to aerate the water, then turning off the fountain for extended periods of time can lead to stagnation, which is bad for the wildlife in the pond. In most circumstances, it is in your best interest to maintain the fountain operational for the most of the time. Take into account the following facts when determining how long to let your fountain run for.
How the Pump in a Fountain Operates
A motor is used to power revolving blades inside of a pond fountain pump. These blades first take in water via a filter before forcing the water down a conduit and into the fountain. A float is used in conjunction with a submersible pump to maintain the discharge nozzle close to the water's surface while the pump is submerged. It is simple to reach while yet being hidden from view since the pump does not go to the bottom of the pond when it is turned on. Because it does not need priming, a pump of this kind is particularly well-suited for usage in ponds that are on the smaller side. When selecting a pump, it is important to seek for a size that has the capacity to handle the amount of water contained in your pond in around two hours.
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