Distilled Water for your Wall Fountain

Water is a major component of your water fountain and you might wonder what is the most appropriate to use. As we all know, tap water contains minerals which can result to formations called white scale mineral build up. This can be found around the edges of where water flows, or over fountain surfaces if the water wall fountain is turned off periodically.

This build up is difficult to remove without damaging fountain surfaces or using harsh chemical cleaners which may potentially harm delicate surfaces or protective clear coated fountain parts. In addition, these deposits present in normal tap water can build up quickly inside the water pump where water flows in a narrow channel at a faster rate. These deposits can cause internal pump parts to stop operating smoothly and eventually cause the pump to stop working.

To prevent this from happening in your favorite fountain, distilled water is used. Distilled water is water which has undergone a physical process in order to remove particles and minerals which can form and harden over time on fountain’s surfaces. Distillation involves boiling the water and then condensing the stream into a clear container, leaving many solids present in the original water behind. Distilled water can be purchased easily at most supermarkets for use in your indoor wall fountain. It is suggested to keep some extra on hand since the water in your wall fountain will gradually evaporate into the atmosphere.

Using distilled water can significantly help prolong the useful life of your fountain. Likewise, extend the benefits it can give to you and your family. However, if distilled water is not available in your area, anti-white scale treatment can be added to tap water. We recommend a product called Protec. You can find it at Soothing Walls.

If you have an outdoor water fountain, using Protec along with Fountec will help keep your fountain clean of white scale and alge.