Indoor Fountains and Distilled Water

Distilled Water for Indoor Fountains

Properties of Distilled Water

The type of water used in your indoor fountain matters. We recommend using distilled water for all indoor fountains. 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 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 fountain. We suggest keeping some extra on hand to top off your fountain when needed since the water in your fountain will gradually evaporate into the atmosphere.

Distilled Water and Maintenance of Indoor Fountains

City tap water has properties which are not beneficial for indoor fountains. This formation usually appears as a white mineral scale build up around the edges of where water flows, or over fountain surfaces if the 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.

Indoor Fountains Last Longer with Distilled Water

Using the right water in your indoor fountains is just like using the right type of gas for your car, or eating the right fods for your body. It will ensure that your fountain has a long life, runs at an optimal level and looks it's best. Water features also have many health benefits when placed in appropriate settings.

Exalted Fountains carries a wide variety of indoor indoor fountains that are easy to care for and maintain using distilled water.