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Why Winterize Your Fountain? Protects your investment in a garden fountain Frozen water and fountains don’t go together

B roken B owls, S hells, or B asins Cracked tubing Ruined pumps Damaged finishes

Winterizing your Garden Fountain Get the water out – prevents freezing and damage. Dry the surfaces – it’s a great time of year to make sure

your spring set up goes smoothly. Consult your Garden Fountain manufactures care guide for approved cleaning solutions and suggestions

Inspect for cracks- g ive the fountain a once over for weak cracks in the concrete

Winterizing your Garden FountainIndoor Storage and Covering tipsS toring• Disassemble and place in a

garage, basement or storage facility

• B lankets to protected the pieces

• Plastic or a fountain cover to protect the finish

• Keep the kids off of it

CoveringIf you can’t store it inside• Use an

Manufacturer recommend fountain cover.

• Fill the bowls, basins, or shells with an absorbent material to keep the water from pooling.

• Keep checking it wind and rain can wreck even the best secure covers

Winterizing your Garden Fountain Pumps and Tubing S hould be

taken out of the fountain

S tore them inside in a warm dry space. They don’t like be cold

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Winterizing your fountain Guide from Designer S tatues

Replacement Pumps – should be purchased based on the original model. Third party pumps are available but may void the garden fountain warranty.

Fountain Covers – Make sure they’re not torn