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Pump Maintenance: Addressing Hard Water Build-up

View this video to learn more. Hard water build-up can effect the operation of your fountain. The video below offers some helpful advice on how to maintain your pump and address the issue of hard water build-up.

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Pump Maintenance: Addressing Hard Water Build-up

Quatro – Paint Repairs

View this video to learn more. Heavy usage, and hard water can cause paint to deteriorate. View the video below on how to properly repair the finish of the Quatro fountain using commonly available materials.

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Quatro – Paint Repairs

Repairs with Epoxy

We use Oatey brand epoxy putty, the “Fix-it Stick”, for these repairs. It is a two part “stick” that simply needs to be worked by hand to achieve a uniform color, thereby mixing the 2 parts in such a way that they bond quickly and permanently.

We are not affiliated with the Oatey company or their products, so we are unbiased in this recommendation, but it has worked well for us for years in many applications. It is available in the plumbing departments of most hardware stores for under $10.

As you can see from the repair below it can…

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Repairs with Epoxy

Repairs With Glue

We have found some good glue that works well to repair a broken part from you fountain, birdbath, or statue. The name is Loctite “Quick-Tite”.
We do not sell or have affiliation with this product, so our recommendation is unbiased, however many adhesive products will also work well.

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If the part is broken off “cleanly” (meaning it fits in nicely) it should be an was fix. Be sure the components are clean and free from any loose particles. A light sanding is always a good idea to “rough it up” a…

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Repairs With Glue

Slip Fit System

Some of our fountains and statuary use a slip fit system to secure all parts into place. If you’re product uses this system, you will find a small piece of PVC pipe located inside the packaging. Use the PVC pipe as illustrated below to securely connect the parts together.

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Stained Glass Accents

You may find some small cracks in the stained glass accents. This is natural and part of the design of an antique look to this feature.

Please use caution in cleaning and handling this part of the item.

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Stained Glass Accents

Water Flow with Copper Spill Pipes

View this video to learn more. If you experience a problem with the water flow on a fountain with copper tubing you may need to clear debris that may have gathered either in the shipping and packaging process or through continued operation of the fountain. Watch this video for helpful information on clearing the copper tubing for optimal water flow.

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Water Flow with Copper Spill Pipes

Yoshi Assembly Tips

View this video to learn more.Some of our more “technical” fountains may require a few more steps in assembly. View this video for helpful information on properly installing a cord pipe cover and light accessory for the Yoshi fountain.

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Yoshi Assembly Tips

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Our fountains are manufactured from one of two durable materials: Comp-Cast™ or NuCrete®, each providing its own unique benefits and designed with distinct customers in mind.
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