Indoor Fountains
 

How to Install an Indoor Water Fountain

Most indoor fountains are done very easily with minimal time or experience required. Assembly instructions for table top and floor fountains is very straight forward and should be outlined in detail within the packaging of each fountain. Installing and mounting a wall fountain can be more time and labor extensive, but this should not deter you for purchasing one of these exquisite features.

Installation of a Wall Mounted Fountain

I would recommend watching this extensive detailed video on how to assemble and install a wall mounted fountain. Simply click here to watch the wall fountain installation video. This information-rich, easy-to-understand video tutorial discusses helpful advice about how to install a slate wall fountain. It provides information that will prove invaluable to you as you prepare to hang and assemble a slate waterfall fountain.

With the purchase of all wall fountains, you should receive:

- mounting instructions for the specific model and design
- a list of the tools you will need for the project
- electrical tips
- set up instructions
- maintenance instructions and tips
- Warranty information
- and more.

Wall fountains are not difficult to install however when installing anything it important to make sure you understand the correct steps and methods before starting the project. As mentioned above you will receive extensive instructions within the packaging of your wall fountain, but below are some general tips you should keep in mind.

- As a standard rule the installation of a wall fountain is a minimum 2 person task.
- It is important to screw the mounting bracket to the studs within the wall.
- For safety sake, it is advised to plug the fountain into a GFI electrical plug.
- For aesthetical reasons it is best to have the GFI electrical plug directly behind the wall mounted fountain. This way the cord is hidden from view and makes the fountain look more natural and part of the existing wall.
- For convenience and practical reasons it is also advised to place an electrical wall switch to the GFI outlet so it convenient and easy to turn the fountain pump on and off. Some fountains have an easily accessible on / off switch, while others do not. For those that do not I recommend installing the wall switch.

The installation of your indoor wall mounted fountain must be done correctly to keep the warranty active, maximize the beauty of the water feature and to avoid frustration. It is not difficult, but it must be done with care and correctly. Proper installation is the first step to proper fountain care and maintenance.