There are two basic filter types that are used for fountains. A sand filter uses a bed of uniform size sand to pass the water through from top to bottom and when the sand gets dirty you rinse it out (called backwashing). When you backwash, you flush a certain amount of the water in the […]
Filters
Why do I need a filter?
You don’t necessarily need a filter. Many smaller fountains are run with just a submersible pump and when the water gets dirty or cloudy, the water is drained and refilled. While this might be ok for small basins of water but it is not really practical for larger basins where the volume of water is […]