Running and maintenance
People who own and run a water feature will soon become disillusioned with it if it costs more than a modest amount to maintain. Planning should thus aim to avoid high maintenance and running expenses. A number of very creatively successful water features have been closed because of technical problems, the need for frequent repair work and unduly high running costs.
Traditionally fountains and other running water features are closed in winter. But it is possible to run them all the year round if appropriate preventive measures are taken, like frostproof water storage facilities and a heated water supply.
A thorough planning approach will pay particular attention to the later running of the water feature. More or less elaborate solutions will be selected according to location...
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