babyface Posted June 7, 2018 Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 The water coming from the street at our casa in Ajijic has had lots of sediment in it this past year (more than the last 4 years)- our fountain filter is functioning but can't collect all the sediment. The only way we have been able to clean it is to drain it and start over. A small vacuum thing you connect to a hose to that we bought is picking up some debris on the bottom, but not working well for the sediment. The fountain is two levels & 8 ft across on the bottom level. Looking for maintenance ideas!!, thoughts about cleaning equipment & where it may be purchased lakeside (if possible). Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted June 7, 2018 Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 How about using an inline sediment filter for the supply side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted June 7, 2018 Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 Hmm. I had a 3 level fountain for years. I added a small chlorine puck occasionally for algae and mosquito control. When I got a bit dirty I would drain it (about once a month), hose it down, scrub it and fill it up again. My drain was near the bottom so I could push the dirt towards it with a broom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkshawn Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 i will be back in the morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyface Posted June 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Tried an in-line water filter- fountain water was looking sparkling clean. Then we put in chlorine tabs and the water turned an orange color! A Mexican friend said that will happen when copper is present in the water when you put in chlorine tabs. We heard some people use white vinegar instead of chlorine tabs, but not about how much to use (our fountain is 8' across at the bottom and has one 2nd level) This year has been by far the most problematic in the last 7 yrs. for our fountain! Thanks all for the tips! If anyone knows about how much vinegar to use and how often you need to add more??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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