How to Use Saltwater in a Fountain

How to Use Saltwater in a Fountain
Written By
Jim Skelter
Jim Skelter
Published: Aug 21, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Step 1

Make a saltwater solution. The salinity is up to you, but too much salt can cause erosion. The salinity of seawater is about 3.5%, or 35 parts salt per 1,000 parts water.

Step 2

Fill the reservoir of your fountain with the saltwater solution just as you would with freshwater. All fountains are different, so consult a manual to know exactly how to fill your fountain.

Step 3

Change the water in your fountain with some frequency. Even though saltwater keeps fountains cleaner than freshwater, you will still need to change the filters periodically. Change the water out with a new batch each time you clean the fountain.

Tips

Make a mixture of saltwater and vinegar to clean the patina on a copper fountain.

Adding chlorine to your saltwater in the fountain will help keep your fountain cleaner.

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Jim Skelter

Jim Skelter has been writing professionally since 2009. He has worked as a contributing writer for various websites since July of 2010 and has been a disc jockey at various radio stations in Arkansas. Skelter holds a Bachelor of Arts in…

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