How to Convert a Pool to a Fountain

Swimming pool fountains provide a focal point for your backyard. According to Swimming Pools 101, floating fountains give great soothing sounds, and turn your backyard into an oasis. They make water move and dance. Most floating fountains shoot water in the air. This gives your yard a festive atmosphere. Children love pool fountains for playing games in the pool. Adults love the pool fountains for the aesthetics and peaceful water sounds. They're not difficult to add to your pool.

Floating pool fountain kit

Instructions

- 1
  Stick the clear hose in the kit that connects the floating fountain to the pool wall return into the return hole in the pool wall or screw it on the return, using a universal connector that came with the kit.
- 2
  Push the floating fountain disc out to the area in which you want it to be stationary when it sprays water. According to AbGal, the floating disc has a weighted base. This holds the floating pool fountain in position.
- 3
  Run the fountain every day as part of regular maintenance. This will keep the hose clear and the fountain holes clear of debris. Running the fountain during the day keeps the water 15 degrees Fahrenheit cooler in the summer. Running the fountain at night keeps the water from getting too cool.

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