How to Reduce Drinking Fountain Splash
Drinking-fountain splash is all about water flow. The more water that flows out of the fountain, the larger the splash will be. Reduced water flow may result in zero splash, but there has to be a compromise between available water to drink and any sort of splashing that may occur. All drinking fountains are adjustable in this respect, but there are no set limits, and splash, as well as water availability, are always going to be subjective to the person doing the adjustments. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Remove the cover of the drinking fountain, if there is one. It will be held on by several screws. Usually a flat-blade screwdriver will be needed, but a Phillips-head screwdriver may also be used. Turn the screws in a counterclockwise direction.
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Locate the adjustment screw beneath the valve that activates the water flow. It will be on the water feed pipe for the fountain head.
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Turn on the water to the fountain by turning the valve or pushing the button. If possible, have another person do this for you so you can monitor the pressure and not have to keep a constant stream of water running.
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Insert the proper tool, whether it's an Allen wrench, flat-blade screwdriver or Phillips screwdriver into the adjustment screw.
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Turn this screw a half turn and monitor what happens to the water pressure of the fountain. Generally, a counterclockwise turn allows more water to flow and will increase splash. Turn this screw accordingly and reduce the splash to a minimum, but make sure to allow enough water flow for a comfortable drink.
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Replace the cover when finished.
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Tips & Warnings
This task can be accomplished alone, but you may be a bit less precise if you are constantly turning the water on and off during adjustments.
Although most adjustment screws are made of metal, some newer ones are plastic, so be careful not to tighten the screw to its breaking point.
References
- Photo Credit fountain image by Charlene Bayerle from Fotolia.com
