How to Hang Indoor Water Fountains
Hearing the gentle trickle of falling water can be relaxing, and if you have an indoor water fountain, you can enjoy this sound any day of the year. You can find a variety of indoor water fountains, and many of them can be installed on a wall. The way you hang the fountain depends on your exact model, but some tools and steps are required for every model. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Locate an appropriate spot for your indoor water fountain. Use a stud finder to locate the stud closest to the place where you want to hang your water fountain. Make sure that it's also close to an electrical outlet. You will need to plug your fountain into this outlet. Mark the stud with a pencil.
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Measure the height of your indoor water fountain, and decide how high on the wall you want to place it. Cut a piece of cardboard to correspond with the general size and shape of your fountain. Tape the cardboard shape on your wall to find the exact spot where you want to install the fountain. Mark the spot with a pencil.
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Read the mounting instructions that came with your indoor water fountain. Depending on the size and type of fountain that you have, you may be able to screw the unit directly into the wall. Or you may need to install brackets or hardware first. Regardless, mount these into the stud for greatest support.
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Hang the fountain from the brackets or hooks if necessary before filling and plugging in the unit.
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Tips & Warnings
Most indoor water fountains protrude at least 6 inches, possibly more. Install the fountain in a spot where people won't bump into it.
Consider having a ground fault circuit interrupter electrical plug installed as a safety feature, which offers protection against electrical shocks. This risk is higher because of the presence of water.
