Alright, let’s talk about this noisy thing inside the house, you know, that mirror fountain thingy. It’s been makin’ a ruckus lately, and it’s drivin’ me nuts. So, I figured I’d try and figure out what’s wrong with it, and maybe you got the same problem, so listen up.
First thing I noticed, sometimes the water gets kinda low. It’s like when your well runs dry, you know? Nothing good comes from that. If the water ain’t high enough, that pump starts makin’ funny noises, real loud and scratchy. So, the first thing you gotta do is check the water level. If it’s low, just pour some more water in there, easy peasy. Don’t let it get too low, or you’ll be in a heap of trouble.
Now, if the water’s full and it’s still makin’ a racket, then it could be that pump knockin’ against somethin’. It’s like when your old tractor rattles and bangs when somethin’s loose. You gotta make sure that pump ain’t hittin’ the sides or the bottom of that fountain bowl. Maybe wiggle it around a bit, see if that helps. If it’s hitting something you might need to pad it so it doesn’t bang around.
Another thing, sometimes air gets in them pipes, and that makes a weird sound, like a sputtering and hissing. It’s like when you got air in your water pipes at home, you know how they gurgle and spit? Same kinda deal. This can happen if the water level gets too low, or if there’s a crack in the pipe or the pump itself. If you see a crack, well, you might need to get a new one, or maybe try to patch it up if you’re handy like that. I ain’t so good with that kinda stuff, I usually just get my grandson to help. He’s good with fixin’ things.
- Check the water level first. Make sure it ain’t low.
- See if the pump is knocking against somethin’.
- Look for cracks in the pipes or pump.
Now, some folks say you can put somethin’ around the fountain to make it quieter, like a sponge or somethin’. I guess that’s like putting blankets around a noisy dog to muffle the barking. Makes sense I guess. You could try puttin’ it near a wall, or wrappin’ somethin’ soft around it. I ain’t tried it myself, but it might work for you.
I heard tell some folks leave them fountains runnin’ all the time. They say it keeps the water clean and fresh. Keeps it from gettin’ all green and slimy, you know? Like a pond that ain’t got no flow. But I don’t know about that, seems like a waste of electricity to me. But then again, maybe it saves you from havin’ to clean it so often.
And that’s another thing, this pump got a magnet in it. If that magnet ain’t happy, it’ll bang around and make a terrible racket. It’s kinda like when your screen door slams shut in the wind over and over. That bangin’ can drive you crazy. So you gotta make sure that magnet is workin’ right.
Oh, and one fella was sayin’ he wants a loud fountain to drown out other noises. He had cats, he said. I guess that makes sense, if you got a lot of noise around, maybe a loud fountain is just what you need. It’s like turnin’ up the radio to drown out the sound of the neighbor’s dog barkin’. But this one I have, well, its plenty loud on its own without tryin’, that’s for sure!
So, that’s all I know about them noisy indoor mirror fountains. Hope it helps you figure out your problem. Just remember to check the water, make sure the pump ain’t hittin’ nothin’, and look for cracks. And if all else fails, maybe just get a new one, or learn to live with the noise. Or get some earplugs, that might work too.
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