How to Adjust a Garden Fountain Hose

Introduction

Multiple reasons can cause a fountain to need adjusting. This fountain needs an adjustment because it leaks water, resulting in constantly refilling the fountain with water. To fix the issue, I placed a clamp on the hose to tighten it and prevent leakage. I also cut the hose shorter since it was too long, and the constant movement of the water could result in loosening the hose and water leakage. Before starting the adjustment, avoid contacting the water with any electrical wiring or devices not waterproofed. It would be best if you also tried to keep your fingers away from the blades of the scissors while using them to prevent injury.

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Step 1 How to Adjust a Garden Fountain Hose

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Turn off and unplug the fountain.
Remove the water from the fountain using a cup.
Empty the water into a bucket and place the bucket off to the side and out of the way.

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Step 2

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Remove the screws along the edge of the platform on the bottom half of the fountain using a Phillips screwdriver.
Lift the upper half of the fountain upward while holding onto the water pump.

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Step 3

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Lay the upper half of the fountain on a flat surface such as a table.
Remove the hose from the water pump.
Cut the hose an inch and a half shorter from the original length using a pair of scissors.

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Remove the screws at the bottom of the platform using a Phillips head screwdriver.
Remove the platform from the bottom of the upper half of the fountain and place the platform on the side.

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Loosen the clamp using a flathead screwdriver.
Slide the clamp onto the hose until the clamp is at the end of the hose against the surface of the bottom of the fountain.
Tighten the clamp using a flathead screwdriver.

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Place the platform on the bottom of the fountain.
Place the platform so that the holes where the screws enter are aligned.
Place the screws into the holes and screw them into place using a Phillips head screwdriver.
Attach the hose to the water pump.

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Place the upper half of the fountain onto the bottom half.
Align the holes where the screws enter.
Place the screws into the holes and screw them into place using a Phillips head screwdriver.
Refill the fountain with water, plug it in, and turn it on.