How Do You Prevent Freezing In A Pondless Waterfall?
If you have an outdoor waterfall that you either want to continue using during cold weather, or that you can neither drain nor move to a warmer location, use two small birdbath heaters and some aluminum tape to solve your problem. Find the water collection vessel on your waterfall unit. Even though your waterfall may not have a visible “pool,” per se, at its base, there must be some means for the water to be collected and recirculated through the waterfall pump. This collection tray or vessel may be camouflaged in the base of the waterfall to make it appear as though the water is magically being recycled. Examine the unit to determine if there is any way to gain access inside this hidden reservoir. Few water fountain designs bar the owner from accessing the reservoir or the pump area. In most cases, you can locate and remove screws at the base of the waterfall unit to reach the pump and the reservoir area. Insert a small birdbath de-icer ring into this reservoir chamber. Make sure the
