Whats the difference between indoor and outdoor fountains?
There are quite a few vital differences between indoor and outdoor fountains, and good reasons why you shouldn’t use indoor fountains outside. The most important difference is that outdoor fountains have specially modified lights, pumps, and other electrical parts (including wiring) that are protected from exposure to the elements. Using fountains that do not have these specially made electrical components outdoors not only risks damaging the parts themselves, but is a fire hazard. Also, outdoor fountains have UL-approved grounded plugs, while indoor fountains generally do not. Many outdoor wall fountains also have ‘shrouds’, or special parts that fit over the electrical components to protect them from moisture. Outdoor fountains are also often specially treated so that their finishes will not deteriorate while used outdoors. While it is normal and inevitable that most fountains will go through an aging process when placed in your yard or garden, building up a natural growth of moss or
