1. Carbon filters will remove bacteria -- False. For
more information see
here .
Implications of these studies: Because sooner or later, all fountains will
contain all sorts of algae, mold, viruses and bacteria, it becomes obvious
that the fountain must be easily and effectively cleaned. According to the
CDC, porous materials such as plastic cannot be sanitized. Glazed ceramic is
not porous and can be santitized with heat or chemicals without any damage
to the ceramic basin or a pet. Further, when a non-porous material is cleaned,
all traces of any chemical are easily rinsed away.
2. Moving water cools water -- False. Source: See this
reference .
Implications: There is only one fountain that has been proven to chill
the water in a fountain. The Glacier Point Perfect Pet Fountain™ by Sierra BioScience is
the only patent pending fountain that will chill the drinking water.
3. Falling water puts oxygen into the water making the water taste
better -- No evidence.
Discussion: There are no relevant studies showing that any cat has a
preference or aversion to water based on the amount of dissolved oxygen being
the only variable. As all fountains have water flowing into the bowl all fountains
are equal except the only fountain that has a chilling unit which increases
the dissolved oxygen content more than 15% i.e. The Glacier Point Perfect Pet Fountain™ See this
source .
4. Stainless steel bowls are better and safer than other materials --
False. Source: See this
reference .
Implications: There are over 150 grades of stainless steel that contain various
amounts of nickel and chromium which can be toxic when released from poorly
made stainless steel. Stainless steel loses its desirable properties when submerged
in water such as when used as a watering bowl for pets. If a safe grade of
stainless steel was used to make a safe stainless steel bowl, that bowl could
cost hundreds of dollars. Hexavalent chromium was the chemical that was causing
birth defects and cancer in the Erin Brockovich story.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stainless_steel, www.treehugger.com/files/2010/12/hexavalent-chromium-erin-brockovich-chemical-found-31-of-35-us-cities-tap-water.php
Instructions and video for setting up
your V90 model pet fountain
Please read
before getting started with your new fountain
••• NO TOOLS OF ANY TYPE ARE
NEEDED, EVER! •••
••• NOTHING NEEDS TO BE ASSEMBLED •••
••• NOTHING NEEDS TO BE TAKEN APART •••
••• NOTHING NEEDS TO BE MODIFIED, ADJUSTED OR TINKERED
WITH •••
1. Remove all cardboard and bubble wrap from in and
around the fountain. Do not discard the shipping boxes or packing for 60
days, just in case.
2. After you have filled the basin with water, make sure the carbon
filter, (the blue tube) is tightly fitted to the silver tube that comes from
the top of the pump and comes through the hole in the plastic cover. This is
a friction fit so press hard with a small twisting motion.
3. If you want to change the direction of the water that flows into the
basin from the elbow nozzle, first, turn the pump off. Then take the carbon filter/blue
tube off from the pump, then turn the elbows in opposite directions and then
put one end on the end of the silver tube, again with a forceful twisting motion.
If the flow direction looks ok, then turn the pump on. The flow can be anywhere
from straight up, to the side or straight down depending on how much water noise
that you want.
4. If you want additional glass bottles, buy vinegar in 32 oz. glass bottles
that are made in the USA, save the vinegar for cleaning your basin later and
repurpose the bottle as another refill bottle. Keep extra refill bottles filled
with water in the back of the refrigerator.
Call Barry with any questions or comments: 530.903.9025
