Basic Flouts require little attention and rarely clog. When a Flout cycles, the area around the landing spot is cleaned constantly from turbulence. The surface is skimmed from the "bath tub funnel" effect. It is very important to keep debris from falling into the Flout, weighing it down and reducing drawdown and keep stones  from getting under the Flout, eventually poking a hole in the Flout.

Every system has different use requirements and operator usage habits. This section contains suggestions for trouble free operation.