Water Features
Simple Water Features continued
Pebble ponds: These consist of a sunken reservoir with a fountain on top. A liner is laid sloping into the sump - wide enough to collect splashing water - and covered in pebbles. Alternatively, have water bubbling from a hole in the top of a large stone. Imitation stones made out of plastic are available and look very effective.
Design your own
Using the principles above it is quite easy to construct your own design. A pebble tower can be made by drilling holes in large pebbles that are held vertically by a piece of copper piping. A plastic pipe leads up from the pump to an outlet at the top and water streams down the sculpture.
Maintenance
Pumps need periodic cleaning and maintenance.
Empty the water out of your feature in winter to avoid freezing.
See Pond Maintenance for more tips on looking after water features.
Go to Building a Pond if you are itching to build your own.
Design your own
Using the principles above it is quite easy to construct your own design. A pebble tower can be made by drilling holes in large pebbles that are held vertically by a piece of copper piping. A plastic pipe leads up from the pump to an outlet at the top and water streams down the sculpture.
Maintenance
Pumps need periodic cleaning and maintenance.
Empty the water out of your feature in winter to avoid freezing.
See Pond Maintenance for more tips on looking after water features.
Go to Building a Pond if you are itching to build your own.
Your Comments
- Simple Water Features
Although somewhat late in this “debate” I have to agree with the author of this article, in comparison, solar pumps are no match for mains operated pumps. I have seen all sizes and types both solar and mains you really can not beat a mains operated pump for its flow, and being mains you can run them at dusk too. (Night time they can be considered “noisy” since the ambient noise level has dropped)
The main “problem” with solar operated fountains / water features is the cost of a reliable solar panel, its not cheap.
I would also like to point out that a solar panel works best if it is NOT integral to the feature / fountain, since the water will cool the solar panel, and overtime as the water turns green (no biological filter and UV) it will obscure the solar panel.
regards
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