The concept of commercial water fountain technology
is to move water to create stunning scenery displays with eye-catching
features. A fountain has three basic considerations; water supply, show effects,
and pumping.
The first step is to identify the available water
supply. It must be filled and refilled artificially by the water main if there
is no natural reservoir of water. Once the water source has been determined,
the next step is to set the water in motion and identify the correct display of
water. The selection of the driving force or pump then tends to follow after
the display effect and pattern of the nozzles are determined. The remaining
building elements serve to embellish the fountain and simplify the hand. The
remaining building elements serve to embellish the fountain, streamline
management and repairs, or create automatic functionality.
Structural Components of Commercial Water Fountains
Pool/Basin:
The effects of the fountain may evaluate the shape
and size of a pool or the effect of the fountain may be designed to fit in with
the pool. The walls of the pool should be smooth to clean quickly. Selecting
the right color for the feature is essential; dark blues, grays, and black are ideal
as they create an impression of depth and conceal hardware. One should avoid
browns and yellows as they generally make the water look dirty. Greens may look
artificial, or clash with the vegetation around them. Uniform colors intensify
imperfections that work best with patterned or dappled finishes.
Fountain Nozzles & Fittings
It is a common rule of thumb that the height of the
water function's impact is the equivalent of half of the pool size. A few jets
require a non-turbulent supply of water for proper functioning. Others need
wave suppression to avoid wave propagation when mounted in circular pools. For
proper operation, certain jets need to be submerged.
Jets requiring very precise water levels are
dependent on water levels, as they extract the extra water or air from their
environment.
Filtration
Whether a water body is a pool or a fountain, some
kind of filtration is needed to maintain the quality and clarity of the water.
A filter trap fine debris like sand or glass is used to prevent the water from
appearing bogus. Filter sizes are based on the pool's capacity and must be
calculated to ensure the proper functioning and clear water. Filtration may be
too expensive to install for small bodies of water. The best solution for the
small fountains may be to drain, clean, and fill the fountain.
If the pool is not treated with an oxidizing water
treatment such as chlorine or bromine, bacteria and algae will soon grow and
multiply at a fountain.
Illumination
Ideally, crafted fountain lighting adds an exciting
aspect to the evening by highlighting the effects of your water feature.
Swimming pool lighting is designed to offer swimmers ample lighting and
protection. The lighting of the fountains is designed to reflect vertical and
flowing water. For proper lighting, it is recommended to have one or two lights
per single nozzle.
Fountain lighting is not appropriate for application
to swimming pools. Similarly, Pool lights aren't built for fountains.
Overflow drains
Overflow drains may eliminate excess water that is
caused by rainfall or accidental fountain overfill. Overflow drains have two
purposes; they provide a means of removing water if the water setup fails, and
they provide a way of removing storm water. The optimal location for a drain to
leak is in the pool wall where it can be covered. All overflow drains are built
to prevent the drain pipe from being obstructed by large debris.
Water Level Controllers
Water levels are tracked by electronic and
non-electric water level sensors, which can refill water lost by evaporation or
splashing. This offers both a cut-off for proper handling of submerged fountain
lights and a regulatory effect for proper jet submersion. Evaporation levels
are comparable to pools; however, fountain equipment is more prone to water
level changes. Many jets draw extra water or air from the surrounding area to
maximize their visual effects. These nozzles rely on water level and require
exact control of the water.
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