Custom Fountain Water Feature Installation
Here is a case study describing a custom fountain and housing design solution, including pump, fittings and equipment installation. This is an example of the best way to build a water feature, but it can be achived using other methods. Instead of re-inforced concrete, either a rubberised lining (30yr warranty) or a fibreglass and brick combination can be used for the construction. The filters, pumps and housing can be modified to suit locataion or budget constraints. Click the images below to enlarge.
Underground pipes connecting water feature to equipment
Pump & filter location, out of sight, beside main residence
Large 6 metre diameter pond, with a 35,000 litre capacity
Y12 steel reinforcement, 80cm at shallow & 120cm at deep end
Feature base must be placed on solid ground &/or natural bedrock
Brickwork is done using laser-level and adding a "fall" towards the pool centre
Starting with only a cleared patch of lawn, both the position of the water feature and the position of the support equipment is determined. In this instance the Water feature will be placed in the front yard before the residence, with the pump, filters and related equipment placed to the side of the building out of sight. This provides the hiding of both aural and visual elements of the equipment operation that enable the fountain and the water features.
Pins for underwater 100x100mm mesh cover; pins held with ChemSet glue
Soil took 5 hours with 5 tonne excavator and 3 tonne tip-truck to excavate & relocate
P380pump drives the fountains and water spouts based on day/time settings
Custom centre piece weighs 350kg and has 250mm fittings
All three sculptures created in Australia were forged in China from original works
Water leveller (located with pump/filter) provides exact water level control
Every connection has control valves
2x 40W UV Filter (upgradable to 2x 75W)
33" filter includes separate leaf catcher
The final masterpiece speaks for itself