Types Of Water Fountain Sources

       January 1, 0000    1206

 

Fountains are decorative items that accent the decorum of the room. They come in different sizes , shapes and colors. There are fountains that complement any indoor or outdoor space. The installation of fountains would attract people and also create an ambiance of peace and tranquility.

What Are Fountain Water Sources?

There are different applications of water fountains. Hence there are ways to set up the fountains, which includes the water sources too. There are two different water sources for water fountains. They are dedicated source and recirculating source. The decision to choose which type of water source will depend on the size and the overall water capacity of the fountain.

Recirculating Water Source

The residential and the office fountains are equipped with recirculating water pump. This pump helps to recirculate the water through the fountain. The recirculating pump fountains have basin of water at the base of the fountain structure called the catch-basin or the reservoir. The pump is placed on the basin. This pump keeps the water circulating through the fountain allowing the fountain to be placed in an area without adjacent source. It is necessary to replenish the water in the basin once a week or every two days. The reason is that the fountains are natural humidifiers, that keep the room cool . It is recommended to add water everyday than a large quantity of water less frequently.

Dedicated Water Source

Large fountains that are found in the public gardens and pool edges usually have dedicated water source just for the fountain. This is because , the fountains would need gallons and gallons of water as per the weather conditions. However , in ordinary homes this would cost a fortune. The dedicated water sources for home would be a simple hose connected to the outdoor fountain with floating valve to allow water to empty into the fountain when the water level gets low. If one requires a large custom made fountain with a dedicated water source, then it would be recommended to contact a skillful plumber.

Most fountains are recirculating fountains. However, if one requires a commercial fountain that is large then it can be custom made with dedicated water source. There are retailers who would help one to place such orders with the manufacturer.

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