What are the fountains and how to choose them?

A natural fountain is a geyser, a spectacular and mesmerizing sight... For centuries, people have been trying to repeat the splendor of the natural impulse. How they succeed in this, we will tell in our article.

A fountain is water released under pressure upward, and then descending to the ground in streams. People have come up with many similar designs designed to decorate our life, bring a holiday to it. It is difficult to meet a person indifferent to the beautiful release of water, to its impetuous movements, jet splendor, rapid takeoff, beautiful fall and wet contact with the ground.

There are many who like to contemplate and meditate by the moving water. The owners of private houses decorate their gardens and rooms with decorative fountains, placing cascades in large lobbies, living rooms, dining rooms, and conservatories.

The fountain arrangement is not particularly complicated. The design has a reservoir, from which, by means of a pump under pressure, water is supplied to the device with nozzles. The formation of the jet depends on the location of the nozzles. They can be vertically, horizontally, at an angle, directed in different directions, which produces an unequal release of water, which is why the fountains are so diverse.

The gushing liquid is collected in a decorative container (sink, bowl), from where it flows into the reservoir, and the whole process is repeated. Sometimes the structure is connected to the sewer system to ensure the outflow of water from the tank for repair work or to prepare the fountain for winter.

Electricity is required to pump water... If the fountain is not located indoors, but in the garden, an electric cable protected by a plastic pipe is brought to it. But not all fountains are equipped with a closed reservoir. Some species use pool water or any suitable body of water. The operation of the unit can be supplemented by connecting software to the pump, which is responsible for the supply of light, music, and the rhythmic emission of the jet.

Fountains surprise with their variety, you can always find a model to your liking, matching the style of your home or garden. There are any devices on sale - from mini-fountains powered by solar panels to massive structures that adorn the pond and perfectly fit into the landscape design of the site. In private estates, you can find fountains in the form of lilies or sunflowers, watermills or cascades with angels.

Fountains are divided into a number of categories according to their mode of operation.

1. Circulating devices, the work of which we described above, use a liquid collected in a closed tank. Over time, it gets dirty, you can't drink from such fountains.

2. Flowing views pumping fresh liquid coming from the domestic water supply system, it is constantly updated. The device is used for drinking fountains.

3. Submerged models water is supplied to the nozzles from open reservoirs. For this, a special unit with a pump is installed inside a pool or pond.

By location, fountains are divided into indoor and those that are made for outdoor conditions.

Fountains intended for premises (home, office) differ in material and compactness from garden options. They are able to change the interior with one look, bringing romantic notes into it. The fountains are suitable for classical, historical, oriental trends. They are organically integrated into rooms with eco-style.

Home water devices not only play a decorative role, but also bring tangible benefits.

• They work as well as a humidifier to help people with asthma, bronchitis and other respiratory ailments feel comfortable in dry rooms. At the same time, air oversaturation with moisture is not detected.

• Scientists have proven that the sound of bubbling water and its visual contemplation have a positive effect on emotions, the brain "turns on" the so-called anti-stress program. The mood of a tired and irritated person changes for the better after resting by the pulsating water.

• A fountain is a powerful decorative technique that can change the perception of any interior. It attracts attention to itself, distracting it from the flaws of the room - disorder, crampedness, low ceilings, poor geometry. A room with a fountain can be forgiven for any shortcomings.

In terms of decorative performance, the fountains surprise with a wide variety of subjects. To be convinced of this, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with a selection of delightful indoor designs.

• A fountain with imitation of a tree in the bonsai style.

• The device is designed for country interiors.

• These decorative designs also suit rustic styles.

• The plot for the winter garden.

• The fountain wall is chosen to decorate modern interiors.

• A tabletop model with a simple design will suit the high-tech, loft style.

The choice of the type of fountain by location largely depends on the scale of the room. In large rooms, wall and floor options look good, and in a compact room it is better to purchase a small tabletop structure.

• Tabletop... In tiny table fountains, regardless of size, the storyline conceived by the sculptor can be fully reflected. Pumps in miniature versions run almost silently.

• Floor standing... Larger structures that are installed against walls, in the corner of a room, or as a zoning element that divides a room into parts. Therefore, structurally, floor fountains can be straight, angular or curly.

• Wall (suspended). Most often, lightweight models are produced on a plastic basis, imitating plaster, stone, slab. For fountains made from natural materials, reinforced walls are chosen that can withstand the weight of the structure.

• Ceiling... Spectacular structures from which jets of water descend from the ceiling tank and reach the bowl located on the floor.

Indoor fountains can be made of any material - stone, porcelain, glass, plastic, gypsum, non-ferrous metal, but they are not reinforced with protective layers and impregnations, so this type of construction cannot be used outdoors.

Street fountains are installed in the courtyards of private houses, in well-groomed summer cottages, in landscaped gardens, in public gardens and park areas. If only circulating types of structures are used indoors, then in outdoor conditions, flow-through and submerged versions are also used.

Decorative cascades are installed in well-visible places - at the entrance to the house, in the recreation area, but it is important that they are protected from direct sunlight, otherwise the water will constantly bloom. A shade from a building or tall trees, a beautiful canopy, trellises with climbing plants will help to solve the problem.

The materials used for the manufacture of street fountains are particularly durable, water-resistant, they tolerate ultraviolet radiation and temperature fluctuations well.

For the operation of the device, you will need a pump, control sensors that monitor the amount of liquid in the tank, all kinds of filters that are responsible for the transparency of the water, nozzles for creating a jet of the desired shape. You can use a backlight or a device that changes the height of the jet to the accompaniment of music.

During installation, the fountain should be slightly raised above the ground level, the formed small bump will facilitate the work of the pump. It is also necessary to take into account the communication wiring. You will need to be equipped with a power cable, you need to take care of water drainage before preparing the fountain for winter. You can fill the tank with a hose, but it must be long enough to reach the desired point in the garden.

Designs can have all kinds of decorative performances and storylines. They should be selected in accordance with the design of the garden or local area. If you have a modern courtyard with a high-tech house, you should not pay attention to antique sculptures or multi-figured compositions; here you need a simple but original solution, for example, cubes floating in the air.

We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the variety of street fountains using examples.

• The construction is stylized as a well.

• Stone spring with the figure of a child.

• The fountain is in the form of a table top.

• Street version of the sculpture in the country style.

• A source collected from small stones.

• An original fountain depicting a seated figure.

• The composition is made in the form of a fairy-tale character - Water.

• Amazing sculpture of an air head with "hair" flowing into the pond.

• Another unusual sculptural solution is that water flows become an extension of a woman's face.

The uniqueness of the fountain lies not only in the decorative appearance of the structure, but also in the formation of the water flow. The variety of discharged liquid is due to nozzles that can be purchased in specialized stores, relying solely on your taste. The form of water supply can be different.

The simplest type of fountains, which, with a narrow pipe, can, in general, do without nozzles... Pressurized water shoots upward. A nozzle with a tapered end is put on a wide pipe.

Water emanating from a small vertically installed pipe forms a hemispherical transparent figure during the fall. The effect is achieved by nozzles containing two discs through which liquid is ejected. The volume of the dome is regulated by the distance between the discs.

Water is ejected according to the same principle as at the "bell" fountain, but the direction of the nozzles allows the formation of a depression in the center of the hemisphere.

The nozzle discs are set at a 40 degree angle, therefore the stream of water not only acquires a funnel, like in the "umbrella", but also breaks up into many jets, without forming a continuous transparent stream, as in the "bell" version. In this case, the shape of the gushing water is similar to a tulip or lily flower.

In this case, the tulip-like ejection of water has a clearly traced jet character, that is, you can consider each jet or their bundle separately.

The design combines two types of nozzles - “bell” and “fish tail”. Moreover, the spherical version operates at a higher pressure. The result is a beautiful view of a fountain with a thicker water flow and, at the same time, the separation of the jets.

A type of structure that is formed by many thin tubes extending from the center of the object and directed in different directions. The spherical fountain looks like a fluffy version of a dandelion. If there are no tubes at the bottom of the product, a hemisphere is obtained. The variety of flow in structures of this type depends on the density (number) of pipes installed.

The design is based on a looped pipe located in the horizontal plane. Nozzles with narrowed nozzles are inserted into the pipe in a circle with an equal pitch, each of which under pressure throws out a stream of water.

We can mention one more amazing, unusual fountain-whirlpool "Charybdis", which was created by the designer William Pye. This is a huge acrylic flask with a height of more than two meters, filled with water.

There are many add-ons to make the fountains even more attractive and spectacular.

The LED light fountain looks great in the dark. It can be highlighted in certain places, pulsate, change the tone. The system is programmed to work in a given mode and is controlled by the remote control.

With the help of moving nozzles, rotating counter, parallel and other flows are created, a beautiful play of jets takes place. These fountains look livelier and more impressive.

The constructions have expensive, but effective and beloved equipment. Such fountains are endowed with software that allows you to respond to musical accompaniment by changing the light tone, brightness, jet height, fluctuating water flow.

Special nozzles are installed at the depth of the reservoir. The jets, beating out from under the water surface, give the impression of a spring, a beautiful natural source.

With the help of the guiding elements, the water flow starts at the top of the structure and is beautifully redirected downward. In landscaped gardens, miniature corners of nature are created, imitating waterfalls, rocky rapids, accompanied by a spectacular cascade of water.

Often sculptures not only create a decorative composition, but also participate in the process of water supply. For example, the famous faucet floating in the air realistically passes a stream of liquid through itself. Moisture comes from sculptures of fish, frogs, lions and other animals.

Fine floating spray is created using a special spray gun. They pleasantly cool the people nearby in the sweltering heat, and have a beneficial effect on the plants growing around the fountain.

This is not about the style of the structures, but about their equipment. The products contain additional elements that create the effect of a hovering flow. Such details include acrylic glass, water crashing into an invisible obstacle, appears, as if out of thin air, creating a fantastic sight.

Ultrasonic equipment breaks droplets into tiny particles, creating a fog effect. When the fountain is running, the generator is hidden under a phantom coating of sprayed particles of the water flow.

The name of the special nozzles comes from the French word menager, which means to save. They were invented back in the 18th century, but they are still relevant today. Thanks to the dispensing nozzles, the fountain emits a visible powerful flow of liquid, hollow inside, which significantly saves water resources.

Manufacturers offer a wide range of fountains for home and outdoor use, from budget to the most expensive luxury options. We have compiled a selection of the most popular models in demand among domestic consumers.

This cute home fountain is perfect for decorating a kitchen or dining room. The pump runs silently and regulates the water flow. The sculpture is made of white porcelain. The fruits are covered with high-quality colored glaze, they look realistic.

Eco-friendly, sleek handcrafted model... The structure is large, made of expensive porcelain. Consists of three bowls of different sizes, water, flowing down them, creates a pleasant murmur. The fountain weighs about 100 kg, but it is easy to disassemble and clean.

Scenic floor very beautiful fountain made of quality porcelain. Made in the form of a stream flowing from the top of a medieval castle to the foot of the fortress walls. Handcrafted sculptural structure can adorn classic or historic interiors.

Before choosing a fountain for home use, you should decide where it will be located - indoors or in the garden. They are different kinds of constructions, even if they are both equally compact. Then you need to choose a suitable place to install the device. When buying, pay attention to some points.

• Stylization the model should match the interior of the room or the design of the garden.

• Dimensions (edit) designs are selected in accordance with the selected location. A large fountain in a small area will visually create disharmony in the surrounding space.

• Power the pump is selected in accordance with the size of the bowl, otherwise dampness will be present far beyond the fountain.

• Metal nozzles will last longer, cheap plastic quickly breaks down.

• When buying, you should pay attention to wind resistance device, otherwise the water flow will begin to distort even with a low wind.

• For safety reasons, underwater fountain equipment must use devices with a voltage of 12 volts with alternating current.

In order for the fountain to serve for a long time and be safe, the following rules must be followed.

• Before connecting to the network, it is necessary to check the integrity of the cable and devices.

• De-energize the fountain for any maintenance.

• It is best to fill the reservoir in the home device with distilled or purified water.

• If tap water is used, it is necessary to remove plaque manifestations in a timely manner, avoiding harsh maintenance, which can lead to the removal of the decorative layer.

• Backlight care consists in replacing damaged lamps.

• In winter, the garden fountain is freed from liquid, dried and disassembled. The equipment should be stored in a warm, dry place.