For the design of summer cottages and gardens, fountains or artificial ponds are often equipped. Near the water it is good to relax after a hard day. In hot heat, the water is always pleasantly refreshing. You can install this decor element yourself.

Advantages and disadvantages of the fountain on the site

• The fountain for decorating a private plot has several advantages:
• Decorative. Such a source of water, thanks to decor elements, lighting, as well as bizarre forms of water flows, will decorate any site.
• Positive emotions. It is always nice to watch the pouring water. This distracts from the daily routine.
• Humidification. On a hot day, it's nice to sit near a source of coolness.

When constructing an artificial pond with a jet, it is important to do it right. Water should not fall on the walls of buildings, furniture or plants. This can lead to damage to objects, the appearance of mold on them, as well as the death of plants.

To create a pond with a fountain, you should spend money on materials and a hydraulic system with a pump. Be sure to have a source of electricity. The system will need to be periodically cleaned, filters changed. For winter, the pump should be cleaned.

Did you know? The first fountains began to be made by the ancient Egyptians. These structures later became popular in the gardens of Persia and other developed countries of the East. In Europe, these hydraulic structures became fashionable only in the Renaissance.

Characteristics of fountains in the country

When choosing a model of a decorative reservoir for a personal plot, you need to carefully study their characteristics.

According to the installation method, the fountains are divided into:

1. Submersible. Such devices have a sufficiently powerful pump that delivers water quickly and high. This species is used if the site has a reservoir (pond, pool). It is a nozzle through which water is supplied through pipes. The device is placed in water, and the fluid is pumped.
2. Stationary. This view can be located anywhere in the garden. The device has a spray through which water is supplied to the bowl. Such artificial reservoirs are distinguished by a variety of forms. They can be made of different materials - plastic, natural and artificial stone, and so on.

With a lack of space, some summer residents install home portable fountains in the summer or make wall. Such a device is filled with water and connected to the network. The wall-mounted version is hung on a wall or support. It can be made in the form of a mask, from which water runs and enters the container located below. The liquid rises from such a container, and a closed system is obtained.

Fountains in the form of water supply are: jet, bell, hemisphere, tulip, ring, fishtail, sphere and others. On sale you can find different models of decorative reservoirs made of various materials and having bizarre shapes.

Varieties of fountain

Water is supplied to the fountains through nozzles (nozzles) and takes on various forms. Such devices can be purchased at the store. In the kit there can be several types of nozzles that can be changed. With the help of a stream of liquid, which takes on different forms, you can create beautiful water compositions. Water flow can take the form of a geyser that hits from the ground or from a dandelion.

Important! Quality nozzles are made of aluminum bronze. It has anti-corrosion properties and has a beautiful yellow-gold color. Brass or stainless steel nozzles will be average in price.

For small cottage options, budget plastic nozzles are suitable. They are not so durable and can withstand only a small pressure of water, but the most affordable.

The most popular types of nozzles for creating jets in a pond are described below.

Bell

The nozzle "Bell" looks like a pipe with a length of 0.5 to 1.5 meters with two discs at the end, which are mounted one above the other, forming a gap. The size of this interval affects the thickness of the incident water flow. The fluid under pressure from the pipe enters the disk and falls down, forming a bell shape. Such a nozzle is well suited for small decorative ponds. They can be set in groups.

A fountain with a nozzle "bell" should be equipped in a place closed from the wind. Airflows will disturb the shape of the hemisphere

Geyser

The most often found in garden plots is a fountain of the Geyser type. With this option, water under pressure flies up vertically or with a slight slope. The height of such a geyser can be different, and it can be adjusted. This view is suitable for an open, wind-blown area, but it will require an underwater pump.

Cascade

With enough space in the cottage or garden, you can equip a cascade type fountain. is he goes well with the alpine hill, Mediterranean-style terrace. Such a beautiful waterfall will be a great addition to the landscape of eco, country, modern.

Usually for this purpose, a tiered nozzle is used, which has openings in several levels. At the same time, water is supplied with the greatest pressure from the hole located in the center, and from the others it is already weaker. Extreme openings have the weakest pressure. This allows water flows to splash at different heights, forming a cascade. To create such an effect, holes of different diameters are still made in the nozzle.

Another variant of the cascade is a design of several bowls, which are located at different levels in height. A water stream flows down them and forms a stepped waterfall.

Combined type

Now you can find on sale and combined fountain options. Geyser and cascading species are most often combined. So, water under pressure falls to the very top of the cascade structure and forms one or more geysers. After the fluid flows in cascading levels. By combining different types of sprayers, you can create beautiful water compositions.

Did you know? The highest in the world is the King Fahd Fountain (Saudi Arabia, Jeddah). Its stream hits 312 meters and consists of 19.8 tons of water.

How to make a fountain in a decorative reservoir

If there is an artificial pond in the garden or cottage, then it can be decorated with a fountain. When installing it, you must correctly select the place and pump of the required power. Before decorating, you should check the operation of the installed system. Decor should be consistent with the overall style of the site.

How to choose a place for the fountain

The fountain will be a beautiful and useful element of the decor of a personal plot, if all its nuances are taken into account when installing it. In this case, you should pay attention to the features of the place where it is installed.

When making a pond with a fountain, the following should be considered:

1. Above it there should be no trees and shrubs, the foliage from which will clog water and filters. In addition, their roots can have a devastating effect on the waterproofing of a reservoir.
2. The direct rays of the sun heat the water and cause it to bloom. With the active sun, they can cause overheating of the fountain elements, causing them to break.
3. The dimensions of the reservoir. In a small pond, a small stream should be made. In large - you can choose a larger size or make a beautiful composition of several jets. If the shape is correct, it is best to center the jet. With incorrect, “natural” boundaries of the reservoir, a fountain can be made at one of the edges. In this case, you should choose options with jets that look natural, or a cascade type.
4. The fountain should be located away from plants that do not tolerate high humidity, and from the elements of the courtyard, which may be susceptible to corrosion or may mold. Undesirable location near walls or foundations. Excessive moisture can adversely affect buildings. The distance to them should be at least 0.5 m.
5. Nearby, it is desirable to find a source of electricity. It will be needed for the operation of the pump, filters and lights.
6. It is necessary to take into account the windiness of the installation site. Strong gusts of wind will disrupt the jets, impairing their decorative effect and transferring moisture away from the pond or bowl. It is better to put the fountain in a quiet, calm place.
7. All water composition should be well visible from the house and be a real decoration of the site.

Did you know? One of the best in the world is the Trevi Fountain. This is the largest building of this type in Rome, built in the middle of the XVIII century. Many signs are associated with it, and tourists eagerly throw coins at it, the annual amount of which reaches more than a million euros.

What equipment do you need

An artificial fountain in a pond can be made using a hydraulic system consisting of the following elements:

• pipeline;
• submersible or surface pump;
• water filter;
• nozzles for a fountain jet;
• remote control.

The very work of this system is that the water from the reservoir is filtered and from the filter enters the pump. Then, the purified liquid is supplied under pressure to the piping system, ending in a nozzle for the jet.

It’s best to buy a complete set of equipment right away than to buy items. Some pumps are equipped with a backlight system, anti-freeze system

Pump selection

To equip a fountain in a pond, two types of pump can be used:

1. Submersible. Mounted at the bottom and invisible to the eye. It does not make noise and consumes electricity more economically. Most models should be dismantled for the winter.
2. Surface. Located next to the pond, and it needs to be masked. A noise is heard near him. It is easy to maintain and can be left in place in the winter.

For small ponds, a submersible pump is most suitable, and most summer residents opt for it. Its power depends on the desired maximum head pressure. For instance, a pump for a fountain at 0.6 m in height for a pond with a mirror diameter of 2.5 m should have a capacity of 7500 l / h, and if you need a stream up to 0.9 m - 10200 l / h is pumped. Cross-section of pipes and hoses will affect system performance. The narrower they are, the lower the performance. For a low-power system, it is enough to take a pipeline with a diameter of ½ inch, and for a more powerful system - in an inch. When calculating the height of the jet should take 1/3 of the diameter of the pond. For example, in a reservoir 3 m wide, you can make a fountain up to 1 m high.

Important! It is best to immediately buy a system with a tee. It may be needed to pump water from a pond or to connect a waterfall.

Pump installation

A submersible pump is usually mounted in a pond, mounted on bricks. It should be completely under water. A stream of water hits directly above it or is diverted to the side through a hose. Elements are connected by plastic or rubber tubes. The pipes themselves are connected according to the telescopic principle. When supplying electricity, grounding should be done. Small systems operate at 24 V and the power source is a conventional transformer. Powerful systems will need a waterproof cable.

Fountain and pond decoration

There are a great many ways to design fountains and ponds. Much depends on the chosen style - rustic, Chinese, Japanese, classic, landscape. If the pond is located in a Japanese garden, then it can be decorated with natural stones and beautiful moisture-loving vegetation. The pond in the kindergarten of regular style is well ennobled with classic statues. A landscape close to nature can be complemented by a cascade type or a small artificial grotto, making a flowing stream. In a rustic style, sometimes they use a water mill or direct a stream from a barrel or a garden watering can. The options look interesting when the water hits from sculptures or figures, and sometimes directly from stones.

Nearby you can build a beautiful gazebo or bench, potted or container plants, clay jugs. Separately, it should be said about the backlight. Some pumps already have underwater lighting. You can install floating lights or put colorful lights next to the pond.

Checking the fountain in action

Before decorating a pond fountain, make sure that the pump is working. It is necessary to make a trial inclusion of the system and monitor the water level in the pond. Too fast drainage of the reservoir and idling of the unit can lead to its breakdown. If the pump is selected correctly, and the stream of water is of exactly the size and type that is needed, and the equipment operates at medium speed, then you can start decorating.

Did you know? One of the most beautiful and largest fountain complexes in the world is located in the gardens of Peterhof (St. Petersburg). It consists of 75 fountains, 2 grottoes, 29 bas-reliefs and 255 bronze sculptures.

It is easy to decorate a decorative garden pond with a fountain of various designs. To do this, it is best to purchase a submersible pump system. The height of the jet and the power of the system is calculated based on the width of the pond. After installation, check the operation of the system and make the decor in accordance with the chosen style.