How to make a fountain in the country

The murmur of water has a very beneficial effect on people, so if there is an opportunity to build a fountain in the country, then it should be used. In addition to the soothing effect, moisture from the fountain gives a wonderful moisturizing effect on a hot day. Many people think that the construction of such a structure in the garden is a difficult task and only for professionals. However, from this article you will learn how to make a fountain in the country with his own hands, even without a building experience.

What is the principle of construction

All fountains have one principle of operation: water from a tank under pressure is thrown out, and then falls there too. Water pressure creates a pump. Before water enters it, it must undergo a purification process, otherwise the unit will quickly become clogged and break. To enjoy the view of the exterior of the fountain and the configuration of the jet ejected from it, there is a mass of fixtures and decor.

The position of the holes in the nozzle will determine how the jet will look: it can beat upwards with a “bunch” of small streams, or it can look like a mushroom cap. The ejection force of the jets depends on the pump power.

Where and what fountain can be placed

The installation location of the fountain should be chosen carefully. Unfortunately, this design can not be installed everywhere, there are limitations:

1. The place should be in a valley, under a slight bias - it is easier to distribute groundwater and humidify the air.
2. Trees should not grow near the fountain so that their roots do not damage the pool walls, equipment and wires. However, there should be a shadow so that the direct rays of the sun did not provoke the blooming of water.
3. The distance from the house should be such that the spray of water does not moisten the wall, because this will lead to its destruction.
4. The fountain should be located in the zone of direct visibility from any point of the site (if there is such a possibility).

The appearance of the fountain is a matter of taste, but one should not forget that you cannot place a large fountain in a small area. Mostly small fountains are made in the form of a bowl with a human or animal figure. You can build a mini-fountain in the form of a small lake or a cascade. A large structure is made in an artificial pond, decorating its edges with a wild stone or finishing brick.

Construction

We will consider building a fountain with our own hands on the example of a small structure in the form of a waterfall. To do this, after selecting the installation location, it is necessary to outline the contour of the future fountain. Depending on the size of the structure, the water tank can be made of dense plastic or dug in the ground and lined with waterproofing material from the inside.

If the foundation ditch is being dug, then its bottom is made as even as possible, then a sealing layer of fine seeded sand is laid on it, then a thick polyethylene film. It is carpeted in such a way that the edges of the film extend beyond the pit. Work must be done carefully so as not to break the material. Since an electric pump will be used to ensure the circulation of water, a ditch should be dug for laying the electric cable. Her dig from the nearest building to the pit. In the window make a neat hole. A current regulator must be included in the power supply circuit to protect the pump from voltage surges. The cable in the ground is laid in a special channel that protects it from damage.

All electrical connections must be insulated from moisture.

At the bottom of the pit on a solid foundation set submersible pump with a filtration system. Depending on the amount of water and the height of its rise choose the power of the unit. From the pump lead pipe up the stone hill. For aesthetics, the tube passes inside.

For the construction of the hill you need about five medium-sized stones. Top stones should be laid out in such a way that there is a groove through which water will flow. You can put the stones ledge. Then get a cascade of waterfalls. The perimeter of the fountain is lined with wild stone or tile. You can complement the composition with flowers in pots or plant plants in open ground. When all the work on the construction of the fountain is completed, the pit is filled with water. After the tank passes the leak test, the pump is started and the fountain starts to function.

The second version of the fountain in the country is a construction without a pump. You can also build it yourself. It will work on the principle of communicating vessels. For the manufacture of the fountain will need three containers (preferably plastic), a pair of tubes, an adapter in the shape of the letter "T", a device by which water will pour out and decor of the appearance of the fountain.

Tanks are located at different levels. Two bowls of equal size are placed at the top. The third bowl should contain the volume of water in the two upper tanks. It is installed below. In the bottom of the upper bowls make a hole for the tubes. The diameter of the holes is slightly smaller than the diameter of the tubes.

The duration of water outflow depends on the flow diameter of the tubes: the smaller the diameter, the longer the water flows.

A pipe is attached to one of the upper tanks, through which a stream of water will flow out. All entrances of the tubes in the tank are sealed. A T-shaped adapter is attached to the bottom of the lower vessel from the inside in the middle, two holes for the tubules from the upper tanks are made in the side wall. These inputs are also sealed. The visible part of the fountain is decorated at its discretion: it is possible with stone and greenery, it is possible with small pebbles, etc. At the end of the work, we pour water into the upper container until all containers are full.

To start circulation through the outer pipe, water should be leaked. Under the action of its own pressure, water will slowly begin to circulate. In the process of the fountain is necessary to maintain the water level.

In the construction of the fountain on their own is nothing complicated. Just need to have the desire, tool and comply with the recommendations. In order for this structure to please you for more than one season, you should drain the water for the winter, warm the pump and the construction of the fountain. In a season it is necessary to clean the garbage in time and clean the filter.

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