A fountain in your pond

When you think of a pond, you often think of a fountain. Fountains are one of the most popular accessories you purchase as an extension of your pond. It is operated in the pond with a pond pump. Here pond water is drawn in to be then propelled upwards. Usually you buy it as a complete set. The power of a the pond pump is linked to the maximum head and height of the fountain. The greater the power of the pond pump, the higher the water can be pushed up.

Different shapes of fountains

The special thing about fountains is the spray heads with which they are equipped. There is a separate spray head for each spray shape, but some fountains can produce multiple shapes. The most popular spray forms is the so-called “volcano,” where the pond water is actually spewed out like a volcano.

A fountain can also consist of a single jet or multiple jets of water. The water is then propelled upward from a single nozzle. A different technique is used for fountains that are shaped like water bubbles. The nozzle of the fountain is further above the surface of the water, creating a bubble shape on top. In some cases, the height can even be adjusted manually using an adjustable faucet and riser.

When you have a patio fountain, green water and scale can mar the fountain. To remove and prevent the tarnish, special algaecides have been developed. Added to the fountain, the water stays clear for months and no tarnish develops.