It is unlikely that there will be such a person who would not want to have his own small pond on a site near the house to make it special.
And if you create such a reservoir on your own, then it really will become a unique and favorite vacation spot, from which you will receive a lot of positive emotions and words of delight from all your friends and acquaintances. All the splendor of the fountain in the country is presented in the photo.
However, not everyone decides to build a reservoir on their own. Probably, many are afraid of an unknown process of hydraulics, believing that it is difficult and expensive, and only specialists can understand this design. But this is not so.
If desired, anyone can afford to build a fountain in the courtyard near the house, the main thing is to know some details of the technology of creating a fountain.
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Determining the type of fountain
There are two types of fountain, depending on their design:
When water enters the nozzle, the so-called open view. The water jet in this case appears due to level differences of water. But the water pressure due to this is weak and constant monitoring of the water level is needed. Water as a result quickly becomes turbid.
Creating such a fountain, it is worth taking care of a medium-sized tank installed 1 m above the nozzle.
When pump assembly is needed. This option is more suitable and effective in use.
The pump, located at the bottom, provides a constant circulation of water. As a result, the water pressure is higher and the spray of the fountain is more effective.
Pumps by type of device are also divided into two types:
- Submersible. The pump is located in the bottom of the reservoir. The structure includes: pipeline, pump and nozzle, on which the shape of the jet at the outlet depends. This fountain looks like a spring that is hard to hit from the ground.
- Surface or stationary. Basically, such a fountain is made of artificial stone in the form of various figures: a girl, an animal, a vase, a flower, etc. As a result, it looks like a sculptural masterpiece. Such facilities are available in urban parks of culture and recreation.
Placements
When determining a suitable location for organizing a garden fountain, do not lose sight of the slope of the earth's surface.
On a bumpy plot of land it is better to establish a picturesque decorative part in the lowland. Thus, you will adjust the amount of groundwater and provide a more complete saturation of the air with oxygen molecules.
Do not build fountains:
- almost next to the house, so as not to oversaturate the walls with moisture.
- under the open sun, otherwise the water will bloom quickly due to direct rays of the sun.
- near massive vegetation and trees, since the roots can disrupt the waterproofing, and falling leaves, fluff, etc., clog the water.
The fountain should not block access to various places of use and should be visible from all angles. Place it near the resting place.
From the fountain to the zone of vegetation, houses or furniture, there should be a minimum of 50 cm so that the plants do not die from waterlogging and the furniture does not fail for the same reason.
The most advantageous location for the fountain will be a slightly shaded place hidden from the wind, next to sources of water and electricity, in order to reduce the consumption of wires and the time for their insulation.
Once a suitable place has been selected, you can proceed to the next step: choosing a shape and depth.
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Necessary materials
In order to save financial resources, time and staff, it is better to apply the technology of building a reservoir with a pump to build your own fountain.
To do this, you will need the following materials: capacity, pumping system, polyethylene, bayonet-shovel, artificial or natural stones, sand and gravel soil, decoration elements.
The choice of capacity and its installation
To build a compact mini fountain with your own hands, it is better to use an ordinary plastic basin or a similar container.
For large-sized structures, used bathtubs are often used or they dig a pit of the right size on their own.
Under the bath, they also dig a pit of certain sizes so that its edges do not rise above ground level.
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Check in advance for cracks or holes in the bathtub. If not, feel free to lower it into the prepared foundation pit and secure it with stones, sand and earth.
In the absence of the necessary capacity, you can dig a pit yourself, taking into account the selected dimensions. Then they are covered with durable polyethylene and reinforced with stones along the edges. The bottom is completely and evenly covered with various smooth stones.
Choosing the right pump
It is not necessary to purchase expensive materials for the construction of the fountain, you can safely use used materials. But the pump is still better to fork out and get a solid one.
Submersible pump is the most suitable option. It acts like a centrifuge. The surface type of pump is often used for large fountains and ponds, and when installed on a summer cottage, installation is carried out from the edge of the pond.
To choose the right pump, it is necessary to take into account the constant water pressure in the pipe and its differences. Otherwise, a pump of greater power will not be able to work at full strength and will have to be replaced with a less powerful one.
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The diameter of the pipe is also important in determining power, because the stream should be powerful from the fountain, and not oozing, depicting a kind of fading spring.
Phased construction of a home fountain
The construction of the fountain consists of the following stages:
- digging a pit;
- strengthening the trench ditch;
- immersion of the tank or coating it with polyethylene;
- pump installation;
- decorative arrangement.
Plastic film fountain
To do this, the following materials are needed: durable polyethylene, shovel, sandy soil, pumping system, stones.
Stages of execution:
- We prepare the pit, remove the stones and ram the base;
- The bottom is completely covered with sand sifted in advance;
- We cover the entire pit with plastic wrap, capturing the edges around it;
- The foundation pit, covered with a film, is securely fixed with stones around the entire perimeter;
- Mount the pump;
- We decorate the fountain with decor;
- Fill with water.
Old bathtub fountain
To do this, you will need: a shovel, small stones, a pump, a used bathtub, tape insulation, scissors for cutting metal, a sheet of non-ferrous metal and a drill.
The procedure for the construction of the fountain:
- A swarm of foundation pit is slightly larger than the size of the bath;
- We lower the bath into it and close up the holes and cracks;
- We cover the sides inside the bathtub with strips of non-ferrous metal, covering them with stones;
- At the bottom we place small multi-colored stones;
- We put a pump in the center of the structure;
- To give brightness to the fountain, you can supplement the structure with lighting, and tint the water with blue.
Plastic bottle fountain
You will need: a plastic bottle, a stiff wire or a nail, tape insulation and a watering hose.
The device of such a fountain is very simple:
- Take an empty bottle previously cleaned of unnecessary parts;
- Using a nail or wire, make holes;
- Put the bottle on the watering hose and securely fix it with electrical tape;
- Place in the garden and empty the water.
Fountain of a house without a pump
For its construction, prepare: a large pot for flowers, a tray, paints, a water pump, contours, decor.
- Paint the pot with paints;
- We make a hole at the bottom of the pot;
- The pump is placed under the pallet;
- Through the pot hole we pass the tube of the pump;
- We cover the bottom with pebbles;
- Decorate with different things and vegetation;
- Fill with water.
Decor
Various decorative features will help to make the fountain beautiful: multi-colored stones, potted plants, figurines, ceramic products, etc.
For the dark, provide colorful lights and lights around the fountain.
Fountain care
To ensure the cleanliness of the territory and the reservoir (fountain) requires constant care of him in the form of cleaning. Regularly clean the surface of the water from accumulated debris with special equipment.
At the end of the season, it is necessary to drain the water, remove the removable devices in the pantry, and cover the rest with foil for wintering.
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