A fountain at home or in the courtyard is not only an exquisite decorative element, but also a great way to relieve tension after a day's work. And in fact, people can watch for hours and watch tirelessly how the fire burns and how the water murmurs. By the way, installing a fountain with your own hands is not so difficult. The pump for the fountain is an integral part of it.
What are the pumps for the fountain?
It is known that in water fountains the water circulates in a circle. But what force compels her to make this movement? It is the pumps or pumps for the fountains that supply water from the tank or pond into the hose.
Today on sale you can find different types of pumps. So, for example, submersible hide in water, thanks to which it is difficult to see them with the naked eye. Surface models are used in the event that in the construction of the fountain there are various water drops like a waterfall. True, leaving the surface pump without shelter means depriving the decorative fountain. This is why a special container box is concealed.
How to choose a pump for a fountain?
If you have a simple design, use submersible pumps. They are not visible in the water, they are easy to install. This is also the best pump option for a room fountain. However, to carry out a cleaning or shelter for the winter it will have to be obtained.
When your fountain has high waterfall cascades, it makes sense to purchase a surface model. True, such pumps use 20-30% more electricity and produce noise during operation.
In addition, it is necessary to calculate the pump for the fountain, or rather its power for raising the jet of the desired height. So, for example, if the height of the fountain should be about 1.2 m, a pump with a capacity of 1700 l / h is selected. For a waterfall 3-3.5 m high, a pump with a capacity of about 10,000-11,000 l / h is purchased. For a mini fountain, a low-power pump with a capacity of 300 l / h is sufficient.
A pump for a fountain with illumination will create a beautiful decorative effect in the dark at the same time lighting the yard or room.