The garden fountain, made with his own hand, will become a real pearl of the personal territory. A similar element of the landscape will not only decorate the summer cottage, moisturize the air and improve the microclimate of the zone, but will also contribute to a good mood and inspiration for everyday matters. In fact, such a device does not need large expenses, rather, on the contrary, can save money and create a real masterpiece from improvised materials. It is important to choose a good pump, which depends on the productive work of 80% of success.
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Select a plot in the personal territory for the arrangement of the fountain. The place should be in sight or in the shade. A great solution will be the construction of cozy benches in the recreation area. If the fountain is not planned, in such an occasion, the prepared area should be even, not under the slope. Also consider the form and draw a scheme of an artificial reservoir.
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Prepare the following materials:
container for the fountain (here you can use both the old bathroom and buy special plastic tanks of the most diverse shapes and sizes);
submersible cascading pump;
lighting elements for the fountain (external and internal);
It is necessary to dig a small pit in the size of the prepared capacity. The depth of the pit should be such that the edges of the tank are lower than the ground level by 5 cm, and also consider the margin on the sides for convenient immersion of the container into the hole. If you do not want to constantly replenish the supply of water, place your fountain or waterfall in such a place that the wind and the sun do not contribute to the constant evaporation of water.
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Food the bottom of the pit with a decent layer of gravel, and then cover with a film for reliable waterproofing. Bring the film so that its edges protrude 40-50 cm overboard the pit.
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Place the water tank in the pit, fix it reliably and close the edges with decorative material - most often these are stones or nakeds.
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A piece of metal or concrete tiles, make a kind of stand under the pump and immerse it on the bottom of the container, taking the spraying nozzle to the surface of the water. The pump is equipped with a special filter to protect against mechanical debris from entering the device. You can independently adjust the power and pressure of the water (or install the remote system) and use various nozzles for the product of a particular type of jet.
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If you have free time, install a filtering system in the tank. Constant water circulation contributes to the occurrence of foam and clouding of water in the fountain. An analogue of the filter is a special supplement that eliminates such problems.
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The last stage is the backlight of the fountain. Do not be lazy, make external and internal. The first option is mounted directly on the pump or nozzle for stream. The backlight can also be superficial and floating. As outdoor lighting, install several garden flashlights around the circumference of the reservoir or place them on the upper parts of decorative structures, if any.
Remember that in open areas the fountain should not be installed - direct sunlight provoke water flowering. The best place will be an open shady platform in the central place of the garden. In the winter, the fountain is completely dismantled, and the water is completely poured out of the tank. The pit is covered with insulation (film) and is installed back in seasonal time.
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