Luxury for relaxation: we build a fountain with our own hands in the country

Principle of operation and types

Beauty is created by the movement of water. In this case, the jets can diverge in different directions or move in one direction. In choosing a specific type of structure, it is important to be guided by the characteristics of the bottom and the presence of living creatures. The shape of the fountain is formed by nozzles: "tulip", "bell" or "fish tail".

The principle of operation of outdoor mini-devices is quite simple. A nozzle is installed on the pipe, that is, a nozzle of a certain size. The minimum height of the replaceable part is half a meter. Discs are fixed from its end, between which an adjustable gap is created. The thickness of the water jets depends on it. If they plan to breed fish in the reservoir, it is important that the falling water does not harm its decorative inhabitants.

The "hemisphere" fountain is a complex structure. Its main elements are from 3 to 5 attachments of different shapes. They need to be positioned so that the jets appear to be dense shells of a single hemisphere. It is impossible to do this with your hands, so it is better to use ready-made parts from the building market.

With the right combination of fishtail and bell attachments, you get an equally attractive Tiffany design. The main thing is that in both nodes the water circulates under different pressure. To avoid technical errors, you need to thoroughly study the structure of a homemade fountain:

1. The volumetric bowl is not only filled with water, but also hides the hydraulic equipment in the form of pipes of different diameters.
2. The jet nozzles regulate the thickness of the streams and create peculiar patterns on the water.
3. Small fountain lighting is not designed for high voltage.
4. Special sensors provide automatic supply of liquid in case of intensive splashing or evaporation.
5. Several pumps, consisting of rotating motors, create the required flow force. In this case, the height of the jets should not exceed the dimensions of the structure itself.

If it is important for the owners to build a tall fountain, pay attention to the "tiered spray" from the available means. A feature of this design is a large number of thin jets that form during the movement of the spiral.

Video "DIY fountain in the country"

From this video you will learn how to make a fountain in the country with your own hands.

DIY construction

In the work, shovels, plastic wrap, boulders, sand, gravel and natural stone will certainly come in handy for decorating an already finished structure. The main thing is to choose a suitable place in the country. This area must have all the conditions for the safe installation of communications.

For a better concentration of moisture, fountains are recommended to be located in a lowland. Illumination of the territory is an equally important aspect of the choice, which should be taken into account even at the planning stage of a hydraulic facility. In this regard, preference is given to shady places where perennials, fish and turtles feel better.

When placing a fountain in the garden, do not forget:

• nearby trees can destroy the plastic bowl;
• the walls of the outbuildings, located a few meters from the structure, will eventually become overgrown with fungus and mold;
• one decorative individual up to 12 cm long needs about 55 liters of water, so a cramped reservoir is not the best option for breeding fish;
• low wind places reduce the amount of liquid carried away, due to which 95% of the water remains in the tank.

With a limited budget, you will have to make a closed-type garden fountain. The same volume of water is used here. True, the liquid in such structures evaporates 2 times faster, and cleaning work must be carried out at least 3 times a week.

If you make the base yourself, you will definitely need liquid glass and concrete. These materials withstand temperature extremes well, ensuring a long fountain shelf life in any region.

Making a bowl

The reservoir for collecting liquid can be rectangular, oval or round. For this purpose, plastic products with a minimum capacity of 15 liters are suitable. They can be light or dark. In the first case, an excellent view of the source is provided, in which, alas, silt and food residues are better visible. If there is neither time nor desire for regular cleaning of the bottom, install a black tank. Its sides can be decorated with colored glass or pebbles.

At the preparatory stage, it is important to remove driftwood and level the bottom with a sand and gravel layer. In the intervals between the walls of the pit and the bowl, you should fill in the earth. For self-arrangement of the bowl under the fountain you need:

• dig a hole 2-2.5 m deep;
• cover the bottom with plastic wrap, fixing its edges with boulders;
• install the pump;
• fill the finished bowl with water;
• test the structure for leaks.

Pipes and pump

For the device of the supply pipeline, steel products will be needed. Unlike conventional polymer pipes, they are highly resistant to bursting pressure, and excellent oxygen tightness allows them to be used in any engineering systems. If it is important to minimize the cost of fluid supply, it is more profitable to buy PVC products. They are 5 times lighter than steel pipes, which makes it possible to quickly install without the help of specialists.

When choosing pumps, it is important to take into account their power and the height of the liquid rise. In both cases, it is better to prefer submersible units with a capacity of 16–20 l / m. Specialists consider their main advantages as anti-corrosion coating and reliable protection of equipment units from any external influences.

It is cheaper to buy a surface pump that provides a 2-meter flow of jets. Only for its stable operation you need a protective casing against precipitation and dirt.

Decor

Experts recommend decorating fountains with wear-resistant materials, including opaque colored glass and durable polystone. The latter, in comparison with natural stone, tolerates moisture and low temperatures better. In terms of strength, it is not inferior even to butu, and it is easier to process than an array.

Reservoirs should be placed surrounded by moisture-loving plants, impressive with long flowering and dense foliage. These include lysichiton, variegated sedge, calamus, and European beech. Of the fruiting species, hawthorn and quince are suitable. Clay sculptures of gnomes, mermaids, lush-haired maidens and, of course, abstract concrete figures look great from above the structure.

Underwater lights are needed to illuminate the fountain. They emphasize the beauty of plants and the elegance of the interior decoration of the structure better than any surface devices.

Different variants

Incredibly, the fountain can be made with your own hands, even from an old bathtub. Going through dozens of non-standard ideas, the owners of summer cottages often stop at options from plastic containers, clay pots and oak barrels. You just need to stock up on quality irrigation hoses and powerful pumps.

Colored pebbles and algae are suitable for arranging the bottom.And in order for creativity to deserve a positive assessment of others, the structure should be supplemented with fiber optic. Then the water jets will glow with all the colors of the rainbow.