Custom Water Walls – Selecting the Right Type For You
Posted in Fountains on March 15th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment
Water Walls
There are two basic types of custom water wall available: The water source and re-circulating fountains. The most popular and common type of wall fountain is the re-circulating mounted wall. This type of wall fountain is ideal for the home and office use. The water circulates through a pump. A reservoir holds the water until it is re-circulated back into the fountain. This type of fountain is easily installed anywhere and it does not require an additional source of water to operate.
The next type of custom water wall is the dedicated wall fountain. Used with larger fountains installed in public places such as a courtyard, façade of a building, etc. The dedicated wall fountain is also known as the commercial fountains because it can hold thousands of gallons of water (the minimum requirement of water per day is 100 gallons). The installation of these custom water wall fountains requires a professional who is knowledgeable about installing fountains.
Most custom water walls work well with any design. One great thing about custom water walls is their versatility. The fountain can appear like a wall or provide a traditional stream, or spray into the reservoir. Installing a custom water wall fountains can be done professionally or you can make it as a weekend project. How to Install a Custom Water Wall
Install a GFI electric outlet in the wall where you are going to install the fountain. One way to hide the electrical wires is to place a plant right by the wall fountain. Water walls install easily on all kinds of walls – cinder block or even metal but never hang a wall fountain using just sheet rock or plaster, as these materials are not sturdy enough to hold the fountain’s weight. Usually, smaller hanging wall fountains do not require any special installation.