WHY A FOUNTAIN?
Obviously for beautification but have you considered:
 COOLING:
In a hot dry environment a fountain acts
like an evaporative "desert" cooler, perhaps
even greater is the psychological effect - people
feel cool in the presence of a fountain.
PEACE
OF MIND: The sound and sight of falling
water is well known to induce relaxation and relieve
stress.
ENTERTAINMENT:
Sequencing, changing and moving fountains entertain.
The classic example is a musical fountain which
is so entertaining people pay to watch it.
FUN:
Interactive fountains are great fun for kids and
the young at heart.
SOUND
SCREEN: Falling water masks unpleasant
sounds from traffic, air conditioners, plant and
machinery.
HUMIDIFICATION:
In a dry environment a fountain humidifies, especially
useful with indoor models.
MAKES
A STATEMENT: In an architectural or landscape
design it can be used to draw the eye, anchor a
design, create a focal point.
A
LANDMARK: Want to catch the eye? Install
a Geneva Jet, a very high jet that can be seen for
miles.
SOME SELECTION FACTORS:
POOL
SIZE AND SHAPE: Water splashing outside
the pool needs to be avoided at all cost, it is
unsightly and dangerous - people can slip. Wind
can blow water outside the pool. If wind cannot
be avoided choose a type more resistant to wind,
a lower height, and consider making the pool larger.
Fountains marked "water level dependent"
must have a constant water level. Pool plans will
give details. Certain fountains are marked as needing
"surge suppression". Pool plans will give
details but such fountains will be better in larger
pools and non-regular shapes, round and square are
the worst.
WATER:
This should be drinking water quality and standard.
Excessive iron causes unsightly staining. Hard water,
pH above 7.5, causes deposits to form particularly
on light glasses but fitting a magnetic water treatment
coil that keeps deposit forming salts in suspension
can help.
Some water will be lost through spray and evaporation,
allow 5 to 15% of pool quantity per week depending
on conditions - wind drift, temperature, hours of
operation.
Since the beauty of a fountain depends on the cleanliness
of the water, include a packaged filtration unit
(PFU) to clean water automatically, this also economises
on water as it will reduce refilling. If standing
water in the pool is to be avoided and water stored
below ground then a special design can be provided.
MAINTENANCE:
Avoid siting fountains where tree leaves can fall
into the pool. Similarly in public areas plastic
bags, balloons and plastic cups may be thrown into
the pool unless it is fenced. If it will be difficult
to keep the water clean avoid selecting fountains
with fine passages that are easily blocked, such
models include - Ball, Rings, Wedding Cake, Glass
Beauty.
LOCATION:
A fountain shows up best against a darker background
- trees, hedges, and buildings.
WIND:
High fountains and those with fine spray are most
affected by wind, such models include - Water Column,
High & Heavy Cascade, Ball.
NOISE:
If this is to be kept to a minimum, select from
fountains that have lighter jets, avoid high and
heavy jet types.
HORSEPOWER:
Larger fountains require more horsepower and have
higher running cost. However if such fountains are
run for only a few hours per day running cost may
not be so significant.
AT
NIGHT: Fountains can be even more beautiful
at night when lit properly. Options include - clear
(so called white light), sequencing coloured and
colour blending which gives many ever-changing shades.
Colour filters reduce light output therefore for
very tall fountains white light is best.
FOUNTAIN
COMPLEXES: Individual fountains can be
combined in groups to form larger fountain complexes.
Fountains can be in one large or smaller individual
pool and on different levels. If coloured sequencing
lighting is to be used a master controller will
be required so all lights are coordinated.
Further assistance: If you need assistance in fountain
selection or have technical or other queries please
email us at fountains@premierworld.com.
WHY A PREMIER FOUNTAIN?
Conventionally a fountain is thought of as a plumbing
job done at the site. Premier Fountains are entirely
factory made, precision engineered, under strict
quality control, delivered to and installed at the
site usually in a matter of a day or two. Only the
highest quality materials are used and great attention
is paid to minimising maintenance and ensuring long
life through the use of corrosion resistant or corrosion
protected materials. To ensure strength and durability
no plastic piping is used.
Since 1989 Premier Fountains have been installed
at thousands of prestigious sites all over India
and around the world. Fountains and components are
distributed in the USA. Fountains, components and
water effects are exported to many EU countries,
the Gulf and Middle East, Singapore and S E Asia.
There are musical fountain installations in China,
Hungary, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, N America,
Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore,
Syria, UK, Ukraine and Vietnam. The Themed Attractions
Association 2000 award went to LCI London for the
Stone Forest project at Kunming, China, which features
a large Premier musical fountain. |
