Water Movement

Fountains

There are many kinds of fountain but they all require the same thing to get them going, a pond pump. This will sit in the pond, under the water. Most pumps are powered by mains electricity, so there will be a cable coming out of the pond that needs to be connected to a suitable supply ( see our eletrical connections section for more information).

Along with the pump you will usually get a range of fountain heads that fit onto a pipe coming from the pump. Which fountain head you choose will affect the way that the fountain looks. Some examples include a watering can rose type effect, an umbrella (or bell) jet and a foaming (aerated) column.

The height of the fountain will be controlled by the type of fountain head you choose and the size of the pump that drives it. Most pumps can be controlled so that they produce a smaller fountain but you should make sure that you buy a pump that is powerful enough for the effect you want.

One thing to watch with pond fountains is water loss due to splashing. If a pond has a high fountain, particularly where the fountain is higher than the radius of the pond, then the water is likely to splash outside the pond. This may not look like much of a problem but it can cause a lot of water loss in a short time. If you add a windy day or an exposed position then the problem can be much worse. Bear this in mind and go for a fountain that can be easily contained in the pond. If the site will be windy then an umbrella jet might be a better option as these don’t allow the water to be spread around as much.

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Now that you know more about installing a fountain in your pond, why not take a look at one of our other guides:
Nature ponds
Waterfalls
Waterfall Pumps
Electrical supply to the pond
Connecting the Pond Pump and Pond Filter
Adding fish to the pond

Or click here to see a list of all our pond building guides