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Remember:
Water generally
travels farther in larger fountains, better simulating the movement and sound
of water in nature.

How Fountains Work

Built around this principle, a fountain is an illusion of sorts. It emulates an outdoor environment, including an endless flow of water coming from an unseen source "upstream." Unlike in nature, however, the water which just flowed by goes back upstream and flows by again and again. (Maybe you can "step in the same river twice!")

Within this self-contained, closed-loop system, the fountain’s water is constantly recirculated by a small, submersible pump hidden "behind the scenes." The pump pulls water from the receiving pool or reservoir, carries it "uphill" (via a tube) to the fountain head, and gravity does the rest - again and again.

The fountain-maker crafts a miniature environment through which the water can flow. The fountain piece is the waterfall, sculpture, or spout from which the water emerges and flows into the reservoir. (To help you select, FountainFinder has organized fountains by setting - Tabletop, Floor, Wall, Outdoor/Garden/Courtyard, or Waterfall.)

Because the water is recirculated, the self-contained fountain doesn’t waste water. The only water lost is through evaporation - which can be beneficial in humidifying the air. Periodically, you simply replenish the water that has evaporated. (Never let the pump run dry or you’ll ruin it.) Use distilled water.

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