Wall Fountain: The First Few Considerations

Wall water fountains are mainly made of a rosette, a basin and a water pump. The rosette is a decorative piece where the water flows from towards the basin. The basin collects the water, and is also usually where the pump is located. The water pump’s job is to cycle the water back to the top of the rosette.

To make it simpler, many wall fountains come preassembled, with the basin and water pump attached together. If you choose to buy these parts separately, you will also have to figure out how to connect it to your pipeline, either by concealing it or incorporating it to the decoration.

The greatest factor with wall water fountains is how to attach them to the wall. If it is a brick wall, you can detach some bricks to put a fountain in their place. If not, you can bore holes in the wall to position the wiring and piping in. Alternately, you can use a wall mount, but then you will have to figure out how to cover or mask the wiring and piping.

Whether you install that wall fountain alone, ask for a friend’s help or get a professional is up to you. But there are a few considerations to make your decision easier. In general, fountains made of lightweight materials and preassembled fountains can be set up alone. Heavier fountains will involve two or more people.

Copper fountains also make wonderful decorative furnishings. Copper is often utilized in piping, air conditioning and refrigeration. Copper is quite easy to solder and fabricate, and copper ions also have antibacterial properties. However, copper has such a polished luster that it is also used to decorate fountains.

You can also find wall fountains composed of glass, fiberglass, stainless steel, etc. The water may flow through clear glass, or a mirror, multicolor slate or marble. They can also come adorned with landscapes, still life or abstract patterns. You won’t run out of choices when it comes to designs, so you’re sure to find a fountain to match your home or office space.

Wall water fountains are primarily composed of a rosette, a basin and a water pump. To make things easier, many wall fountains come preassembled, with the basin and water pump connected together. The greatest factor with wall water fountains is how to attach them to the wall. In general, fountains made of lightweight materials and preassembled fountains can be set up alone. Copper fountains also make wonderful decorative furnishings due to their polished luster.

- Wyatt Fisk