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22Jun/100

Wall Fountain: Nature Effects

Nature effects in your interior façade makes the room appear as living. An ornamental décor helps to have the room a fresher look, or a life giving appeal. Nature effect design could be a natural plant like bonsai, small bamboo for example, as well as flowing waters are some of the most common ornaments to complete a nature like aura.

Walls of the room could be a perfect spot to lay out the desired design, for it could mainly give impact to the room for the people who immediately sees the output that you have placed. Walls are interesting part of the room and serves as the face to express the theme of the room.

The Nature Falls Wall Fountain is a wall décor that is incredible in nature. Composed of three stone fountains and handcrafted by skilled artists, stones offered include rajah slate, rainforest brown marble, green marble, black slate and green slate with water flowing on its three exceptional stones, truly a perfect offering complemented by nature. Lighting is exceptional, giving out vibrant colors illuminated by the light catching water. Calm and serenity is achieved as well as clean and purified humid air, thanks to the constant flowing of water that cleans the atmosphere of the area, making it cool and clean. Dimensions of the design depends on how big your space is. The design can weigh up to 790 lbs. Nothing can be compared to the fountains uniqueness and ability of achieving your purpose to see and unwind with nature.

14May/100

6 Ways of Getting the Best Wall Fountain

Purchasing a wall fountain is not that easy as it may seem, purchasing the wrong one will spell trouble for you. Here is a great way for you to get the best wall fountain for your home or office.

  1. Customized Fountains Work Better than Production Line Items- if your wall fountain is going to occupy a very prominent place in the garden, lobby, sitting room, or work area, then it is a good idea to get a fountain custom designed using the company logo, color, or name.
  2. Keep the Purpose in Mind- a happy and slightly opulent wall fountain works well in hotel and resort lounges, hospitals and clinics with the use of minimalist and muted designs.
  3. Keep Discussions Private- to have an enclosed space for conversations and to mask the sound of conversation, a wall mounted fountains is ideal at well thought-out places in the workplace or near the management's rooms.
  4. Create The Illusion Of Space- having two departments in the same hall and do not want the staff to be distracted by each other's activities, then putting in a central wall mounted fountain is a good idea to optimize space and ensure that the employees do not get distracted.
  5. Reduce Noise- reduce noise through wall mounted fountains. The sound of running water brings a sense of calm, masking the more disturbing sounds.
  6. Create a Space to Relax in- discussions are always a headache for the management and a lifeline for the staff, allow them for a break from work and a place to share gossip. Installing a wall fountain in the work area itself gives staff a place to relax and bond without their having to step out of the work area.
12Mar/100

Fountain Maintenance Guide

Searching the Internet for tips on purchasing fountains? You are on the right track because before you finalize your buying decision you need enough information so that you can take an informed decision. After all you do not buy one everyday, and it does not come cheap as well. So to ensure that you have exactly what you need, you need to carry out some research and go through some tips on purchasing fountains.

There are various types of fountains and they can be broadly classified as indoor fountains and outdoor fountains. Then they can be further classified as floor fountains, wall fountains and table top fountains. So first you need to decide what kind of fountain you want. Do you want something for your interiors, or are you planning to enhance the beauty of your garden. Once you have taken a decision, then you are sure what you need and can start on your search.

The Internet is a good place to search for a fountain. Nearly all the major manufacturers have their own websites where you can search for one that meets your fancy. Then there are some other websites where you will get fountains from all the leading makers. At some websites you can also get some special deals that will save a lot of your hard earned money. Not only does the Internet bring the world closer to you, but it also enables you to do your own research. You will come across many tips of purchasing fountains on the web.

The Internet will also let you become members of forums and public groups where you can interact with others like you. Many of these people are fountain users themselves and can offer tips of purchasing water fountains like no other.

But while looking for tips of purchasing fountains, you may also want to visit some local stores as the people there can help you take the right decision.

Here are some tips of purchasing fountains when it comes to the price. When doing your shopping you will find that the price changes drastically. What might be costing $100 in one store, may be priced at $250 in the next one. Be prepared for this because this can happen. The price tends to change on account of several factors such as the material used, the size, whether the product comes with free installation or not, the brand and others.

While selecting a fountain ensure whether the maker offers warranty or not, and also what would be the cost of maintenance.

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29Oct/090

Meteor Shower Art Wall Fountain

Isn’t it wonderful to have a unique art piece in any room and office? Like this amazing Meteor Shower Art Wall Fountain, it exudes the best of hand painting and handicraft of a skilled artisan. It will surely increase the wow factor of your home or office. You’ll be amazed how your house guest or client appreciates its beauty and your effort to make your space conducive for gathering or business meetings.

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Meteor Shower Art Wall Fountain can be a good focal point of elegance and beauty in your space. The center portion with mold gives an excellent water details once the water flow onto it. The backdrop of this wall fountain is made of Lexan, a known fountain material that is durable and could last longer. The hand painting is painted on the reverse side of lexan to preserve its beauty.

This wall fountain can only occupy 48"h x 28"w x 6"d dimension of space and can weigh 31 pounds. The best way to display this art wall fountain is at your reception desk in your office or at your receiving area in your home.

Meteor Shower Art Wall Fountain is a 100 percent USA product and available for shipping in any continental USA locations. This fountain can be custom made to any size and may vary in color.

17May/090

Large Redondo Jar in Valencia Outdoor Fountain

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Large Redondo Jar in Valencia Outdoor Fountain is a simple yet fascinating outdoor water fountain. The refreshing sound of water that bubbles up the jar overflows to the pool of water in a shallow round basin called "Valencia" is like a stream flowing from a mini falls. This outdoor water fountain is made from highest quality materials and hand crafted by skillful artisans.

This masterpiece and the rest of the water fountains by Henri Studio is made from durable cast stone. Cast stone is special blend of cement with coarse and fine minerals, color pigments, and water. It is a highly dense, simulated stone with a texture similar to limestone. You may pick from a lot of the colors for the finish that convey vivid natural stone highlights and subtle organic tones.

Each water fountain is custom made so there may be variations in color and texture. This outdoor water fountain weighs 728 pounds and this image shows a relic furmato finish. This automatically turns on lights at dusk! Simply plug into a wall outlet and you can program this to stay on from 1-9 hours or until dawn. You must cover this outdoor water fountain during winter season to prevent the cast stone from cracking.

Large Redondo Jar in Valencia Outdoor Fountain will lead your guests and relatives to the hidden paradise in your garden and the sight of this magnificent water fountain will create a nice relaxing experience. Order your outdoor water fountain now and get big discounts from Soothing Walls.


17May/090

Regal Sphere Outdoor Garden Water Fountain

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This Regal Sphere Fountain is another master hand cast stone masterpiece by Henri Studios. This water fountain is ideal for any garden setting. Water cascades from the cut away sphere down to a mini pool where the sphere sits and divides the water flow in six spouts down to a bigger pool of water underneath. This water fountain requires basic assembly and this comes in 6 separate pieces. The Regal Sphere Fountain may be customized and you can choose from twenty (20) different finishes that would fit the color scheme of your home the color that would best suit your taste.

You can also add lighting so the water fountain would look very inviting in the early evening. The sight of this water fountain in the garden setting will be very nice that you don't want to take your eyes off it. The height of the water falling from the top will cause splashes of water making this water fountain not suitable for indoor use. This water fountain can be placed anywhere because this is a free-standing water fountain.

This outdoor water fountain will create beautiful water sounds that calms your nerves and will bring a nice relaxing experience in your outdoors. This is a fascinating water fountain that would look lovely in daylight or dusk. The thing is, this water fountain like any other outdoor water fountain needs to be taken cared of to prevent cracks on the water fountain which may cause complete damage during the cold winter season. Cover the water fountain for protection from the harsh weather condition and empty the basin.This is done so you will again enjoy the water fountain during spring and summer time.

Save more and make sure you order  this nice outdoor water fountain from Soothing Walls! Visit www.soothingwalls.com for a detailed information on this water fountain.


15Dec/080

Your Outdoor Fountain and the Cold Weather

Here comes Old Man Winter. I don't know about where you live, but I live in the Pacific North West, and it just got COLD...QUICK! I was almost caught off guard, it has been such a pleasant fall that I have not even begun to prepare my outdoor fountains for the cold. I have a large slate wall fountain that hangs on our garden wall, along with a few small garden fountains throughout the yard. I learned a big lesson last year when a similar cold snap hit us, and I didn't even give my fountains a second thought. I left them full of water, the pumps running, and the peaceful trickling sounds keeping the falling snow company. I have to replace most of the tubing, and all of the pumps on them. This is a mistake that I don't plan on making again, and I am here today to help you prepare your fountains for your winter season.frozen fountain

Now, I know that many of you may not live in a place that freezes over every winter, or even come close, but you may want to read this anyhow because of the changing weather patterns that seem to be taking many regions by surprise. Winter care for you outdoor Fountains really isn't that dificult, and all it takes is some common sense. The most important thing is that you monitor the temperature in your area. Here in the North West we go through about 3 months of temperatures that can easily go below the freezing levels, so for similar regions it would be wise to simply drain all of your outdoor fountains. Make sure that you let the pump run dry for about 5 seconds in order to get the water out of the tubing. If you live somewhere that it rarely goes below freezing, but sometimes can, there is another option. It can be risky, if you get really low temperatures, but circulation can keep water from freezing. So, if you have a short period of low temperatures and don't want to drain your entire fountain it can be beneficial to keep the power on and this could keep the water from freezing and doing damage to the pump and tubing. Just keep an eye on it and if any ice forms on the fountain shut it off immediately and drain it.

Like I said above, all it takes is some common sense and a watchful eye on your outdoor fountains. Take it from someone who has suffered through the consequences of not taking action, it creates much more work, and costs much more money, to do nothing. Take care of your water features and they will take care of you. Happy Holidays, and stay warm!

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12Jun/080

Choosing The Right Pump For Your Indoor and Outdoor Fountain Is Important

After you have had a fountain a while, you may find yourself in a situation in which you need to replace the pump on your fountain.  You have several options when it comes to replacing a fountain pump, but you need to be sure that you are selecting the correct pump for your fountain.

Most pumps on fountains go out because the fountain has been allowed to run dry.  Pumps are not designed to work unless they are immersed in water and allowing the pump to run dry will quickly burn it up.  You can usually tell when you need to add water to the fountain because the pump will be making a gurgling sound.  If the pump burns up, you will have to purchase a new one and replace it.  Pumps are also supposed to be cleaned on occasion as well and you do this by opening the impeller case on the pump and removing any built up sediment.

Many people will wonder how much water they need versus the size of the pump that they need.  This depends on how hard you want your water to flow.  For indoor fountains you will find a recommended flow on the packaging when you purchase the fountain.  For waterfall fountains, a good rule of thumb is that you need 100 gallons of water per hour at the height you are pumping.  For example, if you have a large 12” wide waterfall that is 3 feet tall, you will need a pump that can pump 1200 gallons of water per hour at three feet. 

Outdoor pumps should always be grounded with a 3-wire plug.  Indoor fountains may have either 2-wire or 3-wire plugs.  If you are trying to hide the cord and you have an indoor fountain, you should be okay with a 2-wire plug as they are easy to hide.  Some retail stores require 3-wire plugs no matter what type of fountain it is.  Thick cords on these pumps can be hidden by decorations such as stones, plants, etc. 

The best way to keep from having to replace your pump is to be sure that you check the water level of your fountains on a regular basis, whether they are indoor, outdoor, floor or wall fountains.  All fountains will have some evaporation occur and will need to have water added regularly to keep them from drying up and burning out your pump.

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30Oct/070

Caring For Your Fountain

Fountains, whether floor, indoor, wall or outdoor fountains, are a great way to bring the outdoors in or just enhance your outdoor living area.  In order to keep your fountains running at optimum performance, there are certain maintenance steps that you need to make in order to keep your fountain flowing.

·         Check the fountain’s water level and add fresh water every 2-7 days.  Some fountains go through more water than others if they splash and water naturally evaporates over time.

·         If the water in your fountain goes below the intake level of the pump you will hear a slurping sound coming from the fountain’s pump.  This could damage your pump and cause it to burn out if you do not keep the water level up.

·         If you are concerned about your fountain running out of water, it is a great idea to place it on a timer so that it will automatically turn off and on at set times. 

·         If your fountain begins to grow algae, you may add sea salt, vinegar, hydrogen peroxide or bleach to the water to prevent algae growth.  If you add bleach or hydrogen peroxide you do not want your animals to drink this water.

·         To prevent algae growth in indoor fountains, keep the fountain out of direct sunlight as sunlight promotes algae growth.

·         Clean your fountain every month to three months.  All parts of the fountain should be taken apart and cleaned.  It is recommended that you use a toothbrush, detergent and warm water for cleaning.  Clean rocks, bowls and shells in the fountain as well.

·         Disassemble your fountain’s pump and clean the inside, as algae and mineral deposits commonly build up in the pump and may limit its ability to function properly.

·         Fountain pumps are not designed to work outside of water and should always be immersed when running.

·         Protect the area beneath your fountain from water.  Plexiglas and plastic works well.  Most fountains are designed to run without splashing, but if something interferes with the running water it may splash.

·         For the best performance from your fountain, use rain water or distilled water in your fountain.

By following these simple steps and guidelines you will have a fountain that is a joy to hear and watch for a long time to come and a fountain that will run at optimum performance for years to come. 

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