Splash Formula

Working from the premise that water has the ability to splash the distance it falls
(up to a height of approximately 8 feet), here's a simple formula to help you
determine the minimum size basin you should place your fountain in. Or, (if you're limited by a basin size), how high above the water-line you should have your bottom bowl to help contain "Splash Out".

You may certainly put your fountain peice in any basin you choose, but if your needing help trying to determine a basin size, read the example below.

Measure the distance of drop from the top lip of your bottom bowl (where the water spills over) to the water line; Double this dimension and then add it to the bottom bowl diameter. This gives you the smallest dimension of a pool basin that we would recommend for your application.

Example: In the illustration below, the distance from the top of the bottom bowl to the water-line is 4 feet. The bottom bowl measures 3 foot in diameter.
The formula for this scenario would be as follows:
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........4' (distance of drop)
......x 2
.....= 8' (result of distance of drop multiplied by two)
.... + 3' (diameter of bottom bowl)
...= 11'
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An 11 foot dimension would be the smallest dimension of the pool that we would recommend for this example application to help eliminate "Splash Out".

A larger pool will allow less splash, while a smaller one will allow more.

The illustration above show the typical components of a Tiered Fountain setup. The Tiered Fountain peice is shown elevated on one of our fiberglass pedestals but may also be placed on block, brick, or any solid material to get the base of the Tiered Fountain piece up out of the water at least a couple of inches. (for aesthetical reasons, the base can be completely out of water, but you'd never want it completely under water.)

Considerations to take into account while building a block or brick pedestal and placing your fountain peice include providing a means to get to the piping running up through the fountain peice, and placing the pump in an advantageous position to easily reach the filter for periodic cleanings.