How to make a fountain in the country with your own hands. How to create a do-it-yourself fountain without a pump How to make a small artificial fountain without a pump
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The word fountain comes from the Latin fontana, which means "spring", "source", "key". Fountains have long been popular with people, and for good reason.
The murmur of water, the coolness created, the rainbow in the splashes of the fountain: they create a truly magical feeling. Near the fountain, a person quickly restores his strength,
finds a state of peace and tranquility. It is not at all surprising that many people strive to have such a wonderful structure located on their plots and adjacent territories. As we can see from this article, it is quite realistic because everyone can make a fountain with their own hands.
There are two types of fountains: submersible and stationary. The submersible fountain is installed in the depths of the reservoir and ejects jets of water above the surface, giving the impression of a natural
source. The principle of operation of the submersible fountain is as follows: the pump pumps water through the pipes to the nozzle, through which the type of ejected jet is formed.
Stationary fountain- this is a whole structure (usually made of stone, but not necessarily), which elegantly combines stone sculptures and jets and streams of injected water. It is the fountains of this type that we can see in the squares and parks of many cities. Modern fountains are made of artificial stone - polymer concrete, as this material is very resistant to environmental influences (primarily low temperatures) and can be made in the form of various shapes.
The simplest option is jet fountain. This is a type of fountains, the water supply of which is carried out by means of one or more jets of water. When constructing such
fountain, it is important to observe the laws of symmetry. Of course, the fountain must be in harmony with the environment. Size matters in this case. Agree, a bulky structure, in a small area will look ridiculous and ridiculous.
Fountain location
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No less important is the place where the fountain will be located. Such a structure should not be huddled somewhere in the backyard, where no one can see it and
appreciate dignity.
Fountains are located in a place viewed from all points. Naturally, at the same time, it should not create obstacles to access to residential or outbuildings on the territory of the site. It is better to install a fountain in the lowland part of the site, while the presence of trees nearby is not desirable.
Tree roots can damage the structure, and fallen leaves can clog the fountain's filtration system. The location of the fountain next to the gazebo or terrace is wonderful
decision.
We make a fountain with our own hands
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It is generally accepted that the construction of a fountain can only be done by a specially trained specialist. Believe me, it's not like that at all. If you choose the right material,
then the fountain can be made independently. First we need to build a base - a bowl. If we are talking about a small fountain, then part of the canister or basin is quite suitable.
For larger fountains, we dig a small pit and strengthen its walls with bricks, cover the bottom with compacted sand.
From above it is necessary to lay dense polyethylene - it will minimize water loss during operation. When the bowl is ready, it's time to take care of the pump. Actually, this is the main and most expensive element of your
fountain. However, we do not recommend saving much on the pump. A reliable pump will last a long time, and the fountain will delight you with flawless operation for many months.
The power of the pump depends on the volume of the bowl and the height to which the water jet should be shot. When designing a fountain, be sure to consider pump access to
external power source.
Fountain without pump
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But the presence of an electric pump is not a mandatory element for a fountain. If desired, you can build an electrically independent domed fountain. It's pretty original
a structure consisting of two hermetic communicating vessels, closed through a system of pipes to the bowl of the fountain. If the pressure in one of the vessels increases, due to the excess pressure, water will be supplied to the fountain. This system has a number of limitations - for example, water must be perfectly clean,
in addition, such a fountain has a relatively short period of action. Periodically, it is necessary to remove water from the lower vessel and pour it into the upper one.
But you do not need to spend money on an expensive pump and be dependent on the availability of electricity on the site. Note that when designing a fountain without a pump,
attention should be paid to such details as ensuring the complete tightness of vessels and junctions with pipes, the volume of vessels - depends on this parameter
the duration of the fountain, the height of the vessels from each other - this factor affects the height of the jet.
So, we are convinced that the construction of a fountain in the country with our own hands is not an out of the ordinary task, and it is quite within the power of people without special experience and knowledge.
Moreover, this does not require any special financial costs, and in some cases, even the most tangible costs - the purchase of a pump - can be omitted.
3. Video: Do-it-yourself fountain from a tire
All 176 fountains of the famous Peterhof operate without an external power source. How do these amazing hydraulic structures function? And is it possible to build a similar fountain in your backyard without a pump with your own hands? Just think: such an elegant design of the recreation area - and absolutely no costs for the purchase of equipment, worries about the possibility of theft in the absence of owners, increased bills for electricity consumption! Is this fiction or reality?
All this beauty was created without the participation of pumping equipment
Is perpetual motion possible - how and with what to replace the pump in the fountain
The Peterhof fountain complex operates through a multi-level system of locks and pools fed by the Ropshinsky springs. Not every site can boast of a good location next to a natural source. But you should not give up the idea of \u200b\u200bcreating a home fountain without a pump with your own hands.
In achieving the goal, the patient applicant will be helped by studying the scheme with Heron's fountain (Fig. Scheme 2). It is this engineering structure, discovered in ancient times, that will form the basis of the future decorative stream. To implement the design in real conditions, it is worth considering it in more detail.
The principle of operation of the fountains of Peterhof Park - scheme 1
The principle of creating a fountain without a pump with your own hands - scheme 2
The diagram shows three containers (A, B and C) located one below the other and communicated with each other by a system of tubes. Tanks B and C are completely sealed, and tank A is an open bowl that serves as a water trap. An airtight tube connects it to vessel B, just as vessel B is connected to C. Another sealed tube connects vessels A and C. Before starting work, vessel C is empty, while water has been filled in A and B. In this position, the system is in equilibrium.
As soon as it is violated (for example, a little more water is added to bowl A), the liquid begins to flow into container C, pushing out air from there and thereby increasing the air pressure in vessel B. Due to excess pressure, water from the middle vessel enters container A, and the fountain starts to function.
Thus, due to the height difference H1, the height of the jet H2 is created. To make it maximum, you need to make the entire structure taller by increasing the distance H1. For long-term operation of the fountain, it is important to choose very thin tube connectors, but as soon as all the water from the middle vessel flows into the lower one, the water will stop flowing.
The practical embodiment of the ancient knowledge of hydraulics
In the picture, everything looks quite simple. However, in reality, a nugget engineer trying to put it into practice encounters an obstacle: such a fountain does not have a closed system, like a fountain with a pump, which means that its action quickly stops. In addition, its design is not completely autonomous: after a short period of time, water has to be removed from the lower vessel and poured into the upper one.
Fountains without a pump do not "know how" to maintain a multiple working cycle of the watercourse
Preparatory work - the choice of location and the necessary materials
First of all, you should take care of the location of the non-volatile fountain. Its weak point is the purity of the watercourse. Therefore, it is definitely not worth equipping a mini-stream near trees and bushes. The optimal location is near the flower garden. In the event of an overflow of water, the fountain will perform useful work, saving the owners from the nightly irrigation of the soil.
In addition, in order for the above principle to work in a specific place (in the country) and under specific conditions (lack of external energy sources), several important conditions must be met:
- select the volume of vessels that provides a satisfactory operating time;
- create tightness of containers and places of their connection;
- arrange them in a structure whose dimensions will give the desired jet height.
If the durability of an artificial watercourse is not important, drinking water bottles are suitable as containers.
Since the fountain is planned to be placed on the street, the volume of the vessels should be about 5 liters. This amount of water will ensure continuous operation of the fountain for 40-50 minutes. It is better if the containers are made of polycarbonate plastic: holes can be easily made in it, for example, with a hot nail.
Connecting tubes can be borrowed from a dropper. The best material for providing a closed space in plastic bottles are tight caps, such as those used to close wine during fermentation. Before starting the installation of the system, you need to check the presence of silicone sealant.
Step-by-step instructions for installing a garden fountain without a pump
After preparation, you can proceed to the main work in the following sequence:
Video: How to make a fountain without a pump
Video: Laboratory version of a mini-fountain without a pump
Decorative design of the structure
Giving the fountain an attractive appearance becomes a paramount task immediately after installation. Indeed, in its original form, the design is more associated with an experimental installation than with an exquisite element of landscape design. It is not so easy to hide the "pitfalls", leaving only the upper part - the device is raised quite high above ground level.
What can be done in this case? Before you make a fountain in the country without a pump, at the place of its installation, you can prepare a site in advance, deepened by 20–30 cm and carefully compacted. This will slightly reduce the height of the fountain, and hence the area that needs to be decorated.
From the front side, flat stones look great, stacked on top of each other and fastened together with a metal base. Well, if you can debug the fountain jet so that it naturally falls on them. An aged brick wall interspersed with green spaces is another way to draw a landscape that is pleasing to the eye.
No one will guess that a small fountain system is hidden behind a neat stone slide.
No matter how fantasy works, you should not refuse if there is an opportunity to consult a professional designer.
And finally, an important point: during the design process, it is recommended not to forget to leave free access to all elements of the fountain, so that at any time it can be “started” and enjoy the music of water.
Decorating the site is a favorite pastime of summer residents and homeowners. Beautiful flower beds, flower beds and even beds are a true decoration. However, nothing is more pleasing to the eye than ponds and ponds, surrounded by beautiful vegetation. And if a stream of water still beats out of it, then the corner turns into the best place to relax. If you still manage to make not only a fountain with your own hands, but also beautiful lighting, put swings or benches nearby, in the evenings all the inhabitants will gather on this patch.
This fountain is handmade, as is the lighting: waterproof LED light with remote control to change color
Fountain device
To make a fountain in the country does not need very big expenses. Of course, it all depends on the size of the reservoir and how you imagine it. According to the method of construction, fountains are of closed and open type. It is about the cycle of water use. The closed type uses the same volume of water, driving it in a circle. Open - all the time new. Garden and country fountains are made mainly of a closed type: their device is simpler and more economical. Of course, water has to be topped up and periodically changed - it evaporates and becomes contaminated, but still, the costs are not very high.
When installing an open-type system, you will have to think over the water supply system, its level control, drainage and discharge. You can, of course, use the fountain tank as a container for heating water before watering, and make wiring around the garden from the bowl, but watering is not needed around the clock, and the fountain can work in this mode.
The plastic container is visible, and the pump is at the bottom, right in the place where the pipe sticks out of the water
In the simplest version, to make a small fountain, you need some sealed container and a submersible pump. Any container can be adapted - a special plastic one for a pond, a barrel, an old bathtub, a basin, a cut tire covered with foil, etc. Pumps are a little more difficult.
Fountain pumps
Fountain pumps are sold special, with built-in filters. To make it easier to make a fountain with your own hands, you can buy such models. It is very easy to work with them: put them in a container, fix them so that they do not move, fill them with water, carry out the starting manipulations (described in the instructions) and turn them on.
Fountain pumps come in different capacities, raise the jet to different heights. Often included are interchangeable nozzle nozzles that change the nature of the jet. They are powered by 220 V, there are models powered by solar panels. Made hermetically, so there will be no problems when connecting, step-down transformers are not needed. The only thing that does not interfere is the machine and the RCD on the line to which the pump will be connected. This is just in case, to increase security. The price of the smallest and low-power fountain pump is $25-30. Performance models cost several hundred or more.
You can use any submersible pump for the fountain. But you need to buy or make a filter for it (you can make a sand filter) and a step-down transformer. A security group from an automatic machine and an RCD on the line will not be superfluous here either. This circuit is worth fiddling with if you have an old pump that is not currently in use.
How to do without a pump
Is it possible to make a fountain without a pump? Yes, but open type. For example, bring a water pipe into the pond - central or supplying water from a well or well. The water coming out under pressure will give a jet of some height. By installing a tip on the pipe, we can change its shape. But with such a construction, it is necessary to figure out where to divert water. You can - back to the well or to the river, to the area for irrigation, etc. Although a pump is present with such an organization, it pumps water into the house, and the fountain is only one of the flow points.
Scheme of organizing a fountain without a submersible pump
The second option is to put some kind of container at a height, supply water to it, and from there it is fed through pipes to the fountain located below. To create a more or less decent jet height, the container must be raised by 3 meters or more. But the question remains: how to supply water there. Again with the help of a pump, but no longer submersible. They are cheaper, but require a filter. You will also need a pit in which the equipment is installed. A system of pipes connects it with the bowl of the fountain.
Learn how to make a waterfall here.
Fountain lighting
In this area, everything has become easier with the advent of LEDs. They are powered by 12V or 24V, which is much safer than the regular mains. There are even solar-powered lamps.
Fountain lighting
Lighting can be done using waterproof LED strips or the same spotlights and lamps. To power them, you need an adapter that converts 220 V to 12 or 24 V, but they are usually sold in the same place as LEDs, so there should be no problems. Installation is simple: spotlights have mounting brackets, the tape can be “shot” from a stapler, only the brackets need to be found larger than the size of the tape: it is unnecessary to punch it so as not to violate the tightness.
There are LEDs that change color. Shades from 8 to several thousand
Schemes of fountains of various configurations and photos of their design
Surely you know that the main component of the fountain is its bowl. In fact, this is the same pond, but with additional equipment - a pump. A pond can be made in at least a dozen different ways, and some of them are described in a separate article, because we will not describe how to make a pool bowl. We will pay maximum attention to the organization of fountains and their decor.
small fountain
The device requires a container and a pump. A decoration is put on the tube that comes from the pump. These can be stone slabs in which it is necessary to drill a screw, with a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the pipe. These plates are strung one on top of the other like a children's pyramid.
Scheme of organizing a decorative fountain for a summer residence
To avoid water overflow, it is necessary to provide a drain system - just below the maximum level, insert a pipe into the container, the second edge of which should be connected to the sewer, drainage system or garden. You can do it differently: arrange a water collector around the bowl - make a concrete groove or dig in a plastic one. Collected water is also taken somewhere. Usually in closed systems, the problem is not overflow, but a lack of water - it evaporates, but you can play it safe.
Do-it-yourself fountain: photo report 1
And now a photo report of how a do-it-yourself mini-fountain was made according to this scheme. It turned out interesting.
It took several hours to create this decorative fountain.
To make this fountain you need:
- square plastic flowerpot without holes;
- small fountain pump;
- plastic pipe 0.7 m long, diameter such that it is put on the pump outlet;
- a bag of decorative pebbles;
- three bricks;
- sawn red granite on slabs.
From the tool - a drilling machine to drill holes in granite with a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the pipe.
Fountain container installation
We install a bowl in the prepared hole, put bricks in it, closer to the edges. They are needed for the stability of the structure and in order to reduce the amount of pebbles. They also serve as a support for the stone structure. Between the installed bricks we put a pump with a tube put on, pour water and check how it works.
Holes were pre-drilled in the slabs in the workshop. They should be located approximately in the center so that the stones do not overturn the structure with their weight.
Stacking up the fountain
The first plate rests on the lying bricks, the rest are strung so that the center of gravity does not shift. Having laid the first, we fill the remaining space with pebbles. After the last piece is laid, a mark is made on the pipe. The very last stone is removed, the pipe is cut down just below the mark, then the last fragment is returned to its place. When the water is turned on, it looks like it is running straight out of the stone. Very unusual and easy.
Photo report 2
The next version of a small fountain is made according to the same principle, only a flexible hose is used instead of a pipe, and a snag is used instead of a stone. The effect is just wonderful.
We make a small fountain with our own hands
Everything is so clear that there is no need for comments. It differs from the previous design only in the presence of a grid. This is to increase the volume of water: the pan is small.
Fountain decoration
Until you see it, it's hard to imagine how easy it is to make things of amazing beauty. As for pipes - it is better to use polyethylene pipes - they bend well and are not afraid of ultraviolet radiation.
How to make a fountain out of a tire, see the video report.
Room or desktop
Mini-fountains are made according to the same principle, only pumps use very low-power ones. Suitable even for aquariums, but without aeration. They even work almost inaudibly. We will make a fountain in the Japanese style. In addition to the pump, you will need a small ceramic container for this. In our case, it is oval made of baked clay. A piece of bamboo - about 70 cm long (bought at a flower shop, sold as a support for climbing plants), a bunch of living growing bamboo and some small pebbles. This is what beauty comes from.
Do-it-yourself home mini fountain
First of all, we cut a piece of bamboo into pieces of different lengths. It is hollow inside - these are natural pipes, which, moreover, do not rot for a long time. One of the sides should have an oblique cut, the second - even. Sawing so that the longest piece near the evenly cut end has a “joint”. The lower incision goes about 5 mm below this thickening. It’s just that there is a partition inside, with its help it will be easy to put this segment on the pump outlet. It is difficult to cut, but it was possible to saw through a thin trunk with a metal blade.
Saw bamboo into three pieces of different lengths
We put a small pump in the bowl, put on it the longest piece of bamboo - its length is about 35 cm. On the other hand, we put a bunch of live bamboo, fill the space between them with pebbles.
Filling the Mini Fountain
We tie the remaining two pieces of dry bamboo to our "pipe". You can use hemp rope. That's all, we made a mini-fountain with our own hands. It remains to fill the water and turn on the pump.
By the same principle, other models can be made. Now you understand how and it will be easy to change the design. A few photos for inspiration.
Another indoor bamboo fountain in Japanese style
Outdoor fountain made of granite bowl and bamboo
Another type, more traditional and familiar to us, uses almost the same idea and the same tools. Difference in design. You can take a large ceramic or even plastic pot. It is only important that it be without holes for drainage. Then it’s a matter of technique: divide it with a plastic partition into two or three zones, pour more soil into one and plant one of the moisture-loving plants.
How to make a mini fountain
The second part will be the reservoir. Only when organizing circulation, multi-stage filtration is necessary: water is very polluted. Therefore, cups made of filter materials with different cells are inserted one after the other - first, a wire or plastic mesh, then a cloth with a different cell, and inside this design is a small pump.
Desktop Mini Fountain
You can make your own hands not only the composition of such a table fountain, but also a pump. How? Watch in the video.
Pebble fountain
A very interesting design at the fountains with pebbles. Their bowl is disguised so that it looks like a dry fountain without a bowl. In fact, there is a bowl, but it is decorated with pebbles, which are laid on a grid that covers the tank.
Dry pebble fountain - device diagram
A certain container is installed in a dug pit. Its volume and dimensions should be quite decent: to collect all the splashes, or at least most of them. A pump is placed in the container, covered with a metal or plastic mesh with a small cell on top. It serves to protect against the ingress of large contaminants into the water, and a thick wire mesh can be laid on top of this fine mesh. This is if you use pebbles. If you will be laying stone slabs, you can use boards or bars.
How to make a "dry" fountain with your own hands
With pebbles, it is probably better to do the opposite: first, lay a grid with a large cell as a base, and on it with a small one. So you don’t have to suffer with the choice of large pebbles, and garbage will not get into the water.
Rockery with a source - this fountain may look like this
For decorating a garden in a modern style, this option is more suitable.
If you turn on fantasy, you can come up with very interesting compositions on this basis. For example, one of the options with a garden watering can. If your garden is decorated in a classic style, a watering can fountain is unlikely to fit well, but very much so in a country style.
Watering can garden fountain
As you can see, water is collected in the same vessel, hidden under pebbles, and from there it is pumped into a watering can with a small pump.
Near the wall
This is a classic option - a small or large trickle of water runs from the wall, flowing into the bowl. As you may have guessed, there is a pump in the bowl that supplies water through a pipe to the water outlet point. It's simple if you know how. It's just a matter of implementation and decoration.
The scheme of the organization of the waterfall at the wall
In order for the pump to float, it is screwed to some kind of heavy plate. At least to the sidewalk, as long as the size fits. The case usually has corresponding mounting holes, but you should pay attention to this when choosing.
Classic wall fountain
If you plan to do something similar near the wall of the house or fence, take care of its waterproofing. Even if the water does not flow down the wall, splashes will fall on it and the humidity will be high. At a minimum, it is necessary to coat several times with a hydrophobic composition. Try to find one that doesn't change the color of the surface too much.
Another version of the fountain against the wall
The design style may be different. At the top bowl make a flat surface from which water flows down the wall. The effect is very interesting. It is important that the surface from which the water falls is mirror-smooth and absolutely horizontal.
A beautiful fountain for a summer residence in a minimalist or modern style
fountain cascade
Iridescent jets look very interesting. Fountains of this type are called cascades or cascades. With this organization, water is poured from one bowl to another. In the case of a country or garden fountain, you can come up with interesting shapes. For example, a fountain made of buckets, watering cans, kettles and even old garden carts.
Fountain-cascade from garden carts
The principle of organizing such a cascade is simple: several vessels or bowls fixed one above the other so that a stream of water falls from one to another. Below is the largest tank, and which is the pump. It delivers water through a hose to the uppermost of the vessels.
Another decorative garden fountain
How to make a fountain bowl
If you need a classic shape - a round, square or oval bowl with a jet of water - the easiest way is to find a suitable plastic tank. They are of different shapes and volumes - from tens of liters to several tons. They are mostly black and blue in color. Although it seems that for our purposes it is better to take blue, keep in mind that pollution is more visible against such a background. So that your fountain does not seem like a swamp, you will have to clean such a bowl often. From this point of view, it is more practical to take black - the water looks the same, but it needs to be washed less often.
plastic bowl garden fountain
The selected tank can either be buried flush with the ground level, or a side can be left. Most often, the sides are decorated with stone or pebbles. Depending on this, choose the depth of the pit. It is dug out in size a little more than a bowl.
You can read about how and with what you can decorate the site here.
When the required depth is reached, all stones, roots, snags are removed, the bottom is leveled, rammed, sand is poured, with a layer of about 10 cm. It is well leveled and spilled so that it is compacted. Put a bowl on the prepared base, fill it with water. Sand or soil is poured into the gap between the walls of the bowl and the pit. Sand - if the soil is clayey, and the soil - if it drains normally. Having fallen asleep a small layer, it is compacted - carefully, with a pole or a deck, falling into the gap to be filled. But no matter how well you compact, be prepared for the fact that in a couple of weeks you will have to add more: the soil will sit down a few centimeters.
The bowl protrudes above the ground
You can do without a plastic bowl. There are two other options: make the tank out of cast-in-situ concrete. In this case, you can make a fountain with sides. The process is long and costly, and even waterproofing needs to be taken care of.
The cheapest option is to dig a pit and lay it out with a film. In principle, any high-density polyethylene will do, but it will last a year, maybe two. Then she starts to let the water through. Special films for pools are more reliable in this regard, but they cost decent money, but they can be used for years. The manufacturing technology of such a bowl for the fountain is captured in the photo.
Pit marking and earthworks
The first stage is digging a pit and leveling the walls. After the required shape and dimensions are reached, the horizontal platforms are leveled and covered with a layer of sand. It will protect the film from possible damage.
We lay the film in the finished pit. Inside, it should lie without tension, freely. Its edges are covered with soil, pressed with boulders. To prevent the germination of plant roots through the film, it is not advisable to spread geotextiles under it. This non-woven fabric is very tear-resistant. It is used when laying roads so that the soil is not crushed and trees do not sprout. So she protect the fountain without difficulty.
Laying in the pit of the film
Boulders are laid out on the laid out film. If the pit is stepped, boulders should lie on each step. When the design of the bowl is almost completed, the pump is placed. The bowl is filled with water and tested - and the bowl for tightness and pump performance.
The film laid in the pit is decorated with boulders. Then put the pump
Actually, that's all, if the electricity is connected, you can start the fountain.
Photo design ideas
For any owner, the appearance of a summer cottage or yard is of great importance. Its design can be done by specialists, but, if desired, you can do it yourself. A fountain will be a good decoration of the yard or plot. It can also be built according to your own project.
Types of fountains
Fountains for giving are of different types. They are divided into types: by device, by appearance, by features of work, etc. According to the method of device, country fountains are circulation and flow, they are also called "Roman".
Did you know? The first fountains appeared in ancient Greece and in ancient Rome.
Circulating suggest the water cycle. Water fills a certain reservoir (bowl, vase, reservoir) and with the help of a pump is supplied to the device, from which a stream of water directly shoots.
Everything is arranged so that the outgoing water enters the tank and swings up again. Thus, the device does not involve the supply of water from a water supply system or a well. The only thing that is needed is to add water to a certain mark, because it tends to evaporate or splash.
flow fountains arranged with the involvement of water supply (wells) and sewerage. Water flows up, falls down and goes into the sewer. The method is, of course, irrational, but such fountains have a number of advantages:
- aesthetic appearance;
- drinking water;
- the possibility of using water for watering lawns, flower beds, shrubs and trees.
Did you know? The tallest fountain in the world- 312 m. It is called the fountain« Fahda» is located in Saudi Arabia.
Choosing the right place
If you decide to build a fountain on the site with your own hands, then, first of all, choose a suitable place for this. If there is a cottage or a pond, the choice of location is obvious. Where the pond is located, there will be a fountain. The device of the pond, of course, will have to be modified, corrected, but the foundation will remain.
If you are starting from scratch, then you need to choose a place, carefully weighing all the pros and cons. DIY garden fountains perform different functions: they humidify the air in the garden, which is good for trees, create cool conditions, can be used for irrigation, etc.
For this reason, you need to choose a place so that the fountain not only brings aesthetic pleasure, but is also useful. A suitable place for arrangement would be an open area between trees, shrubs or hedges.
Trees and bushes should not hang over a pond or reservoir so that debris does not fall into the water and leaves fall. This is bad for water filters. Also, due to the proximity of trees, and hence their root system, a violation or even destruction of the underground part of the fountain is possible. If plants grow in the country that cannot tolerate waterlogging, equip the fountain away from them.
Important! Do not place the fountain near buildings.
There is no need to equip the structure in the open sun, because this is fraught with flowering water. There is one more condition: a do-it-yourself fountain in the country should be in harmony with the overall design. Everything should be done in the same style. This should be a platform that is clearly visible from the windows of the house and from any part of the yard, because you are building a fountain, first of all, for aesthetic pleasure.
Preparation of materials for construction
When the place for the fountain and its type are chosen, the project is developed, it is necessary to determine what materials for construction will be needed. Let's assume that the project is designed for a circulating jet static fountain with a single ejection of water, i.e. of the "Geyser" type.
At home, to equip a fountain with your own hands, you will need cement, sand, gravel, a durable plastic film and a building facade mesh sized according to the diameter of the structure (both the film and the mesh must be the same size). In addition, you need a plastic container with a volume of about 50-70 liters, depending on the size of the structure.
If you plan to decorate everything with stones, then prepare them immediately. This can be a wild stone of the right size, cobblestone, granite, large pebbles, etc. A fountain pump will be needed to ensure proper operation.
Pump Selection Criteria
Depending on the type of fountain, you need to choose a pump. For the "waterfall" we would choose a surface pump, and since we have a traditional fountain, we choose a submersible one.
As a rule, submersible pumps perform their function perfectly. They are compact, quiet, easy to install and, most importantly, affordable. Submersible pumps come in different capacities. It is calculated in the amount of pumped water per hour (l/h). 
The height of the jet will just depend on the power of the pump. The maximum height is calculated by the diameter of the "foot" you made. The pump in this case does not need to be chosen according to the principle "the more powerful, the better." For the arrangement, we need such that the jet is high enough, and that the spray does not fly out beyond the "foot". For summer cottages, the height of the jet is suitable from 80 cm to 1 m.
Important! Care must be taken to ensure that water does not splash outside the fountain. Excessive moisture can lead to the death of plants and damage to things.
Manufacturers, as a rule, provide a table of the ratio of power and jet height in the instructions. Since we are equipping the Geyser, such a device will need a pump with a capacity of about 7000 l / h.
The principle of installation of the pumping system
The pumping system is installed 10 cm above the bottom on a stand (lined brick or mounting pedestal). A hose or pipe with water supply is supplied to it. Usually a sprinkler comes with a pump, but if it is not there, then you can make it yourself.
To do this, you can take a regular pipe made of stainless steel. The diameter will depend on the height of the jet and the diameter of the water spray. For a small fountain of 0.8-1.0 m, a diameter of 2-2.5 inches will suffice. The length will depend on how deep the pump is submerged. It is enough to leave 10-15 cm above the water. 
To shape the jet, you can flatten the pipe, roll it, leaving a hole, drill a few holes, or cut a thread and screw on the desired nozzle. Connect to the pump directly or through an adapter (if necessary).
Fountain installation. Step-by-step instruction
A do-it-yourself master class for installing a fountain in a country house with a step-by-step photo is easy to find on the Internet. Usually the installation takes place in several stages.
For those who want to update the exterior, make it special and memorable, we suggest using a small homemade fountain. The step-by-step instructions for making a fountain with your own hands are quite simple and anyone who has a certain set of tools and materials can create this beauty in their yard.
We install a fountain in the country
The first point of the fountain installation plan is planning its size and type. Consider the size of the yard, do not make the fountain too big or small - this will not give a positive visual effect. Remember, the power of pumping equipment is directly proportional to the size of the structure.
Now you have to choose right piece of land for installation. Firstly, the fountain should be located where it will be clearly visible. Secondly, it should be close to the place of rest. The sound of running water and cool freshness in the summer heat are important components of a pleasant and peaceful outdoor recreation. Try not to install the fountain in the open sun. Water will have to be changed frequently due to its flowering. There is also no place next to the construction trees, the roots can damage the thicket and for repairs you will have to disassemble the entire decor element.
To install a fountain with your own hands on the site correctly, do not choose places near the walls. In this case, the structure will not avoid acquaintance with mold and fungus. And this, in turn, will not only spoil the appearance, but also cause an unpleasant musty smell.
Plan ahead for future buildings on the site. Do not install a fountain on the road to them.
Do-it-yourself step-by-step guide for installing a fountain in the country
Let's talk about how to make a fountain with your own hands using the example of a very simple design - fontanel fountain. This type of building has several advantages:
- Effective appearance;
- Easy care;
- Easy access to parts for the purpose of repair;
- The possibility of parsing for the winter.
Having picked up a place for installation, we dig out foundation pit slightly larger than a fountain bowl. Additionally, a shallow hole should be dug around it. gutter(about 10 cm).
Do-it-yourself fountain. Instructions in the photo
At the bottom of the pit should be sand cushion 15 cm thick. This will protect the underground part of the structure from plant roots. We level the surface and install on it plastic bowl. We set the font according to the level, pour and ram the sand. The container should be installed in such a way that its edges protrude by 5-8 cm.
The next step is to fill the plastic container under the bowl with water. It is not necessary to pour “with a slide”, leave 4-6 cm to the edge.
Now you need install a fountain and check the operation of pumping equipment. If power pumps can be adjusted, then we adjust so that the water falls back into the bowl. Approach to the choice of equipment should be very careful. Ideally, at the time of purchase, explain to the seller what bowl size and bowl volume is expected. Then he will help you choose the equipment of the required power.
Do-it-yourself fountain. Instructions in the photo
After installing the bowl and pump, you need to do waterproofing fabric. Cut out the canvas with a diameter of a hole for the fountain. Starting from its center, cut into strips. This must be done so that the diameter of the resulting inner circle is equal to the diameter of the bowl of the structure. We bend the resulting strips of material and lower them into a container. You can fix them with a sealant. Do-it-yourself fountains always require a lot of patience and accuracy in work, especially this stage of construction.
So that the base of the structure does not lose its shape and is stable, we put a couple of rods on the sealed fabric fittings, and on top of them - galvanized fine mesh. The cell size will affect the size of the stones or rubble used. used in the decor of the fountain.
Do-it-yourself fountain. Instructions in the photo
The final stage of construction - decoration designs. The border of the fountain can be laid out with larger stones, but you should not make it too clear. Small stones like sea pebbles or gravel are laid out on the grid. If you want to add a natural fountain, then its boundaries should not be too clear. Various plants will look good along the edges of the structure. 
Thematic japanese fountainfor lovers of oriental exoticism, it is installed in a similar way. A step-by-step instruction for making a Japanese-style garden fountain with your own hands consists of the same points. You will find a diagram of the structure below.
Do-it-yourself waterfall fountain
We will not build anything grandiose, but small, about 1 m high, cascading waterfall we are quite capable. It has already been described in detail above how to prepare a foundation pit for a pond bowl. But this time we are building a waterfall. And if there is no natural elevation for him, he will have to create it himself.
Make mound convenient in the process of digging a pit. We just throw off the ground where the hill should be, and carefully ram it. For the hose supplying water to the point where the water falls, make a small groove in the wall of the pit and embankment.
Do-it-yourself waterfall fountain. Instructions in the photo
After the foundation pit and the base of the waterfall are ready, we begin to cover the bottom and walls of the mini-pond waterproofing material(for example, PVC film). It is necessary to lay the canvas in such a way that it not only completely covers the bottom and walls of the pit, but also protrudes about half a meter on the sides of the pit.
Be sure to lay a pipe for supplying water to the top of the waterfall in a pre-prepared channel-ditch. Bend one of its edges 30-40 cm up.
This time we are making a permanent structure, and therefore it is best concrete pond bowl. To begin, carefully lay out metal mesh at the bottom of the pit. Do not allow the waterproofing to be damaged. Next, pour a layer of concrete with a thickness of about 12-15 cm.
How to make a fountain in the country with your own hands. A photo
Now you need to prepare bowl walls. We lay out the grid, strengthening it in a solution that has not yet hardened. You can continue to install a fountain with a pump with your own hands, which will look like a cascading waterfall, in a day. We fill the walls of the pond bowl and finish the most difficult stage of construction.
The next part of the build is decoration the resulting structure. We build steps on a pre-rammed hill. The step should be about 30 cm and three ledges will be enough.
On the resulting smooth surfaces lay out flat sandstone, pebbles or any other material you like. We decorate the rest of the fountain, including the film around the perimeter, with stones, rubble, marble or other pre-prepared materials.
It remains only to turn on the pump and fill the font of the structure with water. We observe how the stream falls steadily down the steps of the waterfall and enjoy the originality of our suburban area. 
DIY stone fountain
How to build stone fountain? We will talk about this right now. First you need to take care of the availability of all necessary devices and materials. We will need:
- Water pump (underwater with medium power is suitable);
- Plastic container for a bowl;
- Tube made of metal or PVC for holding an electric cable;
- Coupling;
- Flat stones and gravel;
- Bars of wood;
- Water flow power regulator;
- Copper tube with a diameter of 15 mm.
foundation pit for the bowl of the fountain should be a little more than the capacity prepared for these purposes. By filling the space between it and the walls of the pit with soil, we will significantly strengthen the position of the bowl. As in previous cases, do not forget to create at the bottom of the pit sand cushion. Lay a layer on top pebbles.
Water pump located freely in the water tank. This will make it easier to repair it if necessary. From debris, the water tank can be secured by a simple fine mesh. To give structural strength on top of the metal mesh are placed wooden bars(if desired, they can be replaced with metal fittings).
The base of the fountain will be metal pipe which is attached vertically to the pump.
The next step is preparation flat stones. To do this, using special tools, we make holes with a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the metal pipe - the base of the structure.
Further, according to the principle of the children's pyramid, we “plant” the stones on the pipe. It remains only to add decorative elements to the fountain and connect the pump. A very simple, but spectacular and beautiful do-it-yourself fountain in the country is ready for use.
A variety of do-it-yourself fountains on personal plots
Submersible fountains
If there is already a pond in the yard, then it can be used as a basis submersible fountain. The principle of its work is simple. Water is supplied by a pump directly from the pond. In this case, to install a submersible fountain, you will need:
- Pump;
- Pipe for water supply;
- Appropriate nozzle for shaping the water jet and setting it in the right direction.
Nozzles are very different. For example, bell nozzle is a two-disk design. The flow of water passes between them and changes when the gap is adjusted. Nozzle " geyser” - a tube narrowed to the top - quite effectively copies the corresponding natural phenomenon.
Such structures have quite a lot of possibilities. For example, you can create the effect of a key beating out of the ground. To do this, do-it-yourself fountain is mounted in such a way that the end of the pipe does not protrude above the surface of the reservoir.
Using more complex nozzles, you can significantly expand the possibilities of decor. The effect of spraying water, the simultaneous combination of several nozzles and many other variations for the choice of those who design a fountain in their country house.
Stationary fountains
A fountain of this type is a real find for lovers and professionals of design art. Structures can take the form of natural stone fonts, antique structures; they are made from clay pots, plastic bottles and any material that is at hand. Fountains for Japanese gardens are especially popular recently.
Any frost-resistant material will do: marble, artificial stone, sea pebbles, etc. To decorate such fountains, they often resort to painting. There are two ways to do it:
- Staining of the material before the manufacture of the structure;
- Painting of the finished figure.
The first option is much more expensive, but it is also much more reliable. To protect against moss, fungus and mold, it is useful to treat the fountain structure with special means.
Small stationary fountain will look good in family recreation areas or close to playgrounds. Our master class "Do-it-yourself fountain in the country" will help novice designers to correctly build, perhaps, one of the main elements of decor in a suburban area. And it doesn't matter if it's a small fountain-geyser or a large-scale cascading waterfall 2 meters high. The main thing is that he pleases the owners and does not cause problems.
Video instructions for making a fountain in the country