Wisconsin Lake & Pond Resource Staff
One easy simple way to turn an overlooked pond into a focal point is by adding a water feature. Fountains are very aesthetically pleasing and can put on quite a show when set up properly. They can also be a nuisance if not installed with the right monitoring equipment… Below you’ll find a quick cut and dry version of what’s actually worth the time and money.
Play the
game or else….
When searching for the right fountain for your pond watch out for the inexpensive units that look good in pictures. A general rule of thumb if the spray pattern looks just full enough for your liking online, it won’t be enough once it's floating in your pond. Another concept to process, for most fountains it’s cheaper to throw out a broken one and replace with new vs. repairing the original. To put that in perspective, you purchase a vehicle and an issue surfaces so you throw it away and buy a new one. Does that seem reliable? Is that the kind of product you would put your hard-earned money towards?
The brands
that are worth it!
I’ll make it simple, checkout an Airmax
1/2hp if you want to add a little flash to your pond. This fountain comes
plug and play ready. It utilizes an average house hold power outlet and has a
photocell and timer on the control panel to achieve customized time programs. This unit can be found all over the internet
as well as here at WLPR! If you’re
a DIY type person shoot me an email
for a quote and Ill drop ship one to your front door! If you don’t want
anything to do with installing a fountain, I can do that for you as well.
Now…If you want to add a lot of flash to your pond and then
another BOOM, POW, BANG invest in an AquaMaster. Yes, it’s
the best out there. Yes, they are more expensive. Yes, they have achieved the
unachievable. The options are endless with these fountains…
- 1/2hp
units up to
25hp units
- Stainless steel braided cable protection
- Color changing lights
with pre-programed holiday patters
- Music modules that will change the fountain
pattern to the beat
- Bluetooth control
- Infinite number of nozzle patterns to choose
from
- Key Fob on/off control
- Wind controls that will reduce or shut off the unit’s
display
- Shallow water? They make a Horizontal design.
- Fixed
based fountains
Ever hear of Disney World? Yup, they have AquaMaster
fountains. You can even clap these fountains on and off with just your hands!
Just kidding…but that would be awesome. Seriously, this brand offers literally
everything under the sun.
