Add a Splash & A Sparkle to Your Pond This Year with a Fountain Jet
How to Choose the Right Nozzle and Pump
When choosing a nozzle the final effect will depend upon the pump used. In general the higher the outlet pressure form the pump the higher and wider the fountain will be. Normal submersible pond pumps with a capacity of between 1000 and 4000 litres per hour will power these nozzles.
There are 4 main nozzle types... Calyx, Lava (or Bell), foam jet and tiered Vulkan jets.
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| Lava or Bell Jet Nozzle | Calix Flower Fountain | Foam jet Nozzle | Vulkan31-1.5K Nozzle |
The diameter of the fountain effect if on importance when placing into a water feature where the diameter is on the smaller side since the wind effect will tend to blow water out of the water feature. Flow can be adjusted on some of the models.
These models are all 1/2" fittings.
The table below shows the range of diameter of jet effect based upon the type of pump used in the fountain system.
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Jet Name |
Calix 20-5K
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Lava 20-5K
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Lava 36-10K
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Foam jet 22-5K |
Vulkan 31-1.5K |
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Pump Suggested |
Ø cm H cm |
Ø cm H cm |
Ø cm H cm |
Ø cm H cm |
Ø cm H cm |
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Neptun 1000 |
30 - |
35 - |
-- |
-- |
40 - 65 |
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Neptun 1500 |
55 - |
45 - |
-- |
-30 |
60 -110 |
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Neptun 2000 |
75 - |
55 - |
-- |
-45 |
85 - 145 |
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Neptun 3000 |
95 - |
60 - |
-- |
-50 |
100 - 155 |
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Neptun 4000 |
110 - |
70 - |
-- |
-65 |
110 - 165 |
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Neptun 5000 |
-- |
-- |
90 - |
-- |
-- |
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Neptun 6000 |
-- |
-- |
90 - |
-- |
-- |
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Neptun 9000 |
-- |
-- |
90 - |
-- |
-- |
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Neptun 12000 |
-- |
-- |
100 - |
-- |
-- |
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MA |
plastic |
plastic |
plastic |
plastic |
plastic |
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GW |
0.1kg |
0.1kg |
0.2kg |
0.1kg |
0.1kg |
Our Hydro range of low power consumption pumps come equipped to take a range of beautiful fountain effects as shown below.
Not only do these fountain jets add another dimension to pond keeping they behave as oxygenators. The fine jets of water easily absorb oxygen from the atmosphere replacing that consumed by fish and biofilter bacteria.
 Mushroom Jet |
 3 Tier Fountain Jet |
 Bubbler Jet Fountain |
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Large Fountain Kit |
 Xtra Large Fountain Kit  |
1. There are 4 sizes
and arrangements of fountain jets. Images showing the fountain effects
are shown above. 2. The Bubble (foam) jet only comes with the Large and Extra Large kits. 3. The Small Hydro Jet fits the 800 and 1000 Hydro pumps 4. The Medium Hydro Jet fits the 1000 and 1400 and Hydro pumps 5. The Large Hydro Jet fits the 1800, 2000, 3000 and 4000 Hydro pumps 6. The Xtra Large Hydro Jet fits the 3000, 4000, 5500, 6800 Hydro pumps and the SuperPond series |
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Medium Jet |
