Oase Water Fountain: Plastic Vulcan 37-2.5K 3 Tier Fountain
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The Vulcan 37 fountain head has 37 fountain jet nozzles
which are used to produce the classical and pleasing 3 tier effect as
shown to the left. The table below shows the relationship between the
important variables and the pump required to create the desired effect.
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Basic Fountains for Garden Ponds
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Choosing a nozzle for most garden ponds is
straightforward because basic nozzles are made to suit a variety of
pumps and fountain designs. Typical fountain fountain types are bubble
jets (also called a mushroom jet) or a 3 tier fountain as shown in the 2
images opposite. 
The actual jets will normally be similar to to the arrangement in the
adjacent image. Notice the different head sections which are
interchangeable and fit on top of the pump stem. Most pumps that can be
used with fountain jets also come equipped with a diverter valve as can
be seen. This allows part of the water flow to go to the biofilter with
the balance going to the fountain. To get a good fountain effect you
need to match the pump to the nozzle. Depending upon the pump chosen the
dimensions A and B in the images left will vary. The more powerful the
pump the greater will be the dimensions of A and B. Installing a
powerful pump with a large fountain in a small pond may result in loss
of water caused by wind blowing the fountain spray outside of the pond
area. Always bear this in mind. Use the diverter valve to regulate. |
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