Kenthurst Fish & Filters

Pond Filters, Fountains & Water Features, Small Lakes & Dams  –  
Sydney, Australia

Custom Fountain Water Feature Installation

Custom Water Feature

Here is a case study describing a custom fountain and housing design solution, including pump, fittings and equipment installation. This is an example of the best way to build a water feature, but it can be achived using other methods. Instead of re-inforced concrete, either a rubberised lining (30yr warranty) or a fibreglass and brick combination can be used for the construction. The filters, pumps and housing can be modified to suit locataion or budget constraints. Click the images below to enlarge.

 

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Underground pipes connecting the
water feature to the equipment

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Establishing pump & filter location,
out of sight, beside main residence

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6 metre diameter pond,
with a 35,000 L capacity

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Y12 steel reinforcement,
80cm at shallow & 120cm at deep end

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Feature base must be placed on
solid ground &/or natural bedrock

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Brickwork is done using laser-level
and adding a "fall" towards the pool centre


Starting with only a cleared patch of lawn, both the position of the water feature and the position of the support equipment is determined. In this instance the Water feature will be placed in the front yard before the residence, with the pump, filters and related equipment placed to the side of the building out of sight. This provides the hiding of both aural and visual elements of the equipment operation that enable the fountain and the water features.

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Pins for underwater 100x100mm
mesh cover; pins held with ChemSet glue

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Soil took 5 hours with 5 tonne excavator
and 3 tonne tip-truck to excavate & relocate

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P380pump drives the fountains and
water spouts based on day/time settings

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Custom centre piece weighs 350kg
and has 250mm fittings

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All three sculptures created in Australia
were forged in China from original works

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Water leveller (located with pump/filter)
provides exact water level control

 

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Every connection has control valves

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2x 40W UV Filter (upgradable to 2x 75W)

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33" filter includes separate leaf catcher

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The final masterpiece speaks for itself