Outdoor water fountains are becoming more popular in every household, enhancing the beauty of the garden. Adding an outdoor weathering steel water fountain to the courtyard not only brings the beauty of agility, but also creates a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere, as if condensing the poetry and agility of nature in one place. But how do you achieve efficient installation and create a stunning COR-TEN steel water feature? To do so, it is essential to master the correct methods and prepare sufficient tools and materials. Next, let's take a deep look at how to efficiently install a metal water fountain. Contact us now!


 

I. Prepare the Key Tools And Materials For Installing Water Features

1. Select the fountain kit: The fountain kit is the basis for creating a garden water feature, covering key components such as the pool, nozzle, and pipes required for an outdoor water fountain. When selecting, you need to accurately match the unique ideas such as the size and design style of the corten steel water feature to build a solid foundation for the metal fountain.

2. Determine the connecting pipe: The garden hose or PVC pipe is responsible for connecting the water pump and the water fountain, just like a life channel. It is necessary to accurately measure the distance between the two and select the appropriate length of the pipe to ensure smooth water flow and provide power for the operation of the modern water fountain.

3. Prepare digging and leveling tools: The shovel is used to dig the fountain pit and clean the weeds and soil on the site. The leveler ensures that the fountain is installed horizontally and firmly, which is crucial to the appearance and normal operation of the garden water feature. A slight tilt may destroy the water flow cycle and the overall beauty.

4. Prepare stable base materials: Bricks or paving stones are used as the base of the fountain to maintain the level of the fountain. From the perspective of spatial aesthetics, select materials that are compatible with the fountain design and the surrounding environment to enhance stability and beauty. Spread gravel or sand at the bottom of the pit to facilitate drainage and create a solid foundation for the corten steel water fountain.

Equipped with auxiliary installation tools: electric drills drill holes in bricks or paving stones to facilitate pipe installation. Concrete mixture fills the perimeter of the water feature and forms a solid foundation after solidification to ensure the long-term stability of the water feature. The water pump that matches the size of the water feature is the core, like the heart of the water wall fountains, injecting power into the water circulation and bringing vitality to the courtyard.


 

II. Steps to Installing a Garden Water Feature

1. Prepare and plan the site: First, according to your design plan for the outdoor water feature, choose an ideal installation location in the courtyard. This location should not only take into account the coordination of the overall landscape, but also ensure that there is a stable power supply around (convenient to connect the water pump) and the terrain is relatively flat. Use a shovel to carefully remove the weeds, debris and topsoil in the selected area to create a neat and flat foundation for subsequent installation.

2. Dig a suitable pit for the water fountain: According to the size and shape of the corten steel water feature, start digging the pit with a shovel. The depth and width of the pit should be slightly larger than the pool part of the corten steel waterfall. Generally speaking, the depth should be 10-15 cm deeper than the pool, and the width should be 15-20 cm wider than the pool, leaving enough space for subsequent installation and foundation treatment. Try to keep the pit wall vertical and flat during the excavation process, and pile the excavated soil neatly aside to avoid affecting subsequent work.

3. Lay the water feature base layer: Evenly spread a layer of gravel or sand with a thickness of about 5-8 cm on the bottom of the pit, and then use a shovel or rake to level the surface. This foundation not only effectively enhances drainage performance and prevents water accumulation from damaging the backyard water feature but also provides a stable and uniform support surface for subsequent pools. After paving, gently step on the gravel or sand surface with your feet to make it more compact.

4. Place the base of the metal water fountain: Lay the selected bricks or paving stones on the gravel or sand foundation according to the design plan to build the base of the garden water fountain. During the paving process, be sure to check with a level at any time to ensure that each brick or paving stone is in a horizontal state and the entire base surface is flat. Adjacent bricks or paving stones should be kept tightly together and fixed with a small amount of cement mortar if necessary to enhance the stability of the base.

5. Install the pool: Carefully place the pool in the metal water fountain kit on the built base, and use the level again to check and adjust to ensure that the pool is completely level. If the pool is found to be tilted, it can be fine-tuned by adding or removing gravel or sand between the base and the pool. After adjustment, fill the gap between the pool and the base with concrete mixture to make it firmly bonded. Avoid any movement or external force on the pool before the concrete is completely solidified.

6. Connect the pipe and water pump: Determine the connection method of the garden hose or PVC pipe according to the location of the water pump and the metal water dispenser. First, use an electric drill to drill holes of appropriate size on the brick or paving stone base and the pool for the pipe to pass through. Connect one end of the pipe tightly to the water outlet of the water pump, ensuring a good seal to prevent water leakage. Then, pass the other end of the pipe through the holes on the base of the pool and connect it to the nozzle of the water fountain. During the connection process, pay attention to the direction of the pipeline should be kept as smooth as possible, avoiding too many bends or corners to avoid affecting the smoothness of the water flow.

7. Fix the water pump and debug: Place the water pump in a stable and easy-to-maintain location, usually near the pool and close to the power outlet. Use screws or other fixings to firmly fix the water pump to the ground or other supports to prevent it from shaking or shifting during operation. After connecting the power supply, do not rush to turn on the water pump. Carefully check whether all connection parts are firm and whether the pipes are twisted or blocked. After confirmation, slowly turn on the power of the water pump and observe the spray of the water flow. At this time, you can fine-tune the angle and height of the metal fountain nozzle according to the actual effect to make the water spray form achieve your ideal effect. At the same time, pay attention to check whether the running sound of the water pump is normal. If there is abnormal noise or vibration, the power should be turned off immediately for investigation.

8. Beautify and improve the surrounding environment: After ensuring that the corten steel waterfalls can operate normally and stably, you can beautify and improve the surrounding environment. Planting some flowers and green plants that match the overall landscape style around the corten steel fountain can not only add natural vitality, but also play a role in embellishment and foil. You can also lay some special paths or decorative stones around to further enrich the layering and interest of the courtyard landscape.
 

III.  Tips for Maintaining Water Features

After installation, continuous maintenance is the key to keeping outdoor fountains running efficiently and beautiful. Just like carefully caring for a precious work of art, regular maintenance is essential.

1. Regularly check and clean the pump filter: The pump filter is like a "guard" for corten steel water features, responsible for intercepting impurities in the water and ensuring the normal operation of the pump. It is recommended to check the filter every 1-2 weeks. If there are many impurities attached to the surface of the filter, it should be removed and cleaned in time. When cleaning, rinse with clean water or gently scrub with a soft brush, remove the dirt and reinstall it back to the pump.

2. Clean the pool and pump: Algae and bacteria are easy to grow inside the pool and pump, affecting the beauty and water quality of the garden water feature. Thoroughly clean the pool and pump at least once a month. First, drain the water in the pool, carefully scrub the inner wall and bottom of the pool with a brush and detergent to remove algae, scale and other stains. For the pump, you can wipe the surface with a damp cloth, clean up the debris, and check whether the pump impeller rotates flexibly. If necessary, proper lubrication and maintenance can be performed.

3. Winter protection measures: When cold winter arrives, low temperatures may cause freezing and cracking damage to garden water features. Before the temperature drops to freezing point, effective protective measures must be taken. First, drain the water in the pool completely to prevent the water from freezing and expanding at low temperatures to damage the pool and pipes. Then, wrap the exposed parts of the pump, pipes and pool with insulation materials (such as foam boards, cold-proof cloth, etc.) to reduce heat loss and protect the equipment from severe cold.

4. Timely replenishment of water level: Especially in hot weather, water evaporates quickly, and it is necessary to pay close attention to the water level changes of outdoor fountains. Once the water level drops, clean water should be added in time to ensure that the water level remains at a suitable height. This not only ensures the normal operation of the metal fountain, but also avoids the idling damage of the water pump caused by low water level.



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