GENERAL

Water fountains and reflecting pools are divided into four general types:

1. A self-contained fountain consists of a complete fountain including a pool, pump, fountain hardware, lighting, and pump. This kind of fountain is shipped complete so that only the excavation for the pool, adding water, and connecting the electrical supply are required to place the fountain into full operation. No permanent connection to the plumbing system is required.

2. A fountain kit is a preengineered fountain complete with pipes, pumps, nozzles, and all required hardware. This type requires installation into a previously constructed pool and permanent connection to a water source and electrical supply.

3. A custom fountain is designed to include many unusual decorative features and displays, including automatic and timed features such as dancing waters and other programmed effects. It is intended to be installed in a pool built specifically for the project.

4. A reflecting pool is a custom-designed body of water intended to achieve an architectural reflecting treatment without spray nozzles or other functions.

TYPES OF INSTALLATIONS

There are three general types of pool design: flow through, fill and drain, and recirculated.

The flow-through design has water passing through the pool continuously. This type should be used only where there is an almost unlimited supply of reasonably clear water and an easy means of supplying the water to the pool and returning...