In the article "A crane floating in the air from which water runs" the manufacture of such a product has already been considered. True, the size of the fountain was small, rather indoor than garden. In this article, the master will tell and show us how to make such a product, already as a garden decoration. This is even more relevant on the eve of the summer season.
Tools and materials:
-Capacity;
-Water tap;
-Acrylic transparent rigid tube;
-Water pump;
-White pebbles;
-Soldering accessories;
-Drill;
-Set of drills;
-Glue gun;
Epoxy resin;
-Heat-shrink tubing;
-Connector;
-Lighter;
-12V power supply;
Step One: Hole
The water pump is installed at the bottom of the bucket. To pull out the power cord, you need to drill a hole in the lower back of the tank and run the cord through.
If the pump comes with a plug at the end of the cord, there are two options: drill a hole “under the plug” in the tank or cut the cord and solder it later.
Step Two: Heat Shrink Tubing
He puts a shrink tube on the pump wires. The ends of the wires should remain free by 2-3 cm.
Step Three: Connector
Lays the pump at the bottom of the tank. Draws a wire into the hole. Puts a small piece of heat-shrink tubing on it. Solder the connector to the wires. Insulates the end of the wire with heat shrink.
Step Four: Acrylic Tube
Acrylic tube for the project needs a transparent and non-bendable. The length of the tube is 50 cm, the diameter is 2 cm. In principle, when using the tube thinner, the fountain would look more elegant.
At the top of the tube, you need to drill eight holes with a diameter of 3 mm. Through these openings, the water supplied by the pump up will run out and flow down the outer walls of the tube.
After drilling, the master, cleaned the burrs and end parts of the tube.
Step Five: Build
Glues the tube to the tap using epoxy.
The second part of the tube adheres to the pump outlet.
Installs the pump in the center of the tank. Lays stones in a container. Stones will give stability to the tank and will not allow the pump to move.
Further, the master isolates the hole in the tank and connects the power supply.
Now it remains to pour water into the tank and turn on the power supply.
According to the master, he is pleased with the result. The sound of bubbling water gives a corner of the garden a special atmosphere.
The whole process of making such garden decorations can be seen in the video.