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Fountain
rule
The J.W fountain rule states that the height of water
emanating
from a fountain / water feature should be no more than 50% of the
diameter of the pool in which it sits.
This is because water will fall as far as it is
high.
For example if you have a pool that is 4 M* across
if you have a jet that is 4M* high in this pool that means water can
fall 2 m outside of the pool. Obviously over time this will empty the
pool. this applies to ANY pool.
There are certain "Exceptions" such as if
you have a large surface, such as a rock or wall where the water runs
down its surface, or wind
controls to reduce jet height, auto fill to compensate for water loss.
When designing a fountain this rule must be taken into
consideration
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A) Where water Can fall
B) Actual edge of pool
C) Pool jet |
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The picture above clearly shows the water is splashing
outside of the pool * your choice, be it metric or imperial unit of
measurement
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the sections within the border)
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