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Clouds at Your Fingertips: The Wonders of Fog Fountains

Introduction

The love for fountains has forever been there enhancing their beauty and making a place more relaxing. However, recently there has been a new and exciting preference—the fog fountain. Every day, there are new people demanding to have these fountains in their space. Hence this blog post aims to dive in brief about what fog fountains are and how their mystery transforms our environment.

Fog Fountains/ fog water fountains are a fantastic innovation that beautifully blends art, and science to mimic nature. These fountains produce a mist-like fog that creates a dreamy effect in garden settings, city parks, or other outdoor environments.

Read further to understand the adventure of the modern water feature technology in which we will explore what makes up a fog water fountain.

Science of Fog Fountains

Fog is a natural phenomenon where microscopic water droplets are distributed in the air near the ground level. Water condenses from the water vapor to form drops that are visible when the temperature of the air approaches or falls below its dew point. Mist fountains have nozzles that create the illusion of natural cool mist/fog artificially.

This cool “fog” is atomized by compressed air and pressured water. A stream of compressed air with pressurized water in the discharge nozzle. Upon discharge of compressed air from the nozzle, the potential energy that has been stored in the compressed air is converted to kinetic energy and transmitted to the water flowing toward the system.

The high speed of gas moving along with water creates disturbance and pressure pulse causing atomization of water into drops. This results in fog that resembles the clouds seen in high mountains.

fog fountain
fog fountain

Parameters of our Fog Fountain

Fog fountains give such great visual features but one has to consider the environmental impact of this effect. Fountain manufacturers and designers try to produce mist fountain which is environmentally friendly.

Mist nozzles produced by Himalaya Music Fountain are made of stainless steel grade and are resistant to corrosion, thus they are sturdy enough for outdoor installations. The tiny droplets are made possible by forcing water through the mist nozzle in a pressurized state.

The smaller droplets give an appearance of mist, and they appear more clearly when viewed from a faraway position. In the mist’s case when sunlight passes through, it will refract and disperse producing an enchanting ‘seven-coloured rainbow’. If you’re interested in our products, then check out the parameters of our regular mist nozzle below.

Parameters
Model No.Pressure(kpa)

Water spray

(m³/h)

Jet height

(m)

Diameter

(m)

Material
DN1570 – 2500.8 – 1.81.0 – 2.35.0 – 8.0SUS304
DN20100 – 3001.0 – 2.32.0 – 65.0 – 8.0SUS304
DN25100 – 4001.2 – 3.02.5 – 65.0 – 10SUS304
DN50100 – 4001.5 – 3.52.5 – 75.0 – 10SUS304

Maintenance for Longevity

Regular Cleaning

A fountain of fog generates a vaporous mist that collects mineral residue or contaminants at times. It’s important to keep the fountain’s nozzles and basin clean for effective results. You can use a mild detergent and a soft brush for that purpose since you will want to remove any build-up. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Water Quality

A fountain of fog generates a vaporous mist that collects mineral residue or contaminants at times. It’s important to keep the fountain’s nozzles and basin clean for effective results. You can use a mild detergent and a soft brush for that purpose since you will want to remove any build-up. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Pump Maintenance

Pumping is the heart of the fountain’s system. Keep checking the pump for any kind of damage that may happen. Make sure it is clean and does not accumulate any dirt. Apply lubrication on the motion part according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Lighting and Electrical Components

Make sure that the lights and other power connections are not exposed and are tightly connected without any damage. Therefore, whenever something is found not safe, it should be switched off and then dealt with after which the main socket could be turned on again.

Safety Precautions

Electrical Safety

The operation of fog fountains needs power. Make sure that you check on all your electrical elements, for example, cables and outlets. This protects them from moisture as they are dangerous & may cause electrocution.

Slip Prevention

Fog water fountains can make surfaces damp and hence lead to the occurrence of slipcases or falls. Putting down some slip-resistant coatings and mosaic mats will increase safer practices around the pool fence. Warning signs should be provided in wet places that could cause slippage, like a puddle or muddy surface.

Children and Pets

Kids and dogs love fog, or “fog fountains,” for that matter. Avoid cases of accidents while supervising their interaction with the fountain. Consider placing protective barriers between these and them, so as to maintain a safe distance

Environmental Impact of Mist Fountains

The fog water fountains commonly referred to as the mist fountains also have an added advantage of being a green technology that is aesthetically appealing to visitors and residents alike.

In the conservation of water and efficiency in energy, they aid in sustainability. This refers to those fountains that use less water than what is used by the usual water elements. Such fountains are wise to make use of, especially in hard times when a lot of water is missing. Additionally, they have efficient pumps and light systems that save on electricity usage.

Fog fountains have cooling effects in urban areas to counteract increased temperature as a result of climate change. With the help of mist fountains, we not only improve the environment but also show responsibility for environmental protection.

fog fountain

Conclusion

If you’re looking to transform your space with allure and an air of mystique, a fog/mist fountain is the ideal solution for you. These captivating fountains possess the unique ability to transform an ordinary space into a realm of enchantment. Reach out to us today, and let us help you metamorphose your environment into something truly magical.