The sound and beauty of moving water is enjoyed by more people every year. Water displays are incorporated into virtually every upscale project built today. Urban spaces, office parks, residential areas, shopping centers and golf courses are but a few of the candidates for our services.

These projects are successful when the people who use them feel comfortable, proud and productive. Fountains help create this desired atmosphere. The use of water displays can be functional, artistic, symbolic, peaceful or vibrant.

Delta Fountains combines sight, sound and motion to produce the desired aesthetics within your budgetary guidelines. We can create a peaceful atmosphere to blend tranquility into your project, or an elaborately kinetic system to boldly complement design. Our experienced design staff works closely with the architect, developer or contractor to provide complete mechanical, electrical and creative design assistance. We bring your vision to life.

The pool size, spray height and actual location should be taken into consideration at the commencement of the fountain design process. Under normal wind conditions, the water spray height should not exceed the distance from the jet to the nearest edge of the pool. A maximum pool depth of 18" is standard in the industry and is recommended whenever possible based on safety and practicability.

It is generally recommended that darker colors be utilized within the pool basin. Black has proven to work most effectively as it accentuates the appearance of depth. The use of lighter colors is not recommended, as they generally create a dirty appearance to the water.

The texture of the materials used in the fountain's structure is an important consideration in achieving the desired water effect. As a rule of thumb, rough, irregular surfaces generally increase sound, visibility and water motion; smooth surfaces provide softer, more tranquil effects.

Similarly, the sound level of the fountain can also be controlled by varying design. Heavy, massive water features (e.g., cascade nozzles, aerated waterfalls) create greater sound volumes, whereas fine streamed nozzles create softer sound volumes. Often, greater sound is desired when a project is designed to attract attention or draw people to a particular area. More subtle sound is frequently used to downplay unwanted background noise in indoor environments.

There are many types of water patterns available: aerated nozzles, solid stream nozzles and sheet type nozzles are the most common. The aerated nozzle produces a frothy, white column of water, providing a highly visible effect. The solid stream nozzle produces a laminar, non-aerated clear stream of water which is often used with spray rings to produce a circular sheet of clear water, resembling the mushroom or morning glory. Both are often used in small pools or areas where noise levels require "masking".

Most vertical fountain effects are variations or combinations of these three basic types. Proper selection of water effects is essential for a successful design. Our design staff will assist in the selection and combination of patterns to create your desired aesthetic result.

The imaginative process cannot be brought to reality without selecting the proper equipment. Delta Fountains is committed to quality and only the finest equipment and components are used. All equipment manufactured by Delta Fountains is fabricated by expert craftsmen under stringent quality control procedures. Every floating fountain is thoroughly tested in our in-house test facility prior to delivery, to ensure that all components function properly when installed.

Selection of appropriate pump equipment is a vital design consideration. The pumping system distributes and recirculates the water to create the desired water effect. Submersible pumps are best used in small pools or applications providing no room for a pump pit. The dry type pump is the most versatile and widely used. Voltages and types of power available must be considered when selecting pumps and motors.

Pump pits should be located to allow for the pipe runs to be as direct as possible using the least number of fittings.

Proper selection of support equipment such as filters, drains, controls and other related items are necessary to allow for a successful fountain design. The specific components required for a particular fountain depend on the application. All Delta Fountains' pool components are high-quality, heavy-duty products designed to provide reliable service.

Our complete, single source design service provides you the simplest way to achieve your design goals without being burdened by excessive mechanical details. By providing our design staff with the basic information necessary, Delta Fountains will generate a proposal package for a complete cost-effective system.

Where applicable, you will receive:

• A recommended materials list with specifications
• Detailed system drawings indicating proper placement of each recommended component
• Individual component product installation/detail specification sheets
• Detailed CAD-generated drawings
• Quality Assurance guidelines