Fountain: a Magnificent Architectural Piece

Online, December 11, 2013 (Newswire.com) - An architectural piece which jets water into the basin or spurts the water in the air for the drinking water supply or is utilized to offer dramatic effect or used as a decorative piece is called a Fountain. These water jets are connected to aqueducts or springs and are completely efficient in providing drinking water or the water to be used for various domestic purposes of washing and bathing by the inhabitants of the cities, villages or towns. Besides supplying drinking water, these water jets are used as ornamentation pieces. These have been used in gardens to create an aesthetic and heavenly feel since ages.

Mechanism of fountains

Gravitational force is used to operate fountains which require an elevated water source than the height of the fountain so that the water can flow easily by itself. The more the distance between the fountain and the water source elevation, the more water will go higher in the fountain.
Types of fountains

Drinking fountain

Drinking fountains are created to supply drinking water and consist of a tap or continuously running water with a basin arrangement. The water is directly gulped by the drinker by bending down and sipping from the water stream. Filters are used in contemporary indoor water jets to eliminate water impurities and to lower the temperatures in chillers. These water jets are also referred to as bubblers. These can be found in public areas such as libraries, schools, grocery stores, rest areas etc. These water jets also have wheelchair accessibility where the wall is used for sticking out the jet. These jets are incorporated in lower heights for easy accessibility of short adults and children. In modern times, these jets are replaced with a spout and are used with refrigeration units.

Splash fountain

Splash fountains are bathing fountains used to chill out on hot summer days. These fountains are created with various features for easy accessibility like no standing water, nonslip surfaces, drowning hazards are eliminated etc. These water jets require a bit of supervision. These jets consist of splash pads and are mainly located in public parks, public pools, spray grounds or public playgrounds etc.

Musical fountains

Musical fountains create a dramatic effect with water incorporated with light and music. These fountains consist of various water jets or programmable spouts operated by a computer. Some of the famous musical fountains of the world include United Arab Emirates' Dubai fountain, Las Vegas' Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Netherlands' Aquanura at Efteling and Disney California Adventure Park consisting of World of Color.

All types of information about these jets are available in the internet. Persons interested in these can browse through the web.