Information

Welcome to our info page. We have been making, installing and designing fountains, water features and fire pits for over 25 years. This page has lots of useful information that we have drawn from those 25+ years. Whether you hire a professional to install for you or you are a handy DIY homeowner we are here to help. DIWH (do it with help) So if you have questions before, during or after your installation of our products we are here to help. Call 866-371-0785 e-mail boulderfountain@gmail.com

Installing your disappearing fountain

Why we love disappearing fountains

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FOUNTAIN

Pump Helpful Tips
Do Not Run Your Pump Dry! Running The Pump Dry Voids The Warranty

Tips on picking the correct size fountain

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Winterizing your boulder fountain
These are suggestions and it's what we have been doing here at our location for over 23 years. We are not responsible for any winter damage. If you are in doubt you can store your water feature in a dry place for winter.

Lighting Your Fountain

What is GFRC

Winterizing your jar fountain
These are suggestions and it's what we have been doing here at our location for over 23 years. We are not responsible for any winter damage. If you are in doubt you can store your water feature in a dry place for winter.

Lighting your jar fountain

Liner/Basin install for our larger fountains

Square Basins Outside Dimensions (made in USA)
-2'x2' - 27'' x 27'' x 12'' high 15 lbs approx 25 gallon VN09120 approx 48lbs of pebbles or glass to cover grate.
-3'x3' - 39.25'' x 39.25'' x 12'' 34 lbs approx 45 gallon VN09740 approx 108lbs of pebbles or glass to cover grate.
-4'x4' - 51.5'' x 51.5'' x 12'' 58 lbs approx 90 gallons VN05260 approx 192lbs of pebbles or glass to cover grate.
You Will Receive A Square Basin Unless You Request Round
Round Basins Outside Dimensions (made in China)
-30'' Round x 10'' tall built in support approx 25 gallons VP09140 approx 60lbs of pebbles or glass to cover grate.
-36'' Round x 10'' tall, built in support approx 40 gallons VP09440 approx 84lbs of pebbles or glass to cover grate.
-47'' Round x 10'' tall built in supports approx 75 gallons VP09960 approx 156lbs of pebbles or glass to cover grate.

2' x 2' and 3' x 3' grates are one piece. The 4' x 4' basin grate is two piece. Grates are made to be supported by cinder block (8''x16'' block) Refer to installation video on our info page. Grates may appear to be damaged on the ends as photo shows, this is normal and is caused by being cut to length. It will not affect the strength of the grate.

Selecting quality pottery

Basin Info

2'X2' grate & screen VN0290, 3'x3' grate & screen VN09120,
4'X4' grate & screen (2'X4' panel grate VN09110) screen VN0770

Photo's below show a basin set up above grade with a wall built around it. The basin is sitting directly on the patio.

47'' Round Pictured Below

Landscape Tips

Lighting Diagram (For illustration purposes only, parts may differ)

Lighting Troubleshooting

Lighting Info

How to minimize Splash

Changing the light bulb

Frothy fountain head

Care & Tips for your disappearing fountain

Fast Fountain

Fast Fountain Patio/Deck Disappearing Fountain System

This is our Fast Fountain fountain system. This fountain system can be used above ground with the decorative cast stone surround or you can bury the plastic tub into the ground to use as an in ground disappearing fountain. Either way its a low maintenance fountain system and just about any of our jars can be used. Just watch the video to see just how easy it is to set up! Two Sizes Available
32'' wide x 10.5'' tall VM09960 approx 60lbs pebbles or glass suggested for covering grate.
38'' wide x 10.5'' tall VM09970 approx 84lbs pebbles or glass for covering grate.