Dynamic Daylight Fountains
Our dancing fountains are beautiful, elegant, and flexible in design. Vibrant jets of water leap through the air, pulsing and spinning in time with the music to give the illusion that the water is dancing. Our system is completely mobile and its modular design enables us to build fountains of varying shapes and sizes to maximise the available space.
Dancing water fountains can be used for entertainment purposes or simply as a decorative feature. We can install the fountain in an existing body of water such as a lake, pond or river, or alternatively, we can construct a dedicated tank. Installations can be for a single day event or longer installations for several months. We can also combine other products as part of a show including pyrotechnics, flame jets and fireworks. Check out our winter dancing fountains which incorporate LED lights here.
Contact our team of experts on 01707 269 566 to discuss your project in detail.
FOUNTAIN EFFECTS
Spanish Fan
Straight Jet
V
Fleur de Lys
Spinner
Low V
KEY CONSIDERATIONS
- Location – If you have an existing body of water then we require a minimum 1-metre depth to float the fountain. If we’re going to build a tank then we need a flat surface. If that’s not possible, then we can build a deck and place the fountain on that.
- Sound – If you want to take advantage of the synchronisation to music then you will require a P.A. system. If you don’t have one then we can also provide this.
- Power – We will calculate the exact power requirements but for a 20-30 metre wide feature you will likely require a minimum of a 32amp 3-Phase supply. If there is no power available then we can supply a generator.
- Weather – The jets of water are susceptible to the wind and the fountain can be blown about in windy conditions, affecting the height of the jets and the overall aesthetic of the feature.
- Water – This is obviously only a concern when we’re constructing a tank where several thousand litres of water is required, so ideally we’d have access and permission to use a nearby fire hydrant. We can use a standard tap but this can be time-consuming.
DETAILED PRODUCT INFORMATION
INSTALLATION & SETUP
At Entertainment Effects, we specialise in temporary installations rather than permanent.
The submersible pumps are attached to a metal frame with floats. The module is then lifted or slid down a ramp into the water. This process is repeated for all the floating frames until they are all in the water. They are then equally spaced out and attached to each other using metal bars so that the whole system then becomes one large unit – this helps for stability.
The unit is then secured in place, usually by running a metal wire from the corners to the shore and tying it off.
Each of the pumps is then plugged into the lighting dimmer. Each pump needs to be plugged into a predetermined channel. The system is then linked up to the computer for programming and testing.
RESTRICTIONS
- For floating systems, we require a minimum water depth of 1-metre.
- Power is a key factor – the pumps draw a lot of voltage, so you’ll need to check you can get the required output.
- Viewing distance needs to be considered. The optimum distance to view the fountains is from around 20-30 metres away. Too close and you can risk getting wet from the spray, or you won’t see the whole width if it’s too far away.
- Height of the water – ideally the water is at a similar height to the viewing area. If the water level is much lower, then you won’t get the full effect.
HOW LONG DOES A DANCING FOUNTAIN SHOW LAST?
The duration of the show is flexible and we’re always keen for our customers to get as much use of the fountain as possible once its in situ.
The only factor which can affect the duration of its use is the programming time required to synchronise it to the music.
To overcome this, we can either run a shorter program on a loop, or run the fountain without the music for a period of time, letting the fountains simply scroll through a range of shapes and designs.
Many clients like to focus a shorter period on a high impact musical design and then use it as a decorative feature for the remainder of the event.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Water and electricity can be a dangerous combination, but our pumps are IP68 rated and specifically designed for this purpose.
All our lighting dimmers have trip switches or fuses which work like circuit breakers. So if there are any issues then they cut the power as a safety measure.
Key considerations:
– If the body of water is being used for other activities such as rowing boats then we may need to cordon off an area to prevent people from coming too close to our equipment
Legionnaires disease is often a concern for many event organisers when an airborne water element is included. Luckily, at Entertainment Effects we take all the necessary health and safety measures to avoid this.
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