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With most of the fountains you will be able to choose the face, framing, and edges for your masterpiece. |
Shipping
Included with all orders within the Continental US 
ORIGIN OF THE STONE
All the slate stones are specially quarried and shipped from India. The slate stones of India are renowned worldwide for their unique beauty and elegance. For all the fountains in this series, each slate stone is hand cut and its edges are chiseled to perfection, making your fountain a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Because no two slates are alike, your fountain is an original. Therefore, your slate may vary somewhat in color and texture from the pictures seen here on our website. The Black and Green slate/stone have some variation of color tones, however, the most dramatic difference is seen in the remarkable Rajah (multi-color) slate/stone which varies in its range of greens, reds, golds, and rusts.
We now offer a Rainforest Brown Marble and Rainforest Green Marble stone as well.
METAL FRAME BASIN / HOOD WATER SYSTEM
Copper - All the copper components are fashioned from very high-grade copper that is mined in a Utah copper mine. The unique marble-like finish is burned onto the copper one piece at a time by skilled artisans.
A clear coat finish (similar to what is used on automobiles) is then applied to the copper to give it a high gloss finish, which creates an added beauty and protects the copper from naturally oxidizing (turning green) in spots over time.
Stainless Steel - As an alternative to copper, you can have your metal hood and basin in a beautiful, high quality milled stainless steel. Stainless Steel creates a very contemporary look and is very striking.
Square or Rounded Edges - With each fountain, regardless of what metal you choose, you can get either square or rounded edges.
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Unlike many wall and floor fountains on the market where the water comes out of
little holes on top and flows down in an uneven way, all the fountains in this
series include a state-of-the-art Spillway Water Distribution System that
creates 100% Water Coverage in the water flow.
The fountains in this series come with an industrial strength 1/8" thick
polypropylene plastic liner, form fitted into the metal tray. This keeps the
fountain from dripping or leaking water. Before each fountain leaves the
factory, it is water tested 3 times to make sure there is no dripping or
leaking.
WATER USAGE
How often you have to add new water to the metal basin depends on the dryness or humidity of your environment. In the summer, water tends to evaporate more quickly, which means you will have to add water more often. In cooler months, you will probably not have to add water that often. You always want to have enough water in the basin so that the pump is fully submerged. If the pump is operating while it is not fully submerged, you can damage it over time.
It is highly recommended to use Distilled Water with these fountains. We realize that may not always be possible, but do your best. Regular tap water has minerals which can create mineral deposits in your fountain over time, and can possibly shorten the life of your water pump.
INSTALLATION
The bigger fountain installation requires two people. Before installing, we recommend installing an electrical outlet in the wall directly behind where the stone will be placed. Fountains can be installed on almost any type of wall, including cinder block and metal stud walls. They can also be installed outdoors; an optional lid for the hood is available to help weatherproof the fountain's electrical components.
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LECTRICAL
Although not required, we recommend installing a GFI electrical outlet in the wall behind where the stone will be placed prior to installing the fountain. Doing so is more aesthetically pleasing as it will enable you to keep the electrical cord hidden from sight. Place the electrical outlet near the center of the stone at least 18 inches higher than the bottom of the fountain's lower tray and at least 24 inches lower than the top of the hood, which is at the top of the fountain. For the double and triple stone falls the electrical outlet should be placed behind the left most stone as you face it on the wall. If you choose to install an electrical outlet behind the stone, we recommend wiring it to a wall switch that will enable you to easily turn your fountain on and off without having to reach behind the stone to pull out the plug. It is not necessary, but if you would like to control the lights and the water flow separately we recommend installing an additional clock box outlet behind the stone. This is for the re-circulating pump and should be wired to a separate switch. For the double and triple stone falls an
additional clock box outlet should be installed behind EACH stone.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance Video
To protect the copper from discoloration due to hard water deposits (if distilled water is not used) and from turning green over time and for easier clean up, we recommend applying car wax to the copper
frame once a month. Stainless steel components may be cleaned with Lime-Away. You may apply
1-2 drops of bleach to the water weekly to avoid algae growth and unfavorable odors. Never use more than this; too much bleach will dull the stone.
CUSTOM ORDERS
Your custom orders are welcomed. We can work with you to customize a fountain to your specifications. For instance, fountain height can be shortened. We can also manufacture customer specific fountains of most shapes and sizes. In addition, company logos can be etched into the stone for an additional cost. Contact us for a price quote. With most custom orders a deposit is required and all sales are final.
DELIVERY TIME
We strive to get your order to you as soon as possible.
If a fountain is in stock we will ship it in 3 to 5 business days. If it is not
in stock we will let you know the soonest that you can have your fountain. This
could take up to 2 to 3 weeks.
STONE SELECTION Example Page
You get to pick from Five
Stones. We Send over 10 digital images.
You get one full stone view and one close-up view.
There is an extra fee of $169.00 to do this. This is a Non-Refundable
Charge and we do our best to meet your specifications on your color schemes.
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