Fountain Installation Do it yourself!

In this video I install a vase style underground vessel fountain. I wanted the water to appear as if it was disappearing into the ground. I'll take you to two pottery/fountain stores and show you every step in the installation. The pumps are magnetic drive Little Giant pumps rated for continuous duty. they use as much power as a typical fish tank. Also I've included lighting pictures and completed landscape video. Thank you for watching and please consider subscribing and giving the video a thumbs up.
Here are the links relevant to the video:
This is where i purchased the fountains: www.potteryinp...
These are the pumps I used:
Little Giant 566717 290 GPH Submersible Magnetic Drive Statuary Fountain Pump, 23 Watts
by Amazon.com
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[@LavitaBella62]

This video is wonderful, and I like how you explained all the details from start to finish. I have been researching basins and I was wondering where you purchased yours. Your fountains have an added curb appeal and I love the sound, lighting, and landscaping! Great job!

[@bobbygfl]

Thank you! I purchased them from a local pottery store that has since unfortunately gone out of business. They are pretty common though just search ceramic fountains or pottery most are outdoor.

[@LavitaBella62]

@@bobbygfl Sorry, I mean the black basin underneath that holds the water, and where you dug your hole and placed concrete around it... Some on line are not strong enough and are warping once the vessel is placed on top.

[@bobbygfl]

This is the closest I can find to what I installed. a.co/d/hYXiZU6

[@user-lj3cz4ml5w]

Gorgeous

[@bobbygfl]

Thank you!

[@Sourpusscandy]

Beautiful! Nice work.

[@bobbygfl]

Thank you!

[@achardjc]

So the body of the ceramic vessel is not filled with water, is it? Looks like there is a small bowl shaped area on top that the water tube comes out of. Would like to see more detail of actually installing the pump and tubing. I will keep looking. I like your final result. thanks

[@bobbygfl]

Thanks. The center of the ceramic vessel is hollow. There is a bowl at the top which holds about 2 inches of water and causes the bubbling effect. There is a bronze fitting, pushed into a hole at the top of the vessel. You can pull it up and out if you needed to. Attached to it is the rubber hose that extends down to the pump. The pump is located about 18 inches below the vessel. It sits almost at the bottom of the water which is located under ground.

[@alberthilt]

Super nice! Those fountains really go well with your landscape and house well. Thanks for the video!

[@bobbygfl]

Thank you!!

[@ijdieselh2708]

Any cast iron videos coming down the tube? I enjoy your content

[@bobbygfl]

Thank you very much. I have a few more home-improvement videos coming out and I have a Smithy video where the seasoning completely flaked off and I stripped the pan and re-season it.

[@bobbygfl]

Finally posting this video tomorrow.

[@ijdieselh2708]

@@bobbygfl awesome. Will look forward to your cast iron video. Thank you

[@Clumber44]

What kind of pump did you purchase

[@bobbygfl]

I use a little giant magnetic pump. Here’s the link and this pump is designed to run 24 seven you will actually get less life out of it if you turn it on and off. It’s a magnetic pump with no touching parts. I get about three or four years out of them. Little Giant PES-290-PW 115-Volt,... www.amazon.com/dp/B002TH07XM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@user-lj3cz4ml5w]

How do you add water?

[@bobbygfl]

I can just put a hose at the base and fill it until it overflows. Or what I did was run a sprinkler line to them so when the sprinklers run each week it gets topped off

[@user-lj3cz4ml5w]

That is what I am thinking. Thanks.

[@bobbygfl]

@@user-lj3cz4ml5w gettin the water out is another story. I bought the Milwaukee transfer pump but to empty and clean is a bit of a pain. Only had to do it once in two years.

[@user-lj3cz4ml5w]

@@bobbygfl Thank you very much for the response. Lovely.

[@johngreenwell3657]

now I have to pee

[@bobbygfl]

Lol. There’s a pill for that.