Waterfall to disappearing basin idea?

[xxnonamexx]

If you see in the photo I have the upper waterfall basin. The enclosed lower basin is pricey so I was thinking of trying to place a disappearing water basin covered by rocks. The waterfall basin is 2' round what is the ideal size for a disappearing fountain basin? Thanks

 

[sissy]

Can't see why it would not work if it was sealed to hold water .I have seen people here who go to restaurant supply store's and buy those big huge salad stainless steel bowls .

 

[mgmine]

Are you saying that you want to replace the pricy basin? In any case the size would be dependent on the flow of the water that needs to be stored before it is pumped out. It needs to be able to hold all the water from the upper basin plus what ever water the rocks would displace. Or the pump needs to be able to pump a small enough amount of water that it won't over flow the top basin with too much water. It doesn't have to be complicated just add a valve to do some adjusting. The worst that will happen is that the bottom basin will over flow until it has just the right amount of water.

 

[xxnonamexx]

This is the exact waterfall planter I have. I need a basin for the water to fall into and I think the disappearing water would be nice. This is a 24" planter and I want to make sure I get the correct size basin. http://www.qualarc.com/products/site_amen/scupper/roman-scupper-speckled-granite-1000.jpg

 

[Meyer Jordan]

Your basin should have a minimum capacity of 1.5 times the capacity of the planter depending on elevation of the planter in relation to the basin.

 

[xxnonamexx]

what do you think my elevation should be?

 

[Meyer Jordan]

Will it be viewed close up as on a patio or at a distance like across the yard?

 

[xxnonamexx]

It will be near a patio where you can view it close up or from sun porch about 15' away.

 

[Meyer Jordan]

No more than one (1) foot elevation would be needed to provide the desired effect. What size pump are you planning on using?

 

[xxnonamexx]

I'm going to remove this tree and plan on the basin and waterfall here. One foot drop and what size basin and pump do you recommend thanks

 

[Meyer Jordan]

As I posted earlier the reservoir basin needs to have at least 1.5 times the capacity of the upper basin. Do you know the dimensions of the upper basin?

 

[DutchMuch]

I'm going to remove this tree and plan on the basin and waterfall here. One foot drop and what size basin and pump do you recommend thanks

to bad, that tree looks so nice & natural there!

 

[xxnonamexx]

10" tall until the water will hit the waterfall and 24" wide.

 

[xxnonamexx]

Since it just needs a foot waterfall drop I might move it to this area near the step in the middle of the picture where it looks a bit bare.

 

[Meyer Jordan]

10" tall until the water will hit the waterfall and 24" wide.

No more than a 300 gph pump.