Fountain lighting installation tips

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Fountain Lighting Installation Tips

• The sound of running water can be very soothing,
  and by adding fountain lighting, you add a visual
  source of relaxation as well. Many homeowners
  decide to add a fountain to their yard or garden
  to create a tranquil oases in the middle of the
  vast suburban desert. If you have invested the
  time and money to install a water garden or
  fountain, then you will want to get the most
  enjoyment from it possible. You will be able to
  enjoy your garden feature at night as well as
  during the day by installing fountain lighting.
  If you are unsure of what you need or if you have
  further questions, ask an expert electrician for
  his advice.

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• Another boon to fountain lighting is that it
  creates a new look to your fountain. Your garden
  will have an added drama to it due to the way the
  moving water plays with the light. There are
  three attributes of the water that can affect the
  way the light appears from your fountain. These
  are depth, clarity, and  movement. Each of these
  factors in your fountain will influence the type
  of fixture and bulbs you will need.

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• Depth refers to how deep the water is. If your
  fountain is deeper than four feet, you should not
  put lights in the bottom. This is because the as
  depth increases, it spreads out the light beam
  more and more, resulting in less of an effect
  from the light. Shallow fountains are better for
  fountain lighting than deeper ones.

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• Clarity is how clean is your water? It is very
  important for both the maintenance of your
  fountain's moving parts and the lighting that you
  keep the water clean and clear. Fountains should
  be treated like swimming pools in this regard.
  Dirty water does not allow light to pass through
  it as well as clear, clean water. Additionally,
  if your fountain has a lot of dirt and debris in
  it, these will build up in the pipes and
  eventually clog them, rendering them useless.

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• Movement  is constant with a fountain as a
  result, the light will appear to move as well. If
  you are installing fountain lighting  you will
  need to keep in mind that the  light beam will
  not be as strong through the moving water as it
  would be through  still water.
• Choosing and installing these lights is not
  difficult to do if you have a basic knowledge of
  electricity, but if you need assistance in
  finding the best fountain lighting for your
  outdoor project, it would be best to ask an
  expert who will help to guide you through the
  steps for the selection and installation of these
  dramatic lights.