written by consumerwatch on 10/03/2004
Custom Fountains G series
Overall rating
Highly Recommended
Pros
. Easy to install
. Easy to clean
. Good natural green color float, keeps focus on the water and not the base.
. Non- corrosive components
Cons
. None so far
Feature ratings
Construction
10 / 10
Features
10 / 10
Areation
8.5 / 10
Balance
8.5 / 10
Ease of use
9 / 10
Value for money
9.5 / 10
When you want to design a dazzling waterscape, the sky's the limit with Cusom Fountains . Appearance and circulation come together to benefit your home or business. Of the ninety different fiberglass ponds, we tested the G series.
~~Specifications~~
Height: 18 ft
Diameter: 35ft25 to 65
Horsepower: 1
Volts: 230
Amps: 7a
Depth: 20 inches
Cable: 50ft
Fixtures: 200w
~~Our Testing experience~~
You just have to love a product that really lives up to its manufacturer's claims.
With the fountain delivery, we received a photo catalogue of the many different water patterns available. The size of the fountain made us believe it would be difficult to create these pictured patterns. We were stunned when simple 'turn of the knob' action was all it took to create a new look. It was simple to go from a triple cascade look and then easily switch to a single cascade. This highly important option is a necessary for seasonal changes. We learned a combination center and horizontal spray was the best option for circulation of the pond; while a high vertical plume works best for windy conditions.*
This floating fountain also serves as a lake aeration system. We noticed a significant decrease in algae growth at both testing locations in the summer months. In the winter the lake was frozen except where the water fell. With the lake also being home to swans, we had to purchase a second aerator for them to thrive.
We highly recommend the lights as well. It is very eye catching and a spectacular site. White light is the most effective, as the clear lens passed the most light through. Be careful while selecting other colors for fountains in areas of high ambient light or in mixing colors so that certain shades are not washed out. **
While this fountain is mostly maintenance free; a cleaning of the lights and nozzles once a month in the warmer months is necessary for the best look.
Out of the fountain models we had tested, the overall rating of Cusom Fountains won in all categories. We highly recommend the G series model to commercial business or residential use.
*Wind controls available but not tested at our facility at this time
**Animated and musical light available but not tested at this times
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