How Do I Light My Outdoor Fountain?

I want to light a fountain that will sit in the center of a pond that is 8 x 8. We have on each end a 2x8 still water area for plants. The fountain is a five foot tierd bowl which spills over and drops to the pond of water below. The pool is 18 inches deep and will be a focal point at the end of a formal area at the rear of our house and is along a fairway on the golf course. We want this feature to be lit at night and done attractively we hope with low votage lighting. Please tell me what size light and how many to use and if used under water will the water spilling over the bowls shimmer with light or will we have to use light above the water? Again, this will be seen by neighbors and we would love to see the water from our house too. What size bulbs and how many do we need? Thanks for your help and immediate response as I have an open ditch for electric wires!!

To properly light your tiered fountain you will need several light sources. One Under water Light to create the shimmering effect from the water movement. And one or more Pin Spots mounted in a tree or on the house to light the upper tiers. I like the MR16 because you can get many different lamps including a 7 degree spot! The actual lamp may vary depending on where you mount the lights and how far the throw is to the fountain. If you only use a underwater light the top of the fountain will be in the dark due to shadowing. To complete the job you will need some 12/2 Landscape Wire and a 12-Volt Transformer. Give us a call at 800-239-2939 to discuss where to mount the lights and which product will get the job done! We are here to assist you!

Labels: Fountain Lighting, Outdoor Low Voltage Landscape Lighting, Underwater Lighting

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