how did the artists make fountains that worked without electricity or water pumps?

I would like to give a sink and faucet the appearance of having plumbing for display purposes. Is it possible to use a fountain mechanism to create that effect. I’d like to be able to turn a handle and have the water flow, then drain back down into a basin to be pumped through continuously if left on. but able to be shut off by simply turning the handle back to the off position.

I reside at Kandiwali and would like to know where I can buy pressure pumps for a small fountain/waterfall and what would it approx. cost me to build one. Ideas to go about building one and decorating it would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

I know they make waterfall sounds, But fish tanks make annoying sounds from filters & sometimes people have pumps.

a CH2-60 Grundfos pump with flowrate at 41.67 L/m , H 37m and a SMC valve ( 24volt ) which acts like a On/Off switch.
can this both make a jumping jet ( water that jump across from point A to point B )
if you know how pls share with me, Thank you so much

how did the artists make fountains that worked without electricity or water pumps?

I am making a ceramic fountain. I have a flight of stairs (4 steps) and on each step i have one bowl. i want the water from the 4th bowl to circulate to the first.. (so water will flow down from each bowl.. i am having trouble figuring out where to put the holes for the pump and the hose.. and how exactly is it going to circulate the water.. ??
It is similar to this.. http://www.simplyfountains.com/outdoor-fountains/lighted-fountains/columbiafountain.cfm

I have already changed the pump but that didn’t do any good.

ok, i am making a water fountain for my ecology class (its an end of the year project for the teacher) anywho i will be using atleast and most likly 2 pumps to transfer water to the next stage
the stages will be
evaporation: water in an aluminum tray being pumped up to a make shift cloud
condensation: this will be a single cloud that will contain a metal fliter that will give the illusion of rain when water passes through it (please note i have a question about this part later also)
and then run off: a bucket that contains water provided by the “rain” stage will be pumped up into a make shift mountain which will flow over the edge down the side of the mountain looking like a river flowing down. this water/stream will lead back into the aluminum tray to start the cycle again.
now heres my main question(s):
i was wondering what would be the best WATERPROOF material to use inorder to make the outer layer of the mountain? i am using foam board instilation for th inner layer of the mountain to make the shape
question 2
what would be the best way to go about making he rain cloud i have aready decided to have it be suspended via plastic/metal pipe holding it up? im really more interested on how to setup the filter then actually making the cload but any tips will be appreciated
*please note that this is an art project so it will be givin a name and pictures will most likly taken for evidence
ty for all contributions

The exact name of it escapes me you know the relaxing ones with a small aquarium pump? would like to make it with some smooth rocks piles but dont know where to start

Need instructions on how to make a Watering Can Fountain w/Suspended Water Faucet. I have the can, 1/2″ plastic tubing, 1/2″ brass spigot and pump. Need to know on to connect tubing to faucet. I’ve read drilling holes and screen, etc., but would like more detailed instr. Thanks

Hi I’m doing a project and I’ve to make a water motor that can pump water up to minimum of 3 feet,the principle should have a rotating motor and should be small almost like a motor in small fountains at home.Can anyone help me??

People who know birds generally know that they love the sound of running water – it attracts them and makes them sing. I’d like to build a simple, pole-mounted bird-bath / water fountain for my birds outdoors. I’m trying to locate a pump for the water – preferably solar powered. Inexpensive, reliable, no issues with priming, enough of a flow to make a little sound.
1. What kind of pump is best?
2. What’s a good vendor for this pump?
3. Is it realistic to power it with solar? Source / type of solar celll?