What Would Be The Best Way To Make A Fountain That Represents The Water Cycle?
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
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Interesting question. The best semi-permanent waterproof product would a pond liner product EPDM. You can also buy roofing EPDM if you do not plant to have fish. If you have to make cuts and seams in it they sell sealing tape for that. They also sell a liquid EPDM product for roofing that may be better for you. These products would be the best for you other than just some water proofing product. Now to your cloud. Thats a really interesting question. You should not need a filter if its clean water and its displayed indoors. Most submersable pumps have a filter screen on them. You could just attach a simple filter to your pump if you desire. I hope this helps and good luck to you on your art project. Below are the links to help you.