Noisy Water Feature

[ivormills]

I want to build a water feature to maximise on the sound of crashing water. Our patio area backs on to neighbours with children and I would appreciate some background noise to block out the din when I sit out there in the summer. The feature would be switched off when we are not outside, I am not that anti-social. I already have a good size pump and could excavate if necessary, but a self contained design would be good, I just want a good waterfall sound.

 

[WabbitPoo]

Well you'll need water falling into water, then. Spalshing water onto stones will not be very noisy. That means you'll need a pool or pond.

Alternatively, buy a BBC effects CD and play that on a loop. Seriously, I did this last summer - I bought one with sounds of nature - you know, cicadas chirruping just like in the movies. Really atmospheric when sitting outside. Anyway, I digress. Get one with a waterfall sound on it (Niagara Falls would be good). You could even go the whole hog and install those outdoor speakers for a permanent fix.

 

[breezer]

what do you call "good size" pump?

Basicaly the wider the water and higher it can go the noiser it will be, and yes it needs to be in a sump

a specialist nozzle will also help (since you can get ones that suck in air to make the water forthy / foamy)

you should also consider this

 

[sime10]

Victor Meldrew is a nice guy really

 

[bernardgreen]

I want to build a water feature to maximise on the sound of crashing water. Our patio area backs on to neighbours with children and I would appreciate some background noise to block out the din when I sit out there in the summer. The feature would be switched off when we are not outside, I am not that anti-social. I already have a good size pump and could excavate if necessary, but a self contained design would be good, I just want a good waterfall sound.

One theme park has its water fall amplified with microphone amp and speakers.

Over the top ? maybe but at least you could adjust level to suit noise level of little ones next door.