Custom Cascade Waterfalls

For ABS Plastic Units:

For perfect sheet like flow, keep debris out of lip area. If the water flow becomes broken, chances are some type of debris is lodged in the front of the lip area. Simply use the enclosed rock pick or a credit card and slide it across the front of the fall. Be careful to avoid hitting the support ribs that are set 3/4” back from the lip opening. Ribs must be kept straight and in place for appropriate flow.

For Metal Units:

Stainless steel units are made with the highest grade of metal available. To keep debris from settling on the lip area, the waterfalls should be wiped down with a clean cloth periodically. When minerals or chemicals settle on the unit over a period of time, surface rust may develop. If this occurs, a scotch brite pad can be used to rub it off. It is important to use long, single strokes, parallel to the lip. This process may dull a stainless steel brushed finish, leaving a pewter type look. It will not compromise the quality of the metal.

Copper or Brass:

Waterfalls are made with pure high quality metal. It is the natural process for these metals to patina or change surface colors over time. You may see browns, greens, blue or even purple colors in a large variety of patterns. This distinctive and exquisite look will continue to change over time. If you should choose to keep the brushed metal look (no patina) you can do so by using a Scotch-Bright® pad. Again, even strokes, staying parallel with the lip. As with any metal, the results of a polish/patina will create a variety of effects based on the grade of the cloth or scrubbing pad and the amount of pressure applied.

STEP#1: Select the waterfall style by name that is being desired. Your specific jobs may need adjustments so, when considering these products for custom waterfall applications, please call (800) 766-5259 for special design layout considerations.
STEP#2: Select the waterfall spillway type that is being desired. Your specific jobs may need adjustments so, when considering these products for custom waterfall applications, please call (800) 766-5259 for special design layout considerations.
STEP#3: Select the waterfall lip distance per radius dimension and width that is being desired. Your specific jobs may need adjustments so, when considering these products for custom waterfall applications, please call (800) 766-5259 for special design layout considerations.
STEP#4: Select the PLASTIC waterfall conformity dimensions and width that is being desired. Your specific job may need adjustments so, when considering these products for applications, please call (800) 766-5259 for special design layout considerations.
STEP#5: Select the METAL waterfall conformity dimensions and width that is being desired. Your specific job may need adjustments so, when considering these products for custom waterfall applications, please call (800) 766-5259 for special design layout considerations.
STEP#6: View the waterfall “Flow Charts” above to review the GPM and projection relationships . Your specific job may need adjustments so, when considering these products for custom waterfall applications, please call (800) 766-5259 for special design layout considerations.
STEP#7: Review the waterfall “Flow Charts” above to review the GPM and projection relationships . Your specific job may need adjustments so, when considering these products for custom waterfall applications, please call (800) 766-5259 for special design layout considerations.
STEP#9: Review the waterfall return piping inlets size and spacing requirements above. Your specific job may need adjustments so, when considering these products for custom waterfall applications, please call (800) 766-5259 for special design layout considerations.
STEP#9: Review waterfall inlet pipe’s size and spacing distribution along waterfall’s width span. Your specific job may need adjustments so, when considering these products for custom waterfall applications, please call (800) 766-5259 for special design layout considerations.
STEP#9: Review waterfall inlet pipe’s size and spacing distribution along waterfall’s width span. Your specific job may need adjustments so, when considering these products for custom waterfall applications, please call (800) 766-5259 for special design layout considerations.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What size pump do I need?

There are many variables that are involved in finding the correct answer, such as distance from the pump to the waterfall, piping size, and number of 90 degree angles in the plumbing, etc. We can tell you the gallons per minute (gpm) that our waterfalls require, which varies from 5 gpm to 30 gpm. When considering these products for custom waterfall applications, please call (800) 766-5259 for special design layout considerations.

How do I figure the radius?:

A radius is calculated by taking the diameter of a circle and dividing it in half. We can also calculate the radius by using the straight edge measurements from point to point of the front of the waterfall and the measurements of the greatest difference from the center of the fall. If this information is not available or the radius is compound, a template can be made of paper or cardboard. When considering these products for custom waterfall applications, please call (800) 766-5259 for special design layout considerations.

What is the largest waterfall you can make?

The metal series waterfalls can be made to any length in most scenarios. The plastic waterfalls can be partially constructed on-site by a factory representative providing lengths beyond 20 feet for both rainfalls and waterfalls including straight, radius, curved vessels, or compound radius units. Challenge us…

How many inlets are on the waterfall?

This is another question that has many variables for the answer, such as what type of waterfall you are purchasing. When considering these products for custom waterfall applications, please call (800) 766-5259 for special design layout considerations.

Can a waterfall be lit?

Yes. Disrupted water reflects light much better than a solid sheet of water, so we recommend using RainFalls or RainCurtains for the best effect. Water features are best accented by using up lighting 12” to 18” below the water, or down lighting from the underside of the fall. Both options are made possible by using either fiber optics, LED or incandescent products.

Can an ABS plastic waterfall be painted?

Yes, but we feel choosing either our tan or gray waterfall color is the most simple, permanent and affordable solution to blending the waterfall into the pools environment. If you choose to paint, epoxy paint works the best. Be aware like any other painted surface, it will require maintenance.

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