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This watercourse tray is a single module that can be expanded as required. This is how you follow Stream according to your own ideas and can be adapted to the local conditions in your garden. The Dehner stream is made of durable and weather-resistant granite, a natural stone, and is therefore both more robust and more beautiful to look at than the usual plastic models. However, this is also noticeable in the weight: this module alone weighs approx. 21 kilograms. If there are more, a stable substructure is essential. On the other hand, granite does not wear out or becomes porous over time due to solar radiation.

If, on the other hand, you don't want to collect all the parts and other accessories you need for your stream yourself, this complete set is the right choice. The delivery not only includes the source and basin, but also a pump and a hose (20 millimeters). The structure is very simple according to the Amazon customer ratings, so that you can get started right away and install the stream. This model is made of high quality, glass fiber reinforced plastic (GRP), which is very robust and durable. Sunlight and frost in winter do not affect the material. In addition, the set can be expanded with additional, separately available parts as required.

This stream is a supplementary bowl that is perfect for the complete set Quellbach I of the same Manufacturer fits that you can also individually design your own water landscapes and small garden ponds can use. The stream shell is made of polyresin, which is a robust plastic. The design is visually reminiscent of a stone river bed, such as occurs in the mountains. The material is colored by hand by the manufacturer, which is why no two streams are alike. However, as criticized in some Amazon reviews, this color can occasionally peel off.

Purchase criteria

material

Natural stone: An artificial stream made of natural stone, for which granite is often used, is particularly attractive and lifelike. Granite is weatherproof and very durable, but it is also very heavy. For this reason, a stable substructure must always be placed under such a stream so that it does not sag.

Plastic / artificial stone: Commercial streams are made of various plastics. They are much lighter than natural stone and are often made of stone or Rock look held. However, many plastics become porous over time as a result of the effects of the weather, such as solar radiation and frost, and they break. To avoid this, you should use high-quality materials such as GRP (a glass fiber reinforced plastic) or polyresin, an artificial stone that looks deceptively real.

stainless steel: A stream made of stainless steel is of course not modeled on a natural river, but instead looks modern. Such a brook fits well in a neat garden with ornamental grasses and stones. Bowls are particularly attractive as rusty-looking Corten steel.

Dimensions and other dimensions

Before deciding on a particular stream, you should take a closer look at its dimensions. This is especially true when the bowl is to be inserted into an existing water or pond landscape or has to match a specific prefabricated pond. Therefore, dimensions such as length, width and height of the parts are just as relevant as the height difference that has to be overcome in your garden. This decides, for example, the required width of the shells and the pump output.

Module or complete system?

Single modules: Some streams can be put together from individually purchased modules and expanded as required. This not only has the advantage that you can let your imagination run wild. Such a modular system can also be better integrated into certain garden landscapes. combine with other elements such as a waterfall or a pond.

Complete system: If, on the other hand, you don't want to do more work than absolutely necessary, but rather uncomplicated and such Have a babbling brook in your garden as quickly as possible, then a complete set is the right one Choice. Usually you not only get a complete stream, but also a pump and hoses. When buying, make sure that the system can be expanded if necessary.

optics

This point concerns your own personal taste, because streams look very different. Some are reminiscent of natural spring streams as they occur in the mountains. Others are based on Mediterranean or Asian landscapes, some are romantic and playful and still others look very modern and straightforward. Which one you choose depends on yourself - and on your garden style. After all, a modern stainless steel stream will look pretty out of place in an eco garden, as will an alpine spring in a bamboo forest. You should therefore also include the area around the stream in the design planning.

installation

Last but not least, the necessary installation should also be included in the purchase considerations. Many a stream cannot simply be laid in the garden, but requires an elaborate substructure. For others, trenches have to be dug and other earthworks carried out. Think about whether you are willing and able to do this - if you have a bit of money, you can have this work done by a professional.

frequently asked Questions

Do you really need a pump for a stream?

Yes, otherwise it will work water not back to the source. The water usually flows in a stream from the source into a basin and from there is transported back to the source. So it is a cycle that cannot be maintained without a pump. You need a special watercourse pump that is particularly powerful.

What types of stream pumps are there?

There are different types of Stream pumpsthat either stand dry or must be in a water basin. All pumps need electricity to work, which is why a power outlet nearby is essential. However, if this is not available, you can also fall back on solar-powered models. However, it is essential to pay attention to the pump performance that has to move the water volumes circulating in the stream.

Can I let the stream run in winter too?

We do not advise you to do this, even if the material is the Stream bowls is touted as frost-proof. The problem is not with the stream, but with the hoses and the pump. These parts will definitely break in frost and would then have to be replaced in spring - a single frosty night is enough, even if the winter is otherwise mild. Therefore, one of the necessary tasks in autumn is to drain and turn off the water.

How can stream bowls be used?

Stream bowls can be used for a variety of purposes. So they don't just come as part of a stand-alone Water landscape in the garden to wear, but also as a decorative element for fountains or waterfalls as well as Connection piece between two garden ponds for use. In addition, I enjoy turtles and other animals in their free-range enclosures with a small stream in which they can bathe.

Which place in the garden is best for a stream?

Ideally, you install the new stream in a slightly sloping place in your garden, which should be of natural origin. Water begins to flow from an incline of about three percent, which is why a slight incline is an advantage. A natural hill, in contrast to an artificially raised one, is also more stable and does not slip so quickly.

equipment

Watercourse pump

There is no babbling brook in the garden without a powerful watercourse pump. This model has a delivery rate of 5000 liters per hour and conveys the water to a delivery height of 2.6 meters. It only consumes 60 watts and is therefore quite economical. If you don't want to lay a power cable, you can also use a solar-powered pump.