On 1/28/2012 3:30 PM, mike wrote:
On 1/28/2012 11:38 AM, radiotom wrote:
Ok, I've been lurking for awhile but I have a question that I've been
posting to other forums too, collecting ideas, so I thought I'd throw it
in here too. I wasn't sure where to post it but I hope this is Ok. My
wife and I recently went on a home tour and one of the homes had an
indoor waterfall. Now my wife is really on a kick to have one of our
own. Here's the kind of thing she's looking at - 'Bluworld of Water'
(http://shop.bluworldusa.com/All-Fountains/products/29/). Now you'll
notice that these thing are quite expensive. I know she doesn't really
expect me to go out and buy one, she knows how cheap I am, but I would
love to get her one for our anniversary. So, what I'm thinking is, how
hard could it be to make one of these? I'm looking for suggestion and
ideas, any opinions and ideas would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Neil

Consider it a novelty item. Looks good initially, but has unintended
consequences and the "new" wears off rapidly.

Do you really want/need the increased humidity. Not very useful if you
have to turn it off to keep the mold down or the windows from dripping
in winter.

Who's gonna clean it when it fogs up with bacteria?

Assuming there are no fish a little chlorine and PR10000 would take care
of critters. I'd keep an eye on PH too.


What's it cost to replace the floor where it leaks.

That would be my concern particularly with wood or carpet.


Do you put something in it to keep bacteria/mold from growing?
What happens when the dog drinks it?

Is the cat gonna pee in it?

You might find that the sound makes you want to pee all the time.

Prostate problems?


I'd bet some googling would find you a screen saver that put the
waterfall
on the "big screen" and made some gurgling sounds. Or a fireplace
in winter.

I have an aquarium and the sound of the protein skimmer can be annoying.
I'd think this thing would be about as exciting as a aquarium. Fun for a
couple of months then: "What was I thinking?" Craigslist time.


If I were intent on building something, I'd start with a recording of
a waterfall, some lights, a fan and some plastic wrap that fluttered
over a picture of a waterfall. You can buy such an item already made.
I see 'em all the time at garage sales after the "new" wore off.

Or like mentioned above. Chinese knock offs.

You might be able to build one out of scraps. Make some plans and take
them to a metal shop.