Alpine Corporation CPS182 Outdoor Metal Multitiered Waterfall Floor Fountain Industrial Style Water Feature for Garden, Patio, Yard, Backyard, Relaxing Water Flow, and Serene Landscaping, Gray

The media could not be loaded. I just got my fountain set up this weekend so here are a few thoughts in no specific order.1.) as soon as picked up the box it just felt very light based on what I was expecting for a fountain this tall. As I opened the box and pulled out the fountain I was a little put off by how very thin the metal is. Visually it doesn't matter- it's long term durability concerns if it starts rusting. Would not take much rust to completely eat away some of the panels.2.) Setup was easy. Took like 10 minutes start to finish. Only thing to be aware of is to make SURE you turn the pump all the way to LOWEST flow, and check it submerged in a kitchen sink or bucket to make sure which way you have turned the control on the pump. I turned it the way they wrote in the manual, and thought it was lowest so I was a little bummed when I first turned it on after setting everything up and filling it with water because water was splattering out onto the floor. Not a ton but enough to keep the area around the base completely soaked.I decided to check it again and turned the opposite direction and that made all the difference for the better. The flows on each tier are no perfectly smooth and almost no splashing. A few tiny droplets from time time time but since this is outside it's not even really noticeable (it's on a slate base beside my front door, outside).3.) As several have mentioned DO NOT REMOVE THOSE BLACK sponge looking baffles!!! They serve a purpose. With those in place the water come out in beautiful smooth sheets.4.) I added an led light strip to the back of it and it backlights the fountain in the alcove and does look pretty freaking spectacular (SEE VIDEO & PHOTO ATTACHED). If you get one I suggest no longer than 12 feet. I got a 16ft strip and had to double it around 2 passes up and down the back, but again, it looks great.It has a remote and can be set to almost any color you want using Red/Green/Blue adjustments on the remote. Pretty slick. I selected a deep blue & it looks like something you would see in a hotel on Miami Beach.I also got a submersible light with remote for charging colors.5.) Check prices!! I paid $474 for this fountain in Jun 2021, and as of today, Sep 20, 2021, I see its now just $304!! I would feel a lot better about this fountain at $300 vs $474, but still, It does look perfect for the space and if I get 3-4 years out of it I will be happy.Conclusion: Looks and operates great; slightly lightweight materials give me a little concern for durability. Overall very pleased now that I got the waterflow right! If you can get it close to the $340ish current price I would recommend it. Go for the backlights also!

I bought this in May of 2022, but did not set it up immediately. Initially it was beautiful, but getting the flow to work and the water to smoothly cascade was a problem. Once I adjusted the pump a few times, used the included foam pieces to adjust the flow rate I managed to nail the flow and it was beautiful and peaceful. Unfortunately if it is breezy, the wind affects the falling water and creates major splashing, but there was no fix for that, it was just something to be aware of.All of this was workable, and I really enjoyed the fountain a lot. Sadly the coating soon began to peel and flake off and the metal below showed clear signs of rust. If this was an iron fountain rust would have been ok as iron can rust and maintain some integrity. Sadly, a few weeks ago the unit completely drained and has failed with a major leak at one of the seams. I can assume it was a weld, or a metal folded joint along the bottom (largest) basin that failed as 109% of the water has drained.In my opinion, when I buy a metal fountain it should absolutely last more than 2 years, or in this case closer to 18 months. I mean, I understand it’s metal, but you sold me a fountain for well over $200, why shouldn't I expect it to last at least 5 years? Less than 2 years is an incredible disappointment. So now this entire fountain is just trash? I’m pretty unhappy about this. I really, really enjoyed the unit until it failed.

The media could not be loaded. Attractive modern design, very easy to assemble, with clear instructions. Since the fountain is self-contained, you don't have to worry about water supply. The pimp is fairly generic, easy to replace if it ever dies on you. The fountain produces a very relaxing, soothing sound, especially in the evening. The price on Amazon was significantly lower, compared to other retailers (e.g. Wayfair) who carry the exact same item.

The media could not be loaded. Pretty nice after some modifications but wet surroundings and sounds like a creek! The fountain has a larger pump than any of my 4 garden fountains and is working well. Water sounds are pretty noticeable, so if you like the quiet little trickle in the background this is not for you! The fountain seems mostly sturdy, I have yet to find one that is actually made well but this one is not leaking and with the help of a piece of wood under the front of the big basin is now also straight (see video)! I placed the fountain against the wall on my roofed patio. It's protected from the wind on all but 1 side but as you can see in the video, it takes a pretty small breeze to bring about a spill. The basins have a much higher capacity of water volume than most fountains, however the spills pretty big too, hence the floor around the pump will be permanently wet and fountain refills are needed often. Lastly, my experience with garden fountains tells me that they tend to accumulate organic debris and algae forms subsequently, plucking the pump and piping. This fountain is very open and accurates leaves, bird residue and insects faster than the average fountain (also depending on it's proximity to trees or other sources of course). So I modified the open lower basin by adding metal screen ($7 per roll at Hardware stores) held in place by a gray 3D printed frame (libraries often have 3D printers), and by a metal cabinet table ($5-10 at Hardware stores). Decoration can be added, the mesh (visible in the video) will still be trimmed.

I bought this fountain in March of 2022. I have enjoyed it and its modern style very year and wrapped it up to protect it from the elements every winter. It did have a problem with wind, when water would be blown out of its levels, but when the wild was less strong, it was okay and had a pleasant water sound. This spring I unwrapped it and filled it, only to find that it is leaking from every level where the metal was welded. The metal is thin and the welds have failed. This fountain should have lasted longer than this, especially since it was well-wrapped each winter. I don't recommend this fountain. Find a stronger one.