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Features |
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1.
Can an ABS waterfall be
turned into a rainfall? |
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Yes, but
the only hole spacing option
is 1” |
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2.
What is the inlet spacing on
ABS falls larger than what
is specified on the inlet
spacing charts? |
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Inlets begin
12” in from each end and
then every 2’ |
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3.
Can ABS waterfalls be
painted? |
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Yes, with any
epoxy based paint |
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4.
Can an ABS waterfall be
installed upside down? |
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Yes.
Everything remains the same
when a waterfall is
installed upside down. |
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5.
What are the advantages to
using ABS falls? |
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ABS creates a
larger projection |
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Less
expensive |
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ABS holds up
much better in sunlight than
the competitor’s PVC falls |
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6.
On a bottom inlet in ABS,
what could be a reason for
the flow to be weak in the
middle of a unit? |
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All
ABS bottom inlets should
have 1 inlet for every
24" of length. |
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7.
After how many feet does an
ABS waterfall need to be
installed in the field? |
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20'
plus, or when fall is
unusual; i.e., a
circle waterfall or very
long s-curve. |
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| Metal
Features |
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ArcFalls |
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1.
How can Arcfalls be
customized? |
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Arcfalls can
be made into rainfalls |
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Arcfalls can
have bottom inlets |
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The largest
length available is 6’ |
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Arcfalls
cannot be radiused |
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2.
What is the inlet spacing
for Arcfalls |
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2 ft and
lower: 1 inlet on
center |
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3
ft: 2 inlets, 9"
in from each end |
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4
ft: 2 inlets, 12"
in from each end |
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5
ft: 3 inlets, 10"
in from each end and 1 on
center |
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6
ft: 3 inlets, 12"
in from each end and 1 on
center |
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3.
How many GPM do Arcfalls
need? |
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20 GPM/linear
foot |
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4.
On an Arcfall, what is the
thickness of the lip? |
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1/4" |
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5.
On an Arcfall, how high is
the tip of the spout above
the top of the unit? |
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1 ¼" |
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6.
What is the min/max size lip
that we can add to the
throat of an Arcfall? |
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1 ½"
minimum |
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12"
maximum |
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Spill
Edges |
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1.
Can a corner spill edge be
made with any angle? |
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No. We can
make a corner spill edge
with a 90 deg. corner or
larger. We can’t guarantee
that the 90 deg. corner will
flow. Anything sharper than
90 deg. can’t be made. |
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2.
How many GPM does a corner
spill edge need? |
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15 GPM/linear
foot (depth can’t be
anymore than 3”) |
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3.
What is the min/max depth
for Spill Edges? |
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3” depth
minimum |
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8” depth
maximum for radius |
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14” depth
maximum for straight units |
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4.
What is the max length on
straight Spill Edges that
can be made in one piece? |
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Stainless
steel: 10 ft |
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Brass/Copper:
8 ft |
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Scupper |
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1.
How many GPM does a scupper
need? |
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5 GPM |
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Will provide
6-8” of projection |
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2.
What
is the size of the lip
opening on a scupper? |
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1/8” |
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General
Information: Metal
Waterfalls |
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1.
What is the inlet spacing
for the 3000 series metal? |
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Inlets are
located every 2’ |
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2.
What gauge metals do we use? |
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Stainless: 14
gauge .075 (3000 series 12
gauge .105) |
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Copper/Brass:
13 gauge .093 |
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3.
Do Stainless Steel falls
rust? |
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Generally,
stainless does not rust.
Most times, rust is caused
by deposits that are left on
the falls from calcium
build-up and the deposits
then rust. The falls can be
cleaned by using a Scotch-Brite
pad. When stainless steel
falls do rust it is
generally along the welds. |
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4.
Is there a minimum lip
length for a metal curved
vessel? |
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Yes, 3” lip |
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5.
Can brass and copper be
polished? |
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No. The only
available finishes for brass
and copper are brushed or a
patina. |
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6.
What are the advantages to
using metal falls? |
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“No Drip
Lip” prevents water from
running underneath the fall,
therefore eliminating scale
deposits on the wall |
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Metal falls
create a smoother sheet of
water due to the “free
flow” baffle and water
compression design |
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Metal falls,
when running or turned off,
are more visually appealing |
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7.
Is there a minimum lip
length for open top
waterfalls? |
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Yes, 3” lip
is the minimum. |
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8.
Which is stronger, brass or
copper? |
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Brass |
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9.
Which metal unit is best
used with a salt water
filtration system? |
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Copper
or Brass |
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10.
Can open-top waterfalls have
a polished or patina finish? |
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Polished,
No |
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Brushed
& Patina, Yes |
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11.
What is the longest SS we
can make in one piece? |
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20 ft |
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12.
Can we put inlets on the top
of the unit? |
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No.
It will not flow correctly. |
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| General
Information: ABS &
Metal Features |
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1.
What size does my catch
basin below my waterfall
need to be? |
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Length
of basin should be 12”
longer on each side |
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Width
of basin should be ½ the
height of the fall |
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Depth should
be a minimum of 12” given
the above 2 rules are
followed |
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2.
How much will my sheet of
water taper inward as it
falls? |
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For every
3’ of drop, the water will
taper in 3” on each side |
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3.
How many GPM do rainfalls
need? |
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1” spacing
needs 5-7 GPM/linear foot |
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½” spacing
needs 7-10 GPM/linear foot |
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¼” spacing
needs 10 GPM/linear foot |
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4.
What size are the holes on a
rainfall? |
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3/16” |
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5.
How many GPM do corner
waterfalls need? |
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Add 5-10 GPM/linear
foot to the standard flow
rate |
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6.
How far back from the lip
opening of the waterfall do
the ribs begin? |
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In ABS falls,
the ribs begin ¾” back
from the lip opening |
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In metal
falls, the ribs begin 1 ½”
back from the lip opening |
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7.
What is the minimum lip
length that must remain
after a radius is cut? |
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ABS: 1” of
lip must remain |
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Metal: 3”
of lip must remain |
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8.
Can we do side inlets on
waterfalls? |
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Yes, but only
on ABS falls less than 4’
long. |
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Only plastic.
No side inlets on any metal
falls (will not flow
correctly) |
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9.
What is the smallest radius
that can be cut in
plastic/metal? |
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24"
(2 ft) |
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10.
What is the max lip length
for Curved Vessels? |
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12" |
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11.
What is the inlet spacing on
3000 series straight and
Curved Vessels? |
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Inlets
begin 12" in from each
end, and then every 2 ft |
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12.
What is the inlet spacing on
2000 series straight and
Curved Vessels? |
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See
inlet spacing chart |
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13.
How do I figure out my
radius? |
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Your
radius is equal to half the
diameter (ex: 8' spa = 4'
radius) |
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14.
Do we offer fiber optics? |
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We do
not offer fiber optics, but
you can incorporate a fiber
bar with our
waterfalls. Best to be
incorporated with our metal
units. |
