Do I need a reservoir?
Many of our water features come with a reservoir. If you've found the feature that you're interested in, just check the description - there should be a clear explanation of whether reservoir is required. Don't hesitate to give us a call if you're not sure. If you do need a reservoir, see below for a comprehensive choice of reservoirs and explanation of how they work.

What is a reservoir?
A container at the bottom of the feature that stores water, houses the pump and catches the water as it falls back down again from the top of the feature.

How do I choose the correct reservoir?
The reservoir must be large enough to contain sufficient water, and have a 'catching' area large enough to prevent water splashing out of the feature. May need topping up occasionally as water is lost due to evaporation. The effect of wind needs to be taken into account when choosing a reservoir size for outdoor use.
Reservoirs are also known as 'pebble pools', 'sumps' or 'the bucket at the bottom'.