Our corten steel water block is a distinctive and stylish garden ornament. Water bubbles up through the stainless steel nozzle, which is enhanced with LED lights. The water then flows smoothly down the sides of the block into the underground collection tank before being pumped back to the top. The LED lighting provides extra ambience at night.
Corten steel has an orange-brown patina, giving the water block a bold, warm look. The colour is the result of a natural layer of rust. Another name for corten steel is weathering steel: weather conditions have a positive effect on this material.
Corten steel is a metal alloy made by adding copper, phosphorus, silicon, nickel and chromium to iron. When exposed to air, the material forms a protective layer of rust. This natural coating prevents further corrosion, so the water blocks will last for many years.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- 5-year guarantee (pumps 2-year guarantee, LED lights 1-year guarantee).
- Includes LED lighting, pump and fountain.
- Corten steel water blocks are hard-wearing, weather-resistant, low-maintenance and durable.
- The corten steel has a standard thickness of 2 mm.
- Products are delivered without rust. The corten steel rusting process takes about 4-5 months, depending on weather conditions.
- The rust can be fixed by applying Owatrol. This is a penetrating rust inhibitor that forms a protective anti-rust coating. Owatrol protects the product and stops the rust on corten steel flaking off.
USE IN WINTER:
- In freezing temperatures, always remove the plug from the power socket.
- Reduce the water level to at least 10 cm below the edge.
- We recommend using an ice preventer (available at any garden centre or hardware store).
- If the above conditions are met, the pump can remain in the water. You can also remove the pump from the pond and store it in water (above 0°C) over winter.
