Magical Floating Faucet Fountains
The floating tap fountain is a clever illusion. It consist of a
faucet mysteriously hovering above a pool or basin with an endless
supply of water gushing out of it from seemingly nowhere. The faucet
remains surprisingly steady despite having no visible support and where
is all this water coming from? This spectacular effect is achieved by a
transparent tube in the middle of the water column that holds the tap in
place and, at the same time, keeps feeding it with water pumped from
below. The water goes up through the tube and exits at the top. The
water column, which is usually turbulent, effectively hides the tube
from view.
Several giant floating tap fountains can be found
around Spain, Belgium, US, Canada and other parts of the world. Some are
permanent installation, others are temporary art pieces. The one below
is located at Aqualand, Puerto de Santa María, Spain.
Another one is seen at a public park in Olivenza, Spain
And yet another at Santa Galdana, Menorca, Spain
This one is at Ypres, Belgium
A temporary magic tap was installed at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, London, UK
A magic tap at an unknown location in Switzerland
Magic faucet in Wisconsin, USA
Magic faucet at Aquafest, Grand Bend, Canada
Have you seen gigantic magic faucet fountains anywhere else? Tell us where and submit a photo.