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Product Description
LED ORB DESK WATER FOUNTAIN
A Glass Ball That Turns and Glows From Inside
An LED illuminated glass orb sits at the top of a slate cascade and rotates continuously, driven by nothing but the water passing beneath it. The light is inside the ball rather than pointed at it, so what you see is a glowing sphere turning slowly above dark stone. Raise the flow and it spins faster.
This is the difference between a fountain you notice and one you stop seeing. Falling water repeats, and repetition is what your eye learns to filter out after a week on a desk. A rotating lit sphere does not repeat in the same way. It is closer to a lamp with something happening in it, which is why this design holds attention where a plain cascade of the same size does not.
At 9.8 inches on an 8 inch square base it is small enough for a desk but noticeably more present than the 8 inch versions. The stone is layered slate in a light gray, so unlike darker rock designs it reads well against most backgrounds.
9.8 in.Height
Lit OrbWater Driven
8 in.Square Base
IncludedPump
What Makes This Fountain Different
- The light is in the ball, not on it. Most lit fountains aim an LED at a surface, which makes the surface brighter but does not change what the object is. Putting the light inside a rotating glass sphere turns the ball itself into the light source, so on a dark desk in the evening you get a single glowing point that slowly moves. That is a different kind of object from a fountain with lighting, and it is the whole reason to choose this over a plain cascade at the same price.
- No motor anywhere. The rotation comes entirely from water passing beneath the orb, so there is no mechanical hum and nothing to wear out separately from the pump. The flow control doubles as a speed control.
- Light gray slate, which is forgiving about placement. Darker rock fountains need a pale background or they flatten out. This one is light enough to read against most walls and shelves, which makes it easier to place than the charcoal designs.
- Adjustable flow that controls two things. The same dial sets the sound level and the orb speed. Quiet also means slow, and lively also means fast, so you cannot have a silent fountain with a quickly turning ball.
What the water sounds like
Quiet and close. A small cascade at this size produces a light trickle rather than volume, suited to a desk where you sit within arm's reach. Because flow controls both sound and orb speed, turning it to near silent also slows the sphere noticeably. How loud it seems will shift with the flow setting and whether it stands on a hard surface, which is why a fixed decibel number would tell you nothing useful about your own room.
Quick Specifications
| Design | Slate cascade with an LED illuminated spinning glass orb |
|---|---|
| Material | Resin |
| Finish | Layered light gray slate |
| Dimensions | 8 in. square footprint, 9.8 in. high |
| Moving feature | Glass orb rotated by water flow |
| Lighting | LED inside the orb |
| Pump | Included quiet adjustable submersible pump |
| Flow control | Adjustable, also sets orb rotation speed |
| Power | AC plug in |
| Recommended use | Indoor |
Setup, Care, and Warranty
Setup and placement
Fill it, plug it in, done. Set it level, since an orb in a tilted seat will not turn evenly and can stall against one side.
Put a coaster or mat underneath. Any tabletop fountain throws fine spray, which shows on untreated wood over months.
If the orb stops turning
Usually one of three things. The water level has dropped and the pump is not delivering enough flow. The flow is set too low. Or debris has collected in the seat beneath the ball. Top up, raise the flow, and lift the orb out to rinse the seat.
Water level and daily care
Keep enough water in the base to cover the pump so it never runs dry. The reservoir on a piece this size is small and drops within days, so check often rather than weekly.
Use filtered or distilled water in hard water areas. Mineral film clouds a glass orb faster than it marks stone, and a clouded ball loses the effect you bought.
Cleaning
Lift the orb out and wipe it with a soft cloth regularly. Rinse the pump every few months, since small pumps clog sooner than large ones. Keep harsh liquid cleaners off the slate finish.
3-year warranty
This product includes a 3-year warranty. Coverage, claim requirements, and required documents are subject to the warranty policy that applies at the time of purchase. Keep your order confirmation, and contact customer support with your order details if service is needed.
Questions Before You Choose
How is it different from the smaller orb fountain?
Two things. This one is larger at 9.8 inches, and its orb is lit from within so you get a single glowing sphere. The 8.3 inch version has a clear crystal textured ball and a color changing LED that cycles through tones. Choose this for the glowing ball and that one for the smaller footprint and shifting color.
Does the orb need a motor?
No. Water from the pump passes beneath it and the flow alone turns it. There is no motor, no separate power for the rotation, and no mechanical noise.
Where does it fit?
A desk, a shelf, a bedside table, a console. The 8 inch base is about the area of a small plate. The light gray slate reads against most backgrounds, so it is easier to place than the darker rock designs.
Is it safe around children and pets?
The orb is glass and lifts out, so keep it away from small children and note that it will break on a hard floor. Keep the fountain back from table edges and out of reach of cats. Run the cord where it cannot be pulled. The recirculating water is not intended for drinking.