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Product Description
SPINNING ORB TABLETOP FOUNTAIN
The Ball Turns, and Nothing Drives It But the Water
A crystal textured glass orb sits at the top of a small rock cascade, and it rotates continuously. There is no motor in it. The pump sends water underneath the ball and the flow alone keeps it turning, which means the speed changes when you change the flow setting. Turn the pump up and it spins faster.
That matters because it is the only moving part in a tabletop fountain that is not water. Falling water is soothing but it is also visually repetitive, and after a week on your desk you stop noticing it. A slowly turning sphere is a different kind of movement, and it holds attention the way a mobile or a pendulum does rather than the way a waterfall does.
The LED cycles slowly through colors rather than holding one, so the piece shifts through a range over several minutes. At 8.3 inches on a 7.9 inch base this is the most compact fountain in the series, small enough for a crowded desk or a bathroom counter.
8.3 in.Height
WaterDriven Orb
ColorCycling LED
IncludedPump
What Makes This Fountain Different
- A moving part that is not water, driven by water. Every fountain gives you falling water, and falling water repeats. Once your eye has learned the pattern it stops registering, which is why a desk fountain often becomes furniture within a fortnight. A rotating sphere does not repeat in the same way, because it turns continuously rather than cycling, and there is no motor sound because the water is doing the work. It also gives you a direct control, since raising the flow visibly speeds the ball up.
- Color cycling rather than a fixed color. The LED moves slowly through a range instead of holding one tone, so the piece looks different at various points in an evening. If you want a single consistent color, this is not that fountain, and one of the fixed warm or cool designs will suit better.
- The smallest footprint here. 7.9 by 7.9 inches is about the area of a side plate. It fits on a desk that is already full, a bathroom counter, a narrow shelf, or a bedside table.
- Adjustable flow that does two jobs. The same dial controls the sound level and the orb speed, so quiet also means slow and lively also means fast. Worth knowing, since you cannot have a silent fountain with a quickly turning ball.
What the water sounds like
Light and close. A small four tier cascade at this size gives a quiet trickle rather than any real volume, which suits a desk where you are within arm's reach. Remember that flow controls both sound and orb speed on this design, so turning it down to near silent also slows the ball considerably. How loud it seems will shift with the flow setting and the surface it stands on, which is why a fixed decibel number would tell you nothing useful about your own room.
Quick Specifications
| Design | Four tier rockery cascade with a water driven spinning orb |
|---|---|
| Material | Resin |
| Finish | Mountain rock texture |
| Dimensions | 7.9 in. square footprint, 8.3 in. high |
| Moving feature | Crystal textured orb, rotated by water flow |
| Lighting | Color changing LED on a slow cycle |
| Pump | Included quiet adjustable submersible pump |
| Power | AC plug in |
| Recommended use | Indoor |
Setup, Care, and Warranty
Setup and placement
Fill it, plug it in, done. Set it level, because an orb sitting in a tilted seat will not turn evenly and may stall on one side.
Put a coaster or a mat under it. Any tabletop fountain throws fine spray, and on an untreated desk that shows over months.
If the orb stops turning
Three usual causes. The water level has dropped so the pump is not delivering enough flow. The flow is turned down too far. Or debris has collected in the seat under the ball. Top up the water, raise the flow, and lift the orb out to rinse the seat. It should turn freely again.
Water level and daily care
Keep enough water in the base to cover the pump so it never runs dry. On a piece this small the reservoir is tiny and drops within days, so check it often rather than weekly.
Use filtered or distilled water in hard water areas. Mineral film shows on a glass orb faster than anywhere else and clouds the surface.
Cleaning
Lift the orb out and wipe it with a soft cloth, since a clouded ball loses the whole effect. Rinse the pump every few months, as small pumps clog quickly. Keep harsh liquid cleaners off the rock 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
Does the orb need a motor or batteries?
No. Water from the pump passes under the ball and the flow alone turns it, so there is no motor and no extra noise. Raising the flow speeds it up and lowering the flow slows it down.
How is it different from the other orb fountain here?
This one is smaller at 8.3 inches, has a crystal textured clear orb, and uses a color changing LED that cycles slowly. The 9.8 inch version is larger and its orb is lit from within, giving a single glowing ball rather than a shifting color scheme. Choose this for the smaller footprint and the color cycle.
Where does it fit?
A crowded desk, a bathroom counter, a narrow shelf, a bedside table. The footprint is about the area of a side plate, so it goes where nothing else will. It reads as a small natural object rather than a design piece.
Is it safe around children and pets?
The orb lifts out, so keep it away from small children who might take it, and note that a glass ball on a hard floor will break. 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.