Testing and commissioning are now underway for the Wadi Bin Hashbal Dancing Fountain at Valley Resort in Aseer, Saudi Arabia.
With the main fountain equipment installed, a Huaxin Fountain engineer is currently on site to provide technical guidance and commissioning support.
The current work focuses on checking the fountain’s water effects, operating parameters, lighting system, control programming and multimedia equipment.
The engineer is also recording the latest fountain tests through on-site photos and videos. These materials provide a first look at the project before the final performance is completed.
On-Site Commissioning Support
Testing a large dancing fountain involves much more than switching on the pumps and checking whether water is discharged correctly.
Different fountain systems must operate together under actual site conditions. Water pressure, jet height, nozzle direction, equipment movement, lighting sequences, and control commands all need to be checked during operation.
The Huaxin Fountain engineer is providing technical guidance during this process and reviewing the actual performance of the installed fountain equipment.
The on-site observations are then used to identify settings that require further adjustment.
This stage is especially important because the real operating environment may differ from the original design conditions. Wind, viewing distance, water level, and equipment installation tolerances can all influence the final visual result.
A 110-Metre Fountain Layout
The fountain is installed within an elongated pool measuring approximately 160 metres in length.
The active fountain arrangement extends for around 110 metres and follows a curved layout across the pool.
This configuration distributes the fountain effects across a wide viewing area while maintaining a clear visual centre around the main high jet.
The curved arrangement also allows the dynamic water effects to form different layers during the programmed performance.
At this stage, however, the purpose of testing is not only to demonstrate the scale of the fountain. It is also necessary to check whether the complete layout performs consistently from one end of the pool to the other.
Adjusting the Water Effects
The water effects are one of the main areas being checked during commissioning.
The project includes a central high jet, secondary high jets, 1D and 2D swing fountain devices, rainbow-shaped water effects, air explosion effects, and other programmable fountain patterns.
Each type of equipment has different requirements for water pressure, flow rate, movement range, and operating frequency.
During testing, the engineer checks whether the water columns remain stable and whether the different effects are properly coordinated across the fountain.
Nozzle direction and jet height may also require fine adjustment after the equipment is operated under real site conditions.
These adjustments help improve the overall balance of the fountain rather than allowing individual water effects to appear disconnected from the complete show.
Checking the High Jet Performance
According to the current technical design, the central high jet is designed to reach approximately 100 metres.
The operating height must be tested gradually. Pump output, frequency settings, wind conditions, and system stability all need to be considered before the final operating parameters are confirmed.
For this reason, the height used during individual testing sessions may not always represent the final show setting.
All technical figures in this article are based on the current project design documents. The final operating height and other operating parameters will be confirmed after commissioning is completed.
Lighting and Control Programming
The fountain lighting and control systems are also being checked at this stage.
The engineer reviews whether the lighting changes remain synchronized with the programmed water movements. Timing differences between pumps, dynamic fountain devices, and underwater lights can affect the overall rhythm of the performance.
Control sequences may therefore need to be adjusted after the fountain is observed on site.
The objective is not simply to create more movement. Each effect must begin and end at the correct time so that the overall show remains clear and coordinated.
The results of these tests are also used to refine the show programming and improve the coordination between water, lighting, and multimedia effects.
Water Screen and Laser System Testing
The project layout also includes a water screen projection system and laser equipment.
During commissioning, the position and operating conditions of these systems need to be checked alongside the main fountain.
The water screen must provide a sufficiently stable projection surface, while the laser system must be positioned correctly for the intended viewing direction.
Their coordination with the main fountain performance will continue to be adjusted during the current commissioning stage.
More detailed information about the multimedia system and final show content will be included in the completed project case study.
Why Repeated Testing Is Necessary
Large dancing fountains normally require several rounds of testing. Individual systems must first be checked separately before water effects, lighting, dynamic devices, audio, water screen projection, and laser equipment are combined into complete show sequences.
Repeated testing helps identify issues such as:
Addressing these details during commissioning improves both the visual result and the long-term stability of the fountain syste
Preparing for the Final Performance
The Wadi Bin Hashbal Dancing Fountain Project is now approaching its final stage.
The Huaxin Fountain engineer will continue providing technical support while the remaining operating parameters and show sequences are checked and refined.
The current photos and videos show the fountain during testing rather than the completed final performance.
After commissioning is completed, Huaxin Fountain will publish a full project case study covering the fountain design, equipment configuration, technical features, and completed show effects.
More on-site testing videos will be shared soon.
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