Abstract: There is provided a water feature and methods for use in a water park type environment wherein the feature comprises a misting system for dispensing a fluid in the form of a mist in an aesthetically pleasing and interactive arrangement. In an example, the misting system comprises a source of fluid coupled to a high pressure pump, and a conduit member having a first end that is attached to the source of high pressure fluid produced from the pump. At least one misting nozzle is coupled to the conduit to selectively disperse the fluid at a localized area upon actuation of at least one fluid control valve. A control system may also be provided to provide selective control of the supply of high pressure fluid to the at least one misting nozzle. The control system may allow interaction by a user to allow a user to control actuation of the supply of high pressure fluid to the at least one misting nozzle.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to in one aspect a universal mounting fixture for installation of an associated water feature apparatus. The universal mounting fixture comprises a housing, which may be designed to be cast in position within a water park surface. The housing has an interior sealing surface, and an inlet adapted to be coupled to a water supply for providing water to a water feature mounted in association with the housing. The water feature has an inlet for engaging and sealing with the sealing surface. The sealing surface may define an opening dimensioned to accept the inlet of a water feature fixture in sealing relationship therewith. When water is supplied to the receptacle housing, it will in turn flow to the water feature mounted therewith. The receptacle housing and mounting surface accommodate both inlets from above grade and below grade water feature fixtures.

Abstract: A valved conduit includes two substantially flangeless pipes adhesively bonded end-to-end at respective end walls of the two pipes at a joint; a butterfly valve including a protruding stem and a protruding anti-rotation tab, the butterfly valve being disposed inside the two pipes at the joint with the stem and the anti-rotation tab being engaged by end walls of the two pipes at the joint, the stem extending through the joint and beyond the pipes.