Fire and Water Bowls

How a fire and water bowl works

Your pool pump fills the bowl, and a scupper pours water back into the swimming pool. Above it, a gas burner runs on natural gas or propane over lava rock or fire glass. Run water, fire or both.

Choose your spill and shape

A front spill pours one fall from a single spout. A wide spill sends a broad sheet of water almost the full width of the bowl. A twin spill gives two falls side by side. A gravity spill drops water from a flat lip without a spout. A wave scupper makes ripples. A four-way spill pours from four sides. A 360 spill creates a water curtain around the rim. Shapes include round, square, cone, half-sphere and urn bowls, 24 to 48 inches across, plus linear troughs in 48, 60 or 72 inches.

For separate effects, explore a pool fire bowl, flame-free water bowls or wall-mounted pool scuppers.

Materials that live by a pool

Glass-fiber concrete, also called glass fiber reinforced concrete, offers 18 colors and three wood-grain finishes. Hammered copper develops a blue-green patina. Explore our copper fire features. Brushed stainless steel handles pool chemicals and salt air. Powder-coated steel comes in 15 colors.

Fountains that need no pool

A self-contained fire and water fountain sits on a column with its own basin, pump and lights. It needs only power and gas. Compare outdoor water fountains for water without flame.

Why buy from My Cozy Outdoors

Every piece is handmade in the USA by The Outdoor Plus. We are an authorized dealer, so the full manufacturer warranty applies. Call us and we will talk it through. For more options, including gas fire pits, browse all gas fire bowls, outdoor water features or fire pits by fuel, shape and type.

FAQ

How does a fire and water bowl work?

The pool pump fills the bowl through its base. A scupper returns that water in a sheet. A central burner burns natural gas or propane over lava rock or fire glass. Separate valves let you run fire, water or both.

Do I need a pool for a fire and water bowl?

No. Most bowls suit a pool or spa wall. Away from a pool, you need a basin and pump. Self-contained fountains include their own basin, pump and lights. They need only power and gas on a patio or lawn.

Which material holds up best beside a pool?

All four materials suit poolside use. Stainless steel handles salt air and pool chemicals with an occasional wipe. Powder-coated steel keeps its color. Concrete offers 18 colors and three wood-grain looks. Copper develops a blue-green patina. A cover keeps leaves out.