Blue Thumb Manufactured Product Details
AB48AB - 48" Achelous AquaBox®
Overview
Blue Thumb's patented AquaBox® basins are produced in-house. The 48" Achelous basin is designed to provide a plentiful water reservoir with strength enough to support expensive and heavy fountains on a manageable, lightweight form. It features a 2-piece removable grate top with a cutout for easy pump access, plus a cover to keep debris out when not in use. Additional support columns may be added when using heavier fountains. Made in the USA.
Specifications
- Round basin suitable for large fountains
- Overall dimensions: 51.5" diameter x 16" high
- Full grate dimensions and basin inner seat: 48" dia. x 2.8" H
- 95 gallon capacity
- Maximum static load: 1,500 lbs
- Weight: approximately 64 lbs
Basin Kit Includes
- Reservoir basin with 4 molded supports
- 2-piece grate basin cover
- Pump access cover
- PVC center support column
- Mesh Sediment Screen to reduce debris falling through grate into the basin
Recommended Add-On Products
- Auto Fill Valve paired with a 30 psi Regulator for automatic water level maintenance
- Splash Apron to help prevent water loss
- 4–5 bags of Polished Pebbles will cover the grate when finishing ( black or mixed )
Tech Specs (Comparison)
36" Achelous Basin - AB36AB
- Dimensions: Overall round 39.5" dia. x 16" H; full cover grate 36" dia. x 2.8" H (2 halves with 2 pump access covers)
- Gallon capacity: 60 gallons
- Maximum static load: 1,000 lbs
- Product weight: approx. 45 lbs
- Fountain size: for use with medium fountains
48" Achelous Basin - AB48AB
- Dimensions: Overall round 51.5" dia. x 16" H; full cover grate 48" dia. x 2.8" H (2 halves with 2 pump access covers)
- Gallon capacity: 95 gallons
- Maximum static load: 1,500 lbs
- Product weight: approx. 64 lbs
- Fountain size: for use with large fountains
52" Altum Basin - AB52AB
- Dimensions: Overall square 52.5" x 52.5" x 20" H; full cover grate 48" x 48" x 2.8" (2 halves with 1 pump access cover)
- Gallon capacity: 220 gallons
- Maximum static load: 2,500 lbs
- Product weight: approx. 110 lbs
- Fountain size: for use with large or multiple fountains
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