Blue Thumb Manufacturing Product Details

AB52AB - 52" Altum AquaBox^®

Overview

Blue Thumb’s patented AquaBox^® basins are produced in-house. The 52" Altum basin is designed to provide a plentiful water reservoir with strength enough to support expensive and heavy fountains while remaining manageable and lightweight. It features a 2-piece removable grate top with a cutout for easy pump access and a cover to help keep debris out when not in use. Additional support columns may be added when using heavier fountains. Made in the USA.

Specifications

• Square basin suitable for large or multiple fountains
• Overall dimensions: 52.5" x 52.5" x 20" H
• Full grate dimensions / basin inner seat: 48" x 48" x 2.8" H
• 220-gallon capacity
• Maximum static load: 2,500 lbs
• Approx. weight: 110 lbs (basin, grates, and pump access cover)

Basin Kit Includes

• Reservoir basin with 4 molded supports
• 2-piece grate basin cover
• PVC center support column
• Pump access cover
• Mesh Sediment Screen to reduce debris falling through the grate into the basin

Recommended Add-Ons

• 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: black or mixed (covers the grate when finishing)
• Optional Altum AquaBox^® aluminum grates for additional strength

Tech Specs

• 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
• Max static load: 2,500 lbs
• Product weight: Approx. 110 lbs
• Fountain size: For use with large or multiple fountains

Product Resources

• 52" Altum Basin Spec Sheet (PDF)
• Achelous & Altum Installation Manual (PDF)
• Auto Fill Installation Video (YouTube)
• Testimonial Video (YouTube)