Three genuine natural basalt columns with hollowed-out tops that create small pools of water around each bubbling plume.
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Create a distinctive outdoor water feature with three genuine natural basalt columns. Each column features a hollowed top that collects water around the bubbling plume before gently overflowing down the rugged stone sides.
Choose from three height configurations. Every kit includes a matched Achelous AquaBox® reservoir, Mag-Drive pump, flow-control plumbing, and 200 pounds of polished pebbles.
The hollowed tops create small pools that overflow naturally, producing a different water effect than standard flat-top basalt fountains.
Every volcanic basalt column has its own color, shape, and texture. No two fountain arrangements are exactly alike.
Each configuration pairs the stone columns with an appropriately sized basin, pump, and adjustable plumbing system.
All three kits include the same 48-inch Achelous AquaBox® basin. Choose the column heights that best suit your landscape.
Short: A lower-profile arrangement suited to garden beds, patios, and smaller landscapes.
Tall: Adds height and visual presence without moving to the largest configuration.
Extra Tall: Creates a prominent focal point with a 48-inch tallest column. Includes a splash apron.
Natural variations in color, shape, texture, and weight are expected.
Each kit includes a submersible Mag-Drive pump matched to its column heights.
The valves allow you to balance the water flow between the three columns.
Five 40-pound bags of polished pebbles finish the visible fountain basin surface.
Choose black or mixed pebbles from the product options.
The Extra Tall kit also includes an 8' x 8' splash-apron liner. A splash apron is optional for the Short and Tall kits.
Excavation, foundation preparation, electrical installation, water connections, lifting equipment, and surrounding landscaping are not included. Lighting, automatic water fill, and other optional accessories are sold separately.
Genuine basalt is extremely heavy. The following individual stone weights are approximate and may vary with the natural stone cuts.
Individual columns may weigh more than 200 pounds. Plan for appropriate lifting equipment, safe site access, and experienced installation assistance. Follow the installation manual for proper basin support and stone placement.
These are the main installation stages. Follow the included manual for complete assembly and safety instructions.
Choose a location with access to water and GFCI-protected electrical service. Check underground utilities, excavate for the basin, and prepare a compacted, level foundation.
Set the AquaBox level and properly supported. Install the grates, supports, pump, screen, and plumbing according to the manual. Preserve access to the pump.
Carefully position the basalt columns over the planned plumbing openings. Route tubing through each stone and verify stable, properly supported placement.
Fill the reservoir, start the pump, and adjust the individual water plumes. Check splash patterns before adding the included polished pebbles and finishing the surrounding landscape.
Review the official maintenance guide for complete winterization and spring-startup instructions.
Review the official instructions and individual kit specifications before installation.
If you love the appearance of basalt but prefer something easier to handle, consider our Triple Handcrafted Basalt Fountain Kit. Made from glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) molded from real basalt formations, it offers natural-stone character at a fraction of the weight. The handcrafted version has a different fountain-top design and water effect.
Our Sales/Tech Team can help you compare fountain sizes, review installation requirements, and choose the right accessories for your project.
Yes. Each kit includes three natural basalt columns, an Achelous AquaBox® basin, a matched Mag-Drive pump, flow-control plumbing, tubing, fittings, and 200 pounds of polished pebbles. Site preparation, electrical installation, and surrounding landscaping are not included.
Approximate individual weights range from 108 pounds for an 18-inch column to 288 pounds for a 48-inch column. Actual weights vary with natural stone cuts. Plan for appropriate lifting equipment and installation assistance.
Yes. The included three-way flow-control assembly allows you to adjust the water delivered to each column. This helps balance plume height and minimize excessive splash.
The Extra Tall ABBC475 kit includes an 8' x 8' 30-mil splash-apron liner. A splash apron is optional for the Short ABBC400 and Tall ABBC425 kits.
The basalt columns may remain outdoors. In climates with prolonged freezing, we recommend removing the pump and storing it submerged in water in a frost-free location.
The installation manual instructs owners to leave water in the installed basin during winter. Follow the complete winterization instructions.
The Achelous AquaBox® basin carries a lifetime limited warranty for qualifying manufacturing defects. The Mag-Drive pump has a five-year limited warranty, excluding the impeller.
The stone fountain has limited workmanship coverage for a minimum one-year period. All warranties are subject to the applicable terms and exclusions. These are component-specific warranties, not a lifetime warranty on the entire kit.