Description
A Sugar Kettle Water Fountain Masterpiece
The Sugar Kettle Water Fountain from Blue Thumb Fountains is a beautifully hand-molded cast iron bowl that's an authentic replica of those used in the processing of sugarcane. Water fills the bowl and cascades over all sides into the subsurface basin for recirculation, creating stunning beauty in 360°.
Powder-Coated Finish
For longevity and rust protection!
Relax to the Sounds of Falling Water
Thanks to the seamless lip design, water spills freely over the sides of the Sugar Kettle Fountain in 360°. This produces a strong ambient sound, ideal for helping mask street noise.
Available in 4 sizes to complement any landscape design and space. Your Sugar Kettle Fountain will fit perfectly into locations that include:
➤ Garden, Pathway, Lawn, Flower or Rock Bed, Natural Courtyard.
Complete Kit Includes: Sugar Kettle with attached bulkhead and water diffuser, Kettle Support Ring, subsurface basin with Splash Apron (see photo in gallery), high-efficiency pump, auto-fill/float device, anti-splash mat, coupler, shims, intake & discharge assemblies, tubing. Basins: Round 51.5" diameter for S/M/L Kettles, and 52.5" Square for XL Kettle.
Why You'll Love It
- Made in the USA: At a family-run business in the Midwest
- Forged from Rustic Cast Iron: Authentic replica of kettles used in the processing of sugarcane
- Self-Contained & Low Maintenance: No plumbing hookup required
- Hand Built: Skilled mold makers and ironsmiths create each fountain with the same level of passion
- Uniquely Yours: Due to the texture and detail of natural materials used and the handcrafting process, no two pieces are the same
Specifications
Blue Thumb #s: ABSK28K, ABSK33K, ABSK37K, ABSK48K
| Type | Outdoor - Ground with Subsurface Basin |
| Material | Cast Iron with anti-rust powder coating |
| Sugar Kettle Dimensions |
Small - 28" dia. x 9"H / 24 lbs. Med. - 33" dia. x 10.5"H / 40 lbs. Large - 37" dia. x 13"H / 62 lbs. XL - 48" dia. x 19"H / 122 lbs. |
| Basin Dimensions |
(S/M/L) - Round 48" dia. x 16"H (tapers to 51.5" total diameter) / 65 lbs. Capacity: 220 gallons |
| Pump Included | (S) - 6,000 GPH IllumiFlow; 25 ft. power cord (M & L) - 7,800 GPH IllumiFlow; 25 ft. power cord (XL) - 11,000 GPH ShinMaywa; 25 ft. power cord |
| Warranty | Limited Warranty. See Resources and Manuals below. |
Learn More: Leveraging the Splash Apron
The splash apron acts as a "funnel" to help prevent water loss when it splashes outside of the fountain's designated area. This, in turn, reduces the frequency of refilling the water basin. The splash apron can be installed after the fountain is setup and is most commonly used with the Size XL Sugar Kettle.
Tips from the Engineer team:
- Make sure the ground is sloped back towards the basin and then the splash apron will be able to direct water back to the basin.
- Make sure the apron overlaps the side of the basin and allows water to return to the basin.
Fountains
General Fountain Care
Pumps
Warranty
Shipping Made Simple
Fountainful provides free standard shipping in the Lower 48 U.S. thanks to our partnership with 20+ freight carriers. Residents of Alaska, Hawaii, or Canada: please contact us for available options.
Delivery Methods That Appear at Checkout
"Standard Shipping" – Free to our customers
- Arrives on a pallet via LTL freight truck (similar to large furniture).
- Placed near the bottom of the driveway and off to one side, wherever you direct.
- Signature by someone over 18 is almost always required.
- Does not include setup, assembly, or package disposal.
"UPS Insured" or "USPS Priority" – Free to our customers
- Automatically selected for small/light items that are delivered in a parcel box by UPS or the U.S. Mail.
- When ordered in addition to a palletized item, the design team will include it on the pallet if possible so that both items arrive together.
Upgrade: "Threshold/Inside Property" – Rates provided at checkout
- Same as Standard Shipping, except the freight carrier will cross your property line (i.e., the threshold) and lower the pallet outside of the first dry area (e.g., garage, covered porch).
- Sometimes referred to as "Top of Driveway."
- Does not include setup, assembly, or package disposal.
Delivery Timeframes
The disclosed timeframes are estimates based on each design studio's extensive track record and typical production capacities.
REMEMBER: casting, curing, and staining decorative concrete is not an exact science. The strict attention to detail is why these products are so well loved! Learn more about concrete production in our FAQs. You'll be notified of unexpected delays (i.e., long cure times because of humidity). These are beyond Fountainful's control.
| Design Team | Timeframe | State of Origin |
| Adagio Water Features | 7-15 business days | Utah |
| Blue Thumb | 7-12 business days | Michigan |
| BluWorld | Project-specific | Florida |
| Campania International | 10-20 business days | Pennsylvania |
| Fiore Stone, Inc. | 5-7 weeks | Nevada |
| Fire Pit Art | 10-20 business days | Tennessee |
| Giannini Garden Ornaments | 7-11 weeks (often much shorter during the offseason) |
California |
| GIST Concrete Products | 6-9 weeks | Arizona |
| Massarelli's | 3-6 weeks | New Jersey |
| MODFountain | 4-6 weeks | New York |
| Phoenix Design Cast |
November thru March: 4-6 weeks April thru October: 6-8 weeks |
Arizona |
| The Outdoor Plus | 3-6 weeks | California |
| Travertine & More | 7-14 business days | Georgia |
| Winter Woodworks | 7-12 business days | Wisconsin |
Ready-to-Ship
Items designated as "ready-to-ship" generally leave the warehouse within 5-7 business days.
Hard-to-Reach Addresses for Pallet Shipments
- Most LTL carriers use a standard 28-foot trailer, and it is the driver's discretion if they can safely drive down your street.
- For hard-to-reach addresses (i.e., narrow or dead-end streets) or unusual driveway configurations, some carriers may charge extra or require the shipment to be "rescued" by a different carrier. If this happens, we'll relay the additional cost for which you are responsible.
Help prevent an unplanned extra cost by using the Order & Delivery Instructions box on the Shopping Cart page to give us a heads up about any potential delivery considerations before the order is ready to ship.
➤ When in doubt, opt for the Threshold Upgrade, as this covers a lot of tricky delivery requirements with the freight carrier.
Misc. Delivery Terms (pallet shipments only)
| Special Instructions | If there are special delivery instructions for the freight carrier, please let us know at the time of order so accommodations may be made. There may be additional charges for special requests or you may need to make your own delivery accommodations once the piece arrives to your area. This is especially true for high-rise buildings. Cancellation of an order after it arrives and is subsequently determined to be undeliverable is subject to courtesy partial refund only after a Policy Exception is authorized. |
| Delivery Appt. & Holds/Storage | Similar to furniture deliveries, the carrier may call you before delivery to schedule drop off. If you commit to an appointment and are not present to accept delivery, or if you confirm a delivery date and subsequently reschedule, a re-delivery fee may be charged for which you are responsible. If the carrier must hold your pallet beyond their standard courtesy period, you are responsible for any storage fees. If a shipment is at risk of being returned to the design studio because you cannot be reached, Fountainful may update the service level to No Signature Required to spare you from shipping costs should a pallet be returned. |
| Change of Address | Any fee charged by the carrier for a change/re-consign of the original delivery address is your responsibility. |
| Forklift |
A small handful of items will require you to agree to the Forklift Delivery Terms before you can add the item to your cart. In these cases, the pallet(s) cannot be lowered on the lift gate and must be removed from the truck with a forklift. Plan ahead by contacting a local contractor or small equipment rental outfit (e.g., Lowes) if you're not already working with a landscaper who has this equipment. |
Always inspect your delivery. See the Refund Policy for a Delivery Inspection Checklist.
Hailing from a 126,000 sq/ft facility in Saginaw, Michigan, the Blue Thumb team boasts 20+ years of aquatic and water feature experience.
Their mission is simple: to help you better enjoy your landscape. No matter the size, style, or decorative theme of your garden, a Blue Thumb fountain will make the perfect focal point. They partner with the finest craftsmen and artisans and produce fountains in high-quality materials including Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete, Natural Stone, Hand-Glazed Ceramic, and Artist-Cut Copper.
Blue Thumb is affiliated with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, the American Society of Landscape Architects, and the Association of Professional Landscape Designers.
Questions & Answers
Have a Question?
-
I am looking at a medium sugar kettle fountain, as an anniversary gift for my wife but I cannot run power to the location where she wants it installed. Do you offer a simple solar pump option?
There are no comparable solar pumps that the Engineers would recommend for this Sugar Kettle feature. The Medium kettle requires a pump rated at 7,800 gallons-per-hour, which is nearly impossible to find in a solar pump. The pump cord for this fountain is 25-feet long, and you can use electrical conduit from a hardware store to bury the pump cord and an extension cord for the length they required. Conduit provides a good option, as we would never recommend burying the cord without protection.
-
Does this kettle have pre-drilled holes for the pump wiring?
Yes, the kettle is pre-drilled to accomodate the tubing and pump cord. Feel free to reference page 4 of the installation manual for some visuals, and give us a call if we can talk through anything else.
-
What is the 'splash apron'?
Thank you for the question! The splash apron acts as a "funnel" to help prevent water loss when it splashes outside of the fountain's designated area. This, in turn, reduces the frequency of refilling the water basin. The splash apron can be installed after the fountain is setup.
Official Description: the 8-foot sq. apron will help to prevent water loss from your fountain by extending beyond the perimeter of your basin, capturing and returning water that would otherwise end up in the surrounding landscape. You can custom cut and tailor the apron to fit around your fountain(s) and trim any additional that is not needed.
You may also like
Recently viewed
Financing a Made-to-Order Item
If you choose to finance your purchase with Affirm, your first payment is due approximately two weeks after your purchase is finalized. Please note that due to extended delivery times, your loan payment(s) may be due before you receive your purchase.