Name: Fountain Basin 220L
Brand: GARTENDEK
SKU: 220L
Price: 390.00 EUR
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Fountain Basin 220L

390.00€

Stock: In Stock
Model: 220L
Weight: 20.50kg
Dimensions: 1,040.00 mm × 1,040.00 mm × 350.00 mm

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GARTENDEK Fountain Basin 220L — self-supporting modular HDPE basin for decorative fountain installations with a closed water cycle.

Basin diameter ∅1040 mm, lid diameter ∅1060 mm, basin depth 350 mm, lid profile height 118 mm. Wall thickness ~8 mm. Volume 220 litres. Static load capacity ≥500 kg (lid only) and ≥1,000 kg with the central support tube included in every kit. Weight: 20.5 kg (basin 10.8 kg + lid with hatch 9.7 kg).

Colour: black (the product is fully concealed — lower part buried in ground, upper part covered by decorative composition). Material: HDPE (high-density polyethylene), CNC-cut and welded. Year-round outdoor use, freeze-tolerant to −15 °C. No concrete, no foundation, no building permits required. Installation on levelled compacted ground, minimum 2 persons.

Service life: 50+ years in ground. Warranty: 10 years. Delivery: assembled on pallet, pallet freight only. Price: €390.

Position in lineup: compact basin — lighter, more affordable, ideal for smaller gardens and lighter decorative compositions. The larger Fountain Basin 600L is available for maximum water volume and extended autonomous operation.

Unique market position: The only round self-supporting 220L fountain basin with ~8 mm HDPE walls and ≥500 kg load capacity on the European market. Priced at €390 — significantly below the OASE Reservoir 120 Square (290 L, €600) while offering the same engineering quality as the GARTENDEK 600L.

Customisation: Serial product with defined dimensions and material properties. Individual customisation is available for orders of 10+ units: modifications to dimensions, shape geometry, colour, and internal structure.

Creating a decorative water feature in a garden or public space traditionally involves expensive, permanent concrete construction: excavation, formwork, reinforcement, pouring, waterproofing, curing — a process that takes weeks, costs thousands of euros, and permanently alters the site. If the fountain needs to be relocated, the concrete must be demolished.

The only prefabricated alternatives are closed-system fountain basins (OASE, Finia, BlueThumb) — products designed for the same purpose. However, available European models are either too small (OASE 80 Round, ~120 L at €287), too expensive (OASE 120 Square, 290 L at €600), or offer unknown engineering specs (Finia, ~250 L at ~€260 with unspecified wall thickness and load capacity).

Important distinction: Pond liners (Heissner, Ubbink) are a fundamentally different product category. They are designed for open ponds — visible water surfaces with optional central fountains. The GARTENDEK Fountain Basin is a closed concealed system: the water infrastructure is completely hidden underground, and the decorative element sits on top. Water appears to flow over stone and disappear into the ground. These are two entirely different aesthetic and engineering concepts, and direct comparison is not meaningful.

The Fountain Basin 220L resolves all constraints of traditional fountain construction simultaneously:

No construction: installs on levelled compacted ground — no concrete, no foundation, no waterproofing. Two people, one afternoon
Compact and lightweight: at 20.5 kg, significantly easier to handle than the 600L (36.5 kg) — ideal for smaller gardens and sites with limited access
220 litres of reserve: provides ~5 weeks of autonomous operation without rain in summer — sufficient for moderate climate zones with periodic rainfall
Maximum structural rigidity: the round, tapered (conical) shape with 10 radial ribs and ~8 mm HDPE walls creates a structure that cannot be deformed by earth pressure or water pressure — the strongest geometry possible for an underground container
Absolute freeze resistance: water can remain in the basin year-round. Even if the water freezes completely solid, the HDPE structure sustains zero damage — only the pump should be removed for winter storage
Install once, forget: fill the basin with water, start the pump — the system runs autonomously with no regular maintenance required
≥500 kg / ≥1,000 kg load capacity: ≥500 kg with lid alone; ≥1,000 kg with the included central support tube — supports natural boulders, artificial stone, and multi-element compositions
Reversibility: the entire installation can be disassembled and relocated without destroying the surrounding landscape
Longevity: 50+ years in ground — outlasts any concrete basin (which cracks, leaks, and requires maintenance after 15–20 years)
Affordable entry point: at €390, the most accessible professional-grade fountain basin on the European market

The Fountain Basin 220L operates on a closed water cycle principle — no connection to water supply or drainage:

The basin is installed in a ground excavation, levelled and compacted
A submersible pump is placed inside the basin on the reinforced central pedestal
A water supply tube runs from the pump upward through the service hatch in the lid
The tube connects to the decorative fountain element (artificial stone, sculpture, or water feature) positioned on top of the lid
The pump circulates water upward through the decorative element
Water flows over and around the decorative element and drains back into the basin through the perforated lid (multiple ∅10 mm drainage holes)
The cycle repeats continuously while the pump is powered

The system requires only an electrical connection (220–240V) for the pump. A weatherproof electrical cabinet (IP65) is installed nearby.

Recommended pumps: GARTENDEK offers pond-grade submersible pumps as part of the complete fountain kit. These are professional pumps designed for continuous 24/7/365 operation.

Control options: Standard: wired remote control — on/off and flow rate adjustment. Premium: Wi-Fi control via smartphone app — on/off, flow rate adjustment, scheduling.

Water loss occurs only through natural evaporation. Top-up frequency depends on climate — typically every 2–4 weeks in summer. The 220L volume provides adequate autonomy for moderate European climates with periodic rainfall.

The basin is manufactured from HDPE — High-Density Polyethylene, a material specifically engineered for long-term underground and water-contact applications.

Property	Value
Material	HDPE
Density	0.941–0.965 g/cm³
Wall thickness	~8 mm
Impact resistance	High
Water absorption	< 0.01%
Freeze-thaw resistance	Excellent
Chemical resistance	Resistant to acids, alkalis, solvents
Corrosion	None
Operating temperature	−50 °C to +80 °C
Recyclability	100% recyclable (♻ 2 HDPE)

HDPE is the global standard material for underground water infrastructure: municipal water pipes, sewage systems, geomembranes, and underground tanks.

Wall thickness advantage: At ~8 mm, the GARTENDEK basin walls are approximately twice as thick as standard preformed pond basins (Heissner ~4 mm, typical market ~3–5 mm).

Production: CNC-cut HDPE sheets → welded into three-dimensional structure → reinforcing ribs formed → quality control.

Maintenance is minimal: occasional water top-up, pump maintenance per manufacturer instructions.

Warranty: The GARTENDEK warranty on the fountain basin is 10 years from the date of delivery.

The warranty does not cover:

mechanical damage;
use other than intended;
modifications not agreed with GARTENDEK.

The warranty applies in addition to the consumer's statutory rights under applicable EU legislation.

Compact garden fountain with artificial stone — the basin houses the pump, the lid supports a GARTENDEK artificial stone fountain, water circulates in a closed loop. The most common application.
Patio or terrace water feature — compact footprint fits into smaller outdoor spaces
Architectural accent — integration into landscape design with custom decorative elements
Alpine rock garden (alpinarium) — basin integrated into a rock composition with flowing water
Indoor water feature — self-supporting construction works without ground support, suitable for lobbies, conservatories, and winter gardens
Temporary / event installations — lighter weight enables easier setup and teardown

The Fountain Basin 220L is the compact model — lighter, more affordable, ideal for smaller installations.

Model	Volume	Diameter	Depth	Weight	Price	Best for
Fountain Basin 220L	220 litres	∅1040 mm	350 mm	20.5 kg	€390	Compact gardens, patios, lighter compositions, budget-conscious projects
Fountain Basin 600L	600 litres	∅1440 mm	500 mm	36.5 kg	€790	Large installations, heavy compositions, maximum autonomy

Choose the 220L if you:

have a small garden, compact installation, or limited budget
live in a moderate climate with periodic rainfall
need a lightweight, easy-to-handle solution

Choose the 600L if you:

have a large garden, heavy stone/sculpture, or hot, dry climate
want maximum autonomy and operational reliability
need the largest available volume

Environment — Water Decor (GARTENDEK)

1. Carbon Footprint (Production & Logistics)

The carbon footprint of GARTENDEK Water Decor systems is determined by three factors: HDPE production for the basin, composite material production for the stone, manufacturing location, and logistics distance.

Materials — Basin: HDPE (high-density polyethylene) is a petroleum-based polymer. However, the declared service life of 50+ years significantly reduces the carbon footprint per year of use compared to shorter-lived alternatives (e.g., concrete basins with liners that require replacement).

Materials — Stone: The composite fountain stone uses gelcoat, polyester resins, fiberglass, and marble chips. The long service life (10+ years) and stone weight (15–50+ kg depending on model) spread the carbon footprint over many years of use.

Production: All components are manufactured within the EU under GARTENDEK quality control. European production significantly reduces transport distance compared to non-EU alternatives.

Logistics — Basin: The HDPE basin is shipped assembled on a wooden pallet. Basin weight ranges from 50 kg (220L) to 70 kg (600L). The wooden pallet adds approximately 15–20 kg. Freight delivery within the EU generates 35–70 kg CO₂e per shipment depending on model and distance.

Logistics — Stone: The composite stone is shipped in an individual wooden crate. Stone weight ranges from 15 kg (small) to 50+ kg (XXXL). Courier or freight delivery adds 15–120 kg CO₂e depending on size and distance.

Numerical estimate (system average): For a complete fountain system (basin + stone) delivered within Central Europe, the estimated carbon footprint is approximately 60–150 kg CO₂e per system.

2. Zero Plastic Packaging

GARTENDEK Water Decor components are shipped with minimal to zero plastic packaging.

Basin packaging: The HDPE basin is secured on a wooden pallet using straps. No plastic packaging — no stretch film, no PVC ties, no plastic bags. Plastic content: 0%.

Stone packaging: The composite stone is shipped in an individual wooden crate with stretch film (perforated for handholds) and PVC ties. This is the only plastic component — less than 1% of total packaging weight.

Customer action — Basin: Remove straps, lift basin off pallet. The wooden pallet can be reused, dismantled for firewood, or disposed of as non‑hazardous waste.

Customer action — Stone: Remove 2–3 screws at marked locations, cut PVC ties with a knife or scissors. The stretch film and PVC ties are recyclable as plastic waste (PP/PVC). The wooden crate can be dismantled and used as firewood or recycled as clean wood.

3. Water Conservation

The Water Decor system is designed as a closed‑loop water circulation system with minimal water consumption.

Closed‑loop design: Water circulates continuously between the basin and the fountain stone. No connection to mains water is required after initial filling. Evaporation losses are minimal (typical 1–5% per week depending on climate).

No drainage required: The system does not require a drainage connection. Water is not discharged into the ground or sewage system.

Water volume: The basin holds 220 litres (small) or 600 litres (large) of water. This is a one‑time fill; only top‑up for evaporation is needed thereafter.

Freeze tolerance: The HDPE basin is rated for freeze tolerance down to −15 °C. Water can freeze inside the basin without damaging the structure. In northern regions, the pump should be removed for winter.

Verdict: The product enables water‑efficient water features with minimal ongoing water consumption — unlike traditional fountains that require constant mains water connection.

4. Food Waste Reduction

The Water Decor system is not directly involved in food production or storage. However, it contributes indirectly through:

Edible landscaping support: The fountain can be placed adjacent to vegetable beds, herb gardens, or fruit bushes — creating aesthetically pleasing edible landscapes without soil contamination risks. Both the HDPE basin and composite stone are chemically inert and do not leach into soil or water.

No direct effect on food waste: The product's contribution to food waste reduction is neutral (by enabling integrated garden designs without negative environmental impact).

5. Product Lifecycle

Declared service life — Basin: 50+ years of underground or above‑ground use under normal conditions (temperature range −30 °C to +60 °C, freeze‑thaw cycles, soil pressure, water contact).

Declared service life — Stone: 10+ years of outdoor use with permanent water contact (temperature range −30 °C to +60 °C, UV exposure, water immersion).

Design philosophy: The system is engineered as a permanent water feature — not a disposable seasonal item. The HDPE basin (∼8 mm thickness, radial reinforcement ribs) is designed to remain structurally stable for decades. The composite stone (gelcoat + fiberglass + marble surface) is designed to remain visually and structurally stable for a decade or more.

Maintenance requirements — Basin: None. No sealing, no waterproofing, no corrosion protection. The pump requires periodic cleaning (every 3–6 months).

Maintenance requirements — Stone: None. No seasonal treatment, no repainting, no sealing.

Failure modes — Basin: HDPE may eventually become brittle after extreme UV exposure (not applicable for underground installation). Under normal use (buried or sheltered), the material does not biodegrade, rot, or corrode. Mechanical damage from heavy impact is possible but unlikely.

Failure modes — Stone: The stone may eventually develop surface wear (chalking, fading) or structural damage from extreme impact. It does not rot, warp, or biodegrade prematurely.

Obsolescence: The system does not become functionally obsolete. It can be excavated, moved to a new location, and reinstalled at any time.

6. Transport Packaging

Basin packaging:

Wooden pallet (custom‑sized) — reusable, recyclable
Straps (polyester or metal) — recyclable
No plastic film, no cardboard, no void fill
Pallet dimensions: ~100×80×60 cm (220L) or ~120×80×80 cm (600L)
Pallet weight: 15–20 kg

Stone packaging:

Individual wooden crate (softwood, spruce or pine)
Crate dimensions: 70×50×30 cm (S) to 170×90×55 cm (XXXL)
Crate weight: 2–12 kg depending on stone size
Stretch film (LDPE) and PVC ties — less than 1% of packaging weight

Logistics class — Basin: Standard pallet freight (not courier). The basin is shipped fully assembled — no flat‑packing due to the welded HDPE structure.

Logistics class — Stone: Standard courier for S/M/L sizes; pallet or special freight for XL/XXXL sizes.

Space efficiency — Basin: The basin occupies its full volume during transport. Void space inside the basin is not used for other products to prevent damage.

Space efficiency — Stone: The wooden crate is form‑fitted to each stone. Void space is minimal (typically less than 10% of crate volume).

7. End‑of‑Life & Recyclability

Material composition — Basin:

HDPE (high‑density polyethylene) — >98% of product weight
Metal screws and fittings — small quantity, recyclable

Material composition — Stone:

Gelcoat (ISO/NPG) — thermoset polymer, not melt‑recyclable
Polyester resins — thermoset polymer, not melt‑recyclable
Fiberglass (glass fibre reinforcement) — non‑recyclable in mixed composite form
Marble chips and sand — inert mineral filler

Current recyclability status — Basin: HDPE is fully recyclable through standard plastic recycling streams (recycling code #2). HDPE is one of the most widely recycled plastics in the EU, with established collection and reprocessing infrastructure.

Current recyclability status — Stone: The multi‑layer composite structure is not recyclable through standard municipal waste streams. Thermoset polymers cannot be remelted. Separation of layers is not economically feasible at scale.

Responsible disposal options — Basin:

Plastic recycling (preferred) — the basin can be shredded and reprocessed into new HDPE products (pipes, containers, panels)
Reuse (best option) — excavate and sell/give away for continued use as a fountain basin or other water containment application
Energy recovery (incineration with power generation) — HDPE has high calorific value (∼46 MJ/kg)

Responsible disposal options — Stone:

Landfill (non‑hazardous) — the material is chemically inert and does not leach toxins
Energy recovery (incineration with power generation) — the polymer fraction has calorific value
Downcycling (crushing as mineral aggregate) — marble chips and sand can be recovered as filler material

Comparison to alternatives — Basin:

Concrete basin — not recyclable (crushable as aggregate, but energy‑intensive), significantly heavier (5–10×), requires demolition
Fiberglass basin — difficult to recycle (thermoset polymer), often ends up in landfill
PVC liner system — short service life (10–15 years), difficult to recycle, higher long‑term waste

Comparison to alternatives — Stone:

Natural stone — not recyclable either, but can be crushed as aggregate
Concrete — crushable as aggregate, but significantly heavier (15–20×) and less resource‑efficient during use

Circular economy potential — Basin: HDPE can be recycled indefinitely without loss of material properties. GARTENDEK encourages reuse and recycling at end of life.

Future improvements — Stone: GARTENDEK is monitoring developments in thermoset polymer recycling (solvolysis, pyrolysis) but does not currently offer closed‑loop recycling.

8. Summary Table (Category Ranges)

Parameter	Range / Value
Product name	GARTENDEK Water Decor — Fountain Basin (220L / 600L) + Composite Stone
Declared service life — Basin	50+ years
Declared service life — Stone	10+ years
Water volume	220 L (small) or 600 L (large)
Basin weight (product only)	50 kg (220L) or 70 kg (600L)
Stone weight	15–50+ kg (depending on model)
Basin packaging	Wooden pallet — plastic content: 0%
Stone packaging	Wooden crate — plastic content: less than 1%
Carbon footprint estimate (system: basin + stone, delivery within EU)	60–150 kg CO₂e
Water consumption during use	220–600 L (one‑time fill) + minimal top‑up for evaporation
Recyclability — Basin	Fully recyclable — HDPE (#2)
Recyclability — Stone	Not recyclable — landfill or energy recovery
Material leaching into soil/water	None — HDPE and composite stone are chemically inert
Freeze tolerance — Basin	−15 °C (water can freeze inside)
Freeze tolerance — Stone	−30 °C to +60 °C (year‑round outdoor use)

9. EU Environmental Frameworks

REACH (EC 1907/2006): All materials used (HDPE for basin; gelcoat, polyester resins, fiberglass, marble chips for stone) are REACH‑registered substances. No SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) are intentionally added. HDPE contains no plasticisers, BPA, or heavy metals.

CE marking (Construction Products Regulation CPR — EU 305/2011): Water Decor components are not classified as construction products under CPR. They are landscape water feature components and do not require CE marking.

EU Ecolabel (optional): The product does not carry EU Ecolabel certification. However, the basin's long service life (50+ years) and full HDPE recyclability align with Ecolabel principles. The composite stone does not meet current criteria for "easy recyclability".

Waste Framework Directive (2008/98/EC): The wooden pallet and crate are classified as non‑hazardous waste (EWC 15 01 03 — wooden packaging). The HDPE basin is classified as non‑hazardous plastic waste (EWC 02 01 04 — waste plastic). The composite stone is classified as non‑hazardous industrial waste (EWC 10 11 03 — waste from composite materials).

Single‑Use Plastics Directive (SUP — EU 2019/904): The basin uses no single‑use plastic packaging and falls outside the scope of SUP. The basin itself is a durable, long‑life product, not a single‑use item. The stone uses minimal stretch film and PVC ties (less than 1% of packaging weight).

EU Green Deal / Circular Economy Action Plan: The product aligns with durability and recyclability principles: extremely long service life for the basin (50+ years), long service life for the stone (10+ years), no planned obsolescence, fully recyclable HDPE, and minimal plastic packaging. Plastic recycling and durability are priorities in EU circular economy targets.

How much water does the basin hold?

The basin holds 220 litres of water in a closed circuit.

Is the basin frost-proof?

Yes. The HDPE material is freeze-tolerant to −15 °C. Water can remain in the basin year-round. Even if the water freezes completely solid, the HDPE structure sustains zero damage. Only the pump should be removed for winter storage.

How heavy is the basin?

The empty basin weighs 20.5 kg (basin 10.8 kg + lid with hatch 9.7 kg).

Do I need a building permit?

No. The basin is not a capital construction object and requires no building permits or project documentation.

Do I need concrete for installation?

No. The basin is installed on levelled compacted ground — no concrete, no foundation, no waterproofing.

How long does the basin last?

The service life is 50+ years in ground. The warranty is 10 years.

Can someone step on the basin?

Yes. The static load capacity is ≥500 kg (lid only) and ≥1,000 kg with the central support tube.

Is the pump included?

The pump is not included — it is available as part of the complete fountain kit or separately.