Dimensions, Weights, Materials, and Security
The following details are about the Two and Three Footers. Click here to skip to the section about the Seven Footer
The diameter of the Three-Footer is approximately* 36" (91.44cm) and the Two-Footer is 24" (60.96cm). *The launch ramp platforms extend beyond the cone diameter onto the flat rear "corners". Therefore, they do not occupy additional floor space width.
The height to the rim of both units is about 22" (55.88cm). The coin-drop area of the ramps is 34" (86.36cm) high, and the top of the sign frame is 48" high (121.92cm).
The Two-Footer weighs 24 pounds (10.89kg) and the Three-Footer weighs 33 pounds (14.97kg).
Easy to Carry: So these two sizes are relatively light and easy to handle. When fully assembled, they will fit into a mini-van laying on their side, or standing up with the sign removed (two screws). You can even transport a Three-Footer in a small car, but you would need to separate the funnel from the base (three screws).
Security: Because the Two and Three-Footers are relatively light, we recommend that you place 3 or 4 zip-lock bags of sand or gravel inside the base to give it make it heavier and give it more stability. This reduces the risk of someone taking it. If you want an even greater level of security, you can run a small chain from the padlock around a post or other permanent object.
As a practical matter, we know that most of our customer do not add weight or chain it to a post. Most of them rely on the fact that most of the Wells are placed where there is an adult nearby such as a cashier. However, if you place a Well where it is not under someone's watch, we recommend some security.
Another important recommendation is to remove the money often enough that it does not build up too much of a temptation.
Thankfully, in the more than 20 years that we have been selling Spiral Wishing Wells, there have only been two reports of theft.
Coin Slot: The slot in the Two and Three-Footer coin ramps accommodates a coin up to 1.700 inches (4.318cm) in diameter by .115 inches (.2921cm) thick. We have not heard of any coins in any global currency that did not fit through that opening. Of course, some coins are multi-sided, and they don't roll as well since they tend to “bounce” from edge to edge, but they still perform an enticing show.
Sign Frames: Two and Three-Footer sign frames are 15 1/2" (39.36cm) tall and 16" (40.64cm) wide. They are made out of P.E.T.G. plastic which is folded in half to create a "sandwich" into which the poster sign is placed. We supply a generic sign, but you can make your own if you prefer. Click here to see exact dimensions.
Shipping Weight and Size for Two and Three-Footers
Three-Footers ship in two boxes. Box one weighs 15 pounds (6.8kg) and is 20" x 20" x 18" tall (59cm x 59cm x 46cm). It contains the base. The second box contains the cone, sign frame, and launch ramps, and weighs 22 pounds (10kg). It is 35" x 35" x 13" (89cm x 89cm x 33cm).
Two-Footers ship in one box that weighs 35 pounds (15.9kg) and is 24" x 24" x 22" (61cm x 61cm x 56cm).
Therefore, the packages are considered "oversized" and are converted to dimensional weight for shipping cost calculations.
BONUS: There is "open space" in these large boxes, so if you want to order some Miniature Well Vortx's, up to 30 of them can be fitted into The Three-Footer packaging, and 20 into the Two-Footer packaging at no additional shipping cost.
Seven Footer
The following image shows the line-drawing detail of the various dimensions of the Seven-Footer.
There is no limit on the size of coins that can be launched in the Seven-Footer because it uses an "open-top slot".
Click here for more photos and details about Seven Footer Options.
Shipping Size: The Seven-Footer is crated (fully enclosed and padded) and strapped to a pallet. The total dimensions including the pallet are 72"x72"x38" high (182.8cm x 182.8cm x 96.5cm). The total weight is 260 pounds (118kgs). It ships as Class 250 freight. When one Seven-Footer is ordered, the packaging is a "DO NOT STACK" format. If you order multiple Seven-Footers, we add a layer of crating so they can be stacked. Therefore, additional Wells add 40" (101.6cm) each to the height.