I just purchased a 750 watt for my pond which is roughly 900-1000 gallons. I live is Southeast Michigan. The paper in the box said it is not meant as a floating deicer, but can be one with an optional floater. Is there an optional floater or am I...
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Hi, I don't have my box anymore but ours just floats the way it is. My husband noticed that there is styrofoam on the under side of the rim that we think makes it float. I think it came that way though. I hope that helps.
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our pond holds 10,000 gal of water. We purchased the Laguna pump sized for the volume of water in our pond. This is important to have the correct size for proper aeration for volume of water. Too little will cause dead zones in your pond, and too much will cause the water to be too turbulent in the winter months. The koi fish need to rest on the bottom (quiet time) during the winter months. No problems with the pump at all this winter despite how cold it has been. Pump never missed a beat during -35 temps. Now the hard part is waiting for the 18 inches of ice to melt to see how and if our fish survived. Julie our pond holds 10,000 gal of water. We purchased the Laguna pump sized for the volume of water in our pond. This is important to have the correct size for proper aeration for volume of water. Too little will cause dead zones in your pond, and too much will cause the water to be too turbulent in the winter months. The koi fish need to rest on the bottom (quiet time) during the winter months. No problems with the pump at all this winter despite how cold it has been. Pump never missed a beat during -35 temps. Now the hard part is waiting for the 18 inches of ice to melt to see how and if our... » Read More our pond holds 10,000 gal of water. We purchased the Laguna pump sized for the volume of water in our pond. This is important to have the correct size for proper aeration for volume of water. Too little will cause dead zones in your pond, and too much will cause the water to be too turbulent in the winter months. The koi fish need to rest on the bottom (quiet time) during the winter months. No problems with the pump at all this winter despite how cold it has been. Pump never missed a beat during -35 temps. Now the hard part is waiting for the 18 inches of ice to melt to see how and if our fish survived. Julie « Show Less
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Please be aware this is the lowest wattage unit Farm Innovators makes. If I were going to be looking at 3 gal. and -20 I would think about a higher wattage unit but I have no experience with it in such extreme conditions.
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I'm using mine a pond bubbler without a battery, connected to directly to a small solar panel. Obviously it only runs when the sun is shining, but that is when my pond needs aeration the most.
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I got the 300 watt for my 55 gal. seems to do fine. I rather have a higher watt and turn it down lower. Besides after they get old and don't work as well a higher watt seems to do better. I think a 250 would do the job for a 55 gal
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The 10-watt model is rated for up to 1500 gallons, the 20-watt for up to 3000 gallons (http://www.amazon.com/Pondmaster-02910-Violet-Clarifier-10watt/dp/B00025YVGW/ref=pd_sim_lg_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1R49KXXSFNEBR4QAJTRK ). These lights work only on planktonic algae, not string algae. If your pond is in direct sunlight, has a severe planktonic algae problem, and has no pond plants to compete with the algae for nutrients, you may want to consider the 20-watt model; otherwise, the 10-watt model should be suitable for a 650 gallon pond. If your pond has fish, ideally you should use a pump that will recycle the entire volume of the pond every hour; that is, a pump rated for no less than 650GPH (gallons per hour). If your pond filter is positioned higher than the water surface of your pond, the head height of the pump will need to be considered, because it reduces the flow of the pump. You would likely find it very helpful to visit a store that sells Koi and pond supplies. Owners of those shops usually have a lot of experience building ponds and dealing with water quality issues, and they are happy to help you purchase the right equipment.
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My pond is about 12x12x3-- I use one all year, including winter (put it in shallow area) and this summer when temps peaked 100 I added a second, which helped a lot. I think they work extremely well- get the ring bubbler, it does better than the attachment that comes with the pump.
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I found the following explanation in an FAQ on the Miller Manufacturing Company (makers of the bowl) website:Q: Water freezes at 32°F. Why does the deicer turn on in the 40° range and not in the mid 30s?A: As water cools it get denser and sinks to the bottom of the tank, but once the temperature drops below 40°F, water actually gets lighter and remains at the surface. Thus, the surface can get colder and start freezing even though the water just a few inches below the surface is still at 40°. Therefore, to make sure the deicer protects the tank, all deicers are set to turn on above 40°F. I found the following explanation in an FAQ on the Miller Manufacturing Company (makers of the bowl) website:Q: Water freezes at 32°F. Why does the deicer turn on in the 40° range and not in the mid 30s?A: As water cools it get denser and sinks to the bottom of the tank, but once the temperature drops below 40°F, water actually gets lighter and remains at the surface. Thus, the surface can get colder and start freezing even though the water just a few inches below the surface is still at 40°. Therefore, to make sure the deicer protects the tank, all deicers are set... » Read More I found the following explanation in an FAQ on the Miller Manufacturing Company (makers of the bowl) website:Q: Water freezes at 32°F. Why does the deicer turn on in the 40° range and not in the mid 30s?A: As water cools it get denser and sinks to the bottom of the tank, but once the temperature drops below 40°F, water actually gets lighter and remains at the surface. Thus, the surface can get colder and start freezing even though the water just a few inches below the surface is still at 40°. Therefore, to make sure the deicer protects the tank, all deicers are set to turn on above 40°F. « Show Less
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I have mine mounted on the outside of the pond. It can be mounted inside the pond just make sure it is level. I would also recommend you make sure it is big enough for your needs. Do not calculate on gallons of water. You need to calculate how many fish you will have in the pond. I have 2000 gallons with 17 koi. I have 12,000gallons worht of filter and it barely keeps the water clean. Hope this is helpfull
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It just needs to float in the fish pond. I have a large pond and they worked great for me.
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Depending on your area of the country! I live in SW AZ and have a 2500 gallon pond. 40 watts was not enough. And I had troubles with this. I now went to 2 55 watt jaebo? or something like that. I would say if you have an algae issue, you may need more also. I don't believe too much uv filter would hurt anything, except keep your pond very clean.
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I had the same experience but as I understand it, this is a deicer so pond water will not get warm. I kept checking to see that no ice formed. Last week my pond froze with only a small opening around the fountain and this week we got down to 17 which is colder than last weeks temps and I had no ice save for small amount in the upper pond. That was the only way I could tell it was working. Not a lot of info on the box. Might be worth a call to the manufacturer. Hope this helps.
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The 100 watt version, which it's the one I bought, is not adjustable. Also, it does not keep the water 78 degrees. More like 72 degrees.
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Mine has been submersed in my 55 gallon tank for almost a year. The water level comes just above the dial and onto the cord. I have not had any issues with it heating and my thermometer and heater settings are dead on. I would buy it again. 300 watt version for my 55.
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I have a pump that pushes out 2500 gph for my pond. I also have another pump pushing out 4000 gph on a different filter for a waterfall and river. I was having some clarity issues with just the larger pump so I bought the TetraPond 26596 and within 1 week the 3000 gallon pond was crystal clear. I am extremely happy with the results. Good luck to you, I know you will not be disappointed.
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Are you using it as a floating device or sunken device. Mine is on the bottom of the pond. NC climate is pretty mild compared to some. If you are floating it unit might be effected by air temp.
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Not sure about watts but you might find that under the specs. Definitely delivers. I have it running a waterfall and bubbler. I have to use a diverter of about 25/75 or the bubbler is to strong. The waterfall is about four feet above floor of pond and runs strong.