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Post by parker002 on Nov 14, 2019 13:32:07 GMT -5
In the past, I've used the two pond heaters pictured below. Among other issues, I've had them blow breakers and even worse, melt the outlets they were plugged into. Is there a safer alternative, maybe one that isn't as powerful in wattage?  .  |
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Post by Carl on Nov 14, 2019 14:30:41 GMT -5
These heaters work best with circulation, if even just a bubbler.
Have you provided circulation around these heaters?
Carl
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Post by parker002 on Nov 14, 2019 17:26:44 GMT -5
I have tried both with and without air bubbles. They do work, in fact, they clear a good portion of the pond unless it's 20 below for more than a day or two. I think a lower wattage would probably end up being less of a fire hazard while still being effective. I really just need a small hole. Right now, my air stones are doing that without any heater at all but it's only November.
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Post by Carl on Nov 15, 2019 10:29:43 GMT -5
I have tried both with and without air bubbles. They do work, in fact, they clear a good portion of the pond unless it's 20 below for more than a day or two. I think a lower wattage would probably end up being less of a fire hazard while still being effective. I really just need a small hole. Right now, my air stones are doing that without any heater at all but it's only November. We do not get as cold here in Western Oregon, so generally just having bubbles or similar is all that is needed. Most of my pond work was in So. California, so all I knew as to dealing with freezing ponds was from trade shows and reading. Carl |
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