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"RichToyBox" wrote in message
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IMO you will need a whole lot more heat than that. I heat my small pond
(about 2000 gallons) in the Richmond Virginia area with a 15 amp immersion
heater unit, and cover the pond with a lean-to greenhouse made with
several
layers of polyethylene sheeting to keep the cold air and wind away form
the
pond. The 4000 gallon pond uses 2 of these heaters.
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I'm glad I don't have your electricity bill! As a matter of interest, what
temperature do you keep it at & why exactly do you do this? Most people just
seem to allow their ponds to Winter naturally & just keep the ice under
control.

rgds

I.