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Thermo-pond heater
Has any used the thermo-pond 100 watt heater? How does it work? I live near
Rochester, NY I believe it is in zone 6 |
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I've used it in the past.
Worked very well, except it took in water. Even though it sank it never took in enough to cause short(s) or damage to fish. The reason it was taking in water was the fine seal between the two sections. This problem has since been rectifide. I strongly recommend it. Last year I layed out 2x4s across the pond, and fastened plastic to them. Also kept one smaller pump running all winter. No problems, no ice on surface whatsoever, and no supercooling due to too strong a pump. Didn't loose a single fish, our temperature here in Ottawa,On.Canada averaged -40 it was the coldest we've had in some time. Of course the Heron which has since found my pond is trying his hardest to reduce my stock. Roger Pictures of setup available upon request. |
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Used a waterbed heater
"Ralph" wrote in message ... Has any used the thermo-pond 100 watt heater? How does it work? I live near Rochester, NY I believe it is in zone 6 |
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I have also used the Thermo-Pond heater, and mine also took on water last winter. I just received a replacement from them (under warranty), so I hope the problem is resolved this winter. Other then the water leakage, it worked very well. I am in suburban Chicago (zone 5), and my pond is about 2 feet deep. I had a layer of ice all winter, except for the hole kept open by the Thermo-Pond. I did not run any other heater or pump. Fish came out fine. Previously, I used the other popular floating heater (it's green, and uses about 1500 watts). I replaced it for 2 reasons: too much energy usage, and I was worried that the exposed heating element might damage the liner. Again, when I used that heater, I got a layer of ice most of the winter, except around the heater. Fish came out fine. Jeff Roger wrote: I've used it in the past. Worked very well, except it took in water. Even though it sank it never took in enough to cause short(s) or damage to fish. The reason it was taking in water was the fine seal between the two sections. This problem has since been rectifide. I strongly recommend it. Last year I layed out 2x4s across the pond, and fastened plastic to them. Also kept one smaller pump running all winter. No problems, no ice on surface whatsoever, and no supercooling due to too strong a pump. Didn't loose a single fish, our temperature here in Ottawa,On.Canada averaged -40 it was the coldest we've had in some time. Of course the Heron which has since found my pond is trying his hardest to reduce my stock. Roger Pictures of setup available upon request. |
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Thermo-pond heater
Thanks for the info I ordered one
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