Keep Fish Alive in the Winter Months
During winter, it is important to keep a small hole in the pond ice to allow for oxygen to enter and for carbon dioxide to exit.Aquascape 300 Watt De-icer
Features
- Keeps a small hole in the ice during the winter months
- Ensures proper gas exchange, keeping fish safe throughout the winter
- Stainless steel construction
- 300 watts energy-efficient design
- Built-in LED light shines blue when the unit is on, and red when it is heating
- A built-in safety switch that cuts power to the thermostat if the temperature reaches 21°C
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
Important Information
Please note: the de-icer thermostat is set to turn off at 70°F or 21°C. The thermostat is a safety feature and not meant to turn off the heater when ice is not present.What this means:
- Do not plug your de-icer in until ice has formed on the pond (and hasn't melted during the day)
- If the water temperature is 70°F or 21°C the de-icer may still operate, so unplug it and pack it away
- You may use a timer during winter so that the unit only runs for 12 hours per day (e.g. 7 pm to 7 am)
- You can expect the daily cost of running the de-icer to be about $1 a day (Ontario)
- Do not use with an extension cord
- The stainless steel body gets HOT! Do not attempt to pick it up with bare hands until cooled
Technical Information
- Cord Length: 22′
- Dimensions: 5.5″ diameter x 4″ H
- Weight: 3 lbs
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