100-Watt Pond Deicer Thermo Pond

Name: 100-Watt Pond Deicer Thermo Pond
SKU: 20-5050
Availability: InStock

Item # 20-5050

$69.99

If you live in an area where ice formation is a concern during winter, it is important to consider a pool heater. The Thermo Pond Pool Heater 3.0 is designed to float on the water’s surface and consumes only 100 watts of energy.

It has an automatic thermostat that activates when the water temperature nears freezing, ensuring a hole is maintained in the ice up to minus 20 degrees F. With a 12-foot power cord, it is suitable for extreme cold conditions and has been tested accordingly.

This pool heater is safe for pond liners and plastic ponds, eliminating the need for a pond guard. It is recommended to use one unit for every 1000 gallons of water, and its protected heating element does not require regular cleaning with lime removing cleaners.

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A pond deicer serves to maintain an opening in the ice.This helps in facilitating the escape of harmful gases from decaying organic matter and allowing oxygen to enter. This is essential for the survival of fish during winter. It prevents suffocation due to trapped gases and low oxygen levels. The Danner 100 watt unit is energy-efficient and is frequently used in conjunction with aerators to enhance gas exchange and oxygen levels in the pond.

As organic matter breaks down and fish breathe, toxic gases such as ammonia and methane are generated. These gases can become trapped beneath the ice, but a deicer keeps an opening n the ice.

A deicer creates an opening in the ice. This is crucial for allowing oxygen from the air to enter the water and for carbon dioxide to exit. This exchange is vital for maintaining sufficient oxygen levels for fish and other aquatic organisms. Deicers are commonly used alongside aeration systems to enhance gas exchange.
This unit incorporates an internal heating element to warm the water directly surrounding the unit. This prevents ice formation in that localized area.

It is important to understand that deicers are intended to create a small opening, rather than to heat the entire pond.