What wattage should I use for a pond in the northeast U.S.
1409125
According to the diagram on the box, the manufacturer suggests a 250w unit for a pond up to 1,000 gallons. Anything over 1,000 gallons they suggest 750w.
1409126
I have a 750 watt. I live in mid Michigan. I have it on a timer for 12 hours at night. It keeps a open area usually about 2 feet around the heater (pond is less than 3 feet deep there) most days. When its really cold, the circle shrinks. My fish seem to do fine: I have it near the rock pile they hang out in. You could go a higher wattage or just have it run longer. I got it in 2011 I believe so this will be its 3rd winter. good luck
1409127
The wattage depends on the size of the pond. Both K & H (khmfg.com) and Farm Innovators (farminnovators.com) have a zone charts for their pond de-ricers. Both have contact information so you could always email them your pond specifics for help, as I have yet to find anyone who list information for ponds larger than 1200 gals.
1409128
There is a chart on K&H;'s web site that you can use to fugure out what size watts you need for your pond and area.Good luck.
1409129
I live in MN last hear I had 750 wattt & it keep the pond open. This winter I'm trying the 250
1922574
I would go with at least the 50 watt. Probably the 100 would be better. You can always put it a little bit diagonally in the tank. it is ok to fully submerge even the top part.I would consider going with 2 50watt heaters with one on either end of the tank for a more even heating effect. Plus both heaters would last longer because neither one would have to work as hard.
1423434
I live in Michigan I just set a floating heater in my pond in front of it and had no problem left my pump running
1120205
As long as your comfortable with the energy consumption, I personally don't think you can go overkill with filtration. I'm no pond pro though. I have had good luck with the laguna brand. Good luck with your pond. .
364415
Mine is a 1500w unit. Since I no longer have the box or the conversion chart, I'm really not 100% sure but I think it is for about 350-500 gallons. My pond is not that big and this unit works flawlessly, hope that helps.
2277152
No idea on colder climates. Can't imagine it would be a problem to run in Boston in winter. We live in NC and had no problem. Our electric bill went up $80-$100/mth. We used it almost nightly though. Great hot tub for the price! Will buy it again for our next house.
1329456
My pond is about 12x12x3-- I use one all year, including winter (put it in shallow area) and this summer when temps peaked 100 I added a second, which helped a lot. I think they work extremely well- get the ring bubbler, it does better than the attachment that comes with the pump.
364413
How many gallons you are trying to keep from freezing over and I not sure what wattage you are looking at? I have 2 ponds (2500 and 3000 gals. between 3 & 4 ft. deep) I have the 1500 Watt and just to keep an area open I could have probably gone with the lowest wattage and still had an area that didn't freeze over. The depth of your pond will also determine how quickly it will freeze, the deeper the pond the better and the less wattage needed. I live In Canada just across the border from Buffalo, NY.
344739
I am using the 300 watt in a 120 gallon for aquaculture, it seems to handle very well, even outside. I would probably use 2 or a larger one for 300 gallon?
1272947
Look at the size chart, 300-watt only good to 80-85 gallons. You would need something like 2 500-watt heaters or 1 1000-watt heater. Good luck.
233944
I use the 50watt in my betta tanks. (One gallon) and since its preset it shouldn't be to hot.
1337613
I got the 300 watt for my 55 gal. seems to do fine. I rather have a higher watt and turn it down lower. Besides after they get old and don't work as well a higher watt seems to do better. I think a 250 would do the job for a 55 gal
349973
This unit is 120v and designed for a pond, not an aquarium. My opinion it is way too powerful for an aquarium as it is built to clear 2000 gal or larger ponds.
1953465
No. It uses outdoor lighting Transformer. I have a 300watt AC/DC outdoor transformer that powers this pond light and about 10 other landscape lights. Each light is 20-30 watts and all my lights toghether add up to 300 Watts total. You may be able to buy a small 20 Watt transformer just for this unit, but I'm not sure.
675161
I think a 20 or 24 would be fine. I live on a pond and we have 24 inch ones.
1697844
My old 2 HP Jandy pump ran at 2400 watts. The new one is only using 950 watts @ 2650 RPM. Huge savings.
1123865
Yes it does matter, but unless you're drawing a massive amount of power it will be okay. I would think you'd be good up to 1500 maybe even 2000 watts.