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
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.
1838608
I use 60W Sylvania DOUBLElife, Multi use. They're teardrop shaped. But I bet you could use a lower wattage with no problem. I just wouldn't use a higher wattage.
605328
yes i have my led lights in my pond and i have a set of 3 and they run on a 12 volt transformer
2007392
This 150 watt will work for your tank. Most sources suggest 3-5watt per gallon. Lights create heat and regular room temp affect the waters average before heating. Mine doesn't come on much in the summer at all. If tank is on an outside wall it will be colder than the middle of your house. Same for if you live in warmer area like Texas vs michigan where it's always colder. I'm using it on a 75gal right now. Will add another in winter if it can't keep up.
1417037
This could run constantly if the pond is below 40 F. In that case, cost is $3-5 per day, depending on cost of electricity. This could add $50-150 per month as it gets colder.Example: 1500 watt x 24 hour = 36 kw-hrif electric costs 0.15 $/kw-hr = $5.40 per dayIt typically turns on at 45 F and off at 60 F.
1247228
My Beckett pond pump came with a 16' cord, however, I do not know how many watts it consumes without pulling it out of the pond. I can tell you that it seems to be very efficient and I have not noticed any variation in my power bill and the pump has run 24/7 for several years in a 1200 gallon pond with fish and plants. I feel that this pump was a very good deal for the money. I had originally purchased the pump as an interim pump and planned to replace it with a Laguna pump as I really like Laguna's quick connect fittings, however, this Beckett simply will not die. I am very pleased with it and if it dies tomorrow I will have gotten my money's worth! Larry T (Husband of Karanne T)
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.
675161
I think a 20 or 24 would be fine. I live on a pond and we have 24 inch ones.
628133
Depending on your area of the country! I live in SW AZ and have a 2500 gallon pond. 40 watts was not enough. And I had troubles with this. I now went to 2 55 watt jaebo? or something like that. I would say if you have an algae issue, you may need more also. I don't believe too much uv filter would hurt anything, except keep your pond very clean.
1931479
All Depend on what you are using the solar system for. I have two of these battery charging a small fish pond with total of four pumps, that not of enough battery. I have 200 watt system, use as many battery of same size as you can afford. Good Luck
2121480
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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.
309752
We tried using a sump pump but, after awhile, it would trip the breaker and stop working. Now we have a Tera 3600 pond pump. So far it's working great!
977428
That wattage will be sufficient for your aquarium. 200 to250 handles a 55 gallon salt water tank easily.
1784594
i fill mine with fresh water and run a pond pump to circulate the water,it will warm in the sun no problem and saves on water,just put the pump in the pool area ,its safe ,just put in to a GFI,works great here on the north shore of new york
391817
yes do run a pond pump i use one the other day to empty a fish pond with a 6oo watts pond pump