pond heating

[greatfulxdead]

Is there any way to fully heat an outdoor pond through the winter when it freezes?

 

[sabotage]

nice electric bill..........how deep is your pond????

 

[greatfulxdead]

like a foot and a half maybe? It's one of the pre-formed ones from lowes/home depot. Here it is:

 

[Bderick67]

I saw this on ebay they have a couple of 230 volt versions also. It would probably be a good idea to build an insulated cover also.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Inline-Water-Heater-1500-watt-115-volt-AC-Adjustable_W0QQitemZ270284831579QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item270284831579&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

 

[greatfulxdead]

are there any inexpensive heaters out there?

 

[fishnoob]

Just keep the water moving. I keep a uv light going and it keeps the water from freezing all the way. My pond is 3 feet deep also. But anything that is moving the water shouldn't freeze?

 

[Muske]

He's in Switzerland and is going to need a heater of some sorts, not just moving water.

 

[greatfulxdead]

I just want to be able to keep some koi or large goldfish alive year-round

 

[Dr Joe]

He's in Switzerland and is going to need a heater of some sorts, not just moving water.

Perhaps you should ask the OP, he may be closer than you think.

How about it greatfulxdead, what's your 20? So we can give better answers.

Dr Joe

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[perfect_prefect]

go get a powerhead, a submersible 300 watt heater, and a piece of pvc the heater can slide into with enough room around the outside of it for water to flow freely around it. attach the powerhead to one end of the pvc, then slide the heater in from the other side, this way the water is constantly moving over the heater keeping the heat spread through the pond. if it isnt enough then quickly make another one and drop it into the pond. between the movement of the water, and 1 or 2 300 watt heaters it shouldnt freeze. Insulating the top will only help things.