Ice-free
areas are kept open by moving warmer bottom
water
to the surface and by simple physical movement
to inhibit ice formation. Oxygen is then transferred
into the water via diffusion at the air/water
interface.
Precise open area in winter is a function of air
and water temperature, water depth, and method
of
mounting the unit. In certain conditions, particularly
in very small, shallow ponds (3 feet or under),
circulators may not be effective for ice prevention,
however these types of units are more efficient
than our other units at moving water and keeping
an area ice-free. They do not splash water
into
the air and "super -cool" the water.
In summer months Kasco
circulators can move water out of dead end canals
or keep floating debris from accumulating around
docks. Circulators have also been used successfully
to move water through fish net pens.
There are three
methods of installing Kasco Circulators.
ROPE SUSPENSION
The units can by mounted in either a vertical or
angled position with ropes or cables.
UNIVERSAL DOCK MOUNT
Kasco offers an optional dock mount, which allows
for either a vertical or several angled positions.
FLOTATION KIT
Kasco circulators can be suspended from our optional
float kit to create an elongated pattern of water
movement. The unit rests less than two feet from
the surface and is ideal for shallow water or where
you do not have a dock or place to suspend the unit.
Assembly Instructions (1.32MB
PDF)
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