{"title":"De-icers","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen a sheet of ice forms on a pond, oxygen can’t enter and carbon dioxide and ammonia can’t exit it.  A hole must be kept in the ice over winter so that this gas exchange can occur, and fish do not suffocate and die.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"quascape-300-watt-pond-heater-de-icer","title":"Aquascape 300-Watt Pond De-Icer","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKeep Fish Alive in the Winter Months\u003c\/h3\u003e\nDuring winter, it is important to keep a small hole in the pond ice to allow for oxygen to enter and for carbon dioxide to exit. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAquascape 300 Watt De-icer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/3700\/files\/aquascape_deicer_1fec326d-a66a-4ff9-acd8-87139b59217d.jpg?v=1608309472\" width=\"434\" height=\"351\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/3700\/files\/aquascape_deicer_1fec326d-a66a-4ff9-acd8-87139b59217d.jpg?v=1608309472\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeps a small hole in the ice during the winter months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsures proper gas exchange, keeping fish safe throughout the winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 watts energy-efficient design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in LED light shines blue when the unit is on, and red when it is heating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA built-in safety switch that cuts power to the thermostat if the temperature reaches 21°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\nPlease note: the de-icer thermostat is set to turn off at 70°F or 21°C. The thermostat is a safety feature and not meant to turn off the heater when ice is not present.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What this means:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not plug your de-icer in until ice has formed on the pond (and hasn't melted during the day)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the water temperature is 70°F or 21°C the de-icer may still operate, so unplug it and pack it away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou may use a timer during winter so that the unit only runs for 12 hours per day (e.g.  7 pm to 7 am)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can expect the daily cost of running the de-icer to be about $1 a day (Ontario)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use with an extension cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stainless steel body gets HOT!  Do not attempt to pick it up with bare hands until cooled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCord Length: 22′\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.5″ diameter x 4″ H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.manualslib.com\/manual\/1182816\/Aquascape-39000.html?page=4#manual\" title=\"Manual\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.manualslib.com\/manual\/1182816\/Aquascape-39000.html?page=4#manual\"\u003eManual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVideos\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"videoWrapper\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"520\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wprn1zq4e-Y\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e","brand":"Aquascape","offers":[{"title":"Deicer 300W (39000)","offer_id":351757817,"sku":"39000","price":275.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/3700\/products\/deicer.jpg?v=1608412228"},{"product_id":"perfect-climate-deluxe-pond-deicer-250w","title":"Perfect Climate Deluxe Pond Deicer 250W","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKeep Fish Alive in the Winter Months\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring winter, it is important to keep a small hole in the pond ice to allow for oxygen to enter and for carbon dioxide to exit. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeluxe Pond Deicer 250W\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"186\" width=\"302\" alt=\"Deluxe Pond Deicer\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/3700\/files\/deicerKH1_480x480.jpg?v=1662650394\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeps a small hole in the ice during the winter months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsures proper gas exchange, keeping fish safe throughout the winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 watts energy-efficient design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esafe in all ponds, will not damage pond liner, plastic ponds, or your fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecan be transformed from floating to submersible in seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 feet cord for easy placement virtually anywhere in your pond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloat or Submerse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use your de-icer as a floating de-icer, keep the float ring attached. To use it as a submersible de-icer, unscrew and remove the attached float ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlready Frozen Ponds Using an Ice Auger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf ice has already formed on the surface of your pond, drill a hole in the ice with an ice auger. Do not chop through ice as the shock waves can damage or kill your fish. Then place your heater through the hole and run your cord to a properly grounded outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWithout an Ice Auger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you do not have access to an ice auger, place a large pan or bucket with water on the surface of the ice. Place your heater into the container and plug the heater into a properly grounded outlet. The heater will heat the water and container, melting a hole in the pond ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 Watt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6\" Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12' power cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal preset thermostat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating or Submersible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Year Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFurther Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/3700\/files\/deicerKH4_240x240.jpg?v=1739646060\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/khpet.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Thermo-Pond-Perfect-Climate-Deluxe-Pond-Deicer-Instruction-Manual.pdf?v=14533736578046860841\" title=\"Product Manual\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eInstruction Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVideos\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"videoWrapper\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"K\u0026amp;H Perfect Climate Deluxe Pond De Icer - Breakdown\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q7QUe_T-KsE\" height=\"364\" width=\"648\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e","brand":"K\u0026H","offers":[{"title":"250W","offer_id":40047544238179,"sku":"","price":131.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/3700\/products\/deicerKH1.jpg?v=1662650494"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/3700\/collections\/aquascape_deicer.jpg?v=1592959906","url":"https:\/\/bloominbog.com\/collections\/de-icers\/brand_aquascape.oembed","provider":"The Bloomin Bog Water Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}