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How to Properly Store Pond and Water Treatments in the Winter
Keep your North American Pond and Lake Water Treatment Products Stored Properly this Winter, to Allow for Continued Use in the Spring and Cost Saving Measures!As winter rolls around you may be left with unused pond products from the summer months and wondering if you can use them next year. The answer is, YES! Pond Pro’s products have long shelf lives and can readily be tucked away for the continued use the following season! We do urge you to ensure that products are stored properly, so we have
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19th Jan 2023
Can-Air De-icing Tubing
How does it work?Bubbles are distributed along the length of a weighted bubble tubing using compressed air. As the bubbles rise, they form a bubble “curtain” of warmer water from the bottom of the pond towards the surface. Water temperature is the primary factor that is going to influence de-icing. Depth, size and shape of the water body will also factor into heat retention.Pond Pro Canada has completed several in-house studies looking at the de-icing ability of our Can-Air De-icing Tubing and o
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9th Nov 2022
De-icer General Information on Kasco Models
Why de-icers?Ice expansion, ice jacking, and the blockage of gas exchange can have consequences to your pond and its structures including:Damage to hulls, boats, docksWinter kills in fishMaintaining ice-free areas or buffer zones can relieve expansion pressures. Even 1-2% of open water area can help prevent a winter kill.How do they work?In the winter, the pond’s warmest water is at the bottom (part of the stratification process). De-icers push this warm water upward to maintain an open water ar
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6th Oct 2022
Summer's End: When Should I Stop Treating my Pond?
It is the fall season, the temperature is getting cooler, but you still see algae in your pond. You might be asking yourself: “should I still treat my pond?” This is a very common question asked by our customers and the answer depends on what you are trying to achieve.Algaecide:Naturally, algae begin to clear as the water temperature drops. This can be a slow process. Depending on what region you are in, your pond may still have algae late in the year. If this is an aesthetic concern for you, yo
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9th Sep 2022
How to Install a Pond or Lake Aeration Cabinet
Proper aeration is essential for any size of pond, dugout, or lake, and the benefits and essential results it provides are worth the investment! Keeping that in mind we want to make sure that once you’ve purchased an aeration system you are getting the highest quality and longest-lasting results possible.One of the best ways to do this is through proper installation and care of your compressor! We are going to share the dos and donts of installing and using your compressor to ensure that the hea
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11th Aug 2022