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How does it work?Bubbles are distributed along the length of a weighted bubble airline 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. The 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 …

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 …