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Diannadesigns gardens

10 years ago

I was wondering if anyone could give me any advice on using a birdbath heater (non-floating) for keeping a 50 gal. pond open in winter.
I have the heater already. was hoping to not have to buy a pond deicer. Also wanted to have access for birds to get a drink if possible.

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lmjk1221
10 years ago
So is this heater designed to sit on the bottom of the bird bath? Does it heat continuously?
annedickinson
10 years ago
I guess you could hang it at the surface from a piece of foam... maybe cut a circle in the foam and suspend it within the circle.
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Diannadesigns gardens
Original Author
10 years ago
Yes it is meant to sit on the bottom of a birdbath. It shuts itself on and off as needed by the temperature.
Craigger7
10 years ago
Hi, I'd be kind of weary using the bird bath heater in that way. They are designed for a gallon or two of water, not a fifty gallon pond. Of everything I've seen, a simple bubbler works best. Make sure you get an aerator that is designed for outdoors. A simple air stone works well, and will keep an open area for birds.

Craig

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