A pond’s surface acreage (S.A.) is determined by multiplying its
length by its width. A pond’s actual shape and depth should all be
considered when selecting horsepower and unit size.
HORSEPOWER
SUGGESTED
POND SIZE (S.A.)
MINIMUM
OPERATING DEPTH
1/2
1/2
2'
1
3/4
2.5'
2
1
2.5'
3
1-1.5
2.5'
3.5
1-1.5
2.5'
5
2-1.5
2.5'
60Hz
Horsepower
1/2
1
2
3 & 3.5
5
HT x DIA ft
8 x 3
12 x 2
15 x 2
16 x6
19 x 6
50Hz
Horsepower
1/2
1
2
3
5
HT x DIA ft
10.5 x 2
13 x 2
14 x 2
18 x 2
20 x 2
 
HT x DIA m
3.20 x 0.61
3.96 x 0.61
4.27 x 0.61
5.49 x 0.61
6.10 x 0.61