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
4 x 16
7 x 20
8 x 24
10 x30
11 x 32
50Hz
Horsepower
1/2
1
2
3
5
HT x DIA ft
5.5 x 20
5.5 x 23
7 x 26
8.5 x 32
11 x 35
HT x DIA m
1.68 x 6.10
1.68 x 7.01
2.13 x 7.92
2.59 x 9.75
3.35 x 10.67