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
3'
2
1
3'
3
1-1.5
3'
3.5
1-1.5
3'
5
2-1.5
3'
7.5
3
4'
10
4
4'
60Hz
Horsepower
1/2
1
2
3 & 3.5
5
7.5
10
HT x DIA ft UPPER
5
6
10
13
15
17
22
HT x DIA ft LOWER
2.5 x 18
3 x 20
4 x 26
6 x 30
7 x 40
7 x 42
8 x 45
50Hz
Horsepower
1
2
3
5
 7.5 10
HT x DIA ft UPPER
7
10
12
15
Consult
Factory
Consult
Factory
HT x DIA ft LOWER
3 x 25
4 x 30
5 x 30
7 x 44
HT x DIA m UPPER
2.13
3.05
3.66
4.57
Consult
Factory
Consult
Factory
HT x DIA m LOWER
0.91 x 7.62
1.22 x 9.14
1.52 x 9.14
2.13 x 13.41