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
5
7.5
10
HT x DIA ft UPPER
4' x 14'
6' x 24'
6.5' x 24'
7.5' X 38'
8.5' X 38'
12.5' X 40'
15' X 50'
HT x DIA ft LOWER
2' X 16'
3' X 30'
3.5' X 32'
4' X 38'
4' X 42'
4' X 40'
5' X 60'