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
8
10
12
16
18
20
28
HT x DIA ft MIDDLE
6 x 12
7 x 14
8 x 20
10 x 20
12 x 20
14 x 22
16 x 22
HT x DIA ft LOWER
3 x 25
3 x 35
4 x 35
4 x 40
5 x 45
7 x 40
8 x 60
50Hz
Horsepower
1
2
3
5
 7.5 10
HT x DIA ft UPPER
12
12
17
20
Consult
Factory
Consult
Factory
HT x DIA ft MIDDLE
7 x 12
8 x 20
10 x 20
12 x 30
HT x DIA ft LOWER
4 x 30
4 x 35
6 x 40
6 x 42
HT x DIA m UPPER
3.66
3.66
5.18
6.10
Consult
Factory
Consult
Factory
HT x DIA m MIDDLE
2.13 x 3.66
2.44 x 6.10
3.05 x 6.10
3.66 x 9.14
HT x DIA m LOWER
1.22 x 9.14
1.22 x 10.67
1.83 x 12.19
1.83 x 12.8