{"title":"Winter Pond \u0026 Dock De-Icing","description":"\u003cp\u003eDe-icers move warmer subsurface water toward the surface near docks, boats, and waterfront structures. Select horsepower, voltage, and cord length carefully, and follow current installation and open-water safety guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kasco-de-icers","title":"Kasco De-Icers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKasco De-Icers move warmer subsurface water toward the surface to help protect docks, boats, pilings, marinas, and waterfront structures from ice pressure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose horsepower, voltage, and cord length around the structure, expected lowest temperature, water depth, obstructions, current, and the shape of the opening you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare the listed models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHorsepower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating amps\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThrust\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2400D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110-120V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3400D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/4 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110-120V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3400HD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/4 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e208-240V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4400D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110-120V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4400HD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e208-240V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlan the opening and placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA vertical installation tends to create a circular opening. An angled installation directs flow outward and tends to create a longer, oblong opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKasco recommends positioning the unit 4 to 6 feet below the surface and at least 1 foot above the bottom. Shallow placement can reduce performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-water estimates are not guarantees. Wind, air temperature, water depth, current, obstructions, mounting angle, and available warmer bottom water all change the result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA de-icer cannot guarantee protection against moving or wind-driven ice, strong currents, extreme cold that freezes water to the bottom, or a site without warmer subsurface water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included and what is separate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard packages include the selected de-icer and two 20 ft mooring lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal and Industrial dock mounts are optional and sold separately. The customer supplies the mounting pipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC-10 and C-20 controllers are for 120V units. C-10 uses a thermostat. C-20 operates only when both its timer and thermostat conditions are met.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use a 120V controller with a 208-240V unit. Ask LakeTech about high-voltage control requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKasco provides a three-year unit warranty. Ropes, power cords, and propellers are excluded from that manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eElectrical and open-water safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse an approved GFCI-protected circuit and qualified electrical installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark open water visibly where people, pets, snowmobiles, skaters, or other traffic could approach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever enter the water while the de-icer is connected or operating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the unit, cord, mooring, and mount regularly and follow the current manufacturer manual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kascomarine.com\/product\/de-icers\/\"\u003eofficial Kasco De-Icer page\u003c\/a\u003e, compare the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kascomarine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/De-icer_Sizing_Chart_2026.1.0.pdf\"\u003e2026 sizing chart and assumptions\u003c\/a\u003e, read the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kascomarine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/824404_Kasco_De-Icer_Manual.pdf\"\u003einstallation manual\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003esend LakeTech your site details for a configuration review\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kasco","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 HP, 120V, 25 ft cord","offer_id":49424519692516,"sku":"2400D025","price":1016.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 HP, 120V, 50 ft cord","offer_id":49424519725284,"sku":"2400D050","price":1054.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 HP, 120V, 100 ft cord","offer_id":49424519758052,"sku":"2400D100","price":1252.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 HP, 120V, 150 ft cord","offer_id":49424519790820,"sku":"2400D150","price":1740.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 HP, 120V, 200 ft cord","offer_id":49424519823588,"sku":"2400D200","price":1920.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4 HP, 120V, 25 ft cord","offer_id":49424519856356,"sku":"3400D025","price":1110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4 HP, 120V, 50 ft cord","offer_id":49424519889124,"sku":"3400D050","price":1153.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4 HP, 120V, 100 ft cord","offer_id":49424519921892,"sku":"3400D100","price":1344.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4 HP, 120V, 150 ft cord","offer_id":49424519954660,"sku":"3400D150","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4 HP, 120V, 200 ft cord","offer_id":49424519987428,"sku":"3400D200","price":2020.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 HP, 120V, 25 ft cord","offer_id":49424520020196,"sku":"4400D025","price":1223.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 HP, 120V, 50 ft cord","offer_id":49424520052964,"sku":"4400D050","price":1261.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 HP, 120V, 75 ft cord","offer_id":49424520085732,"sku":"4400D075","price":1383.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 HP, 120V, 100 ft cord","offer_id":49424520118500,"sku":"4400D100","price":1782.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 HP, 120V, 150 ft cord","offer_id":49424520151268,"sku":"4400D150","price":2391.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 HP, 120V, 200 ft cord","offer_id":49424520184036,"sku":"4400D200","price":2784.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4 HP, 208-240V, 50 ft cord","offer_id":49424520216804,"sku":"3400HD050","price":1152.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4 HP, 208-240V, 100 ft cord","offer_id":49424520249572,"sku":"3400HD100","price":1343.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4 HP, 208-240V, 150 ft cord","offer_id":49424520282340,"sku":"3400HD150","price":1914.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4 HP, 208-240V, 200 ft cord","offer_id":49424520315108,"sku":"3400HD200","price":2117.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 HP, 208-240V, 50 ft cord","offer_id":49424520347876,"sku":"4400HD050","price":1309.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 HP, 208-240V, 100 ft cord","offer_id":49424520380644,"sku":"4400HD100","price":1494.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 HP, 208-240V, 150 ft cord","offer_id":49424520413412,"sku":"4400HD150","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 HP, 208-240V, 200 ft cord","offer_id":49424520446180,"sku":"4400HD200","price":2221.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6107\/1076\/files\/de-icer-2025-scaled.jpg?v=1784234513"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.laketech.com\/collections\/winter-de-icing.oembed","provider":"LakeTech","version":"1.0","type":"link"}