The North Star Fountain Aerator combines pond aeration with a graceful water display for small residential ponds. It circulates up to 300 gallons of water per minute and produces a spray pattern measuring approximately 5 feet high by 12 feet wide.
The ⅓ hp configuration is designed for ponds up to ¾ acre with a minimum water depth of 32 inches. It is suitable for fresh water and salt water and is designed for continuous, 24-hour-per-day operation.
The unit uses a stainless-steel, oil-free submersible motor. It can remain installed during winter after the power is turned off and can be restarted once the pond thaws.
Key Features
Aeration and Water Display: Combines pond aeration with a graceful decorative water display.
High-Volume Water Circulation: Moves up to 300 gallons of water per minute.
Wide Spray Pattern: Produces an approximately 5-foot-high by 12-foot-wide water pattern.
Oil-Free Motor: Uses an oil-free submersible motor with no oil changes required.
Low-Maintenance Operation: No routine maintenance or separate control box is required.
Continuous Operation: Designed for 24-hour-per-day operation.
Freshwater and Saltwater Use: Designed for fresh water and approved for saltwater operation.
Winter-Ready Design: Can remain installed after the power is turned off and be restarted when the pond thaws.
Subzero-Condition Durability: Components are engineered to withstand subzero temperatures without damage.
Optional Lighting: Compatible color-changing light sets can be added during the initial purchase or later.
Easy Installation: Designed for straightforward pond installation using two anchoring ropes and weighted anchors.
Made in the USA: Manufactured in Holland, Michigan.
Safety Compliance: ARL-tested and compliant with UL standards and the National Electrical Code when installed as a complete package.
Specifications
Motor Rating: ⅓ hp
Voltage: 115 volts
Motor Type: Oil-free, submersible motor
Motor Material: Stainless steel
Frequency: 60 Hz
Phase: Single-phase
Motor Speed: 3,450 rpm
Current Draw: 8 amps
Flow Rate: 300 gallons per minute
Spray Pattern: Approximately 5 feet high by 12 feet wide
Standard Power Cord Length: 70 feet
Power Cord Gauge: 12-gauge
Power Cord Type: Submersible electric power cord with plug
Extended Cord Availability: The electric power cord can be ordered in greater lengths.
Maximum Breaker-to-Fountain Distance: 100 feet for proper 115-volt motor operation
Required Anchoring Weight: Two 20-pound weights or concrete blocks
Required Anchoring Ropes: Two nylon ropes
Operating Schedule: Designed for 24-hour-per-day operation
Alternative Electrical Configurations: Three-phase and/or 50 Hz versions are also available.
GFCI Requirement: A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter is required.
Swimmer Safety: Power must always be disconnected when swimmers are present.
Maintenance Requirement: No maintenance required
Control Box Requirement: No control box required
Size Guide
Recommended Pond Size: Up to ¾ acre
Minimum Pond Depth: 32 inches
Compatibility
Compatible With: Freshwater and saltwater ponds up to ¾ acre with a minimum water depth of 32 inches
Electrical Compatibility: 115-volt, 60 Hz, single-phase electrical service where the distance from the main breaker to the fountain does not exceed 100 feet
Optional Lighting: Compatible color-changing light sets can be added during the initial purchase or later.
Included
⅓ hp, 115-volt fountain aerator
70-foot, 12-gauge submersible electric power cord with plug
Not Included
Two 20-pound anchoring weights or concrete blocks
Two nylon anchoring ropes
Light set Not Included
