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KASCO MARINE
De-Icers
Protect your vessel against the damaging effects of ice.
Kasco De-Icers circulate subsurface water (which is warmed by geothermal heat) to the surface to melt ice and prevent its formation. De Icers can be hung from a vessel, dock or other flotation device and positioned to move warmer water from a deeper channel to the shallower area where your boat is moored. This helps to protect your boat and dock from lifting damage due to "ice jacking" and the shearing and crushing damage caused by ice expansion. Many factors affect the size of the open water area. In general, the 1/2hp model keeps a 50' dia. area from freezing while the 3/4hp model keeps a 75' dia. area ice free. De Icers may also be used during the summer months to eliminate stagnate water and improve water quality. Motor assemblies are sealed in an oil bath for long life, and feature ball bearings for smooth operation. All exposed metal is made from non-corroding stainless steel. Each assembly includes a 25'L power cord designed for low temperatures and a zinc anode for corrosion protection and a grounded three-prong plug. Optional thermostat/controller cycles De-Icer automatically to save energy.
- Circulate water from beneath your vessel to the surface, causing turbulence that eliminates ice formation
- 1/2hp model keeps a 50'dia. area from freezing; 3/4hp model keeps a 75'dia. area from freezing
- Motor assemblies are sealed for long life
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Pros
- Easy to use (5)
- Reliable (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Docks (5)
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Docks
Comments about De Icers:
Worked great to keep the water from freezing around my dock, the only problem would be if the water is shallow which my area is I had to chop ice around the edge of dock during the very cold air in Feb other then that it did the job of keeping ice away from my dock and prevent damage.
Pros
- 200' basin ice free
- Boat and bulkhead safe
- Easy To Use
- Great water circulation
- Reliable
- Safe
- Saved wintre store fee
Cons
Best Uses
- Docks
- Ice busting
- Ice prevention
- Water circulation
Comments about De Icers:
Excellent design. Everything necessary to use rigt in the box. Thermostat controller proved to be a valuable accessory.
Pros
- 200' basin ice free
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
- Safe
- Well designed
Cons
Best Uses
- Docks
- Even broke up standing ic
Comments about De Icers:
Kept our boat in water for the first time this winter; disaster would have struck if not for this deicer. Kasco makes a well designed, easy to use product. The power cord and ties lines which are part of the purchase package are more than sufficient. The thermostat controller is a time saving complement for ease of use.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
- Check plug at unit corrod
- Corrodes
Best Uses
- Docks
Comments about De Icers:
The unit works as claimed in the ads. Used on a 38' Pursuit. Didn't realize that the plug at the unit might need to be periodically sealed. Water got into unit, and corrded the leads. Expensive to replace the entire unit, when if I had known to check the entry leads, this unit could still be in use after 5 years.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- It is the greatest
Cons
Best Uses
- Docks
Comments about De Icers:
We are using this on our dock to get rid of the ice forming on the creek
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