Do I need a bubbler for my dock?

Dock Deicers are inexpensive insurance to help prevent winter ice damage, regardless if you are worried about fish kill or damage to your dock or boathouse. Some people install deicers when the water is frozen at the surface (by auguring a hole in the ice). However, installing deicers in the fall is much easier.

How do you use a bubbler on a dock?

In case of a dock bubbler, a perforated hose is placed along the bottom and attached to an air compressor, which is controlled by an air thermostat. The hose releases air bubbles that push up the slightly warmer water from below, creating a space of unfrozen water above the bubbler hose.

What is a dock bubbler?

Dock de-icers (also known as Dock Bubblers) are commonly used to prevent ice damage to docks but they are used in a number of applications. Protecting Marina’s from winter ice damage. Winter ice can cause extensive damage in marinas if the ice pack expands and moves around damaging expensive structures.

What does a bubbler do in a lake?

A de-icer bubbler draws warmer, denser water from the bottom of your lake or pond and pushes it upwards to the surface. The warm water and circulation of the water is what prevents ice from forming around your dock, pier or anywhere else you place the bubbler.

Which is the best bubbler for a dock?

From a single waterfront dock to a complete marine facility, there is an energy efficient, dependable and durable bubbler system designed to meet your needs. The Elite Dock Bubbler System features a silent air pump with a weather resistant, aluminum housing that enables better ventilation and easier maintenance.

How does a de icer bubbler work on a dock?

A de-icer bubbler draws warmer, denser water from the bottom of your lake or pond and pushes it upwards to the surface. The warm water and circulation of the water is what prevents ice from forming around your dock, pier or anywhere else you place the bubbler. How Do I Install My Dock Bubbler System?

What kind of Dock bubbler does JB Lund use?

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How big of an air compressor do you need for a dock bubbler?

Submersible motors run from 3 amperes to over 20 amperes depending on the horse power of the motor. An air compressor for a dock bubbler will run between 2 and 10 amperes. When using diffuser lines to protect your dock from ice damage there will be some fairly common installation procedures: place the air compressor in a ventilated cabinet or shed.