{"product_id":"gusher-fountain-for-small-residential-ponds","title":"Scott Aerator Gusher Fountain For Small, Residential Ponds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gusher Fountain for small residential ponds does one thing deliberately: it sends a single thick column of water straight up, about 15 feet on this 1\/2 hp model, and lets it fall back in a heavy cascade. Where a multi-nozzle fountain spreads a thin veil of water over a wide area, the Gusher concentrates its volume, which is why the display holds its shape on breezy days instead of blowing sideways into a mist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat dense column is also the working part of the fountain. Water thrown into the air and dropped back picks up oxygen on the way, and oxygenated water is what helps break down the decaying plant matter that otherwise accumulates on a small pond. Keeping the surface in constant motion also discourages mosquitoes from using the pond as a breeding site.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pump is a 1\/2 hp oil-free stainless-steel submersible motor available in 115 V or 230 V, turning at 3,450 rpm and moving 50 gallons per minute. There is no oil to change and no control box to mount on shore, so the installation comes down to floating the unit, anchoring it and running power to it. Scott Aerator builds the fountains in Holland, Michigan, approves them for fresh and salt water, and designs them to run continuously.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis model needs a minimum of 36 inches of water depth, which makes it workable on shallower residential ponds than the larger Gushers. It is held in place with two 25 lb weights or concrete blocks and two nylon ropes, none of which ship with the fountain. A 70 ft, 12-gauge submersible cord is standard, with longer runs available, and the circuit has to be GFCI protected. The 115 V motor is the right choice only when the main breaker is within 100 ft; beyond that, order 230 V. For nighttime use, LED light sets can be added at purchase or fitted later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 hp oil-free submersible motor and Gusher float assembly in the selected voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70 ft, 12-gauge submersible power cord, supplied with a plug on the 115 V version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot included: two 25 lb anchoring weights or concrete blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot included: two nylon anchoring ropes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot included: LED light sets, which can be selected at order time or retrofitted later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Scott Aerator","offers":[{"title":"½ hp 115 volts \/ 70","offer_id":67834154877119,"sku":"13513","price":2459.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"½ hp 115 volts \/ 100","offer_id":67834154909887,"sku":"13513.100","price":2567.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"½ hp 230 volts \/ 70","offer_id":67834154942655,"sku":"13514","price":2574.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"½ hp 230 volts \/ 100","offer_id":67834154975423,"sku":"13514.100","price":2682.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"½ hp 230 volts \/ 150","offer_id":67834155008191,"sku":"13514.150","price":2862.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"½ hp 230 volts \/ 200","offer_id":67834155040959,"sku":"13514.200","price":3042.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/1967\/6351\/files\/gusher-1-2-hp-1920px.jpg?v=1793484859","url":"https:\/\/adventuremotion.com\/products\/gusher-fountain-for-small-residential-ponds","provider":"Adventure Motion","version":"1.0","type":"link"}