Fountain Buyer's Guide

Choosing the right fountain for your pond is easier than it might seem!

The key factors to consider are:

1. The Depth of Your Pond
2. Your Fountain Goals

Pond Depth:

• For Ponds Deeper than 5 Feet:

We recommend our Scott Aerator Fountains. These models are oil-free, winter-safe, and require zero maintenance.

• For Ponds Shallower than 5 Feet:

Opt for our Kasco Fountains. These are designed for shallow water and can operate in depths as low as 15 inches.

Fountain Goals:

• If Your Goal is to Improve Water Quality:

Choose one of our Aerating Pond Fountains. These fountains use a propeller to agitate the water more aggressively, this helps reduce algae, muck, duckweed and increases overeall oxygenation.

• If Your Goal is to Create a Decorative Feature:

Go with one of our Decorative Pond Fountains. While they do still provide aeration & oxygenation, their primary purpose is to create large, dramatic and beautiful features in your pond.

Ultimately, you can go with any horsepower you'd like so long as the spray size will not exceed the width of your pond.

For maximum benefits to your pond, we do advise using 1.5 horsepower for each acre of pond size.

The voltage you should use depends on what type of power source you have set up at your pond.

115V & 120V fountains can be plugged into any standard residential outlet. However, their horsepower and cord length are limited by the outlet's capacity.

230V & 240V fountains are wired directly to a panel. They do not have a maximum horsepower and can be fitted with up to 400 FT of power cord.

All of the fountains we carry float in the pond and are anchored in place using nylon rope.

One end of the nylon ropes will attach to the eye-bolts on the fountain float or motor. The other ends of the ropes can be secured to cement blocks (for anchoring to the pond bottom) or to ground stakes (for anchoring to the pond shore)

The fountain's waterproof power cable will run under the water, back up to the shore and finally to your power source.

As long as there is already power set up near your pond then the installation process is very straightforward.

* Please disconnect power source when swimmers are present. Always use a GFCI & do not use an extension cord to supply power to the motor. All wiring shall be per N.E.C or local electrical codes. It is strongly recommended that a certified electrician install 230V & 240V fountains.

Light kits are not included with the fountains and are sold separately.

We strongly recommend them if you are looking to enhance your display, our customers have consistently expressed that they were well worth it.

* Important Tip: Remember to pick a light kit from the same brand as your fountain to ensure compatibility.

Check out all of our Pond Fountain Light Kits.

All of the light kits easily attach to your fountain's float within minutes using the provided hardware.

Each light kit comes with a timer and power cable which will run from the fountain to your outlet.

* Important Tip: Scott Aerator light kits run off 115V power. If you would like to run your Scott Aerator lights off a 230V power source, consider purchasing the Scott Aerator Control Panel.

Our Scott Aerator Color Changing Light Kits offer full control over your fountain lights. The fully programmable timer lets you set up to 16 on/off settings. The included remote & smart phone app allows you to change your settings with ease. Solid color lighting is available in red, warm white, blue, green, lavender, cyan, and yellow green, with many additional colors available in rotating patterns such as purple, pink and orange to name just a few.

Our Kasco Color Changing Light Kits are controlled with Wi-Fi or a push-button controller and add rich color to any evening display. Featuring 36 pre-programmed settings and DMX-addressable fixtures, these kits provide a customizable, inspiring visual display. These kits utilize durable stainless steel fixtures for watertight operation.

Our Scott Aerator Warm White Light Kits offer a stunning, warm white nighttime display at a great price. The transformer, which is a non-submersible unit engineered with a durable all-weather housing, has a built-in fully programmable digital timer. Our light sets install in minutes to your new or existing fountain and feature stainless-steel fixtures and brackets. Long-lasting, energy-efficient, and simple to use, these LED lights will create a stunning focal point to your outdoor paradise.

Our Kasco Warm White Light Kits provide a classic elegance into the evening hours. Kasco's Warm White lighting systems also allow you to choose from 5 color options through interchangeable lenses. These 1-piece composite fixtures feature ultrasonic welded lenses, making them the most durable on the market.

Kasco Fountains include a control panel which functions as a timer for both the fountains & light kits.

All other fountain brands do not include a timer, they can be added to purchase now or at a later date.

Yes! All of our decorative fountains include at least one nozzle, this will be whichever is pictured. Our aerating fountains do not use nozzles.

We do also offer fountain packages which include up to five nozzles at no extra cost. Check out our Multiple-Display Pond Fountains.

Yes, this is one of the wonderful benefits of all the pond fountain brands that we carry. Each brand is compatible with additional nozzles which simply screw onto your fountain. This makes it easy for you to enjoy many different displays from the same unit.

* Important Tip: Only our decorative fountains use nozzles. If you have an aerating fountain, nozzles are not compatible.

Check out all of the great Pond Fountain Nozzles we carry.

Only Scott Aerator Fountains can stay in the pond during the Winter months. You may either choose to run them 24/7 to keep ice from forming around the unit, or simply unplug them and wait until Spring to reconnect the power. We do advise removing any light kits from your unit before temperatures dip below freezing, this will prevent cracks in the housing.

All other fountain brands that we carry must be removed from the pond before the water freezes.

All of the fountain brands we carry come fitted with debris shields that do a wonderful job of preventing any clogs in the motor.

If you do notice a drop in performance from your fountain over time, that is a sign the unit has to be cleaned. Simply disconnect your power source, remove the unit from the pond and give it a thorough cleaning and inspection.