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We are often asked about safety measures for dock bubblers. Arbrux Limited recommends that precautions be taken around open water and thin ice. Please install appropriate signage, lights, fencing, or other safety notices or devices to inform the general public of any potential danger. Please be aware that alternate safety measures may be required by [...]
Unfortunately, de-icing is not an exact science as every body of water is different. If you’ve already tried different mounting depths and locations without success, then additional dock bubblers may be necessary to achieve the desired amount of ice-free area.
The sling method is the most stable way to mount your dock bubbler. It involves having both ropes fastened to the dock or boathouse about 5 to 8 feet apart. They can be tied off to cleats that you already have on the dock.
The following formula can be used to figure out power cost for your area. Cost per hour= Kilowatts x cost per kilowatt/ hour. Example: If your bubbler consumes 0.91Kw and you pay 5 cents per kilowatt/ hour then the cost per hour would be 0.91×0.05=4.55 cents per hour or if run for a full 24 [...]