A pond’s surface acreage (S.A.) (Ha) is determined by multiplying its
length by its width. A pond’s actual shape and depth should all be
considered when selecting horsepower and unit size.

HORSEPOWER	SUGGESTED POND SIZE	MINIMUM OPERATING DEPTH
1/2	Up to 3/4 (S.A.)	2'
1.5	Up to 1 (S.A.) Up to 0.4 + (Ha)	3' (0.9m)
3.5	1 + (S.A.) Up to 0.4 + (Ha)	3' (0.9m)
5.5	1 + (S.A.) Up to 0.4 + (Ha)	3' (0.9m)