The North Star Fountain Aerator combines beauty and function as it moves an impressive 600 gallons of water per minute, creating a strong surface current to help oxygenate the water and eliminate algae and debris.
Perfect for commercial, residential, and municipal applications, the North Star not only shines in the daytime landscape but can also stand out after dark with a lighting option. You can order and add it now or at a later time.
The Scott Aerator Company has engineered all of its water features to eliminate the need for time-consuming, costly winterizing products and procedures. Simply leave your aerator or fountain in the water, turn off the power supply, and forget about it for the winter. Once the water thaws in the spring, restore power to the unit and you’re good to go. All components will withstand sub-zero conditions without damage.
115 V: 70 feet in length, 10-gauge, submersible, with plug
230 V: 70 feet in length, 12-gauge, submersible
Electric power cord can be ordered in greater lengths
Approved for saltwater
Light kits can be added at purchase or later
Two 35-pound weights or concrete blocks required for anchoring (not included)
Two nylon ropes required for anchoring (not included)
Designed for 24-hour-per-day operation
No maintenance required
Ideal for ponds greater than ⅛ acre
36-inch minimum pond depth required
North Star 1½ hp
1½ hp, 230 V, oil-free motor
60 Hz, single-phase, 3,450 rpm (0.55 kW)
Current draw: 6.8 amps
Also available in 3-phase and/or 50 Hz versions
600 gallons-per-minute flow rate
Spray pattern measures 12 feet high, 18 feet wide
5-year motor warranty
Easy installation
Electric power cord provided: 100 feet in length, 12-gauge, submersible
Electric power cord can be ordered in greater lengths
Approved for saltwater
Light kits can be added at purchase or later
Two 45-pound weights or concrete blocks required for anchoring (not included)
Two nylon ropes required for anchoring (not included)
Designed for 24-hour-per-day operation
No maintenance required
Ideal for ponds greater than ⅛ acre
38-inch minimum pond depth required
Safety & Compliance: A GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) is required. Always disconnect power when swimmers are present. Each North Star aerator is ARL-tested and fully compliant with UL standards and the National Electric Code when installed as a complete package.
It works real well at the end of the year, though I was having some surging going on, so I took it out of the pond instead of leaving it in there all winter long so I’m hoping maybe it was some leaves or something it was getting in there and making it surge But we’ll find out the spring but other than that it seems to be working OK
Aerator Comparison Brochure (PDF)
Assembly Video (YouTube)