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Mink Islander · 09-08-2005, 12:44 PM

I have a 1/2 HP and a 3/4 HP Ice-Eaters. Quite expensive investments, though very long-lived. Both work fine. Use separate timers and offset the run times. Been thinking of switching one over to a temperature-actuated sensor instead to save $$. Depending on how frequently you cycle the ice-eater, your electric bill can easily be hundreds of dollars for the season. You need to be able to inspect them occasionally or have one of the services do it during the winter.

Don't forget to buy/install "thin ice" signs too.

09-08-2005, 12:44 PM	#10
Mink Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 753 Thanks: 59 Thanked 271 Times in 129 Posts	No kidding! I have a 1/2 HP and a 3/4 HP Ice-Eaters. Quite expensive investments, though very long-lived. Both work fine. Use separate timers and offset the run times. Been thinking of switching one over to a temperature-actuated sensor instead to save $$. Depending on how frequently you cycle the ice-eater, your electric bill can easily be hundreds of dollars for the season. You need to be able to inspect them occasionally or have one of the services do it during the winter. Don't forget to buy/install "thin ice" signs too.