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TiltonBB · 10-25-2017, 12:08 PM

I assume that the de-icer you have sits on the bottom, not the type that attaches to the dock. The deeper water at the end of the dock is better since the deeper you go the warmer the water will be.

I have used them in the past about 5 feet off the end of the dock and they will open up a pretty large area. However, in the spring when the icebergs begin to move around if the wind is blowing the wrong way it could take out your dock anyway. It is a chance you take but the de-icer won't help with that. Your pilings should go a long way toward protecting the dock from moving ice.

10-25-2017, 12:08 PM	#2
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,897 Thanks: 644 Thanked 2,153 Times in 900 Posts	I assume that the de-icer you have sits on the bottom, not the type that attaches to the dock. The deeper water at the end of the dock is better since the deeper you go the warmer the water will be. I have used them in the past about 5 feet off the end of the dock and they will open up a pretty large area. However, in the spring when the icebergs begin to move around if the wind is blowing the wrong way it could take out your dock anyway. It is a chance you take but the de-icer won't help with that. Your pilings should go a long way toward protecting the dock from moving ice. Last edited by TiltonBB; 10-29-2017 at 04:13 PM.