Bubbler .vs. Circulator

feb · 08-02-2006, 11:09 AM

First off, let me apologize for jumping the gun a little bit. I know it's barely August and I haven't even started my Summer vacation yet but I wanted to get started early with this question so I can be prepared.

I just had some shorefront stairs put in which was a serious investment for me. Now I want to protect it. Even though the stairs weigh a couple of tons, I'm sure the ice is capable of doing some damage.

I searched the forum and found some discussions but wasn't able to get an answer based on my specific situation. Basically I want to protect the stairs that were just put in from being surrounded by thick ice. Thin ice is OK. It's basically 12' of shoreline with water depths between 1 and 4 feet.

Which would be best, a bubbler or a circulator, based on peoples' experiences? I suspect the shallow water may cause issues.

08-02-2006, 11:09 AM	#1
feb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith (Winnisquam) & Nashua, NH Posts: 214 Thanks: 25 Thanked 20 Times in 17 Posts	Bubbler .vs. Circulator First off, let me apologize for jumping the gun a little bit. I know it's barely August and I haven't even started my Summer vacation yet but I wanted to get started early with this question so I can be prepared. I just had some shorefront stairs put in which was a serious investment for me. Now I want to protect it. Even though the stairs weigh a couple of tons, I'm sure the ice is capable of doing some damage. I searched the forum and found some discussions but wasn't able to get an answer based on my specific situation. Basically I want to protect the stairs that were just put in from being surrounded by thick ice. Thin ice is OK. It's basically 12' of shoreline with water depths between 1 and 4 feet. Which would be best, a bubbler or a circulator, based on peoples' experiences? I suspect the shallow water may cause issues.