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Old 04-30-2019, 08:15 AM   #20
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Originally Posted by BoatHouse View Post
Sorry if this is already asked/posted somewhere....

What are the rules for ice bubblers? Can you run them 24x7 all year round?

Seems there should be requirements for timers or temperature controls. Some of our neighbors run them constantly even after the ice is melted in our bay. Like the description of this person above, there was a huge swath of open water most of the winter and early spring.

Makes it unsafe for ice fishermen and others that want to enjoy the ice.
Why would someone want to run them year round? They are not cheap to run, my assumption is if someone is running them after ice is out they either haven't been up to take them out or are being very lazy....

Mine add probably $100-150 per month, for 2 units, to my bill, and that is while using timers and thermostats (not running 24/7).
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