De-Icers & Circulators for Marinas, Docks & Waterfront Properties
Kasco de-icers, circulators, dock mounts and thermostat controls that keep water open around docks, boat lifts and marina slips through a Canadian winter - sized to your depth, exposure and power.
That distinction is the whole job. A de-icer draws warmer water up from the bottom and keeps a pocket of open water around the structures you need to protect, so ice never gets a grip on them. Nothing is being melted, and nothing is being warmed — the water that is already down there is simply put to work before freeze-up, not after.
We size it against your dock, not a chart — depth at the structure, exposure, what you are protecting, and where the power is. Free, and no obligation.
Mounting is part of the spec. Float, suspended, or a dock mount that aims the flow where you want it and comes off easily at the end of the season.
One unit can work in both seasons. An AquatiClear circulator de-ices through the winter and pushes debris, weed fragments and stagnant water away from the slips through the summer.
A real number back, usually within one business day — and ordering into open water is far easier than installing through ice.
Rather talk it through first? Call or text 1-855-752-5795, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm ET. A human answers.
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Since 1967Family-run fountain supply and service
4.8★ on GoogleFrom pond owners across the GTA
Authorized KascoDealer and certified repair centre, Markham
Most suppliers in this category send you to a contact page and go quiet. Here is exactly what we do instead.
STEP 01
You tell us about the water
Depth at the structure, what you are protecting, and where the nearest power is. A sketch of the dock layout or a few photos is usually enough for us to work from.
STEP 02
We size the system, free
Unit count, placement and mounting for your layout, plus the control side — a thermostat and timer so the unit runs when the air temperature actually demands it rather than all winter.
STEP 03
You get a real quote in one business day
Specific models, cord lengths, mounts and panels, delivered pricing in CAD. The documentation a marina owner or a club board needs to approve the purchase.
The cost of leaving it
What ice does to a dock nobody protected
Ice damage is not a bad-luck event. It is a slow, repeating mechanical process, and by the time you can see it in the spring the money has already been spent.
Ice jacking lifts the pilings
Ice grips a piling and rises and falls with the water level, walking it up out of the bottom a little more each cycle. The dock comes out of winter sitting crooked, and the fix is a rebuild, not a repair.
Floats crushed, frames bent, hulls ground down
Sheet ice crushes floating docks, bends boat-lift frames and grinds against any hull left in the water. Spring breakup and moving ice sheets do further damage in exposed locations.
Then the still-water season
Summer brings the opposite problem. Water that never moves around the slips collects floating debris, grows weeds and algae between the fingers, and turns stagnant and odorous exactly where people board boats.
How we size it
Four facts decide the layout
Have these ready and we can usually specify a setup the same day. Don't have them? Send photos or a sketch and we'll work it out from there.
Depth at the structure
A de-icer needs enough depth beneath it to draw warmer bottom water upward. Shallow water at the dock changes both the unit and the angle it has to be set at.
Exposure
Wind-blown points and north-facing shorelines need more capacity than a sheltered bay. Exposure is the single most common reason an undersized unit fails to hold open water.
What you're protecting
A single boat lift needs far less coverage than a row of slips. This sets unit count and spacing, and whether directional flow or an open circle is the right pattern.
The fourth fact is power. 120V covers most single-dock installations; marinas running multiple or larger units should plan around 240V circuits, with three-phase available on some lines. Mounting choice follows from the layout — floats for open areas, dock mounts where you want the flow aimed at something specific, suspended where the water is deep enough to work below the surface. Running a de-icer around the clock all winter wastes electricity, so we spec thermostat and timer control with the unit rather than after it; on a marina running several units that shows up directly on the hydro bill. One safety note worth stating plainly: a de-icer creates open water and thin, weakened ice at its edge, so the area needs to be marked and kept clear of foot traffic, skaters and snowmobiles all season.
Fountain Depot carries 50+ years of fountain installation and service experience through Fountain Place, including commercial and condominium water features across the Greater Toronto Area.
In business since 1967 — not a drop-ship storefront that appeared last season.
Authorized Kasco dealer and certified repair centre in Markham, Ontario.
We service what we sell, directly across the GTA, and support your electrician or dock contractor everywhere else.
Genuine Kasco parts in stock, not aftermarket workarounds — which is what protects your warranty.
Free sizing and placement help on every quote, including multi-slip and marina-scale layouts.
Ships across Canada, typically 3 to 10 business days depending on province.
See the work — recent installations are in our project gallery.
Get it in the water before freeze-up
Send us the depth, the layout and what you're protecting, and we'll come back with a specified setup and real pricing. Free, no obligation, and usually within one business day.
How does a de-icer protect a dock from ice damage?
A de-icer continuously moves warmer bottom water to the surface, maintaining an area of open water so ice cannot form against and grip your dock, pilings or boat lift.
Without that grip, ice cannot jack pilings or crush floating structures as it expands and shifts.
What size de-icer do I need for my dock or boat lift?
It depends on water depth, how exposed the location is to wind, and how large an area you need open. A sheltered single boat lift needs far less capacity than a row of marina slips.
Send us your depth, layout and location and we will size it - oversizing wastes power and undersizing risks the structure.
What is the difference between a de-icer and a bubbler?
A bubbler releases compressed air at the bottom, while a Kasco de-icer uses a submerged motor and propeller to push warm bottom water upward.
De-icers are the standard choice for targeted dock and boat-lift protection because the open-water area is directional and controllable.
Should a de-icer run all winter, 24/7?
Not necessarily. A thermostat control panel runs the de-icer only when air temperature requires it.
That protects the structure while significantly reducing electricity use compared to continuous operation. Timers are another option in milder regions.
Can the same equipment help in summer?
Yes. A Kasco AquatiClear circulator works year-round: de-icing in winter, and pushing floating debris, weeds and stagnant water away from slips, swim areas and shorelines in summer.
Existing Kasco de-icers can be converted with an AquatiClear conversion kit.
When should I install my de-icer?
Before freeze-up. In most of Canada that means having equipment on site by October.
Installation into open water is straightforward; installing through ice is difficult and hard on equipment. We ship in roughly 3 to 10 business days, so order ahead of the season.
Does Fountain Depot supply full marinas?
Yes. We support marina and multi-slip projects with layout advice, unit-count planning, control panels for multiple units, and commercial quotes.
As an authorized Kasco dealer and repair centre, parts and service support continue after the sale.
Customer reviews
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★★★★★4.8 out of 5 based on Google reviews
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Once again Ryan, Fountain Depot, has provided excellent service and maintenance on our 2 floating fountains. Fountain Depot resolves any issues quickly, effectively and professionally. Highly recommended!
Lee Cornish · Google review
★★★★★
If you have a pond, waterfall or fountain problem, I consider this THE place to go. I am a repeat customer over a decade, and highly recommend these folks. Ryan and his staff have made quick and creative-solution work of our pond and pump systems.
Mike Singleton · Google review
★★★★★
I have had the pleasure of working with Ryan from Fountain Depot for the past year +. He designed and rebuilt our fountain from the ground up. They are a very knowledgeable team of guys. Our condo community could not be happier with the job they did for us. Highly recommend them for all your fountain needs.
Matt J · Google review
★★★★★
Ryan and the Fountain Depot team are phenomenal! I highly recommend them for all of your fountain repair and maintenance needs. Our water feature looks better than ever. They walked us through the repair process, made some fantastic recommendations, and provided us with a schedule for recommended maintenance.
Kathryn Pettitt · Google review
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I highly recommend the Fountain Depot. Ryan and his team are incredibly knowledgeable and timely. We sought a floating fountain and underwater lights for our client, and Ryan delivered precisely what our client was desiring. The Fountain Place continues to maintain the fountain, and we have had zero issues.
