This 3-in-1 De-icer easily converts between a floating, sinking or drain-plug de-icer. Energy-efficient operation keeps the entire tank (recommended for 100-300-gallon tanks) ice-free without over heating the water. Multiple thermostats separately monitor water and heating element temperatures to provide efficient and safe operation. The sturdy, finned base spreads the heat across the water allows the unit to run cooler to the touch while still putting the maximum amount of heat into the water. Cooler operation and a non-stick coating helps resist mineral buildup. Can safely operate in any plastic or metal tank without the use of a guard. 6-foot cord with anti-rub protector. cULus Listed. 1500 Watts, 120 Volts, 60 Hz. Three year warranty.

Easily converts between floating, sinking or drain-plug de-icer.
Safe in plastic and metal tanks without use of a guard.
Multiple thermostats for safe, optimized control.
6' anti-rub cord.
cULus Listed.

[instruction]TO OPERATE AS A FLOATER Simply place the unit with the float attached into the water. Connect the cord to a properly grounded, GFCI-protected receptacle while observing the cautions above. TO OPERATE AS A SINKER Remove the cover and float (DT15 and PDT15 only) from the unit by slipping a screwdriver into the groove between the cover and the base and popping the four cover tabs off the base. (Save the cover and float in case you wish to convert back to a floater later.) Turn the unit upside down and lower it into the water so that it rests on its feet at the bottom of the tank or pond. Connect the cord to a properly grounded, GFCI-protected receptacle while observing the cautions above. TO ROUTE THE CORD THROUGH THE DRAIN PLUG (DT15 ONLY) 1. Prepare the Drain Plug Adaptor (DPA) by spreading the plumbersâ€™ putty included with the unit inside each half of the adaptor. Put in enough putty to seal around the cord when it is seated within the adaptor. 2. Sandwich the cord between the two halves of the DPA by holding the cord in the channel of one half and inserting the tabs of the other half into their mates to form a hinge. Make sure that the threaded end of the DPA points toward the plug (see figure to the right). 3. Fold the halves together to capture the cord in between. Remove any excess putty that is squeezed out. If the halves will not come together, open them and remove some of the putty. 4. Position the C-clip in the channel at the nose of t

API 3-In-1 De-Icer - 1500 Watt