Lake & Commercial Fountains

Standard rule: 1 HP per surface acre for basic aeration display, 2 HP per acre for premium visual impact, and 3+ HP per acre for signature displays. A 2-acre HOA pond typically uses a 2 to 5 HP unit; a 10-acre golf course lake uses 10 to 25 HP.

Depth minimum is 3 to 4 feet at the anchor point for most floating fountains. Not sure? Call us at (470) 354-1969 with pond acreage, depth, and power availability.

Residential lake ($1,475 to $1,979): PondSelect Stainless Steel Pro Series and Vanguard Hydro-Torque.

Standard commercial ($8,500 to $13,720): Airmax LakeSeries 2/3/5 HP and Vertex Vertical, Floating, and Commercial series.

Ultra-premium ($18,900 to $44,040): Airmax LakeSeries 7.5 & 10 HP 3-Phase, plus Vertex RingJet, MultiGeyser, TriGeyser, FanJet, TriPod, and the AerationJet at $44,040 for combination fountain plus dedicated aeration.

Yes. Every fountain in this collection is engineered as an "aerating fountain": the spray pattern breaks the surface, increases gas exchange between water and air, and mixes upper water layers. Not as efficient per HP as a dedicated diffused aeration system, but meaningful for lakes under 15 feet deep.

For deeper lakes, adding a bottom-set diffuser under the fountain is common. The Vertex AerationJet at the top of the catalog actually combines both spray display and dedicated aeration transfer in one unit.

Marketing category more than technical spec. "Pond fountain" typically means 1/2 HP or smaller decorative unit for backyard koi ponds and water gardens. "Lake fountain" starts around 1 HP for residential lakes and scales up to 25 HP commercial.

See all pond fountains for the smaller decorative side, and aerating fountains for the 1/2 to 1 HP crossover category.

Most residential and small commercial units (1 to 5 HP) run on single-phase 115V or 230V. Larger commercial units, including the Airmax LakeSeries 7.5 & 10 HP and Vertex 7.5+ HP models, are typically 3-phase 208V or 460V.

This matches the power available at HOA lift stations, golf course maintenance yards, and commercial waterfront properties. Confirm your available service before ordering; call (470) 354-1969 to spec.

Standard cable run is 100 feet in most kits. Longer runs (150, 200, 300+ feet) are available as options on nearly every model.

Rule of thumb: measure from the fountain anchor point to the shore control panel plus 10% slack for float-up during install. Voltage drop matters on long runs, so oversize the cable gauge for anything over 200 feet.

Optional on almost every model. RGB LED fixture kits are the current standard, giving color-changing capability from an app or wall controller. Add-on light kits typically run $1,500 to $4,000 depending on fixture count and control system.

Ask us to spec the kit that matches the fountain and spray pattern you're considering, or browse fountain and aeration accessories.

Annual pull-and-inspect: check impeller, clear debris from intake screen, inspect seals and cable jacket, service control panel. Most manufacturers recommend a full service every 3 to 5 years including seal replacement.

Cold-climate installs should be pulled before ice-in and reinstalled in spring, unless paired with an under-ice de-icer/aerator.

Float the fountain to the anchor point, drop mooring weights (typically 2 to 4 concrete blocks on ropes), run the electrical cable to shore, connect to a permitted GFCI-protected control panel, and test.

Larger commercial installs may require a licensed electrician for the panel connection. Install guides ship with every fountain and we can walk you through the site plan by phone before shipping.

Yes, free U.S. ground shipping on every lake and commercial fountain in this collection. Larger units ship LTL freight with liftgate service. Delivery times are typically 5 to 15 business days depending on brand and stock.

Ultra-premium Vertex commercial units are usually 4 to 8 weeks lead time from Wisconsin. Call (470) 354-1969 for current stock and ship dates.