Scott Aerator Solar Amherst Fountain
Three-Tiered Off-Grid Display Fountain for Ponds That Deserve a Centerpiece: The Scott Aerator Solar Amherst
The Scott Aerator Solar Amherst is a three-tiered display fountain that turns a plain pond into a landscape centerpiece, and it runs entirely on the sun. A solid brass, three-tier nozzle throws a bold central column that reaches up to 15 feet high, wrapped in gracefully cascading side jets that spread out to 30 feet in diameter. The layered spray creates the kind of formal, architectural water display you would expect at an estate, an HOA entrance or a resort pond.
Because the Amherst runs on a Fhoton Drive variable-speed solar inverter and two 350-watt mono-crystalline panels, there is no electric hookup required, no ongoing power bill, and no battery bank to maintain. On bright days the pump runs at full flow, on cloudy days it ramps down gracefully, and after dark it shuts off until sunrise. That makes it the right pick for remote ponds where trenching electric would be cost-prohibitive.
The Amherst also does real work beneath the surface. 45 gallons per minute of oxygen-rich water circulation supports fish and aquatic life, breaks down decaying matter and reduces muck over time. Every unit uses Scott Aerator's stainless steel, oil-free, submersible Franklin Electric motor, is safe for fresh or salt water, and is backed by a 5-year unconditional motor warranty. Free shipping from Pro Pond Supply. Assembled and shipped from Holland, Michigan.
The Scott Aerator Solar Amherst is a three-tiered display fountain that runs on the sun. Brass three-tier nozzle throws a 15 ft center column with a 30 ft cascading side-jet spread. Architectural, formal water display.
Powered by two 350-watt panels and a Fhoton Drive variable-speed inverter. No batteries, no maintenance, no monthly electric bill. Runs strong in sun, slower in clouds, off after dark.
45 GPM of circulation also aerates the pond and reduces muck. Stainless steel oil-free Franklin Electric motor, fresh or salt water, 5-year unconditional warranty. Free shipping from Pro Pond Supply.
Free shipping on every Scott Aerator Solar Amherst Fountain. Assembled in Holland, Michigan and backed by a 5-year motor warranty.
Key Features
- Three-Tier Solid Brass Nozzle: Precision brass nozzle throws a central column wrapped in two layers of cascading side jets. Formal, architectural water display.
- 15 ft Center Jet, 30 ft Side Spread: Bold central column reaches up to 15 feet high, surrounded by side jets that spread to 30 feet in diameter. Real display presence for larger ponds.
- Fhoton Drive Solar Inverter: Variable-speed motor drive that gradually ramps the pump up and down with available sunlight. No batteries. Full flow in sun, slower in clouds, off at dark.
- Stainless Steel Oil-Free Motor: Franklin Electric submersible induction motor. Corrosion-resistant, fresh or salt water. No oil to leak into the pond.
- 45 GPM of Water Circulation: Enough flow to transfer real oxygen into the water, support fish and aquatic life, and reduce muck over time. This is a display fountain that also does work.
- Two 350-Watt Mono-Crystalline Panels: High-efficiency 60-cell panels measuring 41 x 69 in each. Mounts on a single galvanized steel pole (installer supplied) with concrete footing.
- Choose Your Cord Length: 12-gauge submersible power cord in 70, 100, 150, or 200 ft. Buyer selects based on distance from the panel pole to the fountain.
- 5-Year Motor Warranty: Unconditional warranty against defects in materials or workmanship under normal operating conditions.
See the Scott Aerator Solar Amherst in Action
Requirements & What to Know Before You Buy
- Vertical mounting pole: 4-inch SCH 40 or 80 galvanized steel pipe (installer supplied).
- Concrete footing for the mounting pole (installer supplied).
- Two anchor ropes with 25 lb weights or concrete blocks for the floating fountain (installer supplied).
- Sun exposure on the panel location for the majority of the day.
- Minimum pond depth of 36 in.
- GFCI protection at the disconnect box.
- Disconnect power when swimmers are in the water.
What's Included & Optional Add-Ons
- Solar Amherst Fountain with stainless steel oil-free submersible motor
- Solid brass three-tier nozzle
- Two solar panels with mounting frame
- Fhoton Drive variable-speed solar inverter
- All required wiring components
- 12-gauge submersible power cord in the length you select (70, 100, 150, or 200 ft)
Solar Amherst Fountain Specifications
| Manufacturer | Scott Aerator Company (est. 1963, Holland, Michigan) |
| Fountain Style | Three-tiered display spray with a bold central column and cascading side-jet layers |
| Nozzle | Solid brass, three-tier design |
| Motor | 1/2 HP stainless steel oil-free submersible, Franklin Electric |
| Flow Rate | 45 GPM |
| Volts / Phase / Hz | 48V 3-Phase 60 Hz |
| Amps | 10.3 A |
| Motor Power | 0.37 kW |
| Spray Height | Center stream reaches 15 ft |
| Spray Pattern | Side-jet angled pattern up to 30 ft in diameter |
| Solar Panels | Two 350-watt 60-cell mono-crystalline |
| Solar Panel Size | 41 in x 69 in each, 45 lb each |
| Controller | Fhoton Drive variable-speed solar inverter, no batteries required |
| Cord | 12-gauge submersible, 70 to 200 ft (buyer selects) |
| Anchoring | Two 25 lb weights or concrete blocks required (not included) |
| Mounting Pole | 4-inch SCH 40 or 80 galvanized steel pipe with concrete footing (installer supplied) |
| Minimum Pond Depth | 36 in |
| Water Compatibility | Fresh water and salt water |
| Maintenance Required | None |
| Country of Origin | Made in the USA (Holland, Michigan) |
| UPC / MPN | 810094926854 / 15400 |
| Warranty | 5-Year unconditional motor warranty |
Manuals
Pond Fountain Specs & Assembly
Solar System Assembly (2-Panel Models)