Kasco 1 HP Surface Aerator
A 1 HP floating aerator from a maker with US support, for owners who want a unit built to stay in the water year round and are willing to pay for the warranty.
Amazon $2,284$2,284
The Kasco 1 HP Surface Aerator is the better pond aerator overall, rated 2.5 to 2.1. The Kasco 1 HP Surface Aerator leads on output. The Kasco VFX Aerating Fountain, 3/4 HP costs $133 less ($2,151 vs $2,284).
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Kasco VFX Aerating Fountain, 3/4 HP
#13 in Floating aeratorsFull review
A 0.75 HP floating aerator from a maker with US support, for owners who want a unit built to stay in the water year round and are willing to pay for the warranty.
Amazon $2,151$2,151
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Kasco 1 HP Surface Aerator for output (1 HP motor vs 0.8 HP motor).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every floating aerators pond aerator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Kasco 1 HP Surface Aerator | Kasco VFX Aerating Fountain, 3/4 HP |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.5/5 | 2.1/5 |
| Value 35% | 0 $2,284 per horsepower ($2,284) | 0 $2,868 per horsepower ($2,151) |
| Output 20% | 60 1 HP motor | 40 0.8 HP motor |
| Efficiency 20% | 50 flow or watts not published (neutral score used) | 50 flow or watts not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Kasco 1 HP Surface Aerator | Kasco VFX Aerating Fountain, 3/4 HP | |
|---|---|---|
| Aeration | ||
| Rated for | 1 acre | - |
| Minimum depth | 19 in | - |
| Power | ||
| Motor | 1 HP | 0.8 HP |
| Running amps | 11.3 A | 7.3 A |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| In the box | ||
| Power cord | 100 ft | 100 ft |
| Lights | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | - |