Question about API Pond Breather

[poconojoe]

I bought that API Pond Breather for $17 back when Fosters and Smith had that great sale.
For those of you that use it, I'm wondering about it's operation.
The directions state: ice may form on top of the float from water that exits the overflow hole near the bottom of the gas exchanger.
I don't see any water exiting from the outside.
I accidentally pulled off the removable top and I see a very slight flow of water bubbling out of the tube. Is that enough flow? Is that the way it's supposed to be?
Thanks,
Joe

 

[mrsclem]

The water is pulled up along a small heated cable and then flows back down thru the main tube. No major flow which is why it is so low on energy usage. Sounds like it's working perfectly!

 

[poconojoe]

Thanks for the reassurance mrsclem! I was hoping for such an answer.
After using a 250 watt deicer for many years, I thought I'd give this 40 watt device a try. And the sale price was phenomenal compared to the list price of $75!

 

[mrsclem]

Ya, bought an extra one myself. Have used them for last few years. Much cheaper than running high wattage heater.

 

[cas]

As @mrsclem stated, it sounds like it is working fine. I am going to share a picture that @MitchM posted a couple of years ago when I had the same question.

 

[poconojoe]

As @mrsclem stated, it sounds like it is working fine. I am going to share a picture that @MitchM posted a couple of years ago when I had the same question. View attachment 117659

Thanks!