{"product_id":"70w-cast-aluminum-ring-submersible-bird-bath-heater-deicer","title":"70W Cast Aluminum Ring Submersible Bird Bath Heater \u0026 Winter De-Icer — Thermostatic Control (5.24\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eKeep open water in the bird bath you already own with the \u003cstrong\u003eBIRDLOVER 70W Cast Aluminum Ring Submersible Bird Bath Heater \u0026amp; Winter De-Icer\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a flat, open-centre ring 5.24 inches across and 0.79 inch tall that lies on the floor of the basin, with a built-in thermostat that switches it on as the water nears freezing. It runs at 70 watts on a grounded 3-prong 120V US plug, and it ships free with 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy an Open-Ring De-Icer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-centre ring:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 5.24-inch ring of cast aluminium rather than a solid disc, warming the water along its inner and outer edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow 0.79\" profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e it lies flat on the bottom of a shallow basin. Keep the bath filled so the ring stays under water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermostatic, with a dry-basin shut-off:\u003c\/strong\u003e it runs only when the water nears freezing and, per the supplier, switches off if the basin runs dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA published 70 W rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e so you can work out the worst-case running cost before you buy: 1.7 kWh for a full day of continuous draw, and less in practice because the thermostat cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeighted cast aluminium:\u003c\/strong\u003e it sits flat rather than floating, with radial ribs on top (per supplier).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Baths It Suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier lists it for shallow metal, copper and stone bird baths. Glass isn't on that list, so bring glass bowls indoors for the winter. Plug it into an outdoor GFCI-protected outlet, with an outdoor-rated extension cord if the bath is further out. The supplier hasn't published the cord length yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower \u0026amp; Plug\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e70 W · 120V AC · grounded 3-prong US plug, for US and Canadian outlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5.24\" (13.3 cm) across × 0.79\" (2.0 cm) tall\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCast aluminium, matte black coating, radial ribs (per supplier)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in thermostat; switches off if the basin runs dry (per supplier)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eShallow metal, copper and stone bird baths (per supplier)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Birds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNorthern Cardinal, Eastern Bluebird, Black-capped Chickadee, Dark-eyed Junco, American Goldfinch, American Robin\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFree shipping \u0026amp; 30-day returns\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePair it with one of our shallow metal baths, such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birdlover.store\/products\/46-8-dual-layer-vintage-metal-bird-bath-feeder-5-prong-stake\"\u003e46.8\" Dual-Layer Vintage Metal Bird Bath \u0026amp; Feeder\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birdlover.store\/products\/3-in-1-wall-mounted-metal-bird-bath-feeder-hanging-hook\"\u003e3-in-1 Wall-Mounted Metal Bird Bath \u0026amp; Platform Feeder\u003c\/a\u003e. Keep the basin full so the ring stays covered. For heated baths and every de-icer side by side, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birdlover.store\/blogs\/backyard-birding-guide\/best-heated-bird-baths-winter-2026\"\u003eheated bird bath guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BIRDLOVER","offers":[{"title":"1-Pack (70W Cast-Aluminum Ring De-Icer)","offer_id":67822345617508,"sku":"BL-DEICER-RING-BLK-1PK","price":76.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-Pack Bundle (Front \u0026 Backyard Winter Pair - Save $18)","offer_id":67822345650276,"sku":"BL-DEICER-RING-BLK-2PK","price":134.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/3624\/9444\/files\/Bird_bath_heater_de-icer_product_20261023181752.jpg?v=1792782088","url":"https:\/\/birdlover.store\/products\/70w-cast-aluminum-ring-submersible-bird-bath-heater-deicer","provider":"BIRDLOVER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}