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Everyone we talk to, when it comes ponds, asks about aeration for their pond and most of them speak of it as if it were some complicated process or expensive undertaking. It's not complicated and it doesn't have to be expensive. Of course there are turn-key packages on the market that have all the bells and whistles and added parephenalia that makes it nice to look at and like many beautiful objects they can be pricey. You should put your money in more important things when basically the aeration system should be a reliable and clean source of circulation and oxygenation...nothing more...most of the time we try to hide the darned thing anyway so why spend a fortune!

You want to build your own aeration system?
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Because you are a real do-it-yourself kind of person, I'll tell you the three basic requirements you must have to build a cheap airator...ok...you need a few more parts than this but bear with me I'm making a point on how simple it can be for my uncle Howard. You really only need to buy three things to make my own aerator: 1. An air pump 2. An air hose 3. An air Diffuser

Now call me slow but that has got to be the simplest recipe, short of scrambled eggs, that I've ever seen. I mean how in the world can such a basic formula cause so much consternation and lead to so many different opinions and advice to be given? If you know all there is to know about air pumps and air compressors and blowers then you probably know what you need for your pond as far as pounds per square inch and cubic feet per minute of airflow and whether adual piston or rotary vane or linear air pump will be needed to make your pond happy! If you understand the different airlines, airhoses and other feeder tubing from self-sinking to rehular black poly pipe then you probably know the sizeand shape you need to use to fit your air pump! And...you know where I'm going...if you know the most efficient bubbler, airstone disc diffuser then you probably have an idea on what diffuser would work with your air pump! So if you are somelike that then you probably have it all figured out and maybe then you just need some various parts. If you already have a handle on what you need to build your own aerator then you can find what you need in our parts department. For everyone else we have built some all inclusive systems that offer everything you need to aerate your water garden, pond or lake without needing to be a bathometric limnologist with a degree in biological rocket scientology!

There are many pond supply stores that sell parts or pre-built all-inclusive systems and you've probably heard of many of these or looked for reviews on forums and bulletin boards for recommendations. Vertex® Aeration Systems, AquaMaster® AquaAir, airBOOST® Deep Water Aeration Systems, AirTech Systems, Dr. Foster & Smith Koi Kits, Air-2-Go to mention just a few of the diffuder type packages that exist. All of them will work and some will work better than others. What makes one system more-efficient and more long lasting? Well...how the air pump is housed, the parts that are used, the ventilation design, the interioir mechanics of the electrical and magnetic and piston systems or rocking dual-piston etc.

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SMALL POND AERATORS
FOR PONDS, WATER GARDENS & KOI PONDS UP TO 20,000 GALLONS

Koi Pond Aeration Kit - 8000 to 16000 Gallons

Koi Pond Aeration Kit - 2000 to 8000 Gallons

Aerating a small pond correctly requires that the volume and depth are understood...especially the depth. These aeration systems are only good for ponds where the depth of the diffuser is not greater than 8 feet or 10 feet for the larger system. These aerators use powerful, silent, linear compressors that have a two-year warranty which is twice the industry standard. You will be pumping only air into your pond so there is no electricity cords in the water and because you are using air to blow bubbles into the pond you can use as little as 50 watts to aerate a pond more effectively than with a 1/2 HP 1800 watt fountain! These systems use Underwriters Laboratory Listed (UL), all-weather linear compressors that send air through the included weighted airline to the diffuser assembly or assemblies which are all included. All couplings, connectors, valves and instructions are include d so you won't have to make a trip to the plumbing supply store to by a missing fitting! You only need to place the 4-stone diffuser into your pond, the weighted airhose sinks and is a dark blue so practically invisible in ponds, connect the airline to the compressor outlet and plug it into to a standard 110/115V plug. While the compressors are designed for 4 seasons you will prolong the life of the compressor by housing it in a small box or decorative cover near the pond.

Small Pond (up to 10,000 gallons) Aeration System - $575
Includes shipping within continental USA.
System includes the linear compressor, 25 feet of weighted airline, one bottom diffuser, clamps and connectors and instruction manual for the complete installation.
Item # PR-KPA1-3

Ideal for ponds up to 10,000 gallons or koi/fish ponds with up to 100 pounds of fish.
Oilless AC linear diaphragm compressor: 2 CFM @ 1PSI and 1.5 CFM at 2 PSI :: Max Op. Depth = 8 feet :: USES ONLY 50 WATTS - 1 Year Warranty

Large Pond (up to 20,000 gallons) Aeration System - $845
Includes shipping within continental USA.
System includes the linear compressor, 50 feet of weighted airline, two bottom diffuser, valve control, clamps and connectors and instruction manual for the complete installation
Item # PR-KPA2-3
Ideal for ponds up to 20,000 or koi/fish ponds with up to 200 pounds of fish. . Oilless AC linear diaphragm compressor: 3.7 CFM @ 1PSI and 3 CFM at 2PSI :: Max Op. Depth = 10 feet :: USES ONLY 90 WATTS - 1 Year Warranty

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We serve individual private pond owners as well as corporations and municipalities.

LARGE POND AERATORS
FOR PONDS & LAKES UP TO 3 ACRES OR 10 MILLION GALLONS

If you are a do-it-yourself aeration system type of person then you likely only want to buy diffusers, tubing or pumps. If you are like most of us who want a complete turn-key aeration system that is cheap and easy to install without having to go to the hardware store for plumbing bits or have Uncle Jimmy build a wooden compressor shack then we recommend these fully complete systems. The pond size these simple systems can aerate depends mainly on the depth and shape of your pond, if you are unsure if these systems will be adequate for your pond then send us an email before you buy.

These pond aeration systems are complete and ready-to-go packages including everything you need: lockable heavy-duty aluminum cabinet, efficient rocking piston air compressor, base mounted quad-diffuser airstone synergistic diffuser assembly, 6 foot power cord, GFCI receptacle, 3/8" weighted tubing which is self sinking so the installation of your diffusers from the boat is easier because everything sinks out-of-sight and in to place! To keep from bringing theelectricity to the lake, the compressor can be located up to 1,000' away with the addition of our high PSI 5/8" poly black plastic tubing airline which connects to the compressor outlet.

The included noise-reducing, fan-ventilated, weatherproof, heavy-duty steel cabinet can be installed easily on a post, pier or boat house. Instructions are included, and the entire unit can be shipped Ground. 115V/60 Hz.

Medium Pond (up to 1.5 acres) Aeration System - $1450
Includes shipping within continental USA.
Aerates ponds 1/8 acre with a 3-5 foot depth (125,000 gallons)
Aerates ponds up to 1/2 acre at 9-12 foot deep to (1 million gallons)
Aerates ponds up to 1-1/2 acres with a 15-20 foot depth (7 million gallons)

Full system includes: 1/3 HP single piston compressor, ventilated and lockable cabinet suitable for post mount, single micro bubble diffuser assembly with four air stones, all clamps and connectors, 100' weighted tubing, instruction booklet.
Item # PR-DA1AW

Large Pond (up to 3 acres) Aeration System - $2150
Includes shipping within continental USA.
Aerates ponds 1/4 acre with a 3-5 foot depth (225,000 gallons)
Aerates ponds up to 1 acre at 9-12 foot deep (2.5 million gallons)
Aerates ponds up to 3 acres with a 15-20 foot depth (10 million gallons)

Full system includes: 1/3 HP double dual piston compressor, ventilated lockable steel cabinet suitable for post mount, two micro bubble diffuser assemblies with 4 airstones on each each, all clamps and connectors, 200' weighted tubing, instruction booklet.
Item # PR-DA2AW

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Compare Aerator Systems & Pricing
When comparing aeration systems it is a good idea to look for forums and reviews that discuss the pros and cons of various systems. Since the principals of aeration are scientific and many companies offer products that do basically the same thing to various degrees of efficiency then it is up to us as consumers to use our due-diligence before buying a pond aerator. To compare prices with our recommended systems we have grouped some of the more popular bottom-diffuser aerator brands together for comparision with our best aerator systems. Our systems include the self-sinking air-supply tubing and price includes free shipping...most aeration companies charge extra for the tubing and shipping!.

AirBOOST-1dw™ = $1499
AirBOOST-1dw™ = $1649
Tubing & Shipping Extra
The airBOOST-1dw™ complete aeration system was designed specifically for ponds from 1 to 2 surface acres and a maximum diffuser depth of 30'. It is not uncommon for this system to be used in ponds much smaller in size. This complete aeration system comes with a 1/3-hp high pressure oil-less rocking piston compressor. All the valves and pressure gauge are also included and ready for quick and easy connections to the compressor and weighted-tubing. This high performance oil-less compressor is designed for continuous duty operation in virtually any climate. In addition, this aeration system comes with our rustproof 12-gauge aluminum compressor cabinet with baked powder coated finish pre-mounted on a polyethylene pad. A cooling fan is pre-installed in the cabinet to keep your compressor running cool throughout the year. The airBOOST-1dw™ complete aeration system comes with (1) airBASE™ quad-tubular diffuser assembly. These diffuser assemblies are among the best designed, most rugged constructed diffusers available on the market. Each diffuser assembly is designed for easy installation and will generate millions of bubbles in your pond. Aquatic lifting capacity is 4,148 gpm with this system. Each aeration system is designed for both summertime aeration as well as wintertime de-icing. Self-weighted tubing sold separately. This unit is available in 115v or 230v.
Available at:
www.aerationsupply.com

Vertex Air 1™ = $1150
Vertex Air 2™ = $1780
Tubing & Shipping Extra
The Vertex Air 1™ pond aerator is a super-efficient, (circulation rates test results) affordable and safe system. In a typical pond with 8 foot depths, an Air 1™ can aerate approximately 1-2 acres depending on shape, slope, oxygen demand and other factors. A 1/3 hp Brookwood™ SafeStart™ compressor, housed in our rustproof aluminum outdoor cabinet, feeds a bottom mounted CoActive AirStation™ utilizing Vertex’s MicronBubble™ technology. With bubbles from 500 to 3,000 microns in diameter, pumping rates and oxygen transfer rates increase dramatically. The rising force of millions of bubbles circulates the entire water column, entraining bottom water up to the surface allowing vital oxygen to be absorbed and poisonous gasses expelled. With no electricity in the water, Vertex’s aeration systems are safe for any type of water recreation. Our systems have a full two-year warranty plus a five-year warranty against rust and corrosion on the cabinet, five-year warranty on the AirStations™ and a 15-year warranty on BottomLine™ supply tubing (sold separately).
Available at:
www.cleanponds.com

Aqua Air 1™ = $1440
Aqua Air 2™ = $2085
Tubing & Shipping Extra
Aqua Air Aerators AquaAir provides lakes, ponds, and marinas with superior aeration, circulation, and de-stratification. Dissolved oxygen (DO) levels are increased throughout the entire water column with the use of bottom mounted diffusers. The diffusers employ a super fine micro-bubble technology resulting in some of the highest diffuser oxygen transfer rates (OTR) available today. The micro-bubbles entrain bottom water and synergistically lift it to the surface where atmospheric oxygen is absorbed and then transferred throughout the water column. The diffusers are connected to a stainless steel cabinet-enclosed, shore-mounted air compressor via self-weighted air supply tubing. System sizes range with two types of diffusers available.
Available at:
www.pfpros.com

Air Lift 1™ = $1375
Air Lift 2™ = $1835
Tubing & Shipping Extra
The AirLift™series is used for a wide variety of ponds and lakes with maximum water depths up to 35 feet. AirLift aeration systems contain up to six air diffusers. Each AirPod™ contains a single EPDM tubular air diffuser. The common components of our AirLift aeration systems are commercial grade air compressor cabinets, AirPod air diffusers and DownUnder weighted air supply tubing as shown in our overview. For deeper ponds and lakes, refer to our AirLift XL™ series.. Our dual piston air compressor, which can deliver air under high pressures (water depths up to 35 feet), operates very quietly (55 decibels at 2 meters or 6 feet). In comparison, the noise levels of our air compressors are about 15 decibels less than equivalent rotary vane air compressors. The AirPod™ contains a self-cleaning 24-inch tube, EPDM flexible membrane air diffuser equipped with a triple check valve system. Our air diffuser is constructed to withstand total airflow from the compressor without damaging the EPDM membrane (unlike EPDM disc air diffusers). Simply fill the two ballast tubes with pea gravel or sand prior to their placement in the pond or lake. Compressed air from our dual piston compressor is delivered to the AirPod™ using our DownUnder™ self-weighted tubing. DownUnder™ air supply tubing is constructed of a flexible PVC composite and is kink proof and puncture resistant.
Available at: www.hydrologicproducts.com

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