LivingWaterAeration

We offer several different types of pond aerators. Here is a brief explanation of each style of aerator, which will hopefully help you to select just the right unit for your pond:

Garden Pond Aerators - For very small ponds, such as ornamental, hobbyist or small koi fish ponds.

Diffused Aeration Systems - The most popular type of aeration and the most effective for ponds that or 6' or deeper, runs on electricity and aerates from the bottom of your pond up.

Windmill Aeration Kits - Also a diffused type of aeration, however they require no electricity and run completely on wind power

High Oxygen Surface Aerators - The best way to aerate shallow ponds that are 5' deep or less. Moves an enormous amount of water quickly adding an abundance of oxygen to your pond.

Solar Powered Pond Aerators - These diffused aeration systems run on 100% solar power.


 Pond aeration or lake aeration is a process that pumps air bubbles into a pond to increase the oxygen content of the water. This is often required in ponds that suffer from anoxic conditions, usually caused by adjacent human activities.

Dissolved Oxygen is a major contributor to water quality. Not only do fish and other aquatic animals need it, but oxygen breathing aerobic bacteria decompose organic matter. Pond bottoms of organic soils demand larger amounts of oxygen. When oxygen concentrations is becoming low anoxic conditions may develop which can decrease the pond's ability to support life.

Aeration speeds up this process of oxidizing organic and mineral pollution. In fact, if there is sufficient aeration, the fish will be able to survive, where before they suddenly died. By pumping compressed air out to the bottom of a pond or lake with the use of a diffuser, the rising air bubbles and the friction caused in the water will bring bottom water to the surface where it is exposed to the atmosphere. Large volumes of water thus loose noxious gazes to the atmosphere, water picks up oxygen while circulating at the surface.

Natural bacteria are stimulated by aeration and circulation and they will feed on muck, organics and the food that normally feeds algae blooms or aquatic plants growth. Using aeration and bacteria is often a safe and sound form of pollution removal.

DIFFUSED POND AERATION

The following are several different diffused aeration kits. Diffused aeration systems are the best way to aerate, destratify and create circulation on ponds over 6' deep. Each system has three basic parts.

   1. an air compressor

     
   2. an air hose

      
   3. an air diffuser


The air compressor sits on shore and pumps air out through the hose to the air diffuser located on the bottom of the pond. The result is thousands of tiny bubbles rushing out of the diffuser to the pond surface, creating circulation and providing aeration.

There are several advantages to using diffused aeration kits instead of surface aerator:

   1. Electric motor is on shore, not in the water

   2. Air diffusers lay on the bottom, ensuring aeration of entire pond from bottom to top, regardless of depth size
  
   3.With proper sizing, tubing lengths up to 2000' can be achieved for ponds without electricity nearby

All motors are designed for continuous duty operation and are oil-less for low maintenance. Periodic cleaning of air filter and replacement of diaphragm and gasket every few years is all that is necessary.  We can build much larger systems or alter these kits to fit you specific needs. Please call for assistance. Kits include everything needed for installation and operation except for tubing weights. Tubing is buoyant and requires a five pound weight every 6'-8' to sink or use optional self-weighted tubing.

WINDMILL POND AERATORS

Let Mother Nature help aerate your pond!  These wind driven aerators replace electric units that can cost between $30 to     $5- per month to operate.  In only a few short years these windmills will pay for themselves!  Ideal for aerating remote ponds that do not have electricity nearby!  These new windmills are similar to the units we previously offered, but feature many new improvements:

•     Pumps up to 3 CFM of air - twice as much as the previous models!5-year warrant on bearings & camshaft
•     Fast, easy assembly - many steps were completed for you to reduce assembly time!
•     Larger diaphragm and check valves for increased air flow
•     Patent pending technology minimizes bearing fatigue and increases longevity
•     Effective in as little as 3-5 MPH wind

Windmills can be placed up to 1000' away from the pond edge.  This is helpful for ponds that are in low areas or surrounded by trees.  Windmill can be located in an open area with tubing running to the pond.  72" diameter head has 12 blades and is self-governing in high winds.  18 gauge galvanized steel parts will last for years in all weather conditions.  Oval holds in all parts makes assembly much easier!