AERATION SYSYEMS

Diffused air systems are more natural in appearance and blend into your landscape better than surface agitators or fountains.

Diffused air initiated at the pond bottom is the best method to choose so your pond can attain all achievable benefits.  Stoney Creek's professional staff can assist you with choosing the correct system to provide these benefits for your pond:

• The addition of oxygen

• The removal of waste gases and waste products (nitrogen, ammonia, nitrites, etc.)

• Mixing the water column (destratification)

• Weed control through nutrient reduction

• Reducing organic muck

• Reducing surface scum

Each system has three basic components.

1. Air compressor

2. Air tubing

3. Air diffuser

The air compressor (or windmill) is situated on shore and pumps air through the hose to the diffuser located near the bottom of the pond. The result is tens of thousands of tiny bubbles rushing out of the diffuser and rising to the pond surface, creating circulation and providing aeration.

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

• Electrical components are on shore, not in the pond

• Aeration originating on the bottom ensures aeration of the entire water column, not just the surface layer 

• With proper sizing, distances of up to 2,000 feet of air tubing (not electric cable) are achievable, without the need for 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.

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Fountains vs. Diffused Aeration - Which is Better?

Diffused Aeration Kit

Fountains are a popular choice when decorative looks are desired. Fountains splash the surface of the pond and help control surface algae and duckweed, but do not aerate down to the bottom of deep ponds. Diffused aeration is the best way to aerate deep ponds. Because the air diffuser lays on the bottom you achieve total pond aeration from top to bottom regardless of depth.

Fountain Aerator

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It is crucial to the life of any of our air compressors that they be protected from the weather as well as dust and dirt. These factors will significantly reduce the operating life of the compressor. We offer several covers for outdoor use, or compressors can be housed in barns, garages or other structures.

• The deeper an air diffuser is located, the more boiling action it will create and a larger area will be aerated. 

• Because ponds come in all sizes and shapes, one of our standard kits shown here may not work for your application. Please call with your needs and we can design a system tailored to your pond.

All of our aeration systems are powered by long-lasting GAST air compressors

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