NEW 1/4HP Pond & Lake Scott Sub-Surface Aerator 1/4-1+ ACRE 115v MADE in the USA

Description

This listing is for 1 BRAND NEW 1/4HP Bubble Pro Mini Sub-Surface Aerator
Adding a sub-surface aeration system is a great way to increase water quality and oxygen levels while maintaining the natural appearance of your pond. This style of aerator has one diffuser module that sits at the bottom of the pond, connected by weighted tubing, which is in turn connected to an air compressor on shore. The compressor pumps much-needed air to the bottom of your pond, ensuring adequate oxygen levels during hot summer months. Air is pumped from the compressor through the weighted airline to the diffusers at the pond bottom. When the air reaches the diffuser, several thousand small air bubbles are created. These bubbles rise to the surface and produce an upward current. Water at the pond bottom is lifted to the surface where oxygen is replenished by the atmosphere.
The Bubble Pro Mini comes complete with one diffuser; one length of 100-foot by 3/8-inch Quick Sink weighted tubing; a 1/4-hp, rocking piston compressor; an air outlet with pressure relief valve; and all fittings and clamps required. Designed for easy installation, the Bubble Pro Mini comes with a two-year warranty.
Works great as a pond de-icer, too!
Compressor must be protected from the elements.  It CANNOT get wet.  We have enclosures in our store.  If placed in a cabinet it must have a cooling fan blowing on it.
Comes in 115v ready to plug in to a standard wall outlet.  Also available in 230v!
Coverage Area:
1/4 acre at 5 to 8 feet in pond depth
1/2 acre at 9 to 12 feet in pond depth
1 acre at 13 to 16 feet in pond depth
All of our fountains, aerators, de-icers, muck-movers and sub-surface aerators are oil-free and require almost no maintenance.
This Kit Includes
1 - 1/4HP COMPRESSOR
1- SELF WEIGHTED DIFFUSER BASE
1- DIFFUSER MEMBRANE
1 - ROLL 3/8” X 100 FOOT SELF-WEIGHTED AIR TUBING
1- SINGLE VALVE ASSEMBLY
1 - BARBED CHECK VALVE FITTING
2 - HOSE CLAMPS
1 - PADDED HOSE CLAMP
Compressor Placement
It is critical that the air compressors be protected from the weather. You will need to provide a shelter for your compressor to protect it from rain, snow and other harsh elements.
• Be sure your shelter is adequately ventilated.
• Be sure the compressor does not sit directly on the ground, as the vibration from the motor will cause dust and dirt particles to be pulled into the motor and may cause premature failure.
• If operating compressor in freezing climates do not place compressor in “heated” buildings. Warm air holds more moisture. This warm air may condensate and freeze in the colder outdoor line.
• Ensure that compressors are placed where they will not become flooded with water.
• If possible, shaded areas are preferred.
• In areas with limited electrical supply, compressors can be placed long distances from the pond edge. A remote access valve assembly can be fed from the compressor with properly sized tubing.
.
Diffuser Placement
The amount of surface area an aeration system will effectively cover is greatly dependent on two factors - DEPTH and SHAPE. The deeper an air diffuser is located, the more boiling action it will create and a larger area will be aerated. The diagram below shows how much surface area is effectively aerated per air diffuser at various depths. Ponds that are irregular or odd shaped will also reduce size of aeration area - call our technical department for additional help. The shape of a pond affects the amount of diffusers needed. Irregular shaped ponds often require multiple diffusers to adequately aerate entire water column.
Example:
Our Bubble Pro Mini pond aerator would aerate only 1/8 of an acre if operated in 4" deep water, while aerating up to 1 acre if operating in 12" - 16" deep water.
The shape of a pond affects the amount of diffusers needed. Irregular shaped ponds often require multiple diffusers to adequately aerate entire water column.
Safety Warnings
• Use extreme caution when operating in winter. Danger due to thin ice can cause drowning. Unseen currents can cause thin ice in areas long distances away from diffuser operation. Provide adequate warning for others using a pond with a diffused aeration system.
• The surface of the compressor will be hot during operation. This is normal - be careful not to touch the compressor while it is running.
• Units must be connected to GFCI protected outlets.
• Avoid using extension cords to operate compressor.
• Keep children or pets away from operating units
• Always disconnect power when servicing system.
• Relieve pressure from system before servicing.
Operation
• All of our compressors are designed for continuous operation. It is not uncommon for compressors to run 24 hours per day for three to five years. The only maintenance required is replacement of wearable items (diaphragm, piston ring, vanes, etc.) when needed and keeping filter clean.  WE stock and sell kits for these in our store!
CAUTION: All compressors in these kits are designed for oil-free operation. Never oil or lubricate the compressors.
• In addition to adding oxygen to your pond, an aeration system creates a circulation action. It takes hours for the maximum effect to be achieved, therefore we recommend running these systems continuously so that maximum circulation is sustained.
Summer Time Start Up
CAUTION: If you are installing this system at a time when your pond is already stratified (warm on surface, cold on bottom), you should be careful when first starting the aeration system. If the stagnant water on the pond bottom is stirred up too fast, a temporary increase in oxygen demand will occur and, in rare cases, a fish kill could result. If your pond is severely stratified, you should only run your system one to two hours the first day. Each day after that, increase the run time by one to two hours during the first week, run continuously after that. This will slowly mix the bottom water without a sudden depletion of oxygen.
Installation Precautions
• The air diffuser should not be placed in the deepest part of the pond. Try to locate the diffuser at approximately 2/3 to 3/4 of the deepest point (a 15' deep pond would have the diffuser at approximately 10' to 12' deep). This allows the deepest water to remain cool in the summer and stay warm in the winter.
• If your pond freezes during the winter, be sure the tubing is buried leading into the pond. If not, the ice can form around the tubing, kinking it or possibly shearing it off.
CAUTION: Locate all utilities before digging to ensure safety of installer and others.