Which pond aerator would I need for a 1 Acre L shaped farm pond?
Posted by Jeff Kennedy on Thu, Dec 09, 2010 @ 11:59 AM
Question:Which pond aerator would I need for a 1 Acre L shaped farm pond? My pond is about 8' deep and located in Indiana, we have a fairly large population of bass in the pond.
Answer:When considering a farm pond aerator you need to consider a number of factors;size, shape, depth, elevation and oxygen demand. Most 1 acre round or oval ponds can use a 1 diffuser aeration system, but with an "L" shape you will need to aerate both arms of the "L" to properly circulate and oxygenate the pond.
Since your pond is fairly shallow and elevation is not a concern,
you can use our Air 1 + Aeration System. With more depth or a higher elevation you would have required a higher horsepower compressor. With a large fish population your oxygen demand is higher than one without fish, but the Air 1 + is more than sufficient to handle this load.
You will need standard 115V power located at the shoreline. If possible, locate the power at the apex of the "L", this will save you money on your tubing runs and make the unit very easy to install. Our Air 1 + kit comes with 200' of bottom line tubing, which should be enough for your size pond, depending on power location.
Send us your physical address and we would be happy to make an aeration map, showing the best location for the compressor cabinet and the airstations(diffusers).
