Honestly I don't think so. We never have really dealt with salt water...and while the pumps aren't in the water...I think the diffusers could probably get some build up on them which would restrict the output. I could be wrong, but have never really heard of them used in that setting.
The best way to size an aerator is really based on the manufacturers recommendations per either gallon size (for a small pond) or dimensional size for a large pond. Depth is an important factor here too because the deeper a diffuser can be placed, the more pond area it will affect. Most of the systems you find online are rated for one or the other. For large waters though, we try to maintain a minimum of 1.5 cfms per diffuser, dropping below that will lead to less consistent results. Hence, as you go up in the number of diffusers, the horse power of the pump will need to go up as well.
Windmills are fine if you have no better solutions...by fine I mean they are better than nothing. But, they are obviously dependent on wind...no wind, no air. They also aren't going to cover a large body of water...generally a smaller pond...under an acre, and not too deep...and it could be helpful. Most of these powered systems can use buried airline to run from a long ways away if power is at least in the area...they are just more consistent and put out a lot more air 24/7. They do have solar as an option but it's very expensive right not. Maybe down the road it will be more reasonable on price...then it could be a good round the clock option too.
klmgroupia Okay, I'm really new into aeration. Found some of your videos and have been watching, I didn't realize I could run the airline that far. I have power, but about 1000 feet away at the farm. I have a small pond I use for cattle and have got to get some aeration in it. It is getting very nasty. Been looking at the windmills, but I see your point about more consistent aeration with a powered unit.
1000 ft is very doable. Different brands use different types of airline or pvc to go in ground but it's very straightforward. Put the pump by the power supply, connect to buried airline, and this would be something like 3/4" pvc for example you could get from an irrigation supply house. At the pond edge you'd connect this to the weighted airline in a kit and that would run down to the diffuser in the pond. Depending on the depth most any 1/4 HP, single diffuser, system would work for this. You're welcome to contact us at help@klmsolutions.com if you need links or additional information and help.
can any of the kits be used in saltwater?
Honestly I don't think so. We never have really dealt with salt water...and while the pumps aren't in the water...I think the diffusers could probably get some build up on them which would restrict the output. I could be wrong, but have never really heard of them used in that setting.
@@klmsolutions thanks for the reply just doing some research for a class to see if aeration could be a solution for our algae bloom problems
How much air is needed per cubic meter for a fish pond
The best way to size an aerator is really based on the manufacturers recommendations per either gallon size (for a small pond) or dimensional size for a large pond. Depth is an important factor here too because the deeper a diffuser can be placed, the more pond area it will affect. Most of the systems you find online are rated for one or the other. For large waters though, we try to maintain a minimum of 1.5 cfms per diffuser, dropping below that will lead to less consistent results. Hence, as you go up in the number of diffusers, the horse power of the pump will need to go up as well.
What about windmill aerators??
Windmills are fine if you have no better solutions...by fine I mean they are better than nothing. But, they are obviously dependent on wind...no wind, no air. They also aren't going to cover a large body of water...generally a smaller pond...under an acre, and not too deep...and it could be helpful. Most of these powered systems can use buried airline to run from a long ways away if power is at least in the area...they are just more consistent and put out a lot more air 24/7. They do have solar as an option but it's very expensive right not. Maybe down the road it will be more reasonable on price...then it could be a good round the clock option too.
klmgroupia Okay, I'm really new into aeration. Found some of your videos and have been watching, I didn't realize I could run the airline that far. I have power, but about 1000 feet away at the farm. I have a small pond I use for cattle and have got to get some aeration in it. It is getting very nasty. Been looking at the windmills, but I see your point about more consistent aeration with a powered unit.
1000 ft is very doable. Different brands use different types of airline or pvc to go in ground but it's very straightforward. Put the pump by the power supply, connect to buried airline, and this would be something like 3/4" pvc for example you could get from an irrigation supply house. At the pond edge you'd connect this to the weighted airline in a kit and that would run down to the diffuser in the pond. Depending on the depth most any 1/4 HP, single diffuser, system would work for this. You're welcome to contact us at help@klmsolutions.com if you need links or additional information and help.