One of the main points of maintenance for any rocking piston aeration compressor is that the seals and gaskets on and around the piston will need to be replaced from time to time.  The constant operation of the pump will eventually wear these parts out and so rebuild kits are available for this restoration from all of the manufacturers we work with.

The process is pretty simple and easy to do on site, with a few basic tools.  The video below covers the procedure from start to finish, using a Kasco 1/4 HP pump.  Other brands will be pretty similar to this.  

This rebuild is normally required from 3 to 5 years out from the initial start up, although in some instances this time could be shorter.  For proactive maintenance, you may want to consider doing it after 2 years of regular operation.

The second, and more common maintenance step would be the replacement of the air filter cartridge which should be done, in most cases, at least once per year.  

If you're like most people these days, when you have a question about something you either do a Google search, or stop in at your favorite social media platform and ask the question.

Its a handy resource, this old internet.  But sometimes the information you get back from others, is not always the most accurate or helpful.

Take the question of aeration and pond algae.  Can an aerator really help with an algae problem?

I just uploaded a video this morning that talks about oxygen in your pond.  Why its vital to sustaining aquatic life...how much is good, and how low can you go before you run into problems. Watch until the end to learn how to maintain or recover good oxygen levels in your pond!