American Aeration Pond Blog

DIY Pond Aeration Tips And Suggestions

If you're into building your own things, pond aeration is something you will likely want to tackle at some point.  There is no doubt that aeration is the number one thing you can do to help a pond get, or stay, in better shape.  Doing a DIY pond aerator isn't a complex task and there [...]

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The New Kasco Air Filter Module

Mark
The new Kasco air filter module was initially designed to help the pond owner know when to change out the air filter.  But it turns out, there was a massive side benefit to the add-on as well.  If you don't have the time to watch the video, here's the summary. As simple as the air filter is, [...]

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Solar Pond Aerators - Are They Good Or Bad?

Is a solar pond aerator good or bad?  Keeping in mind that good and bad are relative terms…the best answer to that question is…well…both, depending on your situation.I have to be honest…I’m a big fan of renewable energy. Over time, the cleaner we make our energy production, the better we’ll all be for it.I [...]

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Pond Aeration For Hydraulic Fractured Water Lagoons

Mark Washburn
Hydraulic fracturing (fracking) is a water intensive process.  And often this work is done in areas that are drought prone, where water becomes an even more valuable resource.  So reclaiming or reusing water can provide a great savings in both cost, and in the water itself.Aeration is a valuable, inexpensive, cost saving tool in this [...]

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Kasco Diffuser Testing Results Show Performance Benefits

Mark Washburn
One of the most interesting studies done in recent years was conducted by Kasco Marine on their Robust Aire fine bubble diffusers.  They used an independent testing lab, with the ultimate goal of finding a more efficient and effective diffuser design, compared to other leading systems on the market.Eventually what they came up with was [...]

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What Maintenance Is Involved With Rocking Piston Aeration Pumps?

Mark Washburn
There are several types of pumps used with pond aerators these days.  For large ponds, you'll find systems powered by rotary vane or rocking piston pumps, and by a pretty wide margin, rocking pistons are finding the most use.With that in mind, we get a lot of questions relating to maintenance on this type of [...]

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Airmax Aeration Study On Water Quality Improvement

Mark Washburn
Many people wonder just how useful and powerful adding pond aeration to a body of water might be.  We say it all the time...it's the best thing you can do for your pond.  But how do we really prove that, beyond using mere words?Well, Airmax, one of our favorite brands of aerators, has put a [...]

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How Pond Aeration Can Improve Algae Control

Want to know the secret to keeping a pond clean and clear of algae problems?It can be easier than you think, and you can often do it without using chemicals, like copper based algaecides.Pond Aeration Is Part Of Our Algae Control MethodWe like to work against algae in a two step process, at least to [...]

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Do I Really Need A Protective Cover Over My Aeration Pump?

Mark Washburn
When it comes to our pond aerators, a really common question often pops up, and it's a good one to ask."Do I really need a protective cover over my aeration pump?"The short answer is usually, yes. But there may be some exceptions.When you look at the pond aeration offerings as a whole, and this includes [...]

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How To Properly Care For A Pond Aeration Pump

Mark
To get the best performance and longest life out of your aeration pump, its important to remember to perform some routine maintenance every now and then.  This sounds a lot more complicated than it really is.For the most part, all aeration pumps (and there are primarily 3 kinds - linear, rocking piston, and rotary vane) [...]

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