American Aeration Pond Blog

Sound Shield Technology - Is It A Game Changer For A Quieter Aerator?

EasyPro has been making some waves of late with a new sound-dampening technology that's actually a component on the aerator pump itself.  This is a new approach because historically, most companies worked on quieting the output via their cabinets.  Sound-damping foam being the main approach.  I finally got around to testing this new pump and am happy to say it is indeed quieter than the original SRC Stratus pump.  You can watch the video below to learn more. In terms of a few details.  The original SRC 1/4 HP pump produced 63.5 db at 2', 62 db at 10', and...

How To Rebuild A Pond Aeration Pump With Tips To Make It Easier

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...

Could Adding Aeration To Your Pond Really Help With Pond Algae?

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?

Oxygen - The Key To Vibrant Pond Life

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!

Is Your Pond Aerated?

Hello!  Welcome to our new blog on Pond Aerators And Fountains.Here's an important question for you.  Is your pond aerated?If it's not, you should really consider aeration as the #1 thing you can do to help improve the pond's condition, health, and vitality.  It's sounds hard to believe that one simple thing would help so [...]

Solar Powered Aerators - Are They Practical?

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