Description
The TurboAir II is a new, upgraded direct drive system that offers several features and benefits others don’t. These include:
- Highest output rocking piston compressor rated at 3.7 CFM at 10 psi.
- Longest run time over all competitors due to 2 high output solar panels providing > 600 watts of power.
- Our proprietary MaxEnergy™ Solar Controller.
- 2 cooling fans on all systems to keep the compressor cool which extends the compressor life.
- Pressure gauge and pressure relief valve on all units.
- Powder coated aluminum cabinet with lifetime warranty
- 2 high output solar panels with aluminum racking and mounting pole
Solar aerators are designed for ponds and lakes that don’t have a source of power. This is a direct drive system that utilizes a high efficiency, rocking piston compressor that will operate even on moderately cloudy days.
The TurboAir II includes:
- 200′ of 1/2″ Weighted Airline
- 2 Single Disc Diffuser with Self Sinking Base designed to sink without having to add sand or gravel. These are 9″ rubber membrane diffusers with self-cleaning design. Includes a back flow valve to prevent water from entering the airline.
Benefits of Aerating Your Pond
Aeration will create a healthier ecosystem by accelerating the decomposition of organic material/muck, which acts like fertilizer for the weeds and algae in your pond. Aerating your pond will also make your fish grow faster and prevent fish kills resulting from low oxygen levels.
All ponds will naturally stratify/layer as a result of varying pond water temperatures. This layering prevents oxygen from making it down to the bottom of the pond. Over time organic matter such as leaves accumulate there and, since there is very little oxygen available, this material undergoes anaerobic decomposition, which is slow and produces foul odors. When the accumulation of organic matter is more rapid than the decomposition rate, muck begins to accumulate, creating a nutrient rich layer of fertilizer which feeds plants and algae.
Adding oxygen to the bottom of your pond creates a more rapid, aerobic decomposition environment. This reduces the amount of muck and nutrients in the bottom of your pond which slows the growth of weeds and algae, eliminates odors, and makes your pond cleaner and more attractive.
