Without electricity, windmill aeration is acceptable especially so, if there is good exposure to wind from all directions. Don't put a windmill in a wooded area where I've seen some located. In good conditions I've seen where a windmill can work okay in a 3/4 ac 17ft deep pond. A good working windmill is a lot better than no aeration. Also explore solar aeration. I have no experience with solar aeration. Maybe others here can provide input about solar aeration. I would at least check on the cost of getting electricity to within 400ft of the ponds. From there a buried airline can deliver the air to the pond.

Last edited by Bill Cody; 08/12/12 07:59 PM.

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