Pond Boss Forums AERATION Systems questions My DIY Eco 7 SYSTEM

IMO one should not operate an aerator without a low pressure gauge. The gauge tells you when the diffusers are clogging and allows you to trouble shoot system problems. An aerator without a gauge is like a car with out any instruments both run but one doesn't know much about how well it is operating.

Setting up an aerator with diffuser out of the water should provide 0.5 to 0 psi with distances less than 300ft. Most of that 0.5psi will be caused by the diffuser. More pressure means their is undue back pressure somewhere in the system. The gauge lets you know if you found and fixed the problem. Problems can be varied; one example - too small of diameter airline. Remove the diffuser with just compressor and hose psi should read 0. Diffusers at 1 ft deep psi should be 0.5-1psi max. At 6ft deep the psi should be 3-3.5psi.