My pond is like the cobblers kids. The answer is yes, but by then the pressure gauge usually reads 0.
OTOH, in the years that I've had the pond I've only had 2 compressors that needed rebuilding, both rocking piston types. I change compressors like underwear, testing different things. Currently there is a 1/4 hp Gast rotary vane running to the pond.
I have run a 3/4 hp rotary vane testing different single membrane diffusers. No failures noted.
