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Give Ted a call on that one. I'm not sure if the diffusers are sold seperately.
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Been a long time since Ive had to price a disc as they very rarely need replaced. Price is $32.00 per disc operating range .5-1.25 cfm per disc.
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Ted:
I looked on your website last night for a pressure gauge, 0-30 psi, 1/4" Male Pipe thread, 1.5" dia., inlet on bottom. I didn't see any gauges listed - none. Do you sell them, or know where I could source them? It's a race between another PB'er and I to see who can find them first for his system.
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I believe in catch and release. I catch then release to the grease.. BG. CSBG. LMB. HSB. RES.
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esshup, I only have 2 inch 30 psi liq filled.Try Graingers perhaps also if Bill does not have them.
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Why do you require a 1.5" dia gauge? Other sizes work well and are easier to read. I have both dry and glycerin filled gauges 30psi, although 15 psi can work with a proper pressure relief valve installed.
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Bill, my mistake. I thought I knew what the size of the gauge was instead of measuring. It is a 2" gauge. It's in a tight spot, and I thought a 2" wouldn't fit.
So, 2" will fit as long as it's a bottom entry, not rear. 0-30 will work fine, dry. 1/4" MIP
PM me on how much and how to get the $ to you.
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ONe can always mount the gauge at an angle or off to the side with T's and/or an elbow.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 10/06/10 07:43 PM.
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Thanks Bill. Yep, that's an option. I got your e-mail, and sent the system owner an e-mail asking him which gauges he wants to go with. As soon as I hear from him, I'll let you know. Send me your addy with your reply with the amount owed and I'll get the $$ out to you.
Thanks again!
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If those that have built their own aeration system, and would not mind sharing, I'm curious to know what all you have done, any after-thoughts [ie: regrets!], and approximate costs, for what you installed. Reason why I'm asking, is to help the life of my ~3/4 acre pond [teardrop shaped, ~14' deepest, ave ~8'] and its inhabitants [CC, LMB, and BG] here in NE Indiana, and do so with minimum cost PLUS via the 'best and efficient' system. For example, have looked at the Airmax AM30,,, but struggle a bit at the $1390 + tax cost - but with the agreement that this is an investment, for the pond, fish, and me. Thanks.
PS: the pump would be near my house, so quieter the betterer!
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I will probably end up with about $1000 invested in mine. I'm going to have probably 8 or 9 diffusers in three different stations. I got a great deal on the pump though and using minimum self sinking hose, building my own enclosure, manifold, electrical to save money plus I'm building it over the course of a year.
I believe in catch and release. I catch then release to the grease.. BG. CSBG. LMB. HSB. RES.
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Diffusers are on the way.. Thanks Ted
I believe in catch and release. I catch then release to the grease.. BG. CSBG. LMB. HSB. RES.
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Well I got my diffusers. I went with 9 9" diffusers. I'm gonna set up three stations with 3 diffusers per station. This is quite a bit of aeration for my pond. As Ted said not overkill but dang close.. I needed more diffusers to keep my pressure down since I bought my pump first I had to build the system around it.. Just wanna say thanks to Bill and Ted for all the help. Now I have the compressor, manifold, cabinet (getting built), diffusers.. Now on to tubing and electrical and diffusers manifolds and bases. So far on track to be done by spring..
PS- about $500 invested so far..
Last edited by Bluegillerkiller; 10/18/10 07:47 AM.
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Are you planning on running it during the winter as well? How deep will the aerators be placed? Will you be running all 3 stations at the same time?
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Yeah they will all be running at the same time. They won't be running all year just spring summer fall. The depths are 11' 10' 8'.
I believe in catch and release. I catch then release to the grease.. BG. CSBG. LMB. HSB. RES.
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Oh. I thought you were going to run them during the winter as well. Understood!
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I'm not even sure if they will be running 24 hrs a day at these times? Thoughts?
I believe in catch and release. I catch then release to the grease.. BG. CSBG. LMB. HSB. RES.
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Once water temps start dropping pretty well for the winter I don't think it's necessary. I shut my bottom diffuser off when the water temp hit 60°F at the surface.
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