Originally Posted By: esshup
I thought that if a Pondmeister waited too long after the pond's turnover that the aeration system had to be gradually turned on?


esshup. turnover of stratified ponds in the southeast would normally occur in early fall, during cold, cloudy and/or rainy days. If the pond has been aerated during the summer, there should be no stratification. But, good call to always start off a system slowly, 1 hr 1st day, then 2, 3 4, up to however long you need to continue. Normally, from late evening til dawn will do the most good. Example from midnight til 6-7 AM.