Pond Boss Forums AERATION Systems questions Line diameter, CFM capacity, back pressure, etc??

Thanks everyone for the input!

One thing I failed to mention is I will be facing a de-rate for the pump at 10,000'. I have heard as low as 8% and as high as 30%. My 1HP motor spins 1760 RPMs so at 10 PSI I should be looking at 12CFM minus my de-rate. Like I said I COULD just use 1" black roll pipe all the way to the block of diffusers. It would just be more difficult to weigh down and then deal with it to raise diffusers for cleaning.

I have been told, off the record, the Vertex diffusers can take 2 CFM all day long. With my de-rate I'd be less than that with 6 discs. I would only do this in an attempt to maximize the "intensity" of the plume.