Pond Boss Forums AERATION Systems questions Manifold Questions

Hey PB

So I've got a system mostly put together and did some initial test runs with good results. Now I'm trying to make a more permanent installation. I've got electricity ~25ft from the edge of the water currently and I'm wondering what my options are for enclosure and manifold.

I thought I had read on here of folks using an upside down coleman cooler with some holes in it for a pump enclosure. I also saw the post with the pet crate. Will either of these work in the winter?

Can the manifold for my 2 diffusers be outside of the box? Are there any valves in particular that would be better for outdoor use?

Thanks!

Eric

Choose or build a compressor shelter with good ventilation to keep the pump cool and dry. Compressors have two big enemies: heat and dampness - moisture. Natural weather proof ventilation or an internal fan are acceptable. Just holes in the shelter allow rain/snow inside. Screened foundation vents or roof vents work well. Valves last longer and work better if in a shelter. Gasline ball valves work good.

Poly garden shed?

My water is quite a hike from the house so I plan to put in one of those poly garden sheds to store some gear and minimize trips back up the hill.

Poly garden shed will work if you get good ventilation in it. At least where it will have to go it'll be shaded all day long, so the sun won't drive up the temps inside.

If you're fairly handy, here's one I made myself

(glued & screwed)




The hole in the bottom is for the cooling fan. The hole in the back is for the vent, positioned so the fan draws the air across the compressor.




The vent in the back is actually a dryer vent and I zip-tied a screen in the bottom of it to keep critters out.


Up and running for 2 years now, nearly 24/7, just replacing the exhaust filter about every 3 months.



If you have any questions please let me know.

LL that's a good looking do it yourself setup! I like it!

RC

Eric I am the one with the pet crate your talking about. At least I figure I am as I have not seen anyone else out here with one. It works decent also. The nice thing is it has vents on the side it's open in the front and it's plastic so if don't rust or rot! May not be as good in the winter for you as it is here for me though. It doesn't get quite as bad here. But for 20 bucks it's been a decent little container.

RC