Pond Boss Forums AERATION Systems questions Aeration: 24/7 or 12 on 12 off

When I run the aerator, it's only a 1/4 hp motor, so the electric bill doesn't change much. I believe that starting and stopping a compressor adds to the wear and tear more than running it continually. Nothing factual to back it up tho.. I tried running the aerator only when ambient temps got below 70�F in hopes to allow trout to over summer in the pond, but the surface water would heat up during the day, and mixing it, even with cool nighttime air did in the trout. When I run the aerator, I run it 24/7.