airborne3118,

I am no expert but I can pass along what I have and give you feedback on the performance.

I have a 240 Single Phase, 3/4 hp (0.56kW) compressor pushing 3 stations with two 9" diffuses in 4' of water, 8' & 10' of water. I have been running the pump for almost 2 years now 24/7.

I have 1-1/4" PVC buried about 3' deep and for 150 yards from the pump to the manifold. From the manifold I have 7/8" weighted line going out (1) 150', (2) 175' (3) 100'. I have calculated that I am turning over a 1-7/8" pond 1.17 times a day.

The Vertex pump is running about 3 psi pressure, installed inside a insulated box. For the manifold I had 5 stations assembled so I could hook up 5 if I decided to add 2 more diffuses if I widened the pond later on.

My monthly bill has been around $21 a month for the whole time I have been running the pump.

The reason for the 220 is less power to operate, reason for the 1-1/4" PVC is volume for the distance.

I am completed satisfied with the design and system hands down.

Couppe

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