Pond Boss Forums AERATION Systems questions Aeration for a 7' deep 1/2 acre pond

I agree with Cecil that a cabinet inside the barn is not really necessary and a luxury. The pumps are not that noisy and once installed if it is too noisy then order a cabinet.

A water trap would be a T or 'drop line' in the airline where any water draining back through the airline would collect in the drop tube (leg of the T). The end of the drop line should have a ball valve so the water can periodically be drained out. I prefer the drop line to be made of clear vinyl hose so you can seen when water is in the drop line. They make T connectors with the leg of the T a larger size or diameter of hose barb thus you could make the diameter of the drop line larger diameter than the airline. Install it so water cannot drain back into the compressor unless the drop line is full of water. I use water traps mostly when the airline goes up hill or when pump is in a basement and compressor is below or very near the pond water level.