Is anyone using a solar aerator in their pond? I just bought a place with a 1.5 acre pond and my wife prefers something with solar power over running electricity 200 feet to the pond. From what I have read they are a little pricier. Are there any other disadvantages? I'm new to pond ownership and new to the forum, so I appreciate all the help I can get.
I can tell you from a limited experience and my continuing experimentation(5 seasons to be exact) and IMHO solar aeration has a place. At least in my neck of the woods with smaller bodies of water. Again IMHO, in the south, and a 1.5 acre body of water, solar aeration can be done its just at what cost. If it were me, I'd check out the Vertex 110V systems and as ESSHUP suggested push the air. It will be at least 5-8X less expensive than any type of properly sized solar system.
If you really want a solar powered system it can be done and done without the hassle and cost of batteries. Although I doubt you find those systems commercially available just yet
