Thanks everyone for the replies with information and kind comments about my unique aerator. I will do some more work this weekend based on everyone's information. Obviously, there is more for me to do. Based on the links in the archives, I thought of another thing I can do to help. I have an old 30' RV trailer that was given to me for salvage (frame, axles and wheels). I told some of my friends that they can get what they want regarding windows, doors, etc. The appliances were all removed by the owner before the land/property was foreclosed on. Anyway, I am going to take the vinyl blind slats and arrange them in concrete for artificial grass structures.
Photos to follow and maybe a new thread about the aerator once my tweaks and testing are completed. Seems like I need to draw up some plans/specs for it too.
The whole pond project has been so much fun and something I looked forward to for over a decade.
