Originally Posted by Dylanfrely
I've got a pond around 1/3 to 1/2 acre that I'm looking for a solar aerator package for. Max depth 12 feet. I'd like battery backup as hopefully I'd run overnight rather than through the day. There's a few packages I found around 7k, but I found the attached package for quite a bit less. It's a 1/4 hp pump, which may be on the low side. My other thought would be to ask for a 5/8" manifold and weighted line rather than the advertised 3/8". Otherwise, does this seem like a reasonable package for my size pond? Thanks!

https://discountpondshop.com/product/off-grid-solar-kit-for-ponds-more-than-12-deep


I looked at it but I couldn't see a volume/pressure curve for the pump. Ask them how many CFM the compressor furnishes at 8 psi. Then ask them what the CFM ratings are for the diffusers, i.e. min and max. You want the compressor to put out about 2 CFM more than what the diffusers need as a minimum to compensate for compressor wear and periphyton build up.

A definite yes to the 5/8" manifold, fittings and hose vs. the 3/8".

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