Not sure if you ever figured it out, but the one diffuser is "not working" because all of the air is going out the other line that is wide open...less resistance on that line. On any aeration system, you need to have a valve manifold that has dedicated valves for each airline. Without independent control, the air will always go to the path of least resistance..open-ended airline, shallower diffusers, etc. Also, routinely scrubbing the diffusers (once per year minimum), and a bit of muriatic acid washing will bring them right around again. As for the diffusers, the tubing you have there is designed for aeration....it is meant to emit specific sizes of air bubbles (3mm in this case). Smaller bubbles are more efficient at lifting water, thus turn the water over more often (more efficient aeration)...but the smaller the pore size, the more pressure you need to overcome with the compressor. That specific aeration tubing is using up to 0.5 cfm per foot of tubing. That Hi-Blow pump is putting out maybe 3cfm total at your depths...so you can only run about 3ft of that specific tubing effectively. But you are using 3/8" airline, which greatly reduces the actual air output because of friction losses...switch it out for some 5/8" self sinking airline and you'll be able to run both of the diffusers.
Hiblow are fantastic pumps , I use it to aerate my pound and it does an amazing job . Water is crystal clear , have one open hose pushing air in pond also have it pushing air through two air stones on my filter bog . I highly recommend Hiblow pumps . Been running nonstop for two years. Weather resistent , I have it under a plastic rock.... A+A+A+
Thank you so much for this video! We have a 3/4 acre pond that is a bit deeper than yours (a little over 10 feet), so I ordered the HP120LL aerator, which has been running 24/7 for the past month, and it has really cleared up our pond. Thanks to your instructions, I made sure to buy two 100' long 3/8" ID sinking lines. I made the diffusers out of soaker hose; I made them about 21" in diameter, and used your idea of the 3/32" drill to punch 216 holes in each diffuser (I also filled them with BBs to make them sink). Everything is working perfectly; thanks again for your guidance! => --- Dave MacFadyen
24 hr / 7 days / 52 weeks. Great video and some excellent key information! I have an HP80 going strong after 12 years and I haven't needed to replace any parts. At 10 years I sprayed the diaphragms and rubber hoses with Aero Cosmetics Rubber Care, replaced the power plug which I had damaged, and inspected and tightened the internal electrical connections. Mine is on a shaded redwood deck and surrounded closely by a 100 gallon bead filter, spa, 100 gallon glass filter, and fence, providing a safe environment and hopefully keeping this pump going for another 12+ years.
Thanks for the update! I just purchased the HiBlow 100LL last month and put one aerator in our pond as a test. I knew our pond was stratified and in need of aeration. I started looking on the internet and found your video. We have decided to get 3 more diffusers with another pump to cover the whole pond now that we have seen the positive results over a short period.
John, so glad our videos could be of help. Mostly, we're just happy to keep anyone else from wasting money on another system. FYI that I just saw the HIBLOW website that they sell a manifold where you can connect up to five units in line to get higher air flow: www.hiblow-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MANIFOLD-Hiblow-USA-7-20-16.pdf
We have run the Hiiblow HP80 in our septic for over 10years before having to do a diaphragm kit last week. They are a fantastic product! We are getting another one to aerate our 2 small dams.
I would guess that the reason why the diffuser side wasn't working well was the other line didn't have one. Air is a fluid and will always find the path of least resistance which means all your air is going to go rushing out the side without a diffuser. If you put a diffuser on both lines you'd probably get a lot better performance. Great video though, I'm looking for a air pump and this is good info.
Thank you very much, I just watched both videos. I have been having algae problems on my pond and did not want to spend $1500 on the other stuff. I will definitely copy your set up..
I watched your video and started using a HiBLOW pump and it is an outstanding recommendation. I use a weighted hose but made my own diffusers by using a T and a section of weighted hose that is about a foot in diameter and has holes drilled in the outside of the hose.
Wow... for how shallow that baby is, you could literally drive an excavator in there and make a 10-15ft trench the whole length of the lake. Would keep the water temps lower and you would have a heck of a lot more fresh water...= more fish too. Just a random idea I thought I'd share. Love your land.
Also, for air temperature regulation, if you do build the enclosure you can make in inlet that runs PVC underground several feet to cool the summer air before the compressor takes it in and in the winter it would do the opposite and heat the air first.
Hello again. Great to hear that the HiBlow pump is still kicking with no issues. Mine is still working great too (hiblow hp80). Not that I'm at all an expert or a critic but I was wondering if running an open hose is the best method. Of course it's always better then nothing, but with a diffuser that is working properly its creating dissolved oxygen in the pond, where as with no diffuser, it is creating circulation but without the effects of dissolved oxygen that remains in the water much longer. It's just my guess that bringing up the diffuser, when needed to clean it, would have an over all better oxygen quality water. A decent spray down with a pressure washer should do the trick or even hook an air compressor to it and send a low psi through it. I love the comment I seen about someone having a hiblow for 10 years before even having to do a rebuild on the diaphragms. That means the unit itself is still good but just needs replacement parts and will be up and going again. That's awesome! Ours, yours and mine should have plenty of life then if that be the case with the quality of these pumps. Thanks for the update and glad to see everything is still running as it should and helping your pond. Again, I wasnt trying to be a critic on the diffuser, but wondered if it is something we both might need to look into on the net. Take care and keep those videos coming.
No worries about being a critic! Thanks for the thoughts. What we are seeing is that the open hose in our circumstance is just as effective or more so than when we were using the diffuser. The challenge for us is time. With full time jobs off the farm and a huge list of to dos on the farm, things like cleaning diffusers fall way down the priority list. FYI that Hiblow reached out to me over the summer to say thanks for the videos. Seems that as a result of this video, they're going to be putting more attention on pond aeration. I suggested they consider making a solar kit and they are going to look into it. They very kindly sent me a diaphragm replacement kit if and when I need it. Super nice folks.
a tube cover/wrap made of carbon fiber, fiber glass, or metal could protect those electrical lines, you could also run them through a cheap garden hose
Thank you St Isidore's farm for endorsing our product. If anyone has any questions about our air pumps or needs help setting up their aeration system, please call us! 734-994-5032.
Yes AMDG! I am going to try this unit for my small pond, I really appreciate your videos. Would you know if this little unit could run with a solar system? Thanks!
Wow this is awesome, great pond! I just put in an aeration system the other day. My pond is close the half an acre, about 30,000 gallons and around a 3ft max depth. The pond is very old and we just moved in. Noticing the water is cleaner, but I'm noticing algae being pushed to shore. Any recommendations I should watch out for? Not just with the aeration, but just in general. New to this so I'm looking for some advice. Thanks!
I recently purchased one, 80liter per minute model. When I started using its heating up. Temperature goes above 50+ degrees. I ran the pump With the pump outlet fully open, the still the pump heats up, 42+ degree. This much temperature is normal?
Did you start aerating 24/7 immediately or did you have to work up to that over time. Some people say that going 24/7 immediately can lead to a fish kill.
Thank you for the video, how do you know what size of the pump to get? I have a pond that is about 1/6 an acre and about 3 feet deep. Would an 80 work?
Hi, hopefully you can help me out. I want to use a HIBlow 60 pump. I'll use 75' of weighted line in the water. I also would need 75' of something a little cheaper to run from the pump to the water. Any suggestions? Also, I'm confused about hose diameter. What size ID would be right for my setup? I can locate the difusser anywhere from 3-6' of water. Thanks in advance.
2021 now. Hope you see this one. I have watched all you videos on pond airation and i did go with septic solutions airation package. I went with the 120ll. I have 2 diffusers going. My qustion is i went with 3/8 line as well. I have seen and was told that is 2 small if your running over 50 ft. Mine are longer than that. 100 ft each. Are you javing any issues with the 3/8 line or did you have to bump it up to a bigger size. Thank you
I noticed that you are using 2 diffusers on one air pump. Is there a drop off in air with using 2 vs using one? I was thinking of possibly getting another unit to run its own diffuser. What are your thoughts on this question? Is this doable ?
Unfortunately, you would not be able to use one of these HIblow aerators. They simple do not develop enough pressure to push air much deeper that about 7'. You'd have to look into a different type of compressor that develops higher pressure for continuous run. Seems you'd need to figure our what would be more efficient - a water pump with a fountain, or a higher pressure air pump. Seems pushing air is always easier, but I couldn't say that with any certainty. Best wishes - you're fortunate to have such a deep pond!
For the UV issue, what if you got a foam or neoprene pipe insulation? You wouldn't need to go all the way to the end; half a meter of water cuts UV by 40%.
please tell me how many total feet of 3/8" self sinking hose you used for your pond? trying to figure out if the HP-100LL pump will be strong enough for my 2 ponds. (total space approx 1/2 acre) ponds are in an T shape, connected by an isthmus. I'll place the pump at one end of the short pond, (run the long hose with 1 air outlet in middle of the pond using a T connector) then continue the hose on through the isthmus, adding a L in the long pond with 2 air outlets coming off T's again ( total of 3 air outlets) the leaders will be approx 3' each
Right now we have 200 feet of hose running out into the pond. Only concern I would have with the set up you propose is that air will take the path of least resistance if outlets are not equidistant from the pump. But it might work fine. Worth the test. Let us know how it goes!
I have a 3/4 acre pond, but it is pretty deep for the most part. How is the deeper part of your pond? Do you think the aeration helps the deeper parts as well even thought the diffuser isn't that deep?
Our pond ranges from about a foot deep at one end to fifteen feet deep at the other. Ours is also about 3/4 acre. I can't say exactly what it is doing for the water down at 15', but overall we have seen huge improvements in water quality, reduction of algae, and quantity/size/activity of fish stock. Keep in mind that these HiBlow aerators have depth limits, but the positive effects of aeration will move across the pond even if not at the deepest part (although it would be ideal to have hoses running to the deepest parts). Hope this helps.
Ben Rawalt i have a pond similar size to yours. Check out my page. I aerate down 5 to 6 feet and my pond goes to 16 feet deep or so and the trout tend to stay pretty low so there must be air getting down.
For trout, I actually think this may be better? Trout want to stay in colder waters during the summer heat, and to put a pump like this at 16 feet would de-stratify the water; when if I am correct, we DON'T want to de-stratify the water because we want the deep water to stay cold.
@@In0v8 I know I'm late to comment, but by not circulating air to the deepest part of the pond, the thermocline will be depleted of oxygen if the fish are residing there. At least that's how I've understood the purpose of an aerator.
Great video. I remember watching an older video and was glad to see this update. We have a 2 acre pond 10 ft deep spring fed that we just killed off and restocked Spring 2016. We are catching fish for fun, and will start harvesting pretty soon. I am a do it your selfer and have been looking for a windmill structure so that I can build an aerating pump for a while now. We live off grid so power is an issue for us. I was in no particular hurry to resolve my aeration problem, until this summer and the surface algae is horrible. My question is, How long did it take for the aeration to make a difference in the algae?
Great question. Unfortunately, I can't say because when we put in the aerator we didn't have any algae and it kept it from developing. The other thing that has helped with algae, we believe, is getting ducks. They really keep the edges of the pond clear of any algae that might develop. Best wishes for the windmill. You're not the only one trying to find a good off grid aeration option that doesn't cost a fortune.
So you have a few domestic ducks? Don't know much about the care of ducks, I will google it next. Do you have to tend to them or just leave them to fend for themselves?
Does this make water evaporate faster? My pond is getting stagnant, and also losing water due to heat. I need something to move the water. Will this be good?
Craig, question - that is a BIG pond! I would think you want to run out several lines - perhaps one per acre at least - so you might need more than one. The cool thing is that I just found out today that HiBlow now sells a manifold so you can connect multiple pumps in line and send more air out to the pond. Might be something you should look into. www.hiblow-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MANIFOLD-Hiblow-USA-7-20-16.pdf
St. Isidore's Farm yes I was thinking possibly 2 systems in a manifold plus possibly running 4 emitters in a complete circuit ( connected from the compressor through each emitter back to the compressor) so everything is optimized. Or maybe that's overkill....
Thanks for showing a cheaper alternative to aerating a pond! A couple questions though, since the weighted hose isn’t exactly cheap, I was wondering can you split the hose near the first diffuser to go to the second instead of running to hoses split at the pump? Will that mess with the air pressure distribution? Not sure if enough pressure would be left for the second or if it matters? I have a 3 1/2 acre pond, 12ft deep and that is a lot of hose for me (If I run two hoses from the pump)I Plan on having 2 diffusers.
Actually, that seems like a great idea. I'm now having one of those DOH! moments in my life. Thanks for the idea. That said, if your pond is 12' deep, this may not be the pump for you. Have you seen my other video on this? The first one? If not check it out and read the comments about depth. It most likely will not work at 12 feet because the unit doesn't develop enough pressure (why it is so efficient and long lasting). Hope that helps.
I was wrong on the depth. Right now it’s 5 1/2 - 6ft deep but it’s about 3 ft low do to our dry winter. So I guess I’m looking at around 8-9ft max depth. That being said I was thinking about using some left over tomato cages I have to raise the the diffusers off the floor of the pond thus keeping them at a 6-7ft level under the water. Thinking of trying the 120LL. Any suggestions or do should I go bigger?
Run one hose out in the pond and split it there. I would leave the hose open ended and forget about diffusers that eventualy clog. I think it's more about circulation of the water than aeration. Once you get the bottom water circulating to the surface it will draw oxygenated water down and increase overall living conditions of your pond. If your pond is too deep you can use a pvc pipe as a lifttube. Just run your airhose down one end of the pipe and it will draw water from the bottom to the top when submerged.
Joe, I'm sorry that I'm just seeing this comment (don't know how I miss these occasionally). I'll be honest and say that we didn't run the Mcgrew aerator beyond the length of time in the video. It was too loud. Thankfully we unplugged it, because eventually a turtle bit the cord in half.
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Not sure if you ever figured it out, but the one diffuser is "not working" because all of the air is going out the other line that is wide open...less resistance on that line. On any aeration system, you need to have a valve manifold that has dedicated valves for each airline. Without independent control, the air will always go to the path of least resistance..open-ended airline, shallower diffusers, etc.
Also, routinely scrubbing the diffusers (once per year minimum), and a bit of muriatic acid washing will bring them right around again.
As for the diffusers, the tubing you have there is designed for aeration....it is meant to emit specific sizes of air bubbles (3mm in this case). Smaller bubbles are more efficient at lifting water, thus turn the water over more often (more efficient aeration)...but the smaller the pore size, the more pressure you need to overcome with the compressor.
That specific aeration tubing is using up to 0.5 cfm per foot of tubing. That Hi-Blow pump is putting out maybe 3cfm total at your depths...so you can only run about 3ft of that specific tubing effectively. But you are using 3/8" airline, which greatly reduces the actual air output because of friction losses...switch it out for some 5/8" self sinking airline and you'll be able to run both of the diffusers.
Hiblow are fantastic pumps , I use it to aerate my pound and it does an amazing job . Water is crystal clear , have one open hose pushing air in pond also have it pushing air through two air stones on my filter bog . I highly recommend Hiblow pumps . Been running nonstop for two years. Weather resistent , I have it under a plastic rock.... A+A+A+
Thank you so much for this video! We have a 3/4 acre pond that is a bit deeper than yours (a little over 10 feet), so I ordered the HP120LL aerator, which has been running 24/7 for the past month, and it has really cleared up our pond. Thanks to your instructions, I made sure to buy two 100' long 3/8" ID sinking lines. I made the diffusers out of soaker hose; I made them about 21" in diameter, and used your idea of the 3/32" drill to punch 216 holes in each diffuser (I also filled them with BBs to make them sink). Everything is working perfectly; thanks again for your guidance! => --- Dave MacFadyen
24 hr / 7 days / 52 weeks. Great video and some excellent key information! I have an HP80 going strong after 12 years and I haven't needed to replace any parts. At 10 years I sprayed the diaphragms and rubber hoses with Aero Cosmetics Rubber Care, replaced the power plug which I had damaged, and inspected and tightened the internal electrical connections. Mine is on a shaded redwood deck and surrounded closely by a 100 gallon bead filter, spa, 100 gallon glass filter, and fence, providing a safe environment and hopefully keeping this pump going for another 12+ years.
Buying my grandparents property, and it has a pond.
This information is huge, thank you.
Thanks for the update! I just purchased the HiBlow 100LL last month and put one aerator in our pond as a test. I knew our pond was stratified and in need of aeration. I started looking on the internet and found your video. We have decided to get 3 more diffusers with another pump to cover the whole pond now that we have seen the positive results over a short period.
John, so glad our videos could be of help. Mostly, we're just happy to keep anyone else from wasting money on another system. FYI that I just saw the HIBLOW website that they sell a manifold where you can connect up to five units in line to get higher air flow: www.hiblow-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MANIFOLD-Hiblow-USA-7-20-16.pdf
How long it is working?
We have run the Hiiblow HP80 in our septic for over 10years before having to do a diaphragm kit last week. They are a fantastic product! We are getting another one to aerate our 2 small dams.
Great to hear someone else say they got ten years of service out of these pumps!
I would guess that the reason why the diffuser side wasn't working well was the other line didn't have one. Air is a fluid and will always find the path of least resistance which means all your air is going to go rushing out the side without a diffuser. If you put a diffuser on both lines you'd probably get a lot better performance. Great video though, I'm looking for a air pump and this is good info.
Absolutely! He's just not doing it right. You gotta have the same ring on both sides! Doh!
Thank you very much, I just watched both videos. I have been having algae problems on my pond and did not want to spend $1500 on the other stuff. I will definitely copy your set up..
Hi we also have algae problems. Could you tell me what you used? We have a half acre rectangular pond.
I watched your video and started using a HiBLOW pump and it is an outstanding recommendation. I use a weighted hose but made my own diffusers by using a T and a section of weighted hose that is about a foot in diameter and has holes drilled in the outside of the hose.
Thank you for the 2017 update! How about a 2018 or a 2019 update?? We are closing on property with a 5 acre pond and need all the advice we can get!
@Lorenzo Alec your right no one cares . But if my name shows up on her instagram it was an accident
How's the 5 acre pond going these days?
I like your personality and content. Thanks and subscribed
Have you ever contemplated installing an Airlift pump for Aeration as well as circulation of water. Thanks for the update.
This is an amazing operation. Thank you for Sharing
Nice! I use a Charles Austen ET120 Air Pump during summer and a Hailea ACO 9730 in winter to keep the ice open.
Wow... for how shallow that baby is, you could literally drive an excavator in there and make a 10-15ft trench the whole length of the lake. Would keep the water temps lower and you would have a heck of a lot more fresh water...= more fish too. Just a random idea I thought I'd share.
Love your land.
Thanks - what you suggest is on the list of "maybe someday."
Amazing. You ever add any Pond Dye and other pond conditioners to reinforce the pond. Will certainly help. Great stuff.
Excellent videos, thanx for sharing your experience, I’m sure it will help me out sufficiently!
beautiful pond and property.....im jellous
Thanks. We were just saying how blessed we are to have this beautiful farm.
Also, for air temperature regulation, if you do build the enclosure you can make in inlet that runs PVC underground several feet to cool the summer air before the compressor takes it in and in the winter it would do the opposite and heat the air first.
Hello again. Great to hear that the HiBlow pump is still kicking with no issues. Mine is still working great too (hiblow hp80).
Not that I'm at all an expert or a critic but I was wondering if running an open hose is the best method. Of course it's always better then nothing, but with a diffuser that is working properly its creating dissolved oxygen in the pond, where as with no diffuser, it is creating circulation but without the effects of dissolved oxygen that remains in the water much longer.
It's just my guess that bringing up the diffuser, when needed to clean it, would have an over all better oxygen quality water. A decent spray down with a pressure washer should do the trick or even hook an air compressor to it and send a low psi through it.
I love the comment I seen about someone having a hiblow for 10 years before even having to do a rebuild on the diaphragms. That means the unit itself is still good but just needs replacement parts and will be up and going again. That's awesome! Ours, yours and mine should have plenty of life then if that be the case with the quality of these pumps.
Thanks for the update and glad to see everything is still running as it should and helping your pond.
Again, I wasnt trying to be a critic on the diffuser, but wondered if it is something we both might need to look into on the net.
Take care and keep those videos coming.
No worries about being a critic! Thanks for the thoughts. What we are seeing is that the open hose in our circumstance is just as effective or more so than when we were using the diffuser. The challenge for us is time. With full time jobs off the farm and a huge list of to dos on the farm, things like cleaning diffusers fall way down the priority list. FYI that Hiblow reached out to me over the summer to say thanks for the videos. Seems that as a result of this video, they're going to be putting more attention on pond aeration. I suggested they consider making a solar kit and they are going to look into it. They very kindly sent me a diaphragm replacement kit if and when I need it. Super nice folks.
Thank You for the update and Please keep the vids coming
Thanks and will do!
a tube cover/wrap made of carbon fiber, fiber glass, or metal could protect those electrical lines, you could also run them through a cheap garden hose
Love the update
Thanks so much. I hope to have my own pond soon.
Thank you St Isidore's farm for endorsing our product. If anyone has any questions about our air pumps or needs help setting up their aeration system, please call us! 734-994-5032.
Great update. Thanks
Hello! Will this machine also help with muck? Thank you for the video
Nice pond
How big is your pond? Did you have to train the crappie to eat commercial food? Usually they won't. That's awesome
your pond looks just like mine.. can you tell me where i can get the pump, hose, and diffuser, etc all in one place?
Yes AMDG! I am going to try this unit for my small pond, I really appreciate your videos. Would you know if this little unit could run with a solar system? Thanks!
Wow this is awesome, great pond! I just put in an aeration system the other day. My pond is close the half an acre, about 30,000 gallons and around a 3ft max depth. The pond is very old and we just moved in. Noticing the water is cleaner, but I'm noticing algae being pushed to shore. Any recommendations I should watch out for? Not just with the aeration, but just in general. New to this so I'm looking for some advice. Thanks!
Watched all your pond videos, really great to see what you have been doing! Have you made a recent update?
Got mine installed working great. Did you install the diffusers in series or both coming off the pump with a tee??
Are you still using the same pump? Is it still holding up?
In the first video of the aerator, you said that it is an hp 80 aerator and not an HP100LL. I was just wondering which one it actually is?
What else are you doing for your pond? Clarifier? Muck control? Beneficial bacteria? Barley straw bales? Etc...
How far will this push air? I don’t have electric near my pond and was thinking of running the air hose down to the pond.
I recently purchased one, 80liter per minute model. When I started using its heating up. Temperature goes above 50+ degrees.
I ran the pump With the pump outlet fully open, the still the pump heats up, 42+ degree.
This much temperature is normal?
Should move them to deeper water that's were you need circulation because of low oxygen it would make a big difference
Did you start aerating 24/7 immediately or did you have to work up to that over time. Some people say that going 24/7 immediately can lead to a fish kill.
How much does it cost a month to run the HIBLOW pump
Thank you for the video, how do you know what size of the pump to get? I have a pond that is about 1/6 an acre and about 3 feet deep. Would an 80 work?
great but would like to see more catching of ducks like the last video
Hi, hopefully you can help me out. I want to use a HIBlow 60 pump. I'll use 75' of weighted line in the water. I also would need 75' of something a little cheaper to run from the pump to the water. Any suggestions?
Also, I'm confused about hose diameter. What size ID would be right for my setup? I can locate the difusser anywhere from 3-6' of water.
Thanks in advance.
2021 now. Hope you see this one. I have watched all you videos on pond airation and i did go with septic solutions airation package. I went with the 120ll. I have 2 diffusers going. My qustion is i went with 3/8 line as well. I have seen and was told that is 2 small if your running over 50 ft. Mine are longer than that. 100 ft each. Are you javing any issues with the 3/8 line or did you have to bump it up to a bigger size. Thank you
I noticed that you are using 2 diffusers on one air pump. Is there a drop off in air with using 2 vs using one? I was thinking of possibly getting another unit to run its own diffuser. What are your thoughts on this question? Is this doable ?
Hi, I love your videos, very informative, thank you much! question, what system would you recommend if my pond is 25' deep?
Unfortunately, you would not be able to use one of these HIblow aerators. They simple do not develop enough pressure to push air much deeper that about 7'. You'd have to look into a different type of compressor that develops higher pressure for continuous run. Seems you'd need to figure our what would be more efficient - a water pump with a fountain, or a higher pressure air pump. Seems pushing air is always easier, but I couldn't say that with any certainty. Best wishes - you're fortunate to have such a deep pond!
Contact septic systems. They'll be able to guide you
It is now 2021 would you still recommend the Hiblow product or is there something better on the market? Especially if going up to 32 feet...
i wonder if it still works in winter time with the cold like canada cold
Do you know if running multiple hoses effects how deep each hose can be placed?
arent you supposed to have the airators at the deepest point? to stop anarobic bacteria from toxifying the water
For the UV issue, what if you got a foam or neoprene pipe insulation? You wouldn't need to go all the way to the end; half a meter of water cuts UV by 40%.
Better to just bury and get out of the way which make it easier to weed eat and mow that area without worrying about airlines.
Told to drop gyp rock in my pond it settles n clears withing a few days!! Cheap way
please tell me how many total feet of 3/8" self sinking hose you used for your pond? trying to figure out if the HP-100LL pump will be strong enough for my 2 ponds. (total space approx 1/2 acre) ponds are in an T shape, connected by an isthmus. I'll place the pump at one end of the short pond, (run the long hose with 1 air outlet in middle of the pond using a T connector) then continue the hose on through the isthmus, adding a L in the long pond with 2 air outlets coming off T's again ( total of 3 air outlets) the leaders will be approx 3' each
Right now we have 200 feet of hose running out into the pond. Only concern I would have with the set up you propose is that air will take the path of least resistance if outlets are not equidistant from the pump. But it might work fine. Worth the test. Let us know how it goes!
Just to let you know HiBlow has a picture from your video on their website... lol
My pond is far away from an electrical source, would it be possible to run this system by using solar panels?
I looked it up and that pump is rated at 4.6 psi continuous not 6 psi.
Great video, excellent content, BUT why are you wearing your wife’s socks? Just a question and no snark.
Do you run the pump 24/7. I have heard different comments about running it from midnight to sunrise rather than all the time??
We run it 24/7 with no issues. Same unit is still going strong!
I have a 3/4 acre pond, but it is pretty deep for the most part. How is the deeper part of your pond? Do you think the aeration helps the deeper parts as well even thought the diffuser isn't that deep?
Our pond ranges from about a foot deep at one end to fifteen feet deep at the other. Ours is also about 3/4 acre. I can't say exactly what it is doing for the water down at 15', but overall we have seen huge improvements in water quality, reduction of algae, and quantity/size/activity of fish stock. Keep in mind that these HiBlow aerators have depth limits, but the positive effects of aeration will move across the pond even if not at the deepest part (although it would be ideal to have hoses running to the deepest parts). Hope this helps.
Ben Rawalt i have a pond similar size to yours. Check out my page. I aerate down 5 to 6 feet and my pond goes to 16 feet deep or so and the trout tend to stay pretty low so there must be air getting down.
For trout, I actually think this may be better? Trout want to stay in colder waters during the summer heat, and to put a pump like this at 16 feet would de-stratify the water; when if I am correct, we DON'T want to de-stratify the water because we want the deep water to stay cold.
@@In0v8 I know I'm late to comment, but by not circulating air to the deepest part of the pond, the thermocline will be depleted of oxygen if the fish are residing there. At least that's how I've understood the purpose of an aerator.
20/20 update
what is considered a low electric bill for someone who owns a pond?
Good question. Seems that owning a pond is relative to where the land is.
Do you use the water from the pond to water the crops? (Not sure if you mentioned this in one of the videos.
We don't. Previous owners did, but they sold the pump system just before we bought the farm.
Is this working still or how long it did well
Still running perfectly.
Have you had any trouble with turtles biting through the air hose??
No.
How long has the pump lasted before you had to rebuild it. Thanks
It's been running 24/7/365 going on four years. It has never been rebuilt. Just cleaned the filter once a year. Amazing piece of equipment.
Great video. I remember watching an older video and was glad to see this update. We have a 2 acre pond 10 ft deep spring fed that we just killed off and restocked Spring 2016. We are catching fish for fun, and will start harvesting pretty soon. I am a do it your selfer and have been looking for a windmill structure so that I can build an aerating pump for a while now. We live off grid so power is an issue for us. I was in no particular hurry to resolve my aeration problem, until this summer and the surface algae is horrible. My question is, How long did it take for the aeration to make a difference in the algae?
Great question. Unfortunately, I can't say because when we put in the aerator we didn't have any algae and it kept it from developing. The other thing that has helped with algae, we believe, is getting ducks. They really keep the edges of the pond clear of any algae that might develop. Best wishes for the windmill. You're not the only one trying to find a good off grid aeration option that doesn't cost a fortune.
So you have a few domestic ducks? Don't know much about the care of ducks, I will google it next. Do you have to tend to them or just leave them to fend for themselves?
Wouldn't solar be a much cheaper option than a windmill? I can't imagine these pumps drawing too much power.
I would think so.
Does this make water evaporate faster? My pond is getting stagnant, and also losing water due to heat. I need something to move the water. Will this be good?
I’d also like to add that it’s definitely not as big as yours. But it’s also not small lol. It’s a natural pond, not a water garden or anything.
Couldn't give you a scientific answer, but I would think VERY minimally, yes. But well worth it for improved water quality.
How many surface acres is your pond? Mine is 4.5 acres and I'm wondering if this would work or would I need 2 Hiblow pumps?
Craig, question - that is a BIG pond! I would think you want to run out several lines - perhaps one per acre at least - so you might need more than one. The cool thing is that I just found out today that HiBlow now sells a manifold so you can connect multiple pumps in line and send more air out to the pond. Might be something you should look into. www.hiblow-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MANIFOLD-Hiblow-USA-7-20-16.pdf
St. Isidore's Farm yes I was thinking possibly 2 systems in a manifold plus possibly running 4 emitters in a complete circuit ( connected from the compressor through each emitter back to the compressor) so everything is optimized. Or maybe that's overkill....
Thanks for showing a cheaper alternative to aerating a pond! A couple questions though, since the weighted hose isn’t exactly cheap, I was wondering can you split the hose near the first diffuser to go to the second instead of running to hoses split at the pump? Will that mess with the air pressure distribution? Not sure if enough pressure would be left for the second or if it matters? I have a 3 1/2 acre pond, 12ft deep and that is a lot of hose for me (If I run two hoses from the pump)I Plan on having 2 diffusers.
Actually, that seems like a great idea. I'm now having one of those DOH! moments in my life. Thanks for the idea. That said, if your pond is 12' deep, this may not be the pump for you. Have you seen my other video on this? The first one? If not check it out and read the comments about depth. It most likely will not work at 12 feet because the unit doesn't develop enough pressure (why it is so efficient and long lasting). Hope that helps.
I was wrong on the depth. Right now it’s 5 1/2 - 6ft deep but it’s about 3 ft low do to our dry winter. So I guess I’m looking at around 8-9ft max depth. That being said I was thinking about using some left over tomato cages I have to raise the the diffusers off the floor of the pond thus keeping them at a 6-7ft level under the water. Thinking of trying the 120LL. Any suggestions or do should I go bigger?
Run one hose out in the pond and split it there. I would leave the hose open ended and forget about diffusers that eventualy clog. I think it's more about circulation of the water than aeration. Once you get the bottom water circulating to the surface it will draw oxygenated water down and increase overall living conditions of your pond.
If your pond is too deep you can use a pvc pipe as a lifttube. Just run your airhose down one end of the pipe and it will draw water from the bottom to the top when submerged.
How much did the mcgrew aerator cost to run a month , I was sent one.
Joe, I'm sorry that I'm just seeing this comment (don't know how I miss these occasionally). I'll be honest and say that we didn't run the Mcgrew aerator beyond the length of time in the video. It was too loud. Thankfully we unplugged it, because eventually a turtle bit the cord in half.
Can u share the amzon link of it
how do u deal with mosquitos?
We don't really seem to have that many. Plenty of fish and frogs. Perhaps a healthy ecosystem keeps the mosquitos down.
Where is the best place to put the pump? Upstream or downstream? Deep end or shallow? Thanks.
did you notice output line is kinked off, maybe why one diffuser not working.
the turtles knew that the electricity and the noise was not good for the tenants of the pond... we are some what ignorant in how nature works.
maybe a windmill could help pay for that aerator
The water does not look any healthier but then perhaps the colour is no indicator