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If you’d like to read more about sizing, please read the information in the System Sizing tab below. You’ll also find images of sample aeration design.
Open the System Specifications tabe for more information on this UL certified compressor and aeration system, including warranty information and specification downloads.
Curious about the science behind aeration? Check out our Aeration FAQs tab.
If you are unsure of the correct number of aerator heads you require, or the proper placement in your pond, every aeration system at Algae Control Canada includes complimentary free design service.
Freight is included in our pricing. Please read our freight disclaimer before placing your order.
From: $2,099.00
½ HP
The pond aeration system you’re looking for if your pond
| System | Diffuser Base | Cabinet | HP | CFM | Hose Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertex Air 2 – NO CABINET | 2-Vertex XL2 | No Cabinet | 1/2 | 4.3 | Optional 50′ |
| Vertex Air 3 – NO CABINET | 3-Vertex XL2 | No Cabinet | 1/2 | 4.3 | Optional 50′ |
| Vertex Air 2 XL4 – NO CABINET | 2-Vertex XL4 | No Cabinet | 1/2 | 4.3 | Optional 50′ |
| Vertex Air 2 – With Cabinet | 2-Vertex XL2 | medium Vertex QuietAir cabinet | 1/2 | 4.3 | Optional 50′ |
| Vertex Air 3 – With Cabinet: | 3-Vertex XL2 | medium Vertex QuietAir cabinet | 1/2 | 4.3 | Optional 50′ |
| Vertex Air 2 XL4 – With Cabinet: | 2-Vertex XL4 | medium Vertex QuietAir cabinet | 1/2 | 4.3 | Optional 50′ |
This compressor size is the foundation for the Air 2, Air 3 and Air 2XL systems.
The ½ HP bottom diffused aeration system is used to enhance water quality for people with specific sizes and conditions in their pond. There are many benefits to the pond owner with this 4.3CFM system, including a high pumping rate that will effectively distribute oxygen at each airstation in a pond up to an acre. Airstation placement makes a big difference in perceived performance – the goal is proper distribution of oxygen for the best mixing throughout. Our consultations are free of charge and will help you determine the best placement for your situation and goals.
The ½ hp system features a super-duty Brookwood (™) compressor with a 3-year warranty. Quietair cabinets are optional, but they not only improve your experience, they protect the equipment. If you choose to forgo the cabinet, the compressor is installed on a fan-cooled base with a warranty reduction to 2 years.
Size Guide
| Description | Simple pond ½ – 1 acre | With island | Old pond, simple shape up to 1 acre | Shallow pond | Noise reduction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertex Air 2 – No Cabinet | No Cabinet One (1) Super-Duty Brookwood 1/2HP, 4.3CFM compressor installed on a fan cooled base and equipped with a ready to run kit including pressure gauage, pressure release valve, antivibration feet, high heat patch hose and a 2-way valve manifold. Includes two (2) Vertex XL2 AirStation diffuser bases. | Yes | No | |||
| Vertex Air 3 – No Cabinet | One (1) Super-Duty Brookwood 1/2HP, 4.3CFM compressor installed on a fan cooled base and equipped with a ready to run kit including pressure gauage, pressure release valve, antivibration feet, high heat patch hose and a 3-way valve manifold. Includes three (3) Vertex XL2 AirStation diffuser bases. | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Vertex Air 2 XL4 – No Cabinet | One (1) Super-Duty Brookwood 1/2HP, 4.3CFM compressor installed on a fan cooled base and equipped with pressure gauage, pressure release valve, antivibration feet, high heat patch hose and 2-way manifold. Includes two (2) Vertex XL4 AirStation diffuser bases. | Yes | Good Choice | No | ||
| Vertex Air 2 – With Cabinet | One (1) Super-Duty Brookwood 1/2HP, 4.3CFM compressor installed in a medium Vertex QuietAir cabinet and equipped with pressure gauage, pressure release valve, and 2-way valve manifold. Includes two (2) Vertex XL2 AirStation diffuser bases. | Yes | Yes | |||
| Vertex Air 3 – With Cabinet | One (1) Super-Duty Brookwood 1/2HP, 4.3CFM compressor installed in a medium Vertex QuietAir cabinet and equipped with pressure gauage, pressure release valve, and 3-way valve manifold. Includes three (3) Vertex XL2 AirStation diffuser bases. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Vertex Air 2 XL4 – With Cabinet | One (1) Super-Duty Brookwood 1/2HP, 4.3CFM compressor installed in a small Vertex QuietAir cabinet and equipped with pressure gauage, pressure release valve, and 2-way valve manifold. Includes two (2) Vertex XL4 AirStation diffuser bases. | Yes | Good Choice | Yes |
In Canada? Call us with your questions for a free consultation. 1-888-466-0031
How to Size your PondLyfe Aeration System
Size Notes:
Small Ponds: Ponds shallower than ten (10) feet and larger than 1/5 often require custom aeration design to ensure full mixing of the pond is achieved. If you have more than a gentle slope shoreline of shallow water in your pond, you will require more aeration.
We work with customers using their observations and understanding of their pond. Co
Large Ponds/Community Lakes: We design and install custom aeration across Canada. Contact us for more information.
Your goal is to mix oxygen throughout all of the water in your pond, top to bottom, preferably edge to edge. Literally, all of it is the goal.
It’s difficult to achieve this, but it should be your goal when selecting a system to have enough aerator heads distributed throughout your pond to get the dissolved oxygen mixed as evenly as possible.
You can correctly choose how many aerator heads your PondLyfe Aeration System based on volume calculations of your pond.
Step One Surface area
The simplest way to determine the total surface area of your pond is Google Earth and plot the outline of your pond. *We’ll do this for you for free. Just choose “yes” for free system design on the order page.
| Size | Name | Airstations |
|---|---|---|
| 1/10 acre to 1/4 acre | PondLyfe 1 | (1)XL2 One airstation with a double diffuser head |
| 1/4 acre to 1/2 acre | PondLyfe 2 | (2)XL1 Two Airstations, each with a single diffuser head |
| 1/2 acre to 3/4 acre | PondLyfe 3 | (3)XL1 Three Airstations, each with a single diffuser head |
| Irregular shape up to 3/4 acre | PondLyfe 4 | (1)XL2 + (1) XL1 Two airstations: one with a double diffuser head, the other a single diffuser head |
Larger than an acre? Select an 1/3 HP Air 2 system or larger system.
Step 2 Pond shape and depth
Step 3 Water quality
You can design aeration to help solve water quality problems like:
Please call us for further information. Our consults are free of charge and solving these problems is what we do. We’ll help you:
Please note, aeration does not solve every water quality problem. Aeration does help create the conditions for solving most water quality issues. Sufficient dissolved oxygen is necessary to support the proper functioning of biological and chemical systems in your pond.
Your Pondlyfe system by Vertex Aquatic Solutions™ gives you long run-times, simpler and more cost effective compressor maintenance schedules, top industry warranties and certified components with a strong scientific foundation.
Algae Control Canada is the premiere distributor of Vertex Aquatic Solutions™ aeration systems in Canada.
You enjoy complimentary aeration design services on every system we sell. Our goal is to help you confidently solve pond water quality problems.
Each Vertex PondLyfe system gives you the following benefits in your pond:
System Components and Warranty benefits
Does aeration work?
Yes. But, aeration doesn’t solve every water quality problem.
This is related to: How does aeration work?
Aeration is the introduction of gas into a liquid.
By introducing oxygen (gas) in pond (water) liquid you support the biological and chemical processes of your pond.
This is the most common misconception about aeration. Adding oxygen is a support not a a
It really depends on the details of your pond.
In most situations, aeration will greatly assist in creating the right conditions for the robust biological and chemical processes that create good water quality.
A Brief Explanation
The biological and chemical properties (measures) of your pond are unique. The scientific processes of healthy water are generally common – yes there are some limited exceptions – across North America and rely on key chemical and biological measures to function properly.
For example, a 25 year-old pond next to a cattle pasture probably has a very high level of nutrients from water run-off. This is a unique property of the pond. Unless you can see floating particulates, the excess nutrients are invisible until consumed by algae and your water quality is visibly poor and possibly dangerous to humans, pets and livestock. To enhance the common biological process most likely to influence water quality in this situation, additional oxygen from aeration is required to support beneficial bacteria to consume the nutrients.
Can I test my water quality?
Of course. We always welcome testing. It’s just expensive, and it’s often simpler and less pricey on ponds under 3-5 acres to use observational science to begin aerating. Then adjust over time, based on what is happening in the pond environment as oxygen is added via aeration.
Can I test with a single water sample?
Good testing happens over time and creates trendlines.
A single water sample test at dawn is different than at dusk in the same pond. It’s even more different after a significant amount of rain.
You are welcome to send a single sample to the labs. We’ll work with you to understand the results. We also want you to be aware of the limitations of a single sample.
How do I determine the surface area of my pond?
Google Earth is the best way. Here is a link to the how-to: https://support.google.com/earth/answer/9010337?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en
We use Google Earth Pro. We always determine the correct size of your pond in our free consultations.
How do I determine the depths of my pond?
We’ve found the best option is low tech. Go for a float (safely, with a life jacket) and drop a depth sounding line (nylon rope with knots every 12 inches and a small anchor) over the edge of your float craft. Record as many measurements as reasonably possible to build a grid of depths.
Should I measure my pond?
Yes.
Unless your pond is a brand new build, please measure.
It is very important for good aeration design. It’s rare to intuitively guess the depth measurements especially in natural water, unlined ponds, or lined ponds more than 5 years old. Muck really accumulates – especially in windy conditions, dust drops out of air into water.
Can bad aeration design harm my water quality?
Yes.
Injecting oxygen too quickly can “turn over” your pond. This quickly moves anoxic (low oxygen water) from the sediments to the top of the pond. Side effects of this phenomenon can include:
You can download our Aeration Benefits for more background information on the science of aeration.
Read more about Aeration Basics
Download AIR 2 & 3 – 1/2 HP AERATION SYSTEMS
Algae Control Canada offers comprehensive water management solutions to a diverse array of clients including mines and other heavy industry, municipalities, large agriculture installations, and private pond owners.
Location:
39041 RGE RD 283, Red Deer County, AB T4E 0M2
Phone:
1-888-466-0031
Fax:
1-888-507-9716
Email:
[email protected]
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Aeration systems, including weighted aeration tubing, are palletized and shipped via freight to the closest freight depot location to your address. We work directly with freight companies and ship across Canada, into small towns, rural and agricultural areas, and suburbs. Our freight partners have depots in almost all but the most remote destinations.
Once your order is ready to ship, a member of our team will contact you to set up shipping arrangements.
*Since freight is custom, we must speak with you and/or have a confirmation email prior to setting up your freight.
