Simple Pond Aerator Repair

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Pond aerators these days offer some pretty dependable service. In my experience, they’re as good as ever in terms of running quietly, continuously, and reliably, often for years on end.

It’s a good time to be a pond owner!

Now before you think I’m just viewing the world in rose colored glasses, let me paint a little more realistic picture.

The fact is, mechanical things can break down or lose effectiveness, and aerators are no different.

Fortunately they are usually very easy and simple to repair, even for someone who’s not all that mechanically inclined. Also they normally won’t require much in terms of regular maintenance, lubricating, or adjustments.

In the video below I’ll demonstrate how easy it is to replace a diaphragm in a small Pond Air 2 compressor. This process won’t vary much when working with any diaphragm based system. This diaphragm component is the main part that get’s the wear and tear in a compressor.

So if you find that your aeration pump is running but not producing air at all, or the air output has dropped dramatically, the diaphragm should be the first thing to check.

If you have any questions about aeration for your pond be sure to post those below and I’ll try to offer some helpful advice.

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2 thoughts on “Simple Pond Aerator Repair”

  1. I currently have a pump system in my pond: pumps the pond water through a hose to a waterfall. Is an aeration system better for the pond/fish water quality than my current pumping to waterfall system?

  2. Waterfalls can help of course…anything moving water, breaking the surface, it all is beneficial but if you ever see fish getting stressed during really hot weather, it may be an indicate that bit more aeration would be good. Ultimately that’s about the best you can do.

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