Airmax Aerator is a poor aerator

[Faebinder]

Honesty I'm disappointed.

https://www.amazon.com/Airmax-PondA...&qid=1488900711&sr=8-16&keywords=aerator+pond

I tried the two and the four outlet ones and both died in winter. I saw a comment about getting a tetra saying its cheaper and better.

Comments? I don't wanna spend $300+ on an aerator.

 

[mrsclem]

I don't use my good aerator once temps drop below freezing. Too much chance of air tubing freezing. I have a couple of $15 ones that I use. Single line down thru the center of 100W heater.

 

[budgenator]

You might be surprised at what available now, the 420ers and aquaponics crowds have added enough volume to sales of what was once exotic stuff like pond air pumps that the prices have dropped considerably. https://jet.com/product/Commercial-...cs-Fish-Pond/c8ae8f6c6697478fa86c12d1b936d475, that's 152CFM for $41.00, you could buy 1 to use and 1 for a hot spare for what you paid.

 

[Usman]

I don't use my good aerator once temps drop below freezing. Too much chance of air tubing freezing. I have a couple of $15 ones that I use. Single line down thru the center of 100W heater.

what happens if tube freezes ? air should not stop , can be diaphragm becomes stiff and breaks , just wondering what cud go wrong

 

[Tula]

I had an Airmax once and was extremely disappointed in it.....also those little blue ball airstones constantly became unglued and fell off

I love my Pondmaster L20 for winter and cool temps and my Matala / Hakko L 40, for summer.

 

[mrsclem]

what happens if tube freezes ? air should not stop , can be diaphragm becomes stiff and breaks , just wondering what cud go wrong

moisture can build up in tubing and freeze blocking air flow.

 

[carolinaguy]

what happens if tube freezes ? air should not stop , can be diaphragm becomes stiff and breaks , just wondering what cud go wrong

The diaphragm will eventually degrade and break. The only pumps that avoid diaphragm replacement are piston driven and are expensive. You might look into pumps that are designed for diaphragm replacement like Alita. I bought two. The diaphragm lasts about five years depending on how hot it gets.

If you mount your pump below the waterline and lose power,water will flow back through the line to the pump and possibly flood it.