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Lake and Pond Aeration
Aeration is the best tool used to keep ponds and lakes healthy and prosperous. Pond aerators are a form of preventative maintenance that has more benefits than just cutting down on pond algae growth. Aeration can make or break the health of an ecosystem; and every pond no matter the location, has a need for aeration. Modern upgrades in technology allow for an efficient, alternative variety of aeration solutions.
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After many years of research, we believe aeration to be the foundation for improving and maintaining proper water quality in ponds and lakes. Lake bed aeration acts to increase dissolved oxygen levels while eliminating water stratification.
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Industry leading solutions
for good water quality
OxyJet®
OxyJet®
Pond Oxygenation
The Patent-pending OxyJet® system can increase DO levels to over 20 ppm throughout the pond down to the sediment layer where it is needed most.
Oxygen is generated on-site and pumped into a specially designed water-oxygen contact chamber. Here, pumped pond water becomes super-saturated with oxygen and diffuses throughout the pond, all the way to the sediment layer where it is needed most.
This technology has distinct advantages over other aeration including being able to reach much higher DO levels, having low visual and audible impact, as well as being simple to install.
The Science Behind It
The Patent-pending OxyJet® system can increase DO levels to over 20 ppm throughout the pond down to the sediment layer where it is needed most.
Oxygen is generated on-site and pumped into a specially designed water-oxygen contact chamber. Here, pumped pond water becomes super-saturated with oxygen and diffuses throughout the pond, all the way to the sediment layer where it is needed most.
This technology has distinct advantages over other aeration including being able to reach much higher DO levels, having low visual and audible impact, as well as being simple to install.
Key Benefits
• Increase DO throughout entire water column
• Improve pond health
• Improve turf health when used for irrigation
• No unsightly splashing
• Reduce algae growth
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Kasco Diffused Aeration
Kasco Diffused Aeration
NEW Kasco’s Robust-Aire™ systems are NOW 34% quieter and easier to maintain. Newly redesigned, these systems feature a significant reduction in sound (patent pending), larger air filters on 1/4HP and 1/2HP systems for less frequent cleaning, and a visual maintenance indicator to alert when maintenance is needed.
Robust-Aire™ systems pump compressed air from a shore-mounted compressor through self-weighted lines to a diffuser on the pond, lake or tank bottom. The diffuser then continuously releases micro-bubbles that rise to the surface carrying large volumes of water. This induces oxygen-transfer as well as beneficial water movement and mixing.
All Robust-Aire™ diffused aeration systems are available with an optional remote manifold allowing the compressor to be installed up to a mile away from the water’s edge
Product Features
– Great for depths 2.4 metres and deeper
– No electricity required in the water
– Speeds up organic decomposition
– Designed for continuous operation
Warranty
– Diffuser: 5 years
– Compressor: 2 years
– Cabinet: 5 years
– Tubing: 10 years
Package Includes
– Diffuser assembly
– SureSink™ self-weighted tubing
– Mounting option
– Compressor(s)
Common Applications
– Backyard ponds & lakes
– Industrial
– Mixing
– Winterkill prevention
– Waterfowl protection
Packages
Part Number | Cabinet | Number of Diffusers | Voltage | Compressor |
RAE1-NC | No Cabinet | 1 | 220 | (1) 1/4HP |
RAE2-NC | No Cabinet | 2 | 220 | (1) 1/2HP |
RAE3-NC | No Cabinet | 3 | 220 | (1) 1/2HP |
RAE4-NC | No Cabinet | 4 | 220 | (2) 1/2HP |
RAE5-NC | No Cabinet | 5 | 220 | (2) 1/2HP |
RAE6-NC | No Cabinet | 6 | 220 | (2) 1/2HP |
RAE1-PM | Post Mount Cabinet | 1 | 220 | (1) 1/4HP |
RAE2-PM | Post Mount Cabinet | 2 | 220 | (1) 1/2HP |
RAE3-PM | Post Mount Cabinet | 3 | 220 | (1) 1/2HP |
RAE1 | Base Mount Cabinet | 1 | 220 | (1) 1/4HP |
RAE2 | Base Mount Cabinet | 2 | 220 | (1) 1/2HP |
RAE3 | Base Mount Cabinet | 3 | 220 | (1) 1/2HP |
RAE4 | Base Mount Cabinet | 4 | 220 | (2) 1/2HP |
RAE5 | Base Mount Cabinet | 5 | 220 | (2) 1/2HP |
RAE6 | Base Mount Cabinet | 6 | 220 | (2) 1/2HP |
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Kasco Surface Aerators
Kasco Surface Aerators
Kasco Surface Aerators are the clear market leaders, with more installations than any other manufacturer. Independent testing at Auburn University found that Kasco’s aerators’ SAE (Standard Aeration Efficiency) is up to 3.0 lbs of oxygen per horsepower per hour of operation, making them some of the most efficient and effective units available.
Kasco Surface Aerators dramatically agitate high volumes of water at the surface, maximizing air and water exposure to create valuable gas exchange. Surface Aerators are your best choice for aeration when a decorative fountain pattern is neither necessary nor desired.
Kasco Surface aerators
High performance surface aerators dramatically push high volumes of water into the air. This process increases the overall health of your water and keeps it thoroughly mixed. These self-contained units deliver up to 3.0 lbs of O2 per horsepower per hour of operation, making Kasco surface aerators the most dependable and efficient units on the market.
Product Features
– Proven performance for continuous, supplemental or emergency use
– 1/2, 3/4 and 1HP sizes can easily by moved and installed by 1 person
– ETL listed as complete package to UL and CSA safety standards
– Power cords can be protected with a flex sleeve cord protector
– 2 year warranty on 1/2, 3/4 and 1HP
– 3 year warranty on 2, 3HP and 5HP
Package Includes
– Float and mounting hardware
– Optional bottom screen and hardware
– Optional lighting package
– Control panels are optional for all single phase units
– Control panels are included for three phase units except “U” models
Surface Aerator 50Hz Units
50Hz Models | Size (HP) | Phase | Voltage | Amps | Minimum Depth (cm) |
2400EAF | 1/2 | 1 | 220-240 | 5.7 | 38 |
3400EAF | 3/4 | 1 | 220-240 | 3.5 | 45 |
4400EAF | 1 | 1 | 220-240 | 4.5 | 49 |
8400EAF | 2 | 1 | 220-240 | 8 | 51 |
2.3EHAF | 2 | 3 | 380-415 | 2.3 | 51 |
3.1EAF | 3 | 1 | 220-240 | 11.9 | 61 |
3.3EHAF | 3 | 3 | 380-415 | 4.3 | 61 |
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Common Applications
– Commercial aquaculture
– Residential ponds and lakes
– Retention ponds
– Leachate ponds
– Industrial lagoons
– Marina entrance and navigation
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Bubble Tubing Aeration
Bubble Tubing Aeration
Fine bubble diffusers such as our Bubble Tubing® produce many tiny air bubbles (less than 1 mm in diameter). Tiny bubbles rise steadily from the floor of a wastewater treatment basin or the bottom of waterways and canals, ponds, lakes or lagoons. These bubbles provide substantial and efficient mass transfer of oxygen into the water. This oxygen, combined with the food source, sewage or sediment, allows naturally occurring bacteria to produce enzymes. Enzymes help break down waste or sediment made of accumulated organic matter.
Fine Bubble Technology at work
The size of the bubble matters greatly for the application as we have noticed in our work. The fine bubbles (microbubbles) are critical for achieving precise results whether oxygenating a wastewater treatment plant, using aeration to biologically remove excess nutrients, or using aeration for fluid mixing. Air bubble curtains applications that rely more on mixing and moving water also benefit from billions upon billions of microbubbles produced by Bubble Tubing®. Not only do bubbles transfer oxygen and decontaminate water by oxidation, but they also move and mix, clarify, and de-stratify water. Thus the same technology has many diverse applications.
Bubble Tubing® optimises oxygen transfer and lifts water which aids in total circulation throughout the water column. As it functions without moving parts or electricity in the water, it increases performance efficiency while significantly reducing electrical and maintenance costs in comparison to other aeration systems. This tubing, made of highly resistant yet flexible PVC, is non-kinking and holds no memory when deployed.
Features of Bubble Tubing®
- Bubble Tubing® is flexible, it holds no memory and will not kink, is easy to install and is safe for the environment (does not contain lead).
- Made exclusively in Canada to our exact specifications, impressive 5-year warranty.
- High oxygen transfer rate. A full evaluation of the oxygen transfer capabilities by independent firm available.
- Applications range from farm ponds to the largest industrial projects.
- Suitable for fresh and saltwater applications, from shallow to deep waters.
- Inner pressure prevents clogging; tubing is low maintenance, anti-fouling.
- No moving parts or electricity in the water.
- Highly resistant PVC (chemicals, salinity, temperature).
- Weighted and non-weighted formats available.
- Tubing can be purchased with all the necessary hardware, ready to be installed.
Operations: How does Bubble Tubing® work?
Compressed air enters the tubing creating an inner pressure. It is released through the perforations thanks to the precision holes found along both sides of the entire length of tubing. The ensuing micro-bubbles are efficient in preventing clogging and fouling (typically found in porous diffusers), of the entire length of tubing. They form a bubble curtain of uniform and evenly dispersed fine bubbles.
No matter the scale of operations the same basic principle applies: A compressor’s heat hose is attached to the airline delivery hose which itself is connected to the Bubble Tubing® equipped with a check valve. The compressor pushes the air through both the feeder hose and the diffuser tubing that releases the air uniformly into the water.
We offer all the necessary products from start to finish, to fully set-up a reliable and efficient aeration system for you. We can size the compressor for the application, suggest tubing layout, suggest cost effective design modifications, and offer to troubleshoot. Our experience designing aeration and deicing systems with Bubble Tubing® is substantial, and our expertise is sought for many aeration projects.
Silt Barrier and turbidity curtains to contain sediments in suspension
Bubble curtains also meet the requirement for containing silt and turbidity for in-situ work where sediment containment barriers are mandatory. When operating in a stream, river or lake, marine construction and dredging companies are required to install a physical curtain called a floating turbidity barrier.lick on picture to enlarge
These obstacles do not allow free passage for boats and work equipment. Whereas a bubble curtain does both: it allows movement of boats and equipment over the barrier while retaining sediment and other suspended matter. In this case, a bubble curtain installed from the stream, river or lake bed will mitigate the migration of silt and other suspended sediments through the water column.
Our Bubble Tubing® has proven to be very useful as a silt barrier and turbidity curtain during these applications. Also, in this article, research is currently underway to validate the effectiveness of bubble curtains in altering stream dynamics. Water currents in the outer curves of riverbeds are slower allowing for sediment deposition and accumulation. Over time, a sand bank can be created, making shipping impossible without dredging under certain circumstances. By installing a bubble curtain in this outer curve, this creates a sufficient current to prevent sediment buildup.
These are a few of the applications for Bubble Curtains. We look forward to working closely with engineers, scientists and water managers to find bubble curtain applications to protect wildlife and the environment so projects can move forward in an environmentally responsible manner.
Who may need to create a bubble barrier?
Demand for bubble curtains is booming. Who are our customers:
- Port authorities
- Shipbuilding companies
- Acoustic reduction specialists
- Environmental firms
- Hotel chains
- Oil platform managers
- Companies specialising in dredging
- Marine construction companies
- Hydroelectric dam managers
- Companies specialising in fish barriers
- Naval bases
- Environmental engineering firms
- Cities to recover waste in canals and rivers
- Floating waste recovery companies
- Environmental groups and citizen associations
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Kasco Circulators
Kasco Circulators
By creating a strong, directional flow of water, Kasco circulators help to solve many common aquatic issues. This continuous water movement helps to eliminate stagnant areas, remove debris and increase oxygen transfer. These units are designed and built to perform year-round in a variety of applications from lake front property to harsh saltwater environments, making them the most reliable, and versatile on the market.
Depending on pond bottom, at least 60 cm. of operating depth is recommended
Product Features
– ETL listed as complete package to UL and CSA safety standards
– Low maintenance for dependability and ease of use
– 2 year limited warranty
Package Includes
– Horizontal float (additional mounting options available)
– Mooring lines
– Optional control panel
Common Solutions
– Remove unwanted floating debris
– Potentially control mosquitoes
– Reduce odors by continuously moving water
– Break up thermal stratification
– Mix chemicals in tanks and other industrial settings
– Prevent fish ills and ice damage to docks and piers
Horizontal Float Packages
Part Number | HP | Voltage | Phase | Thrust (lbs) |
2400CF | 1/2 | 120 | 1 | 31 |
3400CF | 3/4 | 120 | 1 | 36 |
3400HCF | 3/4 | 208-240 | 1 | 36 |
4400CF | 1 | 120 | 1 | 44 |
4400HCF | 1 | 208-240 | 1 | 44 |
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Universal Mount Packages
Part Number | HP | Voltage | Phase | Thrust (lbs) |
2400CUD | 1/2 | 120 | 1 | 31 |
3400CUD | 3/4 | 120 | 1 | 36 |
3400HCUD | 3/4 | 208-240 | 1 | 36 |
4400CUD | 1 | 120 | 1 | 44 |
4400HCUD | 1 | 208-240 | 1 | 44 |