Solar Pond Oxygenator

[Taz2478]

http://www.pondbiz.com/home/pb1_1167353336781/page_1860_414/solar_pond_oxygenator.html

Might try this on my pond. I know OASE has some high priced solar gear but this will be my low priced entry.

I've been looking into doing a diy solar setup anyway so this will be like a tester. A full system I am working on would consist of 2 pumps, 2-3 lights and a heater for winter.

Havent seen anyone use any kind of solar power for ponds so its been hard gathering info.

 

[rottbo]

looks good You could use it indoors to if you ran the panel outside and the cord through the wall

 

[Taz2478]

thats another thing I was thinking about. Would be better than the battery powered pumps.

 

[Joshy]

I have heard many good things about these. But not very operational during winter when they are needed to keep water flow to stop ice forming.
Another great solar oxygenating product is a spitter version. Like a water fountain but spits shots of water into the air instead.
Let us know how it goes if you get one.

 

[rasdbo]

good idea Co, I'll order 1 with ya so we can test the ponds and tanks.

 

[Taz2478]

ok finally getting one, no more gifts or parties and tax money comin in

dont have to worry about frozen water here...

 

[Taz2478]

Figured I'd give an update on this.

don't waste your money. There's no internal battery so it only runs during the day AND when the sun is out. Spend the money on a full solar panel and battery setup that you can use a reg air pump on or stick with battery pump. Also it's best to combine the two output into 1.

This Battery pump is way better "Hurricane Category 5 Professional AC / DC Battery Operated Air Pump". it not only has an internal rechargeable but can also use D batteries.

 

[Muske]

thanks for the heads-up...

 

[No1Tree]

i got some of these but not solor poweded, we use them in the summer for the pond or the tank if we get any spawns