Steel Windmill Pond Aerator | 3-Leg Tower | Base Kit
Steel Windmill Pond Aerator | 3-Leg Tower | Base Kit
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📖 Product Description +
Steel Windmill Pond Aerator | 3-Leg Tower | Base Kit
Built for property owners who don’t compromise on water quality—or convenience, the Windmill Aeration Base System is a wind-powered, off-grid solution for improving pond health naturally. It increases dissolved oxygen and helps reduce odors, stagnant muck, and excess nutrient growth—without electricity or ongoing energy costs—making it ideal for remote ponds up to 1 acre.
💎 Key Features & Benefits +
Delivers reliable airflow (up to 4.5 CFM) with stainless steel components and fewer moving parts for reduced wear and long-term performance.
Designed to begin producing airflow in as little as 3–5 mph winds, making it a dependable off-grid option for remote properties.
Includes tower, head, and single diffuser package—and can be upgraded for larger or irregular-shaped ponds with additional diffusers in high-wind areas.
🛠 Technical Specifications +
| Variant SKU | AWS0139 |
| Tower Height Options | 12 ft, 16 ft, 20 ft, or 24 ft (3-leg galvanized steel tower) |
| Material | 18-Gauge Galvanized Steel |
| Max Airflow Output | Up to 4.5 CFM |
| Startup Wind Speed | Operates in as little as 3–5 mph wind |
| Pond Coverage | Up to 1 acre |
| Maximum Pond Depth | Up to 30 ft (application-dependent); standard guidance for single airstone setups: up to 15 ft |
| Diffuser | 1 airstone diffuser with backflow/check valve |
| Airline Included | 100 ft non-weighted (1/2" poly) airline |
| Head / Blades | Galvanized steel head, 73" blade, self-governing for high-wind protection |
| Tower Hinges Included? | Yes |
| Warranty | 5-Year compressor/bearings / 1-Year other parts |
📋 Application Guide (Best For) +
- ✅ Best For: Remote ponds up to 1 acre needing off-grid aeration, odor reduction, and improved water quality where electricity isn’t available.
- ❌ Not For: Areas with little to no consistent wind exposure (heavy tree lines, sheltered coves) or applications requiring guaranteed 24/7 aeration output.
- 💡 Note: Windmill aerators are an excellent supplemental solution to electric systems; placement in an open, windier area (even away from the pond edge) can improve performance, and the system can be upgraded to a two-stone setup in high-wind areas.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions +
Does this windmill aerator require electricity?
A. No—this is a 100% wind-powered, off-grid aeration system designed to improve pond health without ongoing energy costs.
How much wind is needed to start pumping air?
A. The system is designed to begin producing airflow in winds as low as 3–5 mph, with stronger winds generating greater aeration.
Can this base kit be upgraded later?
A. Yes—if you have a larger or irregular-shaped pond (and reliable wind), you can add an additional diffuser package and airline components to expand coverage.