How To Keep Your Surface Aerator Clean And Running Well.
So you’ve installed your surface aerator of choice, the spray is creating little pockets of oxygen and they’re rippling out creating even more aeration, that’s great. Your water quality is improving before your eyes but if you want to keep everything on the up and up, you need to make sure your aerator is taken care of.
Surface aerators require a little more maintenance than their sub-surface counterparts as organic material can build up on their motors. If not dealt with when it first forms, the build up will become thick over time, causing strain on your motor. This will eventually lead to over-heating and damage so it’s important to properly maintain your system.
What do you need to do during the year to keep your system healthy and problem free?
- Clear the shaft of the motor from any algae or sludge build up, simply by wiping it down.
- Inspect the system for any damages caused by objects colliding with the aerator such as rocks.
- Check the electrical cable for any cuts or abrasions and test the voltage.
- Check that the aerators operation is normal and the motor is not producing any strange noises.
- Clear the motor housing.
- Clear the nozzle from any build-up.
