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De-Icer: Thawing out for Winter
While de-icers are literally made for thawing out ice around docks and on ponds, they also do a great service to water wildlife throughout the winter by helping to prevent a fish kill. Though many animals hibernate throughout the winter, it’s still valuable to allow...
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Fall Maintenance Tips: Cleaning your fountains
As we progress into fall, remember to keep an eye on your equipment. The shifting weather can sometimes affect your pond aeration fountains. Fall is a great time to bring your equipment out of the water and clean it before the winter comes. How to Clean Your Fountains...
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Watch our Enterprise Blue Water Test in Action
Air-O-Lator Enterprise – Aspirating Mixer, ½ Horsepower Blue Water Test We headed down to the lake to test out our Enterprise aspirating mixer. We added blue dye food coloring into the intake of the Enterprise nozzle you can see how quickly the Enterprise will mix and...
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Featured Project: An aeration system and fountain revives a beloved lake in Sterling, Kansas
Located in the heartland of Kansas is a beautiful oasis of a city called Sterling. Founded in 1876, Sterling was named after Sterling Rosan by his two sons. We recently visited the unveiling of our aerators and fountains at the 10-acre recreational lake surrounded by...
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All You Need to Know About Subsurface Aerators
Subsurface aerators are a great solution for many of our customers. We broke down all you need to know about one of our best pond aerators to help your pond stay clean and healthy. Subsurface aerators, or diffused aeration systems, are designed as an alternative...
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Easy Summer Maintenance for Your Fountains
Although we’re pretty big fans of a good spring cleaning around here, a summer maintenance clean doesn’t hurt either. Remove Debris and Manage Algae With the number of summer storms we've had this year, it would be wise to take the time to remove pond debris. This...
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Do This to Reduce Fountain Algae in the Summer
Without proper preventative measures, like installing an aerator, algae can quickly overtake your water. Ponds, lakes and many other bodies of water can easily become contaminated through poor mix and oxygen levels. Aeration and mixing are important because it ensures...
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Everyday Stormwater Management
For most of us, stormwater management is not a typical topic we discuss over coffee, but stormwater affects us all. With the heavy snows this winter, warming temperatures, and spring storms, many of us may experience flooding. Stormwater management starts at home....
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Improve Water Quality with a Spring Tune-Up
As we near springtime, both the temperatures of surface water and the shallow areas of ponds will begin to rise quickly. Due to the chill of winter, there will be an abundance of nutrients available, but without proper mixing and aeration, warming climates can quickly...
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The Best (and Worst) Aquatic Plants for Your Pond
Many aquatic fountain plants are beautiful and beneficial to your pond and its inhabitants, but too much of a good thing can cause damage. Poor care and maintenance of aquatic plants can create an imbalance in your pond's ecosystem. There are three main categories of...
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What You Need to Know About Submersible Mixers
Mixing is an essential process in wastewater treatment. There are many applications from storage tanks to oxidation ditches that can aid in the process of keeping water moving and maintaining solids in suspension. Air-O-Lator has been manufacturing submersible...
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Getting a Jump Start on Spring
Time to start thinking about Spring Tune-Ups! I know it’s hard to believe, but spring is only a month away. For some of us around the country, we have enjoyed a few spring-like days already. Over the next few weeks as the temperatures rise and the daylight hours...
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Recap: Golf Industry Show 2018
On February 7th and 8th we attended the Golf Industry Show in San Antonio, Texas. First, we would like to thank everyone that stopped by our booth. Attendance was good and we met with several new customers and caught up with old friends and current customers. We...
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New Year, New Expos!
Recap of Marina Dock Age Expo + See you in San Antonio at the Golf Industry Show 2018. Happy (belated) New Year and welcome to our first blog post for 2018! We are excited about the upcoming year and look forward to working with our existing customers and future...
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Protecting Your Fountains in the Winter
The Midwest can be brutal in winter. Our infamous ice storms cause damage to water pipes, trees, and basically anything outside. Whether you’re weathering snow storms, odd weather patterns, or another ice apocalypse, you need to make sure your aerator fountain...
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Ordering Replacement Parts for Your Aerating Fountain, Aspirating Mixer or De-Icer
Fall is one of the best times of the year to order replacement parts for your aerator, de-icer or fountain. Since the weather is mild but changing, you’ll get a better idea of how your aerating fountain for your pond or other wastewater management equipment is...
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The Aquarian Professional: A 3-in-1 product.
The Aquarian Professional is a great place to start if you’re looking for an aerating fountain and de-icer. This powerful combination gives you a year-round solution for aerating your water aesthetically. The Aquarian Professional is a 3-in-1 product that is a great...
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What is a De-Icer? A Winter Solution to Fish Kill and Winter Aeration
Fall is officially here, reminding us that as temperatures drop, it’s important to get a head start on preparing your water for the cold months ahead. As ice freezes over, bodies of water can essentially be suffocated. Without penetrating sunlight and water movement,...
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Lighting Up Your Waterscape with a Fountain Lighting Kit
Adding lights to your fountain is an easy way to make your waterscape more elegant. Night fountains are inviting, adding a welcoming glow to your waterscape. It’s also a way to make your water look more appealing if you are already running your fountains at night....
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Heavy Rains: Hurricane Wastewater Management
We’ve been following the devastating news about Hurricane Harvey. I have no words to express how horrific the scenes of destruction I’ve seen televised. Our hearts go out to those in Texas that are losing homes and fleeing from ongoing storm damage. The news is full...
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