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Pond Aerators help the ponds ecosystem which will prevent odours. Pond aerators add oxygen to a pond which is critical for the pond ecosystem.  When the ponds ecosystem is out of balance typically caused by too many nutrients in the water and insufficient oxygen.  This can lead to many different issues  such as odours, algae, excessive [...]

Can a pond aerator eliminate water lilies from my pond? A floating pond aerator increases oxygen levels in your pond which improves water quality. Improved water quality and oxygen levels will help break down organic matter in the bottom of your pond which makes the pond environment inhospitable to aquatic weeds. A combination of harvesting [...]

Quality fountains and aerators to help rid pond algae from your water! Pond Algae is caused by an overload of nutrients, too much sunlight and low oxygen levels.  This can create issues for your pond such as green pond water, pond odour and create a mosquito haven.  An abundance of nutrients and low oxygen levels are easily controlled [...]

Your floating lake fountain needs the right voltage supplied to ensure optimal performance. Your electrician or electrical contractor must supply the correct voltage and size the wire accurately to your fountain to minimize voltage drop. All voltage tests at shore should be completed with the fountain running to make certain there is accurate voltage at the shore.  If it is not within the specified range (please refer to [...]

Why a floating aerator or floating fountain can help your pond.  Pond Algae is caused by excess nutrients, too much sunlight and low oxygen levels. Excess nutrients and low oxygen levels are easily controlled in your pond, however excess sunlight is not easily controlled. Excess nutrients in your pond can be controlled by removing surface [...]

Floating surface aerators pump high volumes of water in to the air with a propeller. When the water is sprayed in to the air it absorbs oxygen and disturbs the water surface adding more oxygen. Due to the high volumes of water being pumped, pond aerators  induce water flow over a large area and circulate [...]

We manufacture pond aerators from ½ to 3 HP.  It is always important to size an aeration system for your pond.  Of course sizing is not an exact science as all ponds are not the same they vary in shape, depth and water quality.  These are all factors  to take into consideration when your are choosing the [...]

We are often asked about safety measures for dock de-icers.  Arbrux Limited recommends that precautions be taken around open water and thin ice. Please install appropriate signage, lights, fencing or other safety notices or devices to inform the general public of potential danger.   Please be aware that alternate safety measures may be required by law [...]

We occasionally get asked how can people can protect their dock de-icer from being stolen.  There is no easy answer. Our assumption is that it would be a very rare occurrence and will depend on your location. However If theft is a concern in your area you may investigate standard security measures that you would [...]