RFA240 Floating Dam Aeration Pump & Float Ring 240V 5.5A

Data Sheet

Power: 240VAC
Amps: 5.5A
Power (P1): 1.27kW
Power (P2): 0.75kW /1HP
Flow: 1000L/min
Spray Height: 1.5m
Spray Diameter: 5m
Cable Length: 20m
Weight: 35kg
Dimensions (Excluding Float Ring): 270mm(⌀) x 540mm (H)

Applications:

• Ponds

• Lakes

• Dams

• Golf Courses

• Fisheries

Features and Benefits:

• Easy installation for time saving

• Low power consumption for cost savings

• Capable of aerating 1.0m³ of water / Minute (1000L)

• Diffuser head covers up to a 5m diameter for best surface area oxygenated

• Continuously rated water cooled motor to ensure long service life

• Thermal overload motor protector to protect motor in case of blockages

• Axial Flow Impeller for high flow capacity

• Dual SIC mechanical seals for abrasion resistance and durability

• 3 piece coupled float and rotary diffuser head included

• Standard motor lead 20m (will require waterproof plug / connection if joining cable in the water)

• Electrical Safety Approval to AS/NZS 60335.2.41

Construction:

• Grade 304 stainless steel casing and shaft

• SIC/SIC mechanical seal

• Continuously rated motor

• Ingress Protection IP68

1 Year Warranty: This product is covered by a REEFE Product Replacement Warranty.

How does an Aeration pump reduce algae and “bad bacteria” in a dam?

Aeration pumps introduce oxygen into the water, increasing the levels of dissolved oxygen. Algae thrive in stagnant, low-oxygen environments. By boosting oxygen levels, the conditions become less favorable for algae growth. The additional oxygen also promotes health bacteria which break down organic matter in your dam reducing cloudyness.

How many of these pumps will I need?

Typically you should allow one pump per 1/3 surface acre of water, however, you aeration needs may be more if you have high fish stocks, ducks or cattle with access to the dam.

Another factor to consider is the shape of your dam. The sub-surface terrain of you dam can separate areas of you dam meaning that the pump may not be able to aerate the whole dam even if it is less than the pumps capabilities. For example if you dam is peanut shaped, or has an island in the middle, these will cause the water at each end to act as two separate bodies of water. Adding an aerator to only one side will result in half the dam being algae free, while algae remains on the other side.