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Lake Management Aerators

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Single Pattern

These Lake Management solutions include aerators with aesthetically pleasing plumes that add dissolved oxygen to sufficiently assure ecologically balanced water quality. They are available with 1 to 5hp pumps.

Multi-Pattern

Primarily installed for their aesthetic appeal, these multi-pattern aerators also provide limited water quality enhancement in smaller ponds and lakes. They are available with ½ and ¾ hp pumps.


Functional

Clean, treated lake or pond water will have a positive impact on your irrigation and pumping efficiencies, delivering a reliable, cost-effective irrigation solution that’s chemical free, low maintenance and eco‑friendly.

Cost-effective

No recurring chemical or fertilizer costs means a Rain Bird Aerator is a solution that saves money as it saves your water feature.

Reliable

Backed by the Rain Bird name and built-to-last, all Rain Bird Aerators are constructed from the highest quality, corrosion-resistant parts.

Aesthetic

Available in a multitude of beautiful spray patterns, Rain Bird Lake Management aerators will enhance the natural beauty of any lake or pond.

Conditions and Product Selection

Proper sizing and placement are critical to how quickly and efficiently your Rain Bird Lake Management Aerator is able to clean your lake or pond. Sizing an aerator system depends on surface area, depth, climatic conditions and the lake’s age.

Sizing

Rain Bird LM Aerators are available in 1 – 5hp models. As a general rule, use 2hp per surface acre or 4,000 square meters of water. If your lake is less than 6 feet (2 m) deep, or if there is evidence of high nutrient levels, you should double your horsepower.

Placement

Placement is dependent on the size and shape of your lake or pond. Like sprinklers, Rain Bird LM Aerators have zones and ranges.

In round, square or oval lakes, place the aerator in the center or over the deepest area to generate maximum circulation. In larger or thin lakes, several small units will be more effective than one large unit. This will generate better circulation throughout the lake. In irregularly shaped lakes, use several aerators placed strategically to ensure maximum circulation.

Single-Pattern Features

  • All 60 Hz units are factory assembled.
  • Heavy-duty 304 stainless steel arms support a float filled with U.S. Coast Guard-approved closed‑cell foam.
  • Stainless steel housing contains a custom-built electric motor, designed to move high volumes of water and provide years of dependable service.
  • Unique pumping chamber attaches to the upper plate of the motor housing to achieve the highest pumping rates possible under pressure.
  • Deflector plate provides an appealing display.
  • Fine mesh screen prevents the intake of debris to allow the continuous flow of incoming water, and ensures full and symmetrical spray patterns when in operation.
  • LM11 only — virtually unbreakable stainless steel chopper-style prop.
  • NOTE: Rain Bird light options are available to enhance the aesthetics of these aerators. Lighting systems run on 12-volt power and are available with 65-watt halogen bulbs. Stainless steel mounting brackets facilitate installation to achieve a variety of illumination effects.

Multi-Pattern Features

  • All LMM units are factory assembled.
  • Manufactured entirely of stainless steel and thermal plastics to provide years of dependable service.
  • Stainless steel debris screen prevents the intake of foreign objects to allow the continuous flow of incoming water, which ensures aesthetically pleasing
    spray patterns.
  • Mini power center is encased in industrial-grade, non‑corroding case to assure reliability.
  • Spray pattern can be changed to 10, 11 or 20.
  • Diffuser ring allows the spray pattern to be varied in height and diameter (LMM with 10 and 20 patterns only).
  • NOTE: Rain Bird light options are available to enhance the aesthetics of these multi-pattern aerators. Lighting systems run on 12-volt power and are available with 20-watt halogen bulbs. Stainless steel mounting brackets facilitate installation to achieve a variety of illumination effects.


 LM10
Aesthetic beauty and reliability, the LM10 offers both. Its principal feature is a one-plume, geyser-like spray pattern that rises high into the air when the system is in operation.


LM11
Designed to transfer dissolved oxygen into the water with efficiency and economy, the LM11 delivers an unparalleled level of water quality management. With its well-proportioned fan-shaped spray, the LM11 is a perfect balance of form and function.


LM20
This aerator solution operates at a lower pumping rate than high-volume aerating units, yet is significantly higher when compared to fountains. The dual spray pattern is not only aesthetically pleasing, but efficiently functional.


LM30
The differentiating feature of this aerator is its multi-dimensional three-plume design. Again beauty and efficiency combine to provide engaging aesthetics and ecological balance.

Basic component features include a float, motor housing, support arms.

Multi-Pattern (LMM Series)

Primarily installed for aesthetic appeal, the LMM multi-pattern aerator also provides limited water
quality enhancement for smaller ponds or lakes. Spray patterns can be changed to LMM10, LMM11
and LMM20.

Available in ½ and ¾hp pumps. Basic component features include a float, motor housing, impellers/props and Mini Power Center.

 

Single-Pattern

  • Unit: Manufactured of corrosion-resistant, 18-8 stainless steel and high-density thermal plastics. Corrosion-resistance allows unit to be installed in almost all water source types.
  • Float: Green exterior shell is made of high-density thermal plastic polyethylene. The interior of the float is closed-cell polyethylene.
  • Motor: Custom-built electric motor with dynamically balanced rotors. Encased in a stainless steel housing that is completely hidden from view.
  • Cable: 10 and 12 gauge cable is available and must be ordered separately (50 feet minimum in increments of 25 feet).
  • Screen: ¼" Nylon fine mesh water intake screen for 10, 20 and 30 models only.
  • Power Control Center: Nema 3R-rated control center includes ground fault interrupt (all units except 460 V); magnetic starter; surge arrestor; power disconnect; 24-hour on/off timer (optional 460 V ground fault available).
  • Warranty: Backed by Rain Bird Customer Satisfaction Warranty.
  • Safety Testing: Components UL and CSA listed; assembly tested and approved by ETL, ETL-C and CE.

Multi-Pattern

  • Unit: Manufactured of corrosion-resistant, 18-8 stainless steel and high-density thermal plastics. Corrosion-resistance allows unit to be installed in almost all water source types.
  • Float: Black exterior shell is made of high-density thermal plastic polyethylene. The interior of the float is closed-cell polyethylene.
  • Motor: Custom-built submersible, water-cooled, corrosion‑resistant, stainless steel motor. Constructed to run continuously and are available in 50 Hz at 2875 RPM or 60 Hz at 3450 RPM.
  • Impellers/Props: Manufactured of polyphenylene oxide, modified. Material is corrosion-resistant to most types of water, salt solutions and acids.
  • Cable: 10- and 12-gauge cable is available and must be ordered separately (50 feet minimum in increments of 25 feet).
  • Mini Power Center: 115 V unit controls are enclosed in a 5" x 5" x 4" industrial‑grade, all plastic, non‑corroding case. 115 V controls consist of 24-hour on/off timer and GFI. 230 V units are enclosed in a 11" x 11" x 6" high-impact, corrosion‑resistant thermal plastic, Nema rated type 3S. 230 V unit controls consist of 24-hour on/off timer, fuse or circuit breaker protection and GFI.
  • Screen: Corrosion-resistant 18-8 stainless steel intact screen to efficiently prevent clogging.
  • Warranty: Backed by Rain Bird Customer Satisfaction Warranty. Safety Testing: Safety tested and approved as a package by ETL, ETL-C and CE.