TOOLS , PLANT & EQUIPMENT
GET READY FOR SUMMER WITH OTTERBINE
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W dangers for your lakes and ponds and as we know the warm weather arrived early last year with April the sunniest on record . As a result , water management specialist Otterbine is advising greenkeepers to be prepared and take action now to avoid problems and costly fixes later .
Left unattended for long periods of time water can quickly deteriorate , leaving lakes and ponds with problems such as algae , aquatic weeds and odours meaning the importance of water management can ’ t be underestimated .
Peter Newton , commercial and golf irrigation sales representative at Reesink explains : “ It ’ s vital to take care of your water now so you ’ re not faced with a sudden onslaught of problems once the weather gets warmer . Higher levels of sunlight and heat , generated by summer sun , can lead to excess nutrients in water bodies . When combined with low oxygen levels and limited circulation , the natural ecosystem tips out of balance , which is what can cause algae , weeds , odours and sludge build up , which can even kill off aquatic life .
“ Once a water body reaches this point the costs of trying to restore it increase dramatically . As well as often being more expensive to implement , reactive solutions tend to be less friendly to the environment too .”
With Otterbine aerating fountains , industrial aerators and diffused air systems and their proven high oxygen transfer rates , there ’ s a simple and natural solution to prevent water quality deteriorating .
“ The most natural water quality management solution is to introduce aeration to eliminate stagnant water ,” says Peter . “ This will increase oxygen levels , and circulate oxygen rich water throughout the lake , pond or water reservoir to keep the water clean , clear and healthy .”
And with Otterbine ’ s comprehensive warranties ranging from three to five years on its range of products including the Giant Fountain , Fractional Series , Air Flo 3 and Fountain Glo Lights , you can rest assured that not only will your water body stay in good shape , but your fountain or aerator will be looked after too . www . otterbine . com
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