Landscape & Urban Design Issue 19 2016 | Page 13

Function And Beauty With Otterbine The most natural water quality management solution is aeration and whether it’s function, beauty or both you’re after when considering an aerating fountain, industrial aerator or diffused air system, Otterbine has something for every pond, lake and water feature. Aerating fountains Designed to give the best of both worlds by offering function and beauty, Otterbine’s surface spray aerators, which include the Gemini, Sunburst and Saturn, can operate in as little as 75cm of water. This range is particularly popular with golf courses, commercial complexes and landscape contractors thanks to its ability to provide an attractive display with the capability to manage severe aquatic environments. Industrial surface and subsurface aerators Otterbine’s High Volume surface spray aerator is the most powerful surface aerator available and has consistently proven to be ideal for managing the toughest of aquatic environments wherever that may be. Also part of the surface and subsurface industrial aerators range, the Sub-Triton eliminates bad odours by providing lateral flow and mixing of the complete water column to deliver oxygen to the lake or pond bed in water depths of between 1m and 2.5m. Fractional series The Fractional five-in-one aerating system has the highest performance rate of any fractional aerator on the market, yet it’s efficient and cost effective to run; therefore it’s easy to see why the Fractional is Otterbine’s best-selling aerator for maintaining water quality at healthy levels in small and medium ponds. Diffused aeration Otterbine’s diffused aeration range pumps air to the bottom of the water’s bed without creating a ripple on the surface. The new Air Flo 3 has quiet on-shore compressors and with no electrical components in the water and is best suited for recreational lakes and ponds, where wading or activities such as swimming, occur. Energy-efficient and requiring minimal maintenance, the Air Flo 3 offers flexibility, too, working in virtually any configuration at depths from 6ft to 40ft. To discuss the needs of your water feature, contact Otterbine distributor Lely UK on 01480 226948, email: [email protected] or visit www.otterbine.com. Landscape & Urban Design 13