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CHOOSE OTTERBINE FOR AERATION THAT IS A GRADE ABOVE THE REST
The name Otterbine and great water quality come hand in hand . For products that provide the perfect blend of style and functionality with stunning visual displays and superior oxygen transfer rates , there ’ s no need to look further than Reesink Hydro-Scapes .
According to The American Society of Civil Engineers , ‘ Oxygen Transfer Rate ’ ( OTR ) is the gold standard for the measure of how much oxygen an aeration system transfers and for why aeration is needed . It ’ s a scientific measure of an aerator ’ s capability to supply oxygen to water and a measure that proves just how capable aerators are .
Manufacturers serious about helping customers achieve a balanced ecosystem will provide OTR tests performed by an independent third party , and Otterbine ’ s are tested by the University of Minnesota and Gerry Shell Environmental Labs . The results are available online at otterbine . com .
Otterbine provides aerating fountains , industrial aerators and subsurface diffused air systems , suitable for any body of water of almost any depth .
Available in a variety of spray patterns from geysers to bouquets , Otterbine ’ s aerating fountains throw water droplets into the air , trapping oxygen molecules before falling back to the surface and releasing the ‘ dissolved oxygen ’ into the water . Otterbine ’ s High Volume surface spray aerator for example adds over 3lbs of oxygen to the water per horsepower hour regardless of depth .
Diffused aerators transfer oxygen by driving air down a tube where it ’ s released via a diffuser at the bottom of the basin . The air bubbles are slowly ‘ absorbed ’ by the water as they rise to the surface .
Diffused aeration can be seen , or rather not seen , with Otterbine ’ s subsurface diffused aerator system :
AirFlo 3 . Performing completely below the water , it ’ s virtually invisible with no surface spray . Having no electrical components in the water makes this system perfect for recreational bodies of water and needs little to no maintenance with its corrosion resistant materials .
Otterbine aerators stand apart in their energy efficiency , delivering some of the lowest operating costs in the industry . Systems are on average 20 percent more efficient than competitors . Where on industry average , it takes 18 amps to run a 5 HP 230V single phase aerating fountain , Otterbine uses only 13.4 amps . Over a product ’ s lifespan , this can add up to a small fortune of savings .
Otterbine ’ s comprehensive warranties range from three to five years . reesinkturfcare . co . uk
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