Floating Aerators Ireland
New units, supplied and installed
Floating aerators for wastewater lagoons and ponds in Ireland
Floating Aerators Ireland supplies, installs and hires new floating surface aerators for wastewater lagoons, treatment basins, farm ponds and lakes across Ireland. They go into a live basin with no draining, add oxygen and keep solids moving. Send an enquiry to get started.
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- Unit sizes across the range we supply
- 1.1 to 160 kW
- Water depths covered, pond to deep basin
- 0.5 to 8 m
- Floating units install in a live basin
- No draining
- New units with the manufacturer warranty
- New, with warranty
Who we work with
Who are floating aerators for?
- 01
Public wastewater treatment
Aerated lagoons, oxidation ditches and activated sludge lanes on urban and group scheme treatment plants.
- 02
Food and dairy processing
Effluent lagoons and balancing tanks that swing with production.
- 03
Industrial effluent
Process water, cooling of hot effluent and stripping of odorous gases.
- 04
Aquaculture and fisheries
Oxygen for fish ponds, and rescue aeration when levels crash.
- 05
Farm ponds and lakes
Healthier water, less algae and odour, and fewer fish kills in summer.
- 06
Golf courses and estates
Aerating fountains that clean the water and look the part.
The principle
How does a floating aerator work?
A floating aerator sits on the surface of a wastewater pond, lagoon or basin. Its impeller either churns the surface hard or lifts water up through a cone or draft tube and throws it into the air. Oxygen from the air dissolves into the water as it falls back.
That steady supply of oxygen feeds aerobic bacteria, which break down organic pollution (BOD removal) faster, and the mixing keeps solids from settling out. The unit is tethered by cables to posts on the bank, so it rides up and down with the water level.
Floating surface aerators work best in water 1.0 to 4.0 m deep. They can run well in basins up to 4.5 to 5.0 m, and deeper basins need a modified unit.
Against fixed and subsurface systems
Why choose a floating aerator?
- 01Fast, flexible installationUnlike submerged diffusers, floating aerators go into an existing lagoon without draining it. They attach to shore anchored mooring cables.
- 02Portable and scalableMove a unit by small boat to clear a new dead zone, or add units as production and effluent volume grow.
- 03Lower capital costNo concrete bridges, no grid piping in the basin and no blower house on shore.
- 04Easy accessThe motor and main parts sit above or at the waterline, so they can be checked without diving or stopping the process.
- 05Strips unwanted gasesThe splashing action helps drive dissolved gases such as hydrogen sulfide and methane out of the wastewater.
The range
What does Floating Aerators Ireland offer?
Wastewater and industrial aerators
Spiral Aerator (Corgin)
Float mounted aerator mixer on green pontoons, 1.1 to 22 kW, for lagoons, oxidation ditches and sludge tanks. To buy or hire.
Guide price from €16,000 ex VAT (7.5 kW, supply only)
High speed floating aerator (SCM AGV)
Round float with a direct drive vertical motor, 2.2 to 55 kW, built for lagoons and basins whose level rises and falls.
Guide price from €14,000 ex VAT (11 kW, supply only)
Aqua-Jet surface aerator (Aqua-Aerobic)
High speed floating surface aerator with an intake cone, volute and diffusion head, and an optional draft tube for deeper mixing.
Guide price from €15,500 ex VAT (7.5 kW, supply only)
Aquaturbo AER-AS floating aerator
All stainless floating surface aerator, 1.1 to 160 kW, for basins from 0.63 m to 8 m deep. Available to buy or hire.
Guide price from €16,000 ex VAT (11 kW, supply only)
Directional aerator mixer (Aquaturbo AER-SL)
Self aspirating aerator on a floating frame that pushes a current across the basin, 1.5 to 30 kW, quiet and with no spray.
Guide price from €10,500 ex VAT (5.5 kW, supply only)
Triton aerator mixer (Aire-O2)
Aspirating propeller aerator mixer that can run in aeration or mixing only mode, for lagoons and oxidation ditches.
Guide price from €18,500 ex VAT (7.5 kW, supply only)
Low speed surface aerators (SCM ASP)
Gearbox driven turbine aerators that move large volumes of water per kW, for deep activated sludge tanks and oxidation ditches.
Guide price from €35,000 ex VAT (22 kW, supply only)
Ponds, lakes and fountains
Pond and lake aerators (Kasco, Otterbine)
Compact floating surface aerators, 0.37 to 5.6 kW, for farm ponds, fishing lakes, golf lakes and small lagoons.
Guide price from €2,050 ex VAT (0.55 kW, supply only)
Aerating fountains (Otterbine, Kasco, solar)
Floating fountains that add oxygen and a clear spray pattern to ornamental ponds, business parks, hotels and golf courses.
Guide price from €3,100 ex VAT (0.75 kW, supply only)
Hire and installation
Aerator hire
Short term floating aerators for blower failures, plant upgrades, seasonal peaks and fish rescue in lakes and reservoirs.
Sizing and installation
We work out the oxygen demand from your figures, pick the unit and install it with shore anchored mooring cables.
Guide prices are ex VAT for supply only. Send an enquiry for a price that covers the unit sizes, moorings, cabling, installation and delivery for your site.
Choosing
Which type of aerator suits your basin?
| High speed floating | Low speed surface | Aspirating aerator mixer | Aerating fountain | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Lagoons and basins with a changing level | Deep activated sludge tanks, oxidation ditches | Mixing plus oxygen, anoxic zones, channels | Ponds and lakes on show |
| Typical depth | 1.0 to 4.0 m (to 8 m with a draft tube) | Deep tanks | Shallow to medium | From about 0.5 m |
| Follows water level | Yes, floats | Only if float mounted | Yes, floats | Yes, floats |
| Capital cost | Lower | Higher | Medium | Lowest |
| Spray and aerosol | Wide spray | Moderate | Little or none | Decorative spray |
| Example ranges | SCM AGV, Aqua-Jet, Aquaturbo AER-AS | SCM ASP | Corgin Spiral, Aquaturbo AER-SL, Aire-O2 Triton | Otterbine, Kasco |
Rough sizing
How much aeration does your basin need?
Enter the size of your lagoon or basin for a first idea of the installed power. We then size it properly from the load you describe in your enquiry.
How a project runs
What happens after you send an enquiry?
Tell us about the basin
Size, depth, what flows in and what your licence asks for. A rough figure is enough to start.
Sizing and proposal
A written proposal with unit sizes, the working behind them and the running cost.
Supply and install
Units go into the live basin on shore anchored moorings. No draining, no concrete works.
Handover and warranty
We commission the units with you and hand over the manufacturer warranty and documents. Hire units are there if you need extra or emergency aeration.
Frequently asked questions
What is a floating aerator?
A floating aerator is a motor driven unit that sits on the surface of a lagoon, basin or pond. It churns the surface or throws water into the air so oxygen dissolves into it. That oxygen feeds the bacteria that break down organic pollution and keeps solids from settling.
What water depth does a floating aerator need?
Floating surface aerators work best in water 1.0 to 4.0 m deep. They can run well in basins up to 4.5 to 5.0 m, and deeper basins need a modified unit such as one with a draft tube. Small pond units run in about 0.5 to 0.8 m.
Do you have to drain the lagoon to install one?
No. Floating aerators go into a live basin and are held by three or four cables to posts or anchors on the bank. They rise and fall with the level, and can be moved later by small boat to reach dead zones.
How many kW does a lagoon need?
It depends on the oxygen demand and on how well the basin must be mixed. As a rough guide, partial mix lagoons need about 1 to 2 W per m3 and complete mix lagoons about 5 to 8 W per m3. We size every job from your load and basin, and show the working.
How much oxygen does a surface aerator add per kWh?
Manufacturers quote about 1.2 to 2.4 kg of oxygen per kWh in clean water tests. In real wastewater the figure is usually 50 to 70 percent of that, which is why sizing uses field values.
High speed or low speed surface aerator?
High speed floating units are direct drive, cost less and suit lagoons whose level changes. Low speed units turn a large turbine through a gearbox, move more water per kW and suit deep activated sludge tanks and oxidation ditches.
Can I hire an aerator in an emergency?
Yes. Hire units are used when blowers fail, during plant upgrades, for seasonal peaks and to save fish in lakes and reservoirs. Send an enquiry with the basin size and how soon you need cover.
What happens to floating aerators in frost?
Running aerators usually keep an area of open water. In long frosts the spray can ice floats and nearby walkways, so timers, a de-icing setting or a short shutdown are used.
Do I need a licence to discharge treated wastewater in Ireland?
Yes. Public sewer discharges are authorised by the EPA under the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations 2007. Industrial sites discharge under an EPA industrial emissions or IPC licence, or a local authority Section 4 licence. Good aeration helps a plant meet the limits in its licence.
Do you sell online?
No. Every site is different, so we sell by enquiry. Send the basin size, depth and what goes into it, and we will come back with a proposal.
Send an enquiry
Tell us the basin size, depth and what flows in. We reply with questions or a proposal.
Or call 087 473 6464 or email [email protected]