and coarse bubble air diffuser assembly.
Simply mount unit on 2x6" board (not included), attach standard 12 volt
automotive battery (not included), and place diffuser in tank ahead of effluent baffle. (2 ft max depth)
We want our products to work well for you and suggest that you read through the following hints to see how best to use the systems. If you have any questions, please ask contact us. by emailing us at info@solaraerator.com or leaving a toll free voice mail at 866-422-0016 and we will call with answers as soon as possible.
Specifications of the system::
Purpose: The Solar Aeration systems are designed to improve septic tank water quality in warm weather. How well our system works depends on how many of the following hints you can use in your particular operation. Overloaded septic systems will take longer to show improvement.
System Description:
All weather metal enclosure with mounting brackets suitable for placement on a pole mounted 2x6 board (board/pole not included).
16 ft weighted air tubing.
Replaceable double diaphragm, 5.4 SCFH, oil-less air compressor.
Two 8 ft battery cables/clamps for standard 12 volt deep charge battery (battery not included).
Permanently mounted Solar PV Panel, 0.5 amp, 18 Volt, replaceable circuit board and inverter to air compressor motor.
Coarse bubble air diffuser block suitable for .09 cfm @ 1 psi.
Cost of operation: The solar aeration systems use very efficient air compressors with low power requirements. These units should pay for themselves in about one month versus the cost of operating on standard electrical power.
Installation Recommendations:
1. The unit should be outside with the solar panel facing south, where the sun will shine on it for the maximum time during the day. This unit requires at least 4 hours of direct sun each day. That means the suns rays cannot be obstructed by trees, buildings, parked or moving traffic, people, or anything that would block the suns rays contact with the solar panel for at least 4 hours a day. A good test to see if your panel is positioned properly is to disconnect the battery clamps from the battery and observe the aerators operation for 4 hours in the direct sun. Reposition the unit and panel until it will operate in the direct sun for at least four hours without the battery connected. After snow/ice/dust storms clean the solar panel with a soft cloth. If the battery becomes discharged in cloudy weather, disconnect it from the unit and charge it for a few hours on a conventional A/C battery charger.
2. The steel box should be hung on a 2x6 board by the lip on the back of the unit and secured to it with two screws or nails.
3. The plastic tubing from the aeration system should be run through PVC pipe or an old garden hose to keep animals from chewing on it. The rubber aerator diffuser should be placed in the tank where you wish the water aerated. Optimum air diffuser depth is 1-2 ft. The diffuser must not be buried in the floating scum layer, if necessary tie off or break through any floatables to maintain optimum diffuser depth.
4. On occasion, the floatables may lift the floating diffuser above the water line. In this case it is time to pump the floatables (grease) out the tank.
5. The only part that requires maintenance (other than keeping the solar panel clean), is the replaceable air compressor diaphragm. The unit has two diaphragms. If you notice that the pump is making a “banging” noise or that the bubbles are getting weaker, you probably need to replace the diaphragms.