Keep Your Pond Clean and Oxygen Rich With the ProLake 2.8 Electric Aerator
Is your pond turning murky, smelly, or filling up with sludge? Stagnant water starves your fish of oxygen and invites bacteria and scum that make your water look and smell unpleasant. This system pushes fresh air deep into your water and keeps the entire column moving, so your pond stays clear, healthy, and problem free for years. Handling up to 8 surface acres, it pairs two custom-built compressors with self-cleaning diffusers to bring your water back to life.
Variant comparison
| SKU |
40.2102 |
40.2101 |
PL-2.8 |
PL-2.8/230 |
| Included Components |
Cabinet only · no diffusers |
Cabinet only · no diffusers |
Includes 8 Duraplate diffusers |
Includes 8 Duraplate diffusers |
| Voltage |
230V |
115V |
115V |
230V |
| Price |
$4,481.55 |
$4,481.55 |
$6,142.27 |
$6,142.27 |
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Pond Size: Handles ponds and lakes up to 8 surface acres.
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Airflow: Two 1/2 HP compressors each deliver 5.3 cubic feet of air per minute, for up to 10.6 cubic feet of air per minute combined.
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Diffusers: Self-cleaning Duraplate diffusers reach depths of up to 50 feet, sold with the full system or as a Cabinet Only setup for adding diffusers separately.
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Scheduling: Programmable timer offers seven-day, 24-hour control, power outage back up, manual override, and locking hasp.
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Cabinet Build: 3/4 inch thick, sound-deadening cabinet keeps operation at 50/60 DB.
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Power Options: Available in 115V or 230V to match your site's electrical supply.
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Remote Setup: Cabinet can sit up to 4,000 feet from the water using a 1/2 inch PVC line to a remote manifold.
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Water Quality: Oxygenates the entire water column, clearing murky water and reducing sludge and odor.
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Fish Health: Keeps oxygen levels up so fish and aquatic life stay healthier and live longer.
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Maintenance: Eco-friendly electric operation runs day and night with very little upkeep.
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Where It Works: Suits HOA ponds, golf courses, farms, retention ponds, aquaculture, and zoological displays.
Dual Compressors That Move Serious Air

Two powerful 1/2 horsepower compressors, each capable of delivering 5.3 cubic feet of air per minute, team up to deliver up to 10.6 cubic feet of air per minute, enough muscle to oxygenate ponds and lakes measuring up to 8 acres. The naming tells you exactly what you get:
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2 = the number of compressors included in the system
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8 = the number of diffusers included in the full system
You can pick the voltage that suits your site. This system is available in 115V or 230V, so it matches the electrical supply you already have near the water.
Non-Clogging Duraplate Diffusers Built to Last

Air is only useful if it reaches the bottom. The Duraplate diffusers sit deep in your water and release fine bubbles that lift oxygen through the whole column, reaching depths of up to 50 feet. They are engineered to stand up to real-world abuse:
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Non-clogging and self-cleaning design keeps them working without constant attention
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Rugged construction capable of withstanding 500+ lbs
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Shrouded, protected parts that keep out debris and predators
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Lifetime warranty on the Duraplate diffusers
Choose the configuration that fits your project. Options include the Cabinet Only setup with no diffusers, or the full system that includes 8 Duraplate diffusers ready to install.
A Programmable Timer Found Only on the ProLake 2.8 Aeration System

Want to control exactly when your pond runs? This is the only aeration system on the market with a programmable timer, giving you command over your run schedule instead of leaving it to guesswork. The UL Listed timer includes:
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Seven-day, 24-hour control for precise scheduling
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Power outage back up so your program survives interruptions
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Manual override when you want air on demand
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Permanent schedule retention and a locking hasp for security
Inside the ProLake Cabinet

Open the cabinet and you will see build quality throughout. The ProLake 2.8 Electric Aerator houses everything in a durable, sound-deadening enclosure with a 3/4 inch thick cabinet that stays quiet at just 50/60 DB, thanks to 1 inch ASTM certified acoustical sound-deadening foam. Inside you get:
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Two custom-built compressors rather than mass-produced units
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High volume cooling blowers to keep temperatures in check
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Fully adjustable, brushed aluminum manifolds with a 4-port design for easy future expansion
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Pressure gauge and programmable timer control box
Install the ProLake2 2.8 Aeration System Almost Anywhere

A remote pond does not mean you have to give up quality aeration. The ProLake2 2.8 Aeration System can be placed away from the water's edge where electrical hook-ups are more convenient. Run a 1/2 inch PVC line from the cabinet to a remote manifold up to 4,000 feet away, then route airlines out to the Duraplate diffusers from there.
This electric setup is a clean, eco-friendly option that runs day and night with very little maintenance, helping keep your fish and aquatic life living longer and healthier.
Where the ProLake 2.8 Pond Aerator Fits Best

The ProLake 2.8 Pond Aerator works across a wide range of settings, wherever clean, oxygenated water matters:
- HOA and community ponds
- Golf courses and ski parks
- Recreational ponds and lakes
- Retention and industrial retention ponds
- Farm ponds and aquaculture ponds
- Zoological displays
Why the ProLake2 2.8 Electric Aeration System Beats Standard Aeration Systems on Value

The ProLake2 2.8 Electric Aeration System is built with premium components where competitors cut corners:
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3/4 inch thick cabinet versus thin plastic or thin metal
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4-port manifold for easy expansion versus no extra ports
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Custom-built compressors versus mass-produced ones
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Rugged, shrouded diffusers that withstand 500+ lbs and keep out debris versus cheap, exposed parts
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Durable 1/2 inch airline versus mostly 5/8 inch airline
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Programmable timer that competitors simply do not offer
Product Specs

| Aeration System |
ProLake² 2.8 |
| Item Number |
PL-2.8 |
| Maximum Pond Size |
Up To 8 Acres |
| Voltage |
115V or 230V |
| Compressors |
2 x 1/2 HP |
| Duraplate Diffusers |
8 (or Cabinet Only with no diffusers) |
| Maximum Diffuser Depth |
50 Feet |
| Max CFM |
Up To 10.6 (5.3 per compressor) |
| AMPS |
8.6/2 (½ HP 115V Compressors) |
| Watts |
655 |
| Programmable Timer |
1 |
| Manifold |
2 to 4 Port |
| Pressure Gauge |
1 |
| Cooling Fan |
1 |
| Operational Sound |
50/60 DB with 1" ASTM Cert. Acoustical Sound-Deadening Foam |
| Cabinet Dimensions |
24"W x 24"L x 16"T |
| Alpine 1/2" Weighted Airline |
1/2" ID x 1" OD (Not Included, Lifetime Warranty) |
| Level-Aer Equipment Pad |
30" x 30" x 3" (Not Included) |
| Complete Product Warranty |
2 Years |
| Compressor Warranty |
2 Years |
| Cabinet Warranty |
2 Years |
| Duraplate Diffuser Warranty |
Lifetime |
| Alpine 1/2" Weighted Airline Warranty |
Lifetime |
| Price |
Cabinet Only: $4,481.55 / With 8 Duraplate Diffusers: $6,142.27 |
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