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data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003e8' power cord with NEMA 5-15 plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s42h62\" data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003eFully automatic slow-start sequence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2xjxw6\" data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2475\"\u003eBuilt-in Wi-Fi for easy setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d53rlx\" data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2531\"\u003eConsistent startup performance across installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xe1g1h\" data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2565\"\u003ePatent Pending control method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"183s7lq\" data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2589\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHAT’S INCLUDED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5rqwpf\" data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2626\"\u003e(1) Aeration Slow Start Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9ap5hm\" data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003e(1) Printed Instruction Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3045\" data-end=\"3131\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3136\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1o6iglm\" data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3158\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIDEAL APPLICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3329\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1azrg6e\" data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3196\"\u003eNew aeration system installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"20caph\" data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3226\"\u003eSeasonal startup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j9aifv\" data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3262\"\u003eRestart after extended downtime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vqpzq9\" data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3289\"\u003eWarm-weather operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fmwg3h\" 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data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eStarting an aeration system too quickly can rapidly disrupt a stratified pond.  The bottom layer below the thermocline (hypolimnion) generally has a much lower oxygen concentration than the upper layer of water.  Under some conditions, it may be completely void of dissolved oxygen and may contain chemicals suchas Hydrogen Sulfide and Carbon Dioxide, which are harmful to fish and other aquatic lifeforms.  Mixing a pond too quickly does not allow time for the ecosystem to adjust and can cause fish kills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eUS Solar Mounts Aeration Slow Start Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis designed specifically to minimize this risk by automatically controlling system startup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eInstead of running at full power 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No manual scheduling. No guesswork. No return trips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eSet it once and the system handles the rest.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ycgkk5\" data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ovmc3p\" data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eHelps prevent fish kill during startup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10xq2cr\" data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eAutomatically ramps aeration time using a controlled startup cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4cks24\" data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eEliminates need for manual “slow start” scheduling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6rk64x\" data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eProvides consistent, repeatable system startup every time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eyb6xn\" data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eReduces risk for both pond owners and installers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eyb6xn\" data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eEasy setup using built-in Wi-Fi and your smartphone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jg7fev\" data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003ePatent Pending design built specifically for aeration systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9kmvp5\" data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eOnce activated, the controller:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v23d9i\" data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003eStarts the aeration system at minimal runtime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hkjls5\" data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eGradually increases operation over a 14-day period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z2e9rz\" data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eTransitions automatically to full normal operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eThis controlled progression allows harmful gasses to vent and dissolved oxygen levels to stabilize. 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limits and gradually increases aeration system runtime during startup to help prevent rapid pond turnover and reduce stress on aquatic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3605\" data-end=\"3608\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mph9ge\" data-start=\"3610\" data-end=\"3668\"\u003eWhy is slow starting a pond aeration system important?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3669\" data-end=\"3855\"\u003eStarting too quickly can mix low-oxygen bottom water with surface water, potentially causing oxygen depletion and fish loss. 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