We get many requests for solar pond fountains and aerators. Yes, we do offer them. No, they are not cheap. Kasco solar pond fountains and aerators are the most powerful on the market and may be used in anything from farm ponds to industrial environments. They are available in solar only or solar supplemented by grid power. They use an all-in-one inverter and Variable Frequency Drive with maximum power point tracking to utilize the most solar power available.

Available in 1/2 to 2HP options. Now also available for Robust-Aire bottom diffusers.

Pros:

Kasco engineers have developed state-of-the-art solar options for decorative fountains with multiple nozzle patterns, aerating fountains with classic V-shape pattern, surface aerators, and now also solar for compressor-driven bottom aerators. You no longer have to run hundreds of feet of underground cable to a distant pond. This technology is easy to use and more powerful than anything on the market and is designed for use in applications spanning from farm ponds to harsh industrial environments. These patented controllers are available in solar only and solar + power grid blender options. They are an all-in-one inverter and Variable Frequency Drive with maximum power point tracking designed to utilize the most solar power available.

Cons:

Higher initial install cost.
Unless you use the power grid blender option, the amount of flow and aeration will depend on available sunlight.

Solar Only Option

Solar only systems use solar energy to maximize operation during daylight hours. In partial sunlight (morning and afternoon), the system will run at reduced speed extending the daily run time. These packages include the PicoCell™ 3500 Control Panel.

Blender Controller Option

These systems utilize solar power during the day and grid power at night to provide 24/7 performance. These packages include the PicoBlender™ 2500 Control Panel.

Product Features

Operate standard Kasco 50hz / 60hz, 1/2-2HP units (2HP units must be 3 phase)
Soft start function to maximize runtime and extended available solar hours
Status LEDs to indicate operating status and fault conditions
Easily add additional solar panels to increase performance and extend daily run time from solar
GFCI motor protection

Warranty

Unit: Standard Kasco warranty
Controller: 1 year
Solar panels: 10 years

Package Includes:

Kasco Surface Aerator, Fountain or Robust-Aire™ package
PicoCell™ 3500 or PicoBlender 2500™ Control Panel
1 or 2 high post driven ground mount

We will give more specifics if you are interested once you see the cost of solar fountains. We are listing only some of the products and prices here. We are happy to discuss options with you.

Here are some sample MSRP prices so you get an idea of cost:

1/2HP Surface Aerator with 50' of cable: $6,403
1 HP VFX Fountain with 50' of cable: $7,815
2HP J Series Fountain with 100' of cable: $12,120
Robust-Aire Diffuser System, RA1-PM: $7,159

Solar Power Only (C) and Solar + Power Grid Blender (B) Packages - Fountains & Aerators

Solar Power Only (C) and Solar + Power Grid Blender (B) Packages - Robust-Aire™

Picocell (C) & PicoBlender (B) Models	Kasco Product	HP / System	Voltage	# of Solar Panels
SOL4P(C or B)-2400AF	Surface Aerator	1/2	120	4
SOL4P(C or B)-2400VFX	VFX Fountain	1/2	120	4
SOL6P(C or B)-3400AF	Surface Aerator	3/4	120	6
SOL6P(C or B)-3400VFX	VFX Fountain	3/4	120	6
SOL6P(C or B)-3400JF	J Series Fountain	3/4	120	6
SOL8P(C or B)-4400HAF	Surface Aerator	1	208-240	8
SOL8P(C or B)-4400HVFX	VFX Fountain	1	208-240	8
SOL8P(C or B)-4400HJF	J Series Fountain	1	280-240	8
SOL8P(C or B)-2.3HAF	Surface Aerator	2	208-240	8
SOL8P(C or B)-2.3VFX	VFX Fountain	2	208-240	8
SOL8P(C or B)-2.3JF	J Series Fountain	2	208-240	8

Part # is the model combined with cord length (ex. SOL4PC-2400AF050 or SOL4PB-2400AF050).
Indicate a "C" or "B" to identify which control panel is needed.
Fountain and surface aerator packages include motor unit, float, mooring ropes, unit power cord and bottom screen.
Robust-Aire™ packages include diffuser assembly, compressor and compressor mounting option.
PicoCell™ and PicoBlender™ control panels are included in place of Kasco control panels.

Kasco Solar Aerators and Fountains