AquaMaster delivering floating fountains and aerators to UK golf courses

By Alistair July 8, 2017 12:12

The sight of floating fountains and aerators in lakes on UK golf courses is becoming increasingly common.

Providing a strong visual impact, whilst carrying out the important role of improving water quality management, these products form part of the golf course scene in Britain today.

In recent years, products from AquaMaster, the industry leader in floating fountains and aerators and in subsurface aeration systems, have been fully introduced to the UK market. Both the reliability and range of products available has made AquaMaster the preferred choice in many applications here.

The key requirements for good lake management are, the creation of the best possible interface between the water and the air, and good top-to-bottom mixing and circulation.

Floating aerators increase the water / air interface by producing a spray and by creating a ripple effect which increases the surface area of the water providing a greater amount of oxygen transfer from the atmosphere. In addition, they create strong mixing by drawing water from the deeper parts of the lake. This action has two important effects; typically, the water in the bottom of the lake is colder than that at the surface and, as the cooler the water the higher level of dissolved oxygen it can hold, bringing this cooler water to the surface increases the levels of oxygen throughout the lake. The second result of the top-to-bottom mixing is the breaking down of the natural layering that occurs in lakes. This is known as the thermocline and water doesn’t readily move between the layers. This restriction in mixing allows the top layers to become warmer, reducing the dissolved oxygen capacity and preventing any oxygen in the top layers reaching the bottom of the lake. Oxygen at the bottom of the lake is essential in the breakdown of dead organics that naturally accumulate in any body of water. The effective breakdown of this organic matter via digestion using aerobic bacteria is critical for the maintenance of good water quality and a healthy lake.

AquaMaster have a comprehensive range of floating fountains and aerators, many of which are well suited for golf course applications. The high quality manufacture and simple servicing of AquaMaster units make them the first choice for many golf club operators and managers across the world.

Having been installed on golf courses for nearly forty years, AquaMaster is a proven solution provider for golf course lake water quality management, whilst also providing great visual fountain effects.

If a floating fountain is not suitable for a lake application, the other method of oxygenating and mixing is to use a diffuser system. This comprises of a shore located compressor connected via weighted air tubes to a series of diffusers sitting on the bottom of the lake. The stream of air bubbles rising to the surface creates induced circulation and causes a ripple effect at the surface with similar results to those seen with a floating unit.

AquaMaster’s diffuser system is the Aqua Air Ultra range. With stainless steel compressor cabinets, quick release components and very quiet operation, the Aqua Air Ultra has low operating and maintenance costs whilst providing high levels of unobtrusive aeration and circulation.

The UK distributor for AquaMaster products is Netafim UK, a subsidiary of the world’s largest irrigation company. Netafim UK have a wealth of experience in this type of product application and in its technical support. Choosing AquaMaster sourced via Netafim UK and its dealer network will provide many years of effective and reliable aeration.

For more information, please contact Netafim UK on 01695 556222 or uk.info@netafim.com or visit www.aquamasterfountains.com