A shore-mounted diffused-aeration compressor rated for 5 acres that comes with tubing and diffusers, for a pond or small lake where electricity is on shore.
Amazon $269.90The Goldlife A3 Pond Aerator, 1 HP is the better pond aerator overall, rated 3.5 to 3.3. The Goldlife A3 Pond Aerator, 1 HP leads on output and value. The NuFlySic 3/4 HP Pond Aerator Kit wins on efficiency. The NuFlySic 3/4 HP Pond Aerator Kit costs $45.91 less ($223.99 vs $269.90).
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A shore-mounted diffused-aeration compressor rated for 3 acres that comes with tubing and diffusers, for a pond or small lake where electricity is on shore.
Amazon $223.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the Goldlife A3 Pond Aerator, 1 HP for output (7 CFM of air vs 5.8 CFM of air) and value ($53.98 per rated acre ($269.90) vs $74.66 per rated acre ($223.99)).
- Choose the NuFlySic 3/4 HP Pond Aerator Kit for efficiency (1.1 CFM per 100 W vs 0.9 CFM per 100 W).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every lake compressors pond aerator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Goldlife A3 Pond Aerator, 1 HP | NuFlySic 3/4 HP Pond Aerator Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 35% | 92 $53.98 per rated acre ($269.90) | 83 $74.66 per rated acre ($223.99) |
| Output 20% | 80 7 CFM of air | 55 5.8 CFM of air |
| Efficiency 20% | 42 0.9 CFM per 100 W | 56 1.1 CFM per 100 W |
| Warranty 25% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Goldlife A3 Pond Aerator, 1 HP | NuFlySic 3/4 HP Pond Aerator Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Aeration | ||
| Rated for | 5 acres | 3 acres |
| Maximum depth | 30 ft | 50 ft |
| Airflow | 7 CFM | 5.8 CFM |
| Power | ||
| Motor | 1 HP, 750 W | 0.8 HP, 550 W |
| Noise | - | 65 dB |
| In the box | ||
| Diffusers | 2 | 2 |
| Tubing | 200 ft | 100 ft |
