For Owners
One Bad Startup Can Cost You Your Fish
Starting an aeration system too aggressively can pull low-oxygen bottom water upward too quickly. In many ponds, that deeper water can also contain harmful gases. When that happens, fish and pond health can be put at risk. Our Patent-Pending Slow Start Control helps reduce that risk by replacing the full-power startup with a controlled 15-day ramp-up. The Slow Start Cycle is intentionally conservative for the first few days and smoothly ramps the daily run time up each day. When the startup cycle is complete, the controller allows normal operation of the compressor system.
Advantages of using the Slow Start Control
• Gradually introduces aeration
• Reduces risk of fish stress and fish kills
• Safely vents trapped bottom gases
• Prevents sudden mixing of oxygen-poor water
• Reduces temperature shock during startup
• Reduces temperature shock during startup
• Ideal for deeper or seasonally stratified ponds
• Provides a controlled, repeatable startup
• Reduces operator error
• Ideal for remote installations
System Startup Made Simple
• Safer startup for fish and pond health
• Controlled 15-day ramp-up from Day 1 to full operation
• No guesswork and no manual babysitting
• Plug in, connect the compressor, and press Start
• Automatically resumes normal operation when Slow Start is complete
Quick, Easy & Versatile
• Built-In, Password-Protected Wi-Fi.
• Easy Setup using only your Smartphone
• View Cycle Status at a glance on the Dashboard.
• Built-In, Password-Protected Wi-Fi
Protect your Investment
• Built-In Service Reminders
• Tracks Filter & Compressor Service times
• Tracks Elapsed Compressor Run Time
• Full Event Logs with Timestamp
Example Screenshots
How Does it Work?
Plug the Slow Start Control into a standard 120-volt power source. Then plug the compressor into the controller.
Press & Hold the Start Button for 3-seconds or start a cycle using the web interface on your phone.
Starting with a 1% Duty Cycle, the controller smoothly ramps the compressor run time up over the course of 15 days.
After 15 days, the Duty Cycle has reached 100%. The compressor is automatically returned to normal operating mode.
Multiple Versions for All Applications and Any Aerator
Universal
The Univeral version of our Slow Start Control is designed for use with any brand of aerator. It has cord connections for easy connection of both power and compressor. It is compatible with all types of compressors, including piston, diaphragm and rotary vane.
Factory programming is available at No Charge.
Integrated
The Integrated Slow Start is built specifically for the AC-Series Aerators that are manufactured by US Solar Mounts. It fits neatly inside the wiring compartment. Each unit is factory-installed and tested when your order is placed.
Factory programming is available at No Charge.
OEM
Offered through our Licensing Agreement Program, Our Patent-Pending Slow Start Controller is available in OEM form to other manufacturers. It gives OEM partners a ready-made solution for their aeration systems. Custom Solutions and Branding options are available.
