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KM-60 & KM-120 Kasco Compressor Maintenance & TroubleshootingEvery year we get multiple calls from people reporting their compressor “died”. While the obvious solution to them is to get a new compressor, often the solution is much simpler and budget-friendly!Maintenance:All air compressors require some maintenance! However, there are two specific aspects of compressor maintenance that are crucial: rebuilds and air filters.Kasco Marine Teich-Aire Compressors (and most other air compressors) …

Your pond, lake, or dugout experience significant changes when spring rolls around. Spring in Canada usually comes along with highly variable temperatures ranging from double digits in the positive range, down to double digits in the negative. We can also experience greater levels of precipitation from snow, sleet, rain, to hail. These environmental factors all take direct and indirect tolls on your pond, so make sure you know what happens to your pond every spring, and how you can bes …

Proper aeration is essential for any size of pond, dugout, or lake, and the benefits and essential results it provides are worth the investment! Keeping that in mind we want to make sure that once you’ve purchased an aeration system you are getting the highest quality and longest-lasting results possible.One of the best ways to do this is through proper installation and care of your compressor! We are going to share the dos and don'ts of installing and using your compressor to ensure that t …

Spring is here, and its time to turn your pond and lake aeration system back on, and start thinking about treatments again!Adding aeration to your pond, lake, or dugout is highly recommended to help keep your system aerobic, which stimulates “good bacteria” to help break down nutrients and organics from accumulating in your pond, prevents odours, and clarifies the water. Aeration is crucial if fish are present in your pond, to ensure adequate oxygen levels, and prevent fish kills. For ponds …