{"product_id":"airmax-rp50-87r-piston-compressor-115v-12hp","title":"Airmax Rp50 (87r) Piston Compressor, 115v - 1\/2hp","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAirmax RP50 Piston Compressor, 1\/2 HP, 115V\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RP50 (also designated 87R) is a 1\/2 HP piston-driven air compressor built for continuous-duty pond aeration. Piston compressors deliver higher air pressure than diaphragm models, making the RP50 suited for deeper ponds and longer airline runs where diaphragm-based compressors lose output to back-pressure. It runs on standard 115V household current and is designed for year-round operation in outdoor installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePiston Drive for High-Pressure Output\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiaphragm aerators work well in shallow ponds and shorter runs, but they lose efficiency as depth and airline length increase. The RP50's piston design maintains pressure over longer runs and greater depths, making it the right compressor for ponds over 8 ft (2.4 m) deep or installations where the airline run from compressor to diffuser exceeds 100 ft (30 m). The continuous-duty rating means it runs safely 24 hours a day without overheating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHorsepower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115V, 60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompressor Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiston drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePonds over 8 ft (2.4 m) deep, long airline runs, high back-pressure applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDuty Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous duty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount in a weatherproof, sheltered location above the waterline. Connect airline to the outlet port and route to your diffuser. For best performance, keep the diffuser at the deepest point in the pond. Run continuously. Shutting the compressor off overnight causes oxygen levels to drop and disrupts the water circulation pattern. Use the RP50 maintenance kit (AM-510115) annually to maintain full output capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for deep ponds and small lakes, long-run aeration installations, and applications where a diaphragm compressor does not maintain adequate output at depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airmax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52698347438399,"sku":"AM-510501","price":1595.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8260\/9215\/files\/airmax-aeration-lake-default-title-airmax-rp50-87r-piston-compressor-115v-1-2hp-43287341990207.webp?v=1776379211","url":"https:\/\/pondsonline.ca\/products\/airmax-rp50-87r-piston-compressor-115v-12hp","provider":"Ponds Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}