16' Wooden Windmill Pond Aerator | Wind-Powered Aeration System | Up to 1.5 Acres

Specifications

• Tower Height: 16 ft.
• Airflow Output: Up to 4.5 CFM
• Pond Coverage: Up to 1.5 Acres
• Wind Requirement: Operates in Winds as Low as 3–5 MPH
• Tower Material: Cedar-Stained Southern Yellow Pine
• Windmill Head: Galvanized Steel with 73" Blades, Self-Governing for High-Wind Protection
• Compressor: BalCam II System
• Diffuser: 1 Airstone Diffuser with Flow Control Valve Included
• Airline: 100 ft. Non-Weighted Standard Poly Airline Included
• Warranty: 5 Years on Compressor/Bearings & 1 Year on Other Parts

Bring timeless style and dependable off-grid aeration to your property with the Outdoor Water Solutions 16' Wooden Windmill Pond Aerator. Designed for ponds up to 1.5 acres and water depths of up to 30 feet, this wind-powered aeration system improves water quality without electricity, monthly utility costs, or underground wiring.

The durable 4-leg tower is constructed from pre-cut, pre-drilled Cedar-Stained Southern Yellow Pine, offering the classic appearance of a traditional wooden windmill while providing exceptional strength and long-lasting outdoor performance. Topping the tower is a 73-inch self-governing windmill head that automatically protects the system during high winds for dependable, year-round operation.

Powered by the proven BalCam® II compressor, the system converts wind energy into compressed air that feeds a bottom-diffused aeration system, increasing dissolved oxygen throughout the pond. This continuous circulation helps reduce algae growth, eliminate foul odors, minimize muck buildup, prevent thermal stratification, and create a healthier environment for fish and beneficial bacteria.

Ideal for residential landscapes, hobby farms, ranches, and remote properties without access to electricity, this streamlined system features a single-diffuser configuration and can easily be expanded with additional weighted airline or diffusers as your pond's aeration needs grow.

Every system is backed by a 5-Year Warranty on the compressor and bearings and a 1-Year Warranty on all remaining components, providing lasting performance and peace of mind.

Key Features & Benefits

• Wind-powered operation with no electricity or monthly utility costs
• Designed for ponds up to 1.5 acres and 30 feet deep
• Beautiful 16-foot wooden tower constructed from pre-cut, pre-drilled Cedar-Stained Southern Yellow Pine
• 73-inch self-governing windmill head automatically protects the system during high winds
• Proven BalCam® II compressor delivers reliable, low-maintenance airflow
• Single-diffuser system ideal for residential ponds and smaller aeration zones
• Expandable with additional weighted airline and diffusers
• Helps reduce algae growth, odors, muck buildup, and stagnant water
• Improves dissolved oxygen, circulation, and overall pond health
• Backed by a 5-Year Compressor Warranty

How It Works

• Wind rotates the 73-inch windmill head.
• The BalCam® II compressor converts wind energy into compressed air.
• Air travels through the airline to the pond diffuser.
• The diffuser releases thousands of fine bubbles from the pond bottom.
• Rising bubbles circulate the water column, increasing dissolved oxygen, reducing stratification, and improving overall water quality.

The result is cleaner water, healthier fish, reduced algae growth, and a balanced pond ecosystem—all powered by renewable wind energy.

Wooden Windmill Towers

• OWS 16' Aeration Windmill 4 Legged Wooden Basic (Windmill, Airstone, 100' 1/2" Poly and foot valve)