Fish Pond Emergency: The Aerator Suddenly Stops Rotating? Don’t Panic! Fix It Yourself in 5 Minutes.
Farmers Really Fear: The Aerator Stops Working at Night. When they wake up, the entire pond is covered with white foam.
Today, we will clearly explain to farmers what to do when the aerator stops working! No need to call a professional, no need to spend a lot of money. You can fix it quickly and restore operation.
Check the Electricity! The simplest and most easily forgotten thing: Is the switch tripped? Is the plug loose? Has the wire been bitten off or soaked in water? No electricity → Power on and the problem can be solved 80% of the time.
Listen to the Sound! One second to determine the fault. Completely silent = No electricity / Circuit break / Switch broken / Motor burned.
There is a buzzing sound, but it doesn’t rotate = The starting capacitor is broken (the most common! ) = The impeller is tangled with water plants = The bearing is stuck. Don’t keep it running for too long! It will burn the motor!
Tap the Impeller with Your Hand (Power off operation!) Can it rotate? → Capacitor problem, it won’t rotate → Stuck / Water plants / Rusty bearing stuck
The most common one: Capacitor is broken. Replace it with a capacitor of the same model. It will work immediately. It’s super simple.
Summary Tips:
- No power → Check the power supply.
- Buzzing sound → Replace the capacitor.
- Can’t rotate → Remove debris.
- Foul smell → Don’t start the machine. Directly repair.