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root1 · 10-26-2022, 05:52 PM

Hello BIGuy,
I use a linear compressor, which is built for 24/7 use, low pressure, moderate volume, and low power consumption. They are not cheap, but the electric savings and reliability benefits are worth it in the long run. Amazon.com, etc.

Stick to the brand 'HiBlow'. They have been around for a while, and you can easily find replacement parts. There are SO MANY other brands (including Gast); but, service & support become an issue. They will need a rebuild kit every 4 years or so. I have experience with many other brands .... not recommended.

I use 1/2" PVC pipe with a 3/32" hole drilled every two feet; under the center of my dock, 2 feet under water surface. I have the compressor connected to a thermostat (on at 30 ..... off at 40). I imagine a bubbler system works best when the dock is in a protected area so that large ice flows are not going to ram into your dock. The only sure cure for large 'ice flows' being a crank-up, or a roll-out.
Questions welcomed,
J

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root1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 53 Thanks: 21 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	Blow ........ Hello BIGuy, I use a linear compressor, which is built for 24/7 use, low pressure, moderate volume, and low power consumption. They are not cheap, but the electric savings and reliability benefits are worth it in the long run. Amazon.com, etc. Stick to the brand 'HiBlow'. They have been around for a while, and you can easily find replacement parts. There are SO MANY other brands (including Gast); but, service & support become an issue. They will need a rebuild kit every 4 years or so. I have experience with many other brands .... not recommended. I use 1/2" PVC pipe with a 3/32" hole drilled every two feet; under the center of my dock, 2 feet under water surface. I have the compressor connected to a thermostat (on at 30 ..... off at 40). I imagine a bubbler system works best when the dock is in a protected area so that large ice flows are not going to ram into your dock. The only sure cure for large 'ice flows' being a crank-up, or a roll-out. Questions welcomed, J Last edited by root1; 11-01-2022 at 03:07 PM.