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Orb-3 Aeration Diffuser Ballast

SKU: W734-G9K-1E
Type: Aeration Accessories
$50.74

Orb-3 ballasts stabilize diffusers and allow for flexible diffuser placement without the difficulty of weighting the diffuser.

The hollow base can be filled with sand or gravel eliminating the need for bricks and straps.

Choose between Small, Medium, or Large Ballast depending on diffuser choice and airflow.

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Use for:

  • Aeration
  • Stabilizes Diffuser

Features

  • Stabilizes diffuser
  • Allows for flexible diffuser placement
  • Variable weight
  • Built-in check valve (large base only)

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Specification

Construction

  • Small Ballast: Schedule 40/80 PVC, UV inhibited
  • Medium Ballast: Schedule 40/80 PVC, UV inhibited
  • Large Ballast: Black Poly

Size

  • Small Ballast: 1/2" FNPT
  • Medium Ballast: 1/2" FNPT
  • Large Ballast: 1/2" FNPT and 3/4" FNPT Included. (dims 19.25” x 15.5” x 5.5”)

Warranty

 3 year

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FAQ

What comes in the Orb-3 Large Ballast box? + -

1 - Hollow Ballast With Cap
1 - 3/4" MNPT Hose Barb Built-In Check Valve
1 - SS Hose Clamp
2 - Padded Hose Clamps (17.5mm; 25.5mm)
1 - 3/4" x 1/2" MNPT Nipple
1 - Nut
1 - Bolt (10mm)
2 - Washers

Description

Small & Medium Base


Base can be used with 3/8″ or 1/2″ tubing (adapter included)


1/2" FNPT located at the top; connect diffuser with ½” MNPT adapter (included)


Recommended for smaller Orb-3 diffusers and single discs or tubes


Check valve not included.  Tagline recommended 


Large Base Only


Strain relief clamp (included) to secure tubing onto base (Large Base Only)


Inlet air barb fitting with built-in check valve (included) 


Base can be used with 3/8″, 1/2″ or 5/8″ tubing


3/4″ FNPT located at the top; connect diffuser ½” Barb or ½” MNPT adapter (included)


Recommended for the Orb-3 TB16 diffuser, 2-4 disc or tube assemblies

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