Oxygenator for Livewell

[Capt. Kerk]

Does Anybody have any expierence with using "The Oxygernator" by Aqua Innovations which is used in the livewell of a boat??? I have seen the Oxygenator for a minnow bucket used and was very impressed on how it kept the minnows alive and fresh. Any info would be appreciated!!!


Bruce Kerkhoff

[Sliderfishn]

I just got one for the boat, but I have not installed it yet.

Ron

[Bx2(IL)]

Hey Capt Kerk: Is that the gizmo that works by removing the Hydrogen from the water and leaves behind the oxygen? If so, I've heard a lot of good things about it and was considering buying one myself. Unfortunately, they are no longer available. I have no idea why.

[Capt Kerk]

BX2.....I just bought one of the livewell units on the internet out of the Sportmans Guide web site. Cheapest I could find... Here is the web site: www.sportsmansguide.com/...I hope it works....

[rspahr]

I have used one in a bait bucket. Works well there.

[Bx2(IL)]

Thanks Capt. Kerk. I'll look that one up. The web site I had said that due to a problem with the manufacturer they were no longer available. Maybe it's just that one source.

[Pat Nagle]

I have used the Oxgenator for 3 years now, I have been very impressed. THere are a couple things you need to do however to ensure success. First, the livel well version generally comes standard with battery clips for temporary hook up. Clip them off and install the unit permanentyl connecting it directly to your battery. Dispose of the clips and replace them with permanent terminal rings.
One queston I get a lot is in regards to power consumption, When the livewell is empty the Oxygenator shuts itself down. Basically the water in the well serves as a circuit and when that is removed the circuit is not complete.
Also there is no power draw to speak of even when on, You could leave it on in water for a year and your battery will show little consumption.
Lastly, you need to oxygenate teh water prior to loading it with fish. That means, hit the lake go out to fresh cool water and fill the wells. Turn on the oxygenator and within a half hour the water should be ready for fish. I have talked to guys that turn the system on when they catch their first fish and I am here to tell you that the system will take awhile to catch up. You need to activate it prior to loading fish.
My opinion is great system but you must follwo the instructions. Last year in a tournament on the river I turned the system on and did not turn the livewell pump on all day. That means no noise from pumps underwater, no battery drain, the list goes on. Good luck.

[Capt. Kerk]

Thanks for the info Pat!!!! I really appreciate it!!!!


Bruce Kerkhoff

[Rockford]

Is it really two copper screena with a small spacer in between that just does electrolysis? The hydrogen bubbles up to the top and is released to the air because its not very soluable in water and the pure O2 is absorbed in the water,...seems like a couple of bucks of material (?)

[Rockford]

Then there is the "oxygen infuser" (I'm not trying to put hard working inventors out of work) It DOES put a lot of O2 into your water but I believe its just a small blige pump that has a hole drilled into the side of the bottom of the pump where the empeller is,..the water that would be draged into the pump creates a vacuum and draws air through a snorkle,..the air/water mixuture hit the impeller and creates a bazillion tiny bubbles,...probably could do it yer self but then again with the time fooling around with the snorkle diameter and maybe having to restrict a little of the pumps intake,...it might be better to buy it from the guy who frist thought it or at least brought to market.....

[Pat Nagle]

First off you are way off track on your explanation of the system. The resoan the power consumption is so low is because there are no pumps. Like I said the oxygen and hydrogen separate when they come in contact with the mesh material. The hydrogen is lighter and thus escapes in the form of tiny bubbles, so tiny that it appears to look more like smoke than bubbles. The system is silent and does not vibrate at all. I believe this will replace all oxygen systems and multiple pumps. You basically need the pumps to put waterin the well. Incidentally, the warmer the water the more the oxygenator works.

[rebs]

would this oxygenerator be good to use in a 100 gallon tank being used to keep minnows alive for for bait ?
I have a 100 gallon bait tank in my garage

rebs

[Schmuel]

I use a heavy duty 12V bubbler/aerator from Bass Pro/Cabela's for my livewell & baitwell. You get the added benefit of cooler water. I guess it's because evaporation is a cooling process. All I know is the water really cools off in addition to being well oxygenated. Bait & fish stay super lively and fiesty.