SgtBundy Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Do they exist? Most that I have seen in the shops seem to be all fairly similar cheap looking things, with most being the same model with a different brand stamped on it. The one I currently have simply has no sort of seal so despite multiple attempts to keep it alive (including replacing faulty switches and corroded wires) it just keeps failing and usually I only find out once I have something I want to keep alive. Off the web the alvey ones look at least like they have tried to water proof it somewhat - are they ok? Can anyone recommend one that is decent or should I just accept unless I seal it up myself they are all the same cheap rubbish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtBundy Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Just to clarify - I am looking for a portable one for land based. The current one I have is a small D-cell powered one that clips onto a 20L bucket. It has no rubber seals at all so even being in salty air gets to it, and mostly fails because it has a cheap rocker switch on top that corrodes inside fairly quickly, regardless of what I treat it with. Looking for one that they have at least thought to rubber seal it and has a button that is at least waterproof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonywardle Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I suggest looking at a small submersible pump and then putting a venturi on it. It will circulate the water and also aerate it. Mostly the circulation is what is needed. I use this setup on my silver perch tank. What sort of voltage are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtBundy Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 At the moment 1.5V - a D cell. The ones I am looking at are the clip on type ones that hang outside the bucket and drop a hose + stone into the bucket. I was thinking to setup a more fixed one but I usually switch the bucket out to carry all my other crap when its not holding live bait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saboo Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Rapala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonywardle Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 The submersible ones i looked at were all 12V so that would mean having to carry something like one of the jumpstarter packs. I guess then you'll need a beach trolley of some sort to carry everything Or just get a boat and a keeper net ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtBundy Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Hobie PA14 + livewell is what I have in mind, but thats a little way off at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katoe Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I tried a rapala one and one I bought from Kmart or big W the rapala died corroded out the cheap one is still going it has a rubber seal around the battery bay has two speeds and takes a D size battery aswell. If I get a chance tomorrow il take a pic of it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtBundy Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 I ended up getting a generic one that is supposedly waterproof - had a rubber seal at least and a rubberised switch. See how it goes long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katoe Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Is it a creme white and has two speeds? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtBundy Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 BCF "rogue" brand waterproof one but white not blue as per this picture http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/products/Rogue-Aerator-Waterproof.aspx?pid=346054#Recommendations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rippinlips Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Hi, Buy a new one. Douse it in INOX. Then get a small Plano dry box and drill a hole for tube. Won't clip to bucket so run a longer hose. If you need to carry it full then strap to lid of bucket...can keep spare batteries in box as well... Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
night_rider Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Bundy, I just bought the same one you mentioned above and lined all the seals with a little silicone..Seemed to extend it's life 10 fold.. The INOX is a good idea too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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