Technical Resources & Field Research

Field-tested insights explaining how and why the Big Bubble Circulation Pump turns stagnant water into a living ecosystem.

Applying Big Bubble Circulation Pumps & Small Bubble Diffusers Effectively

How BBC and diffusers work best together

• Shared compressors and airlines
• Horizontal + vertical circulation
• Eliminates stagnant zones

Visual Circulation Explained

Why surface ripples drive oxygen exchange

• Oxygen enters at the surface
• Ripples break surface barriers
• Visibility confirms circulation

Big Bubble Circulation & Thermoclines

Circulation without destroying thermal layers

• Thermocline preserved
• Cold-water refuge maintained
• Reduced turnover risk

Adding Big Bubble Circulation in Hot Weather

Operating guidance for summer conditions

• Improves surface exchange
• Reduces stagnant layers
• Complements aeration systems

The Big Bubble Circulation Process

How BBC converts air into water movement

• Large-bubble water drafting
• Low back pressure
• Efficient energy transfer

BBCP Slows Evaporation & Surface Heating

Ripple effects on heat and evaporation

• Reduces surface heating
• Slows evaporation
• Supports water quality

Making Waves: City Park Case Study

Real-world public lake installation

• Wide ripple coverage
• Improved oxygen stability
• Quiet, aesthetic operation

Dock Applications & Ice-Free Zones

Localized circulation near docks and shorelines

• Reduces algae buildup
• Improves fish habitat
• Maintains ice-free water

Big Bubble Circulation Patent

Protected circulation technology

• U.S. Patent 11,267,735
• Surge chamber design
• Vertical drafting method

Designing a new project or upgrading an existing one?

The Big Bubble Circulation Pump integrates easily using standard compressors and airlines. Easily extend your current system without changing your infrastructure.