Bigbest Intelligent Aerator Motor (IAM)

Q: How do I size the IAM for my pond?

Match the motor rating to the paddlewheel it will drive — 1 HP (0.75 kW) or 2 HP (1.5 kW) three phase — and tell us the pond area or water volume you need aerated so we can confirm how many units the site needs; the manufacturer does not publish an area or volume rating per motor.

Q: Will it fit my existing paddlewheel?

Yes — it is designed as a retrofit, with only a slight modification to the frame to allow for the shaft height.

Q: How much power will it save?

Between 20 and 50% compared with a conventional geared paddlewheel drive.

Q: Does it need a gearbox?

No — the direct drive brushless motor removes the gearbox altogether, along with its servicing and spare parts.

Q: What electrical supply does it need?

Three phase only, in either 1 HP or 2 HP.

Q: How deep can the paddles run?

Paddlewheel immersion should stay under 8.5 cm, with the motor running at 105 RPM.

Q: Can the speed be adjusted?

Yes — an optional remote control with variable speed lets you wind the RPM back when less aeration is needed, cutting power use further.

A direct drive motor that retrofits to existing paddlewheels and aerators, replacing the gearbox.

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Categories: Aeration, Paddlewheels / Aerators

Applications: Live Holding & Purging, Pond, Water & Wastewater Treatment

Brand: Bigbest

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Product Information

Key Features

Direct drive brushless motor with no gearbox, removing the most common paddlewheel failure point and its oil changes
Cuts power costs by 20 to 50% compared with a conventional geared paddlewheel drive
Retrofits to existing paddlewheels and aerators, needing only a slight frame modification for the shaft height
Lighter on the paddlewheel, with reduced maintenance and replacement part costs and a longer working life
Soft start motor and IP56 rating for continuous outdoor duty
Optional remote control with variable speed, so RPM can be wound back when less aeration is needed
Sized on the paddlewheel it drives and the water it has to aerate — choose 1 HP (0.75 kW) or 2 HP (1.5 kW) three phase to match your existing paddlewheel, run at 105 RPM with paddle immersion no deeper than 8.5 cm, and talk to Fresh By Design with your pond area or volume to confirm the unit count

Specifications

Specification	1 HP model	2 HP model
SKU	IAM-1HP	IAM-2HP
Motor rating	1 HP (0.75 kW)	2 HP (1.5 kW)
Supply	Three phase only	Three phase only
Drive type	Direct drive brushless, no gearbox	Direct drive brushless, no gearbox
Speed	105 RPM	105 RPM
Ingress protection	IP56	IP56
Paddlewheel immersion (max)	Less than 8.5 cm	Less than 8.5 cm
Starting	Soft start	Soft start
Power saving vs geared drive	20 to 50%	20 to 50%
Options	Remote control with variable speed	Remote control with variable speed
Fitting	Retrofit to existing paddlewheels, slight frame modification for shaft height	Retrofit to existing paddlewheels, slight frame modification for shaft height
Water aerated per unit	Not stated by the manufacturer; confirm with Fresh By Design	Not stated by the manufacturer; confirm with Fresh By Design

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I size the IAM for my pond?

Will it fit my existing paddlewheel?

How much power will it save?

Does it need a gearbox?

What electrical supply does it need?

How deep can the paddles run?

Can the speed be adjusted?

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Bigbest Intelligent Aerator Motor (IAM)

Product Information

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