Our recommended continuous-duty oil-free rocking piston air compressors are the highest performing piston compressors available. They are the perfect choice for aerating small ponds, sending air to mixing diffusers or dock bubblers or deep lake applications. Each pump comes equipped with noise reducing intake air filter, pressure relief valve, 6-foot power cord and thermal overload protection. 30 psi max continuous duty, 1/4 FNPT outlets.
The 1/4 HP pump has a single outlet. The smaller 1/2 HP pump has two independent outlets and the larger 1/2 HP unit has a single air outlet.The 230 volt compressors are available in the 1/2 HP size with single or dual outlets.
1/4 HP AQ101C Sweetwater® Rocking Piston Compressor - 115v
PRQ101C
This 1/4 HP pump has a single air outlet, 3.9 CFM at 15 PSI.
3.2 Amps - 115 volts
1.8 CFM @ 15 PSI
30 PSI Maximum Continuous Duty - 6 foot power cord - Air inlet filter with replaceable filter felts included - Pressure relief valve included.
1/2 HP AQ201C Sweetwater® Rocking Piston Compressor - 115v
PRQ201C - 3.2 CFM total (1.6 CFM each cylinder head) at 15 PSI
This 1/2 HP pump has two independent air outlets, one per cylinder. Each cylinder head has an outlet and the total CFM is divided in half for each outlet.
4.7 Amps - 115 volts
3.2 CFM total output air volume (1.6 CFM per head) @ 15 PSI
30 PSI Maximum Continuous Duty - 6 foot power cord - Air inlet filter with replaceable filter felts included - Pressure relief valve included.
1/2 HP AQ401C Sweetwater® Rocking Piston Compressor - 115v
PRQ401C
This 1/2 HP pump has a single air outlet, the two cylinders work together to provide 3.9 CFM at 15 PSI.
6.2 Amps - 115 volts
3.9 CFM total air volume output via a single outlet at 15 PSI
30 PSI Maximum Continuous Duty - 6 foot power cord - Air inlet filter with replaceable filter felts included - Pressure relief valve included.
1/2 HP AQ202C Sweetwater® Rocking Piston Compressor - 230v
PR-AQ202C
This 1/2 HP pump has two independent air outlets, one per cylinder. Each cylinder head has an outlet and the total CFM is divided in half for each outlet.
2.6 Amps - 230 volts
3.2 CFM total air volume total (1.6 CFM out of each head) at 15 PSI
30 PSI Maximum Continuous Duty - 6 foot power cord - Air inlet filter with replaceable filter felts included - Pressure relief valve included.
1/2 HP AQ402C Sweetwater® Rocking Piston Compressor - 230v
PR-AQQ402C
This 1/2 HP pump has a single air outlet, the two cylinders work together to provide 3.9 CFM at 15 PSI.
6.2 Amps - 230 volts
3.9 CFM total air volume output via a single outlet at 15 PSI
30 PSI Maximum Continuous Duty - 6 foot power cord - Air inlet filter with replaceable filter felts included - Pressure relief valve included.
Clean air filters quarterly and replace the piston cup and valves (included in repair kit) every two years. Optional outlet hose assembly is 2 feet long with brass 5/8" barb (compatible with 1/2" nominal tubing); two are required for the AQ201C and the AQ202C and are optional. The AQ101C, AQ401C and the AQ402C require only one outlet which is optional. One-year warranty on compressors.
Keep your compressor in a shed or build a ventilated box to keep it out of the rain and snow.
Air Outlet Hoses Optional
The optional air outlet connects to the 1/4" FNPT outlet of the compressor and has a heat resistant hose and is 2 feet long with brass 5/8" barb (compatible with 1/2" nominal tubing); two of these are required for the AQ201C and the AQ202C while the AQ101C, AQ401C and the AQ402C require only. These are optional and are an easy build if you have the parts onhand..