Vertex® BriteStar 1 Solar Powered Aeration System - The Pond Shop

Vertex BriteStar 1 Solar Powered Aeration System

  • $5,794.99


The BriteStar™ 1 solar-powered aeration system is an affordable, battery-free, high-efficiency solar aerator.  Its economical breakthrough solar technology provides more aeration at both a lower purchase price and lower long-term maintenance cost than battery-operated systems.

By running earlier in the day and long into the early evening. BriteStar™ 1 provides ample nighttime dissolved oxygen while offering a turnkey solution that saves you expensive battery purchases and replacement costs, monthly electrical costs, electrical power installations, and long airline tubing runs. 

*This system package does not include tubing. Be sure to order the necessary length.
*This item ships motor freight due to Solar Panel and Panel Racking System size and weight.  
*A minimum of 6 ft. pole is required to install the solar panels (not included).


  • Battery-Free solar operation
  • Powerful brushless motor design minimized pressure loss to provide more air to your pond at greater depths
  • Digital motor controller constantly balances solar power for maximum air flow at deeper depths
  • High pumping rate eliminates water layers
  • Promotes beneficial bacteria growth & function
  • Increases dissolved oxygen
  • Prevents fish kills
  • Uses a single piston 1/4hp direct drive compressor
  • Creates 2.5 CFM of airflow
  • Powder Coated Aluminum Cabinet
  • Balance components for a low noise and vibration free environment

The BriteStar 1 System includes:

1 Compressor
1 Airstations with 2 self-cleaning diffusers 
1 Aluminum powder coated cabinet
1 Cooling fan
1 Cabinet mounting pad
2 Solar panels 
1 Panel racking 
1 Installation guide


*Mounting pole and self-weighted tubing not included

BriteStar compressors are backed by Vertex with a 3-year warranty excluding wearable parts (air filters, compressor maintenance kits)