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View full detailsA 5 acre lake covers 217,800 square feet and holds roughly 10 to 15 million gallons at typical 8 to 15 foot depth. This is fully commercial territory: 5 HP to 25 HP fountains, four to six-diffuser aeration systems, and 3-phase power on the larger configurations. HOA community lakes, golf course signature water features, resort waterfronts, corporate campuses, and municipal water bodies live here.
You'll find 21 products in this collection: Airmax LakeSeries at 2/3/5 HP single-phase and 7.5/10 HP 3-phase, Vertex commercial fountains from the FunnelJet Floating ($10,670) through the AerationJet ($44,040) with dedicated aeration transfer. Multi-diffuser Vertex Air 4/5/6 XL2 aeration systems for water quality across millions of gallons.
Smaller water body? See 2-3 acre or 1 acre collections. Full commercial fountain catalog at Lake & Commercial Fountains.

Four reasons residential gear falls short and commercial equipment becomes necessary.
5+ acre requires 5 HP minimum for visible spray from the shoreline. Signature installations run 10 to 25 HP for dramatic patterns visible from hundreds of yards.
4 to 6 diffuser configurations become necessary. Single or dual-diffuser cannot circulate 10 to 15 million gallons. Vertex Air 4 through Air 6 XL2 handle this scale.
7.5+ HP fountains and larger aeration compressors are typically 3-phase 208V/460V. Matches HOA lift stations, golf course maintenance yards, and commercial waterfront properties.
Full range spans $8,500 to $44,040. Real commercial-grade equipment with lead times, freight shipping, and licensed electrician install on larger units.
Three product categories cover commercial-scale needs: standard commercial fountains, ultra-premium signature displays, and multi-diffuser aeration.
Airmax LakeSeries 2/3/5 HP single-phase, Vertex FunnelJet Floating, and Vertex GeyserJet. Real commercial spray patterns for 5 to 8 acre HOA lakes and resort waterfronts.
Shop StandardAirmax LakeSeries 7.5/10 HP 3-Phase, Vertex RingJet, MultiGeyser, TriGeyser, FanJet, TriPod, and the AerationJet at 25 HP with dedicated aeration transfer.
Shop UltraVertex Air 4, 5, and 6 XL2 systems with four to six diffusers and larger compressor cabinets. Right-sized aeration for 5 to 15+ acre lakes.
Shop AerationFountain: 5 HP minimum for visible spray, 10 to 25 HP for signature installations. Single-phase up to 5 HP (Airmax LakeSeries at $8,500). Beyond that is 3-phase. Budget $8,500 to $44,040 depending on visual goals.
Aeration: quad to hexa-diffuser Vertex XL2 systems for 5 to 15 acre lakes. Budget $6,009 to $6,913. Larger lakes over 15 acres often use multiple aeration compressor cabinets. Call (470) 354-1969 for site-specific spec help.
Related pond-size and commercial equipment collections.
9 top-fit commercial products across standard, ultra-premium, and multi-diffuser aeration.

Gateway commercial fountain, single-phase up to 5 HP. Best-cost entry to real commercial spray patterns for 5-8 acre lakes.

Vertex 5 HP GeyserJet with signature tall geyser spray. Reads from hundreds of yards. Ideal for HOA main entry lakes and golf course signature holes.

Airmax's 3-phase LakeSeries stepping up to 7.5 or 10 HP. For HOA installations with 3-phase power available at the lift station or maintenance building.

Quad-diffuser Vertex XL2 configuration for 5-8 acre lakes. Full commercial-grade cabinet with high-CFM compressor.

Five-diffuser Vertex XL2 for 8-12 acre lakes. Larger cabinet and higher-output compressor than Air 4. Best step-up when Air 4 does not cover the full lake area.

Six-diffuser Vertex XL2 flagship configuration for 12-15 acre lakes. Top of the aeration lineup for large HOA community lakes and resort waterfronts.

7.5 HP Vertex Floating RingJet with distinctive ring spray pattern. Signature visual identity for large lakes where the pattern needs to read uniquely from a distance.

10 HP Vertex MultiGeyser: multiple coordinated geyser jets. Signature display piece for the largest lakes and corporate campus water features.

Top of the catalog at 25 HP. Combines a large-scale spray display with dedicated aeration transfer in one unit. Golf courses, resort lakes, and municipal water features.
Match your actual water body size to the right equipment collection.
Premium residential and entry commercial. 2 to 5 HP fountains.
All commercial-grade floating fountains 1-25 HP.
Complete Vertex brand catalog: aeration and commercial fountains.
Fountains rated for commercial and municipal water features.
Common questions for spec'ing commercial-scale aeration and fountains.
5 acres = 217,800 sq ft, roughly 10-15 million gallons at typical 8-15 foot depth. 10 acres doubles that. Common for HOA community lakes, golf course signature water features, resort waterfronts, corporate campuses, and municipal water bodies.
5 HP minimum for visible spray. 10-25 HP for signature installations that read from hundreds of yards. Airmax LakeSeries at 2/3/5 HP is single-phase; 7.5/10 HP requires 3-phase. Vertex commercial goes up to 25 HP with the AerationJet.
Quad-diffuser Vertex Air 4 XL2 ($6,009) for 5-8 acre. Five-diffuser Air 5 XL2 ($6,469) for 8-12 acre. Six-diffuser Air 6 XL2 ($6,913) for 12-15 acre. Larger lakes may need multiple compressor cabinets to cover distant zones.
Depends on HP. Airmax LakeSeries 2/3/5 HP is single-phase. 7.5+ HP fountains and larger Vertex commercial units (RingJet 7.5 HP, MultiGeyser 10 HP, etc.) are typically 3-phase 208V or 460V.
5 HP: ~3,750 watts, $300 to $450/month. 10 HP: ~7,500 watts, $600 to $900/month. 25 HP AerationJet: ~18,700 watts, $1,500 to $2,250/month. Aeration compressors: 1-3 HP, $60 to $220/month.
Larger commercial fountains require professional installation. Anchor the fountain with 4-6 concrete mooring blocks, run the electrical cable to shore (often through underground conduit), and connect to a licensed-electrician-installed control panel. Airmax 3-Phase and Vertex commercial typically ship 4-8 weeks lead time.
Yes, all commercial-scale fountains and larger aeration cabinets ship LTL freight with liftgate service. Free U.S. shipping still applies. Delivery typically 5-15 business days; Vertex commercial units often 4-8 weeks lead time from Wisconsin. Call (470) 354-1969 for current stock and ship dates.
Yes, most commercial fountains support optional LED lighting. Airmax RGBW Color-Changing kits, Kasco WaterGlow for Kasco fountains, and Vertex-compatible options. See Pond Fountain Lights for the full lighting catalog.
Varies by brand. Vertex: manufacturer warranty on motor and float assembly. Airmax: standard manufacturer warranty with commercial extended options. Scott Aerator: industry-leading 5-year motor warranty. Pro Pond Supply handles claims as authorized dealer.
Yes, especially for signature ultra-premium fountains ($20K+). Have your HOA board approve the specific model and installation plan before ordering. Some HOAs require licensed marine contractor install and specific electrical inspection paperwork.