Charles Austen CP60 Air Pump with Battery Back Up
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A Charles Austen CP60 battery backup air pump for emergency pond aeration, holding tanks, quarantine systems and fish transport. Variable flow with up to 8 hours backup.
£109.50 (inc VAT)
Charles Austen CP60 Air Pump with Battery Back Up
Battery backup air pump for emergency pond and koi aeration
The Charles Austen CP60 Air Pump with Battery Back Up is a portable battery backup air pump designed to keep oxygen moving during a power cut, temporary holding situation or emergency aeration requirement. It delivers 60 litres per minute and gives pond keepers a practical way to protect fish when mains powered aeration is interrupted.
This type of air pump is especially useful for koi ponds, quarantine tanks, fish holding vats, temporary show tanks and transport situations. Oxygen demand can rise very quickly in warm weather, heavily stocked systems or after a filter problem. A battery backup pump gives you a separate source of airflow that can be moved where it is needed, rather than relying entirely on the main pond aeration system.
The CP range uses a built in rechargeable 12V battery. When mains power is available the battery charges from the AC supply. When mains power is lost the pump can switch to battery operation, helping maintain aeration for up to around eight hours depending on load and running conditions. That makes it a sensible safety product for serious koi keepers and anyone with valuable fish.
When to choose a CP battery backup pump
Choose the CP60 when you want a dedicated emergency air supply rather than a permanent main pond air pump. The single outlet makes it suitable for adding air to an air stone, temporary tank, quarantine system or holding vat. It can also be useful during pond cleans, filter maintenance, medication, fish moves or short periods where the main pond system has been isolated.
A CP battery backup pump should not be viewed as a full replacement for a correctly sized Charles Austen Enviro ET, ETA or ETAO pump on a permanent aeration system. For continuous pond aeration, filter air or septic plant use, a mains powered linear diaphragm air pump remains the better choice. The CP pump is best treated as an emergency and portable backup tool.
Installation and practical use
Position the pump in a dry, safe and ventilated location above water level. Connect suitable airline and air stones or diffusers, then adjust the flow to suit the tank or pond. In an emergency, aim to place air where fish are gathering or where water movement is poorest. If using the pump with a temporary tank, avoid overstocking and keep water quality under close observation.
Because a battery backup pump may sit unused for long periods, it should be tested periodically. Check that the battery charges, the pump runs, the airline is clear and the diffuser or air stone is not blocked. A backup pump that has not been tested for months may not be ready when you really need it.
Key details
- Model: Charles Austen CP60 Air Pump with Battery Back Up
- Maximum airflow: 60 litres per minute
- Built in rechargeable 12V battery
- Battery operation for up to around eight hours depending on use
- Charges while connected to mains power
- Portable design for emergency and temporary aeration
- Oil free air delivery for fish and aquatic systems
Key benefits
- Helps maintain stable water temperature in suitable aquatic, laboratory or process cooling systems.
- Correct flow rate, ventilation and installation position are important for reliable cooling.
- Digital control and routine cleaning help keep the system easy to monitor.
- Best chosen by system volume, heat load and required temperature stability.
Technical details
- Product: Charles Austen CP60 Air Pump with Battery Back Up
- Brand: Charles Austen
- SKU / product code: CP60
- Type: chiller equipment
- Check model size, flow rate, connection size and compatibility before ordering.
- Install with suitable supporting equipment and allow access for future servicing.
Complete your Charles Austen aeration setup
A good aeration system is not only about choosing the air pump. Airline size, diffuser choice, manifold layout and routine servicing all affect the real airflow that reaches the pond. Use the links below to build a complete system rather than buying the pump in isolation.
- Browse the full Charles Austen range
- Browse pond air pumps
- Charles Austen air pump service kits
- Large pond and lake diffuser stations
- Standard sinking airline
- Heavy duty sinking airline
- 2 way air manifold
- 4 way air manifold
For valuable koi ponds, we recommend keeping a battery backup pump, spare airline and spare air stones available. Power cuts, pump failures and summer oxygen crashes are far easier to manage when emergency aeration is ready before the problem starts.
Professional setup advice
For best results, do not choose aeration, circulation or temperature equipment by model number alone. Consider the water volume, depth, fish load, filter type, pipe or airline run, and how easy the equipment will be to access for routine servicing. A correctly matched system will usually perform better, run more quietly and last longer than an oversized product connected to restrictive pipework or undersized accessories.
On larger ponds and lakes, it is often better to spread performance across the system rather than concentrating everything in one place. Air pumps can be paired with multiple diffuser stations, wave makers can be used to improve circulation in dead spots, and chillers should be installed with enough flow and ventilation to work efficiently. This approach gives a more stable pond environment and makes future maintenance much easier.
Compare Other Pond Air Pump Ranges
If you are still choosing the best aeration pump, these related air pump ranges are useful comparisons. Larger koi ponds, deeper diffuser runs and high-air-demand filter systems may need a higher-output pump or a different pump style.
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