Abstract: The invention relates to a floating paddlewheel aerator for aerating water or clearing basins. The paddlewheel aerator includes a frame (1) of elongated floats (2, 3), which are substantially arranged at a right angle to each other and are linked with each other in a T or H configuration. On a first float (2), further floats (3) or sections of floats are mounted on both of the first float's opposite ends. The first float (2) has a top which is turned upwards by 90° compared to its lateral sides on which further floats/float sections (3) are mounted and carries a drive unit (9). This drive unit (9) is mounted completely or partially on the floats, and its output shaft (10) projects outwardly from both sides parallel to the longitudinal extension of the further floats/float sections (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to a floating paddlewheel aerator for aerating water or clearing basins. Said paddlewheel aerator comprises a frame (1) of elongated floats (2, 3), said floats being substantially arranged at a right angle and being linked with each other in a T or H configuration. On a first float (2) further floats (3) or sections of floats are mounted on both its opposites ends. Said first float (2), on its top that is turned upwards by 90° compared to its lateral sides on which the further floats/float sections (3) are mounted, carries a drive unit (9). Said drive unit (9) is mounted completely or partially on the floats and its output shaft (10) projects on both sides and parallel to the longitudinal extension of the further floats/float sections (3).