Re: [APD] CO2 System

[Louis Lin <lhclin at tickquest_com>]

Joshua L. Wiegert wrote:
> I have a spare 55-gallon, and am considering "taking the plunge" and going 
> with a pressurised CO2 system.  The trouble is, I don't know what to buy. 
> : )  I've seen, for about 80-bucks a "complete system," just add tank.  I've 
> also seen ones for 400$.  I don't know what components are neccessary, what 
> ones are pretty much neccessary, and what ones are just bells and whistles. 
> I've also heard that one can purchase CO2 components on Ebay for other uses, 
> put them together, and go .. but, again, I don't know what I need.
> 
> And I'm having a heck of a time finding a resource on the net.. everything I 
> look up seems to just say, "This is why you want to buy OUR system...".  Can 
> anyone point me towards a websource on DIY CO2 (other than a yeast setup! :)
> 

You need a CO2 tank, regulator and needle valve. Everything else 
(solenoid, bubble counter, diffuser/reactor) is optional.

-- 
Louis Lin
TickQuest inc    www.tickquest.com
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