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Re: Micro Valves
At 03:48 AM 5/11/01 -0400, BErney1014 at aol_com asked:
>Subject: micro valves
>I have a new co2 system and I think I need to build a gang valve system. I
>don't want a series of regulators and bottles.
>How many valves can run off one 5 lb bottle?
As many as you want. Figure each tank will use 1-2# of CO2 per year
(unless it is a very large tank).
> I'm guessing a nightmare
>balancing bubbles with too many diffusers off one line. I assume it's all a
>balancing act with the valves and regulator?
Yes. This is one place a very high quality valve will shine.
>I could use some suggestions on needle valves too. I'm looking at Nupro micro
>needle with a cv of .007 but I don't know their costs.
The Fabco NV-55 is my choice for by far the best price performer. I sell
them for $25 at:
http://www.wcf.com/store
but you can get them a bit cheaper from your favorite pneumatic control
company. Sadly, Fabco refuses to let their dealers sell nationwide, so you
need to find someone local to you.
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Dave Gomberg, San Francisco gomberg at wcf dot com
NEW Planted Aquaria Magazine: http://www.wcf.com/pam
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