[APD] Re: Comments on co2 kit

[Wright Huntley <whuntley at verizon_net>]

Since you ask,

I prefer stainless to brass, if I can get it. The brass can become 
covered with green fuzzies if any dampness gets mixed with the CO2. 
Could do nasty things to needle valves, etc. [No worry if you are sure 
it will never get wet.]

Bubble counters (and needle valves), for me, need to be very near the 
aquarium, to be at all useful. I need it there to see what I'm 
adjusting, and any excess line between counter, valve and reactor just 
acts like a pressure tank that can take forever to stabilize after each 
adjustment. Particularly true if you use that soft silicone line that is 
CO2 resistant.

I'd also like the check valve(s) to be right near the (each) needle 
valve, for much the same reason. [Be sure to ask how much pressure is 
required to open it. Don't need a new "tank-dump" thread, here.]

This system seems to not allow for multiple tanks or independent 
outlets, which most of us tend to have. I guess some disassembly is 
called for. :-(

I like the big knob.

Don't much like the price, but I'm notorious as a surplus-using 
cheapskate. ;-)

Wright

> Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 23:55:58 -0500
> From: wandy <unclemilton at earthlink_net>
> Subject: [APD] Comments on co2 kit
> To: <aquatic-plants at actwin_com>
>
> I just came across this and wonder if anyone has any comments on the pieces.
> The solenoid is a little overkill for me but maybe I will use it later on.
>
> http://www.floridadriftwood.com/product.asp?0=217&1=252&3=556
>
> Thanks for the input!
>
> Wandy


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