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ok, this is a thread that is a split off of another, but I thought it may get more attention with its own title.
I know several of us have this particular regulator.
here is the link with details.
http://www.aquariumplants.com/CarbonDoser_Electronic_Co2_Regulator_p/co2.htm">http://www.aquariumplants.com/CarbonDoser_Electronic_Co2_Regulator_p/co2.htm</a>
Being new to the Cal reactor world, and not being able to afford messing things up on my existing sps tank, I just wanted to make sure I'm doing things right the first time.
I realize this is an expensive regulator, but this isn't the thread to discuss whether it it worth the $.
1st question / observation.
This regulator has NO solenoid
I assume the fail safe is built into the electronic bubble counter correct?
2nd question / observation
Will I need a controller for my RKL / PH probe?
The reactor in question will have a 2nd stabalization chamber, and the output of the reactor will be dumped very close to my bubble king skimmer (from what I understand this will help stabilize PH because of gas exchange?)
I'll have more questions, but this is a start.
thanks for any help... especially from those who have been using this regulator.
B
Edit: here is the info if you don't wanna click the link
CarbonDoser Electronic CO2 Regulator NOTE: This is an 'introductory price' This product has forever changed the introduction of CO2 into an aquarium...Used for CO2 injection for a freshwater planted aquarium, or a Calcium reactor in a saltwater application. We guarantee, that, nowhere on this planet can you find a BETTER or MORE PRECISE regulator! (This is OUR baby, we built it, tested it, and patent it) The problem of 'dumping' is completely eliminated with our regulator. Dumping is always a problem with (ALL OTHER) regulators which utilize a needle valve. Simply because, a needle valve relies on the pressure on both sides of it for it's accuracy. So, even though you have it set at a certain 'bubble rate', once the pressure in the cylinder (or the outside atmospheric pressure) changes, so will the amount of co2 that passes through the needle valve. This is why it is physically impossible for any and ALL other regulators that rely on a 'mechanical needle valve' to ever be consistent. Our regulator does not have a needle valve, but instead, it has an electronic valve that opens and closes in a fraction of a second, (each 'opening and closing' equates to a bubble) and, due to the fact that it is 'electronic' the 'bubble rate' can NEVER change, and, once it is set, it can never vary more than +/- 1/1,000=of a second.
FEATURES:
-fully automatic
-fully electronic
-perfectly accurate (from 4 bubbles per second (240 per minute) down to 1 bubble per 10 seconds. (Count can NEVER vary more than 1/1000th of a second!)
-fully adjustable: you can adjust the 'bubbles per second' (or 'seconds per bubble') & size of the bubble (very tiny bubbles all the way up to very large bubbles)
-NO bubble counter (you count the LED light flashes instead of bubbles through a bubble counter)
-NO solenoid (that overheats and eventually fails)
-No needle valve (the 'timing of the "bubbles' is fully electronic) -Low voltage (12 volts & only draws .5 amps)
-3 year bumper to bumper warranty. (non transferrable/original purchaser)(after warranty expires, we will repair unit for $50 or less. Meaning, this is the "last" regulator you will ever have to buy.
-Yes, it can be controlled with all pH controllers (just like others with a solenoid...just plug it in to your pH controller)
-Available with optional LCD 8 digit resettable counter (has 'backup' battery, will not lose it's count)
-Now available: 'Just the Box'... Many customers currently have a 'very expensive' regulator body, with poor quality needle valves/bubble counters/solenoids, so, we are now offering the 'electronic control box'" separately to use with your existing reg body. They utilize a 1/4in or 1/8in NPT thread size. (contact us if you wish to send your reg body and have us assemble it and test it for you, this service is currently FREE!)
I know several of us have this particular regulator.
here is the link with details.
http://www.aquariumplants.com/CarbonDoser_Electronic_Co2_Regulator_p/co2.htm">http://www.aquariumplants.com/CarbonDoser_Electronic_Co2_Regulator_p/co2.htm</a>
Being new to the Cal reactor world, and not being able to afford messing things up on my existing sps tank, I just wanted to make sure I'm doing things right the first time.
I realize this is an expensive regulator, but this isn't the thread to discuss whether it it worth the $.
1st question / observation.
This regulator has NO solenoid
I assume the fail safe is built into the electronic bubble counter correct?
2nd question / observation
Will I need a controller for my RKL / PH probe?
The reactor in question will have a 2nd stabalization chamber, and the output of the reactor will be dumped very close to my bubble king skimmer (from what I understand this will help stabilize PH because of gas exchange?)
I'll have more questions, but this is a start.
thanks for any help... especially from those who have been using this regulator.
B
Edit: here is the info if you don't wanna click the link
CarbonDoser Electronic CO2 Regulator NOTE: This is an 'introductory price' This product has forever changed the introduction of CO2 into an aquarium...Used for CO2 injection for a freshwater planted aquarium, or a Calcium reactor in a saltwater application. We guarantee, that, nowhere on this planet can you find a BETTER or MORE PRECISE regulator! (This is OUR baby, we built it, tested it, and patent it) The problem of 'dumping' is completely eliminated with our regulator. Dumping is always a problem with (ALL OTHER) regulators which utilize a needle valve. Simply because, a needle valve relies on the pressure on both sides of it for it's accuracy. So, even though you have it set at a certain 'bubble rate', once the pressure in the cylinder (or the outside atmospheric pressure) changes, so will the amount of co2 that passes through the needle valve. This is why it is physically impossible for any and ALL other regulators that rely on a 'mechanical needle valve' to ever be consistent. Our regulator does not have a needle valve, but instead, it has an electronic valve that opens and closes in a fraction of a second, (each 'opening and closing' equates to a bubble) and, due to the fact that it is 'electronic' the 'bubble rate' can NEVER change, and, once it is set, it can never vary more than +/- 1/1,000=of a second.
FEATURES:
-fully automatic
-fully electronic
-perfectly accurate (from 4 bubbles per second (240 per minute) down to 1 bubble per 10 seconds. (Count can NEVER vary more than 1/1000th of a second!)
-fully adjustable: you can adjust the 'bubbles per second' (or 'seconds per bubble') & size of the bubble (very tiny bubbles all the way up to very large bubbles)
-NO bubble counter (you count the LED light flashes instead of bubbles through a bubble counter)
-NO solenoid (that overheats and eventually fails)
-No needle valve (the 'timing of the "bubbles' is fully electronic) -Low voltage (12 volts & only draws .5 amps)
-3 year bumper to bumper warranty. (non transferrable/original purchaser)(after warranty expires, we will repair unit for $50 or less. Meaning, this is the "last" regulator you will ever have to buy.
-Yes, it can be controlled with all pH controllers (just like others with a solenoid...just plug it in to your pH controller)
-Available with optional LCD 8 digit resettable counter (has 'backup' battery, will not lose it's count)
-Now available: 'Just the Box'... Many customers currently have a 'very expensive' regulator body, with poor quality needle valves/bubble counters/solenoids, so, we are now offering the 'electronic control box'" separately to use with your existing reg body. They utilize a 1/4in or 1/8in NPT thread size. (contact us if you wish to send your reg body and have us assemble it and test it for you, this service is currently FREE!)