Calciu reactor adjustment...CO2

[derek_s]

I set my bubble count, but over time, it dwindles and changes. I had it set at 1 bubble a second, but this evening it was 2. It seems to do this every day. Is the co2 low?

 

[kzoo]

Temp can change the pressure, but your needle valve should regulate it. Is your valve old?

 

[derek_s]

Dunno got it used off of Ankur. He said it was good, so I think it should be ok.. What should the PSI gauges be reading?

 

[william1]

Hey chris mine will run at 1 bubble per min until it gets shut off by the controller. When the controler turns it back on I get 2 bubbles per min for a few minutes then it slows down.. Your regulator shout be at about 12 lbs. I really had to play around with it for a few days adjusting each knob until it set just right. Remember the slightest little turn on the needle valve makes a huge difference.

 

[derek_s]

Well, ran out of CO2 this morning. I dont know how much the bottle had in it, but must have not been much. That might've been it...

 

[purplegorilla]

Yeah, my 10lbs bottle have lasted for months ...