Good Co2 regulator

[wildernets]

I have been using Milwaukee but it just does not last and is impossible to keep consistent. Any input would be appreciated.

 

[glxtrix]

The best one can be bought at

 

[fidofence]

aquarium plants one is awesome

 

[seth the wine guy]

I love mine. Flawless for two years now ^^^^^^

 

[merkywater]

Which model?

 

[wildernets]

merkywater;817724 wrote: which model?

+1

 

[acroholic]

wildernet;817733 wrote: +1

This one: "CarbonDoser Electronic Co2 Regulator". It is the one that costs $249.

I like mine as well, but my first one from them broke after about two days, and they replaced it. This one is performing well.

But, that being said, I used a JBJ for three years and it did well for me also. And JBJ reg./solenoids are about $100. The Aquariumplants.com unit is the best. It has the ability to not only regulate the number of bubbles per second, but you can also regulate the size of the bubbles You just need to decide if it is necessary for you. I bought one because I have been trying to get an ultra stable KH in my reef...... otherwise, I'd have kept and used the JBJ. Still have it for a backup.

 

[seth the wine guy]

Acroholic;817740 wrote: This one: "CarbonDoser Electronic Co2 Regulator".

Yep, that's the one. I know it's a lot of coin but I'm adamant that your tank is only as good as it's weakest component. Especially when that component controls a gas that could wipe your tank out in a matter of days before you even knew something was wrong.

 

[glxtrix]

Seth The Wine Guy;817766 wrote: Yep, that's the one. I know it's a lot of coin but I'm adamant that your tank is only as good as it's weakest component. Especially when that component controls a gas that could wipe your tank out in a matter of days before you even knew something was wrong.

:yes:

 

[wildernets]

Cool. Thanks for info guys.

 

[grouper therapy]

wildernet;817655 wrote: I have been using Milwaukee but it just does not last and is impossible to keep consistent. Any input would be appreciated.

With or without a controller? Too often a bubble counter is used in conjunction with a controlled solenoid which can cause premature failure of the solenoid. If the rate is set by the needle valve close too the consumption rate, the solenoid is activated for extended periods and over heats. The actual regulators very seldom fail. It is usually the solenoid.

 

[wildernets]

No controller. The best way to explain the problem is that the bubbles get slower and slower until they stopish. result is 6.5 one day and 7.8 two days later. I am not really pushing a lot through the reactor. 80-120 drips a minute or so.

 

[merkywater]

wildernet;817808 wrote: cool. Thanks for info guys.

+1

 

[grouper therapy]

wildernet;817825 wrote: No controller. The best way to explain the problem is that the bubbles get slower and slower until they stopish. result is 6.5 one day and 7.8 two days later. I am not really pushing a lot through the reactor. 80-120 drips a minute or so.

What is the drip rate out (effluent)