Setting a Co2 Cylinder system...

Is there anything to specifically set for this system? I got the solenoid, regulator, diffuser, reactor, bubble counter. Do I just plug it in and thats it?

Originally Posted by tango2201

Is there anything to specifically set for this system? I got the solenoid, regulator, diffuser, reactor, bubble counter. Do I just plug it in and thats it?

Maybe u should ask the shop where you bought the stuff regarding how to put them together..... as for me I just put everything together make sure there is no leak and turn on the main vault to the max and then turn the regulator solenoid/ manual to control the co2 input. Check the bubble counter....to see whether to let to much co2 in the tank. Erh..... i guess the next thing to get is a co2 test kit. OR you can estimate co2 level with PH&KH.

Thats my newbie method

I reckon the whole thing was being setup at the shop already?

If so, plug in into the power supply. Turn the main valve on top to the full. Slowly adjust the small knob at the side for the number of bubbles you want
(you can see from the bubble counter). Set the CO2 rate till you get the
desired one.This will be your CO2 rate permanently (thats the advantage
of having a solenoid) till you readjust the knob again if you are not happy with the rate in future

Measure CO2 levels through the kh/ph chart

Originally Posted by tango2201

Is there anything to specifically set for this system? I got the solenoid, regulator, diffuser, reactor, bubble counter. Do I just plug it in and thats it?

Do a leak check first.
1. Turn the main valve all the way to pressurise the regulator.
2. Turn off the main valve.
3. Wait a day and make sure the pressure reading by the regulator did not drop.

If ok,
1. Open main valve.
2. Plug solenoid into power/timer
3. Adjust bubble rate to desire count.

Jack

[AkionLCG]

Need to put a check valve before the bubble counter.