61 replies to this topic

[NoRp]

i could be a total idiot but imo they realy cant be that bad. i know we are adding the regulator but these FE are in schools around the country and kids are often playing with them, hell in my school we used to spray them for fun. if they where indeed this deadly i highly doubt they could be placed around schools without supervision. as we all know kids like to experiment with stupid stuff and ive never heard of a kid being blownup by a FE

[chesterscot]

interesting guide never thought about doing that
scot

[aaronnorth]

i could be a total idiot but imo they realy cant be that bad. i know we are adding the regulator but these FE are in schools around the country and kids are often playing with them, hell in my school we used to spray them for fun. if they where indeed this deadly i highly doubt they could be placed around schools without supervision. as we all know kids like to experiment with stupid stuff and ive never heard of a kid being blownup by a FE

They are safe - er with the horn on, once you take it off, then that is when it becomes dangerous.

[the Guru]

i could be a total idiot but imo they realy cant be that bad. i know we are adding the regulator but these FE are in schools around the country and kids are often playing with them, hell in my school we used to spray them for fun. if they where indeed this deadly i highly doubt they could be placed around schools without supervision. as we all know kids like to experiment with stupid stuff and ive never heard of a kid being blownup by a FE

Try spraying one without the horn on *actually, DONT!*

[NoRp]

but my point is surly the regulator fits just as snug as the horn would? so if the seal is safe enough for kids im sure its safe enough if we be carfull when using it.

[aaronnorth]

They are fine with a reg on, they do the same job as a horn - bring the pressure down

I though you meant without one

[garuf]

Sweet lord it doesn't half hurt if you fire one without the horn, It's like holding a firework.
Using a fire extinguisher is totally safe as long as you're not totally negligent, this means treat them with respect and don't ever knock one over.

[zub-typer]

I have found a reasonable priced regulator here;

http://www.theliving...-regulator.html

same spec as the one from that German Ebay company.

I'm going to order one from them soon.

[Krigo]

Woah, good topic I hope I'm not really bumping this or anything but this really helps, and gives warnings too!

Is it possible to be pinned?

[nitro7]

This was posted on the Barr Report the other day - One of the dangers of planted tanks!. Not the first time I've heard this either.

James

just read this thread james,what would happen if this leaked in your sitting room ? a room full of C02

[aaronnorth]

CO2 is a gas so just open a window to let some more oxygen in, dpending on size of room it wouldnt be as bad as that (the truck is only small)

[Behold]

CO2 going off is dangerous but a nitrous bottle having a pipe failure near the olive ring while open is not only as dangerous as any presured canister but you endup with little white crystals flying everywhere. i managed to controll the bottle and turn it off only to put miy hand on one of the crystals. pin point frost bite. hurt for weeks....

Im thinking the FE is a good option as there made solid enought to be place in an office un teathered. as said be careful and it will be fine.

[Million]

I just got myself a classic eBay bargain, 2kg CO2 FE for 1p! (plus 12.50 postage). Full and serviced too. Can anyone tell me the least expensive reg that is compatible with a standard CO2 FE?

[aaronnorth]

thats great, look in my sig for equipment needed, it gives a link to a reg that is £30, but with no solenoid.

[Million]

thats great, look in my sig for equipment needed, it gives a link to a reg that is £30, but with no solenoid.

The one from Weld UK? If it's definitely compatible that's great

[aaronnorth]

yes, you also need this attachment so it brings the size down to the normal size of CO2 tubing:

http://www.welduk.co...p?ProductID=291

[Million]

yes, you also need this attachment so it brings the size down to the normal size of CO2 tubing:

http://www.welduk.co...p?ProductID=291

Thanks Aaron, that's really helpful of you

Looking forward to pressurized CO2!

One more question: Is it ok to get a Y splitter so I can attach 2 diffusers to one CO2 line?

[aaronnorth]

yes, or if you want to vary the output of CO2 to each one, then you can use one of these: http://cgi.ebay.co.u...1742.m153.l1262

they are usually used to run it ointo 2 tanks though so not much point in them.

[aaronnorth]

a short video here that may be of some use.

http://www.aquatic-e...urized-co2.html

[Dan-CR4]

Great post. I followed these instructions and was really worried by what would happen when I test the FE, took it outside to test and all I got was a nice little hissing sound. phew.

So now have my co2 FE system running. Thanks to the OP for the info and everyone else who has added to the thread, to make this an easy process.