About Co2 Equipment, Pls Help!

[dingweding]

i just bought a second hand Eheim co2 set, include a regulator, diffuser, reactor. However it does not have cylinder.

i have never used this kind of set b4. so if i buy a new cylinder, is there any standard? i am afraid to buy one does not match.

is cylinder dangerous? i am kinda scared. what should be the right number on the pressure meter?

and where can i get it refilled? from the fish shop?

how should i switch off the CO2 at night, is there kinda valves i can buy?

too many questions, as i am a beginner.

many thanks for the helps.

 

[aaronnorth]

CO2 cannister > Regulator > Solenoid (optional) > Needle Valve > Check Valve > Bubble Counter > Diffuser/ Reactor. CO2 Airline is also needed.

solenoid allows you to switch CO2 off at night, for more info on each item see this thread: http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showto...p;#entry2104940

i would image it to be a disposable, so buy cannisters like these http/www.aquaessentials.co.uk/index.php?...roducts_id=1564 (you can get them bigger & cheaper so shop around)

diposables cannot be refilled.

They are dangerous if you dont attach the reg properly, or konck it over damagin it etc but they are quite safe.

 

[dingweding]

the seller said it would not fit disposeable one.
he said he normally use the pub size one, some small refill one should be ok too.
To be honest , i have no idea what it is.

 

[dingweding]

can i use this one?

http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=130285144633

many thanks

 

[dingweding]

can i use that one on ebay or not? if i can, that will save me some money.

meanwhile, the seller say i can refill it at TESCO, which is really convenient


many thanks

 

[SuperColey1]

You can refill sodastream at Tesco but I doubt very much your regulator will fit the sodastream bottle. Check out the fire extinguisher route in Aaron's signature

AC