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I've just (well, last week) taken delivery of my first Co2 system from Aquamas.

Thanks to Dave Spencer (great pics), and Blue Acara (translated words), I'm a bit more up on it but as I have a goodly fish load in my Rio 400L I don't want to kill them by doing something wrong.

There must be more people than me getting co2 for the first time or upgrading from yeast based systems, so how about a sticky showing the various bits, assembly (at this point let me admit I've been following Dave's excellent Pre Journal to get the reg and solenoid together - but I am stuck fitting the cylinder and what's that thing at the back, which bit does the tubing go on etc), pitfalls etc.

Imported Co2 stuff is getting more common but needs translation, some people swear by Teflon tape (that's great, but where does it go ?), bubble amounts etc.

I admit to self interest here, but I'm a worrier and like a bit of reassurance from my betters ;)

When it comes down to it, I haven't even seen anything in PFK who seem to assume everyone knows all about it.

Don't do it for me, don't do it for you, do it for Corporal Kowalski and his little cat :D :D :D

Peter
 
I agree. Ive got everything sorted now but a few months ago I really could have done with some diagrams or instructions.

While Im here I might as well try explain something...

Teflon tape is used on any threads that could be a cause of leakage. To be on the safe side Ive used to it on every thread on my system but Im not sure how necessary it was. So basically, it can be used any screw in bit that the CO2 is going to be travelling through. Wrap in the direction of the threads and as you wrap, keep tension on the tape so that it is pulled into the threads. Thats the simplest explanation I can give.



As for the rest Im not sure. Did you buy all your parts indiviually? I dont know how much each system or individual part varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
 
thefirethief said:
I agree. Ive got everything sorted now but a few months ago I really could have done with some diagrams or instructions.

While Im here I might as well try explain something...

Teflon tape is used on any threads that could be a cause of leakage. To be on the safe side Ive used to it on every thread on my system but Im not sure how necessary it was. So basically, it can be used any screw in bit that the CO2 is going to be travelling through. Wrap in the direction of the threads and as you wrap, keep tension on the tape so that it is pulled into the threads. Thats the simplest explanation I can give.



As for the rest Im not sure. Did you buy all your parts indiviually? I dont know how much each system or individual part varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
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Thanks for the tape tip.
Does it come off easily, is it re-usable, and where is a good place to buy it ?

My stuff is in kit form
This one

Peter
 
Yeah the tape comes off easily becayse its not sticky, just a stretchy rubber type thing that will seal the thread. Ive been told its not really necessary if you are using good quality parts. You can get it in any DIY shop, I think its mostly used for plumbing.


Im not totally sure how the kit youve got works. As I said, Ive only just set up my first pressurised system so you might be better waiting for some other peoples unput here.
 
I`ll update my journal with pics of the whole thing set up when I get a moment`s peace from work.

Regards, Dave.
 
i thought this topic was going to be about how sticky your Co2 equipment was.... got really confused when the first bit was about it beign brand new!!! :blush: :lol:
 
i was told by the gays supplier not to use the ptfe tape, as it can actually cause leaks

just a heads up

jake
 
I agree a sticky would be helpful for setting up pressurised co2 systems, I'm abit confused about the teflon tape though, do you wape it round all the threads and then screw the regulator over or just wrap the tape round any exposed threads?
 
I am going to stick my neck out a little and say that you don`t need teflon tape (I suspect you are all referring to PTFE tape), which is used for sealing threads. Parts seal in different ways, a common means being by use of a tapered male thread that wedges itself in to the female part (OOOER :drool: ).

For anybody using JBL or Aquamas CO2, note that no PTFE is used by them during assembly.

Then again, I have got through 5kg of CO2 in 48 hours, so what do I know.

Dave.
 
Dave Spencer said:
I am going to stick my neck out a little and say that you don`t need teflon tape (I suspect you are all referring to PTFE tape), which is used for sealing threads. Parts seal in different ways, a common means being by use of a tapered male thread that wedges itself in to the female part (OOOER :drool: ).

For anybody using JBL or Aquamas CO2, note that no PTFE is used by them during assembly.

Then again, I have got through 5kg of CO2 in 48 hours, so what do I know.

Dave.
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So how did you get on ?

Peter
 
must admit the topics on Yeats based system are well covered, I wish to venture onto the pressurized stuff but info same vague and spread out, dont get me wrong it is all there and in varied formats, I like to copy one persons way to start with then try other methods. Also a costly way to make mistakes.

Sticky CO2 system would eb great :p
 
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