Co2 Help

[gravin]

Thinking of buying a jbl c02 system either m602 or the top of the range m603, i have a 200ltr tank moderately planted ,i have a few questions.
1. how long will a 500g canister last?
2. I live in norfolk where can i get refilled?
3. can i use c02 from a fire extingsher?
4. which system would u recomend?

sorry for the spelling help would be good cheers

 

[lljdma06]

Thinking of buying a jbl c02 system either m602 or the top of the range m603, i have a 200ltr tank moderately planted ,i have a few questions.
1. how long will a 500g canister last?
2. I live in norfolk where can i get refilled?
3. can i use c02 from a fire extingsher?
4. which system would u recomend?

sorry for the spelling help would be good cheers

I think the planted section is better for this topic...

 

[Dan-CR4]

3. can i use c02 from a fire extingsher?
sorry for the spelling help would be good cheers

you can do yes. click on the link. all items come to around £100 last time I looked.
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=212550

 

[ian]

1. how long will a 500g canister last?

This all depends on how much C02 is needed in the tank, how heavily planted is the tank? My tank is heavily planted and i'm using the 602, the 500g lasts me about a month. I now use a 2kg FE.

2. I live in norfolk where can i get refilled?

your local Maidenhead will refill it if not then any decent lfs will.

3. can i use c02 from a fire extingsher?

yes, it will fit the JBL stuff

4. which system would u recomend?

The 602, you don't need all that digital rubbish that comes with the 603.

 

[elisew]

I`ve just changed my setup from planted to non-planted and was using the JBL m602 setup. It`s pretty simple to use and I had really good results with it.
Usage was from 3pm until 7pm daily and 1 cylinder would last me a month. Cylinders can be refilled at local Maidenhead Aquatics for approx £12. I think a FE can be used but I`m not sure if the regulator has to be changed or not but I`m sure someone will be able to advise

Depending on how much you want to spend, my JBL system is currently for sale including 2 500g cylinders
http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/JBL-ProFlora-m602-CO2-Set-/330505785612?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item4cf3ae110c#ht_693wt_1141

 

[gravin]

I`ve just changed my setup from planted to non-planted and was using the JBL m602 setup. It`s pretty simple to use and I had really good results with it.
Usage was from 3pm until 7pm daily and 1 cylinder would last me a month. Cylinders can be refilled at local Maidenhead Aquatics for approx £12. I think a FE can be used but I`m not sure if the regulator has to be changed or not but I`m sure someone will be able to advise

Depending on how much you want to spend, my JBL system is currently for sale including 2 500g cylinders
http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/JBL-ProFlora-m602-CO2-Set-/330505785612?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item4cf3ae110c#ht_693wt_1141

been watching your set on ebay could you find out how much it would be to post as im willing to pay postage if not to much?

 

[elisew]

I`ve just phoned APC and TNT to find out cost of sending, as the cylinders are pressurised they apparently fall under the 'Dangerous Goods Regulations', they won`t transport them unless I have a business that has all the required documentation. Doesn`t look like I`ll be able to send it to you, sorry

 

[gravin]

I`ve just phoned APC and TNT to find out cost of sending, as the cylinders are pressurised they apparently fall under the 'Dangerous Goods Regulations', they won`t transport them unless I have a business that has all the required documentation. Doesn`t look like I`ll be able to send it to you, sorry

thanks for your help i will keep looking unless you fancey a drive to norfolk . lol