Sheepsnana Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Hey all, I've been looking into pressurised CO2, and MAY have found a way to get a system set up as cheap as $80. ($105 if you incl the solenoid.) Paint ball cylinder, 12oz: $35 from Paintballstuff.co.nz Found a regulator on eBay that SHOULD work, (but I would love some feedback on this): $23.99 USD Found a 3 in 1 diffuser, bubble counter, and check valve. $10.76 USD Found a solenoid, but this is a night time turn off thing, I think... $21.29 USD I would love some feedback from those who are more familiar with CO2 set ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
land_lubber Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Have you got this up and running yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepsnana Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Actually, quite sadly, The regulator shown won't fit a standard bottle. It needs a special fixing that the supplier sells separately at a premium. Go figure. The Guy selling the paintball cylinder is reluctant to sell it for any purpose other than for a paintball gun. Apparently, some moron filled one with compressed air and it exploded. Go figure. I bought a nicer looking diffuser. The wife wants me to test that out before I buy a full CO2 setup. (Her thoughts: If there is enough CO2 in the air, why add more? Try dissolving more of it instead of relying on an airstone or bubble tube) Solenoid seems trustworthy, but without a CO2 tank and/or regulator, I saw little point in getting the solenoid. Will update this post as I get more information. So far it seems, if you're going to bother, go all out and pay for a decent setup. Saving little amounts may cost you big amounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Sodastream bottle, adapter from any home brew shop, regulator with solenoid, diffuser, sussed for under $200 and refills are $10-$15 at Farmers or similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepsnana Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Yes Sam, but this set up was intended to half that cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Yes Sam, but this set up was intended to half that cost And it failed, so here's an alternative to buying a big bottle which would run you up $300+ alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 that 3-in-1 diffuser/bubble counter/check valve looks pretty sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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