Shzard Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 I am currently running a DIY system at 1-2 bpsI have a aqua one 620I would like to upgradeJust wondering what are my options, i would prefer something with a solenoid be hooked up to a timer Is there anything currently on trade me?I don't mind using a soda stream cylinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 I've just sold my setup. If you put your location in you might find someone who has one as generally they can not be shipped so therefore need to be purchased locally.There are plenty of cylinders on trade me - just search under CO2 cylinders. I have a couple more pressurised cylinders which I am intending to sell however I do not know if they have the regulator/solenoid attahed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shzard Posted September 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Is it a must to have duel gauges or could you get away with one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shzard Posted September 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 would this work?http://www.trademe.co.nz/business-farming-industry/farming-forestry/fertilising-pest-control/chemicals-treatments/auction-952617801.htm i would buy the regulator/solenoid then find a gas bottle locally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 I don't know - it appears from the description that it would. I don't purchase anything that doesn't come with a nz guarantee.Be aware that regulators - and solenoids - do wear out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shzard Posted September 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 ok forget trade me are there any other legit websites you would suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shzard Posted September 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 i think i found a good one this timea bit on the pricey side thoughhttp://aquarays.co.nz/product/co2-regulator-dual-gauges-with-solenoid/Its the website from a trade me account Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Yes I know the seller well. I buy quite a bit off him. Highly reliable and good back up if something should go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shzard Posted September 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 ok thats sorted just need to find a cylinder now, any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shzard Posted September 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 so back to trade me as i couldn't find anything locallyhttp://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=952958678its a Welding Gas Bottle would that need an adaptor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) I dont suppose you belong to the Hawkes Bay Aquarium Society?Have a look at this site https://www.boc.co.nz/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/HelpSupportView?catalogId=3074457345616677868&langId=111&storeId=715840234&krypto=h2wllk0YI%2B8UbUbualY1UZduZX86RCJsai5d5W4CArFTcquDrrZH9M3sCQiLxK4DK33%2B5K1r34m7ST8661PPs%2FU4%2B%2Bpg9SPEEFxnLpybe4I11EPJux3PG2XwWWL66Y1o&ddkey=http%3AHelpSupportViewThe is BOC website and they seem to have a location near you. Most people use fire extinguishers, some sodastream bottles but I would recommend a fire extinguisher as they last longer. Edited September 26, 2015 by Adrienne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shzard Posted September 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 hmm fire extinguishers are really pricey when brought new, need to luck outWhat about a paintball tank?http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/paintball/accessories/auction-955175023.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 They work fine, not sure about the regulator size required. It might be fine, I just haven't tried it. Second hand fire extinguishers, did you see if you get hold of one of those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shzard Posted September 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 i haven't been able to find one that is 2nd handi think i might opt for soda stream 60l bottle there on special at briscoes for $35 just till i can find something bigger for a reasonable price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shzard Posted September 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 any idea that the conversion rate is for co2 kg to litres? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiraka Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 any idea that the conversion rate is for co2 kg to litres? http://www.uigi.com/co2_conv.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shzard Posted September 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 unfortunately my dream for pressurized co2 will have to go on hold for abit my car is playing up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shzard Posted September 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 but that doesn't stop me from window shopping, do we have spiral diffusers in nz, any idea where to find one?and thank you kiwiraka for that website, very helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shzard Posted September 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 anyone know if this regulator fits into the adapter for a soda streamhttp://aquarays.co.nz/product/co2-regulator-dual-gauges-with-solenoid/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devrens Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 anyone know if this regulator fits into the adapter for a soda streamhttp://aquarays.co.nz/product/co2-regulator-dual-gauges-with-solenoid/As far as I know the sodastream bottles have a unique connection that you need an adapter to use with standard regulators. You can get an adapter here: https://www.kegresources.co.nz/online-store/categoty-layout/co2-equipment/sodastream-cylinder-adapter-detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 anyone know if this regulator fits into the adapter for a soda streamhttp://aquarays.co.nz/product/co2-regulator-dual-gauges-with-solenoid/ask him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shzard Posted September 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 i did ask him via trade me is there some othr way i should contact him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 You could try his website. http://aquarays.co.nz/ Or he is lotofish on these forums if you want to message him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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