Brianemone Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 how do you guys think this would go for a planted tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiverJohn Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 did you miss a link in your post ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted February 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 looks like i did :oops: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Business-farming-industry/Industrial/Other/auction-47284294.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plantman Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 i have try one of this before but using bubble counter to regulate the flow of the gas. single guage is cheaper but very hard to control. either within a slight turn on the control valve, you will get either too high or too low. double gauge is the way to go. i may have some to sell but i have to wait. All the Best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted February 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 thatnks for the advice, i'll try and find a double Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 I'm using a double as well. You can see the tank pressure too. The gasflow knob (on the one in the TM auction) is intended for high volume low-pressure flow adjustment for welding, not the low-flow situation you need. That reg will work effectively to drop the pressure but that's all. You'll need to add a needle valve and bubble counter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted February 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 i think i'll have to give the pet stores in auckland a call and see if they have any of the tunze or aquamedic ones instore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plantman Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 i have a complete system to sell. if you are interested PM me and made an offer. please check with LFS and i will help you with some saving. all item guarantee to work well (except for the bubble counter which is free if you buy some of this stuff from me.) description: 1) dual guage indicator (two step to low pressure for aquarium use. too low; it will be redundant and too high will kill the fishes.) 2) needle vale knot for easy control 3) solenoid to stop the flow electronically with the timer. turn it "on" when the tank light is on to assist photosynthesis. 4) one check valve to prevent back flow (common item) 5) one bubble counter (Free: need to repair as there is a leak) 6) one nutrafin diffuser 7) CO2 resistant air hose (normal hose sold in LFS will oxydate and turn brown and soft. this will leak gas.) i can give free for certain length is it suits your needs. 8) and the last is the gas tank 1.8 Kg this stuff i got from some specialist (imported) and Pneumatic shop. All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted February 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 how big is a 1.8kg tank?? just to give me an idea of size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Wow plantman, nice system! This is brians thread and all but I might be interested if he isn't.... ah, if I only had tons of money to spend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Brianemone plant tank??? no way!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plantman Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 how big is a 1.8kg tank?? just to give me an idea of size 56cm from top to toe and 10 cm in diameter. small enough to tuck away at a corner. sorry, i want to sell it as a whole and not in small parts. please check market price before making an offer. all the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted February 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/photo-album/24356-medicinemans-new-260-gal-open-top-2.html about half way down it looks to be the same sort of thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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