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    Laputa - Tbro's Nano

    Refreshing little piece of nature living in the corner of your room :thumbup: Great pico tank as well! Very clean lines. Where did you got it from? Ilhan
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    Regulator -Two washers

    Paul, It was Jon's post that I replied. The post before yours is mine. Jon mentioned using a PTFE. It will make sense if you read the posts from beginning to end in order. What I wrote was actually confirmatory to your explanation. I tried to state the reasoning why he should not use a PTFE at...
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    Regulator -Two washers

    Oh, I somehow read your post talking about o-ring vs. teflon tape, instead of teflon "washer". Using a PTFE tape is not necessary. Using it (even if you apply a few layers and manage to screw the threads) may actually prevent the necessary compression required on the washer for a proper sealing...
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    Regulator -Two washers

    As far as I know, regulators use an o-ring for connection to the CO2 cylinder. I have a disposable bottle and that's the case. You may need to double check if that's so if you are using a refillable bottle. If you have any other thread free, may be for connecting a needle valve or a solenoid...
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    Cheap pressurised CO2 system DIY guide

    I've checked the datasheet for a Sealey regulator (very similar to your Draper) and it states that max output pressure is 4 bars (input pressure is 110 bars). So it looks compatible. No big deal if it isn't anyway... Cheers.
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    Cheap pressurised CO2 system DIY guide

    Very nice indeed. This is what I was looking for a nano tank recently donated to me. Thanks a lot. It could be even more compact - and cheaper :) - with one of these flow controllers (£3.87 + UK Shipping). They are available in 6mm Pushin - 1/8" BSPT Male connection. This would eliminate the...
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