Up Aqua co2 kit
gerlewis said:
Do you guys in the know think thats worth it for the price?
I suppose it depends what you compare it to. This kit is quite similar to the Hydor NRG kit, and the Dennerle Nano kit, just a lot cheaper.
gerlewis said:
Or more importantly, would that fit on to a fire extinguisher?
Nope. Or at least not as is. I've done a little research on this kit, and the company which makes them.
Their website;
http://www.up-aqua.com/index.htm ... They are called UP Aquarium Supply, and are a complete nightmare to google, as up and aquarium are so common! Look for 'CO2 system for charming aquarium' on the 2nd row down and thats a more detailed look at the set.
Anyway, found an Aussie forum whose sponser sells these. They seem to be well recieved.
http://www.aquariumlife.com.au/showthread.php?t=13087
The drawback with any set like this is that you are hooked on to their supply of co2 cylinders. The cheapest I can find them for is here
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-pcs-Replace...66:2|39:1|72:1686|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:50 at £28 del. It sounds dear but the hydor 74g bottles are usually over £10 each!
Doing a little more research I found this being sold on ebay too
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=180360506646 which is the same reg as in the kit but with a solenoid. The description says the cylinder uses a standard "5/8-18UNF" thread for disposable cylinders, so I suspect this may be compatible with 88g paintgun co2 cannisters, which are fairly cheap.
Anyway, I plan to give that set a go myself, but only after I sell a few things on ebay to get some funds, that way it doesnt really hurt if its not that good.
If you did go that route, there is an upgrade in the long run. A converter can be bought that lets you use 22mm threads (ie FEs) but you'd have to find some one who stocks it. I believe the Aussie forum sponser sells it for aus$25, which would be £13 before any delivery.
Oh, and one last thing, I've noticed also that most of the regs which are sold on ebay (from hong kong and the like) which have solenoids are actually made by this company. I beleive nry bought one not so long ago and he seems happy with the quality.
I guess it depends what size tank you have or plan to have. Anything over 60-80l and and each cylinder wouldnt last very long.