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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    I've not seen a 1kg FE before, so cant help. You used to be able to get a convertor to go from disposable cylinders to Fe's, but its becoming much harder to find and Im not sure it anyone is making it now. If you can find one, then yes if you got the disposable system you could always upgrade...
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    Hi Dean, FE's come in either 2kg size or 5kg size, neither of which is all that small. If you're tight for space it might be worth looking at the disposable set here which would happily work on a 30t tank. http://ukaps.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=7696 Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    Spot the chinese writing on the bottle ;) To be honest I dont know if that is bromo, it could well be, but as I say better to be safe and get proper bromo as getting the co2 levels wrong could kill all the live stock in yuor tank. Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    I think so, but I'm not sure with those ebay cheapo DC's. Given how long a bottle will last I'd repalce it with 'propoer' bromo to be on the safe side. Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    Yep :) you can even get it with the brom blue added already! http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/ae-desi ... -2425.html Sam PS - given that you only need at the most 5ml to fill the DC and you probably dont need to change it more often the monthly get the 100ml bottle as it doesn't go off ;) so...
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    Buy it :) http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/ae-desi ... -3979.html There are guides for making it yourself, but it is really worth the hassle in my book :)
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    The whole drop checker thing it easy, thats the beauty of it. Add 4dKH water to the DC. Add a few drops of brom blue. Add to tank and wait for the colour to adjust Blue = Co2 low Green = Co2 correct Yellow = Co2 high. Sam :)
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    No worries :)
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    Yeh had two of those regs, excellent bits of kit. Just dont run the lights on full until the co2 is working, that'll buy you a week easily.
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    This reg it very good http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CO2-Doppelman ... 2ea52da877 Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    Again that reg doesn't come with a needle valve. The black dial on the side lets you control the pressure in the reg but that wont be fine enough to control the co2 rates you need going into the tank. You can buy needle valves seperately from here, but its Asia so postage will take weeks...
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    Alex, None of those regs will work as Argon/co2 ones dont have the same thread size or shape. They also dont have a needle valve. This would be ok and has a needle valve built-in and are uk based for fast delivery. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Marine-Aquari ... 27c0cf5d11 There are two reasons...
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    Nope, I used to use a JBL reg, should work fine. Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    Glad it is of help :) that was the idea. To be honest, there are fewer and fewer regs without a solenoid, so you're probably better off with one that does both, you don't have to use the solenoid if you don't want to after all! Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    The whole 'warning' thing is just to cover peoples backs. If you think about it, by law every single work place in the country HAS to have a fire extinguisher. How many times have you heard of one going bang? As along as you are sensible, you really shouldn't have anything to worry about...
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    No idea I'm afraid. I would probably say no, as I think the thread size on those cylinders is bigger than the standard disposable bottles. If you measure it I could compare it to mine if you want? Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    You can, you just need to buy an adaptor. http://www.aquatics-online.co.uk/addtob ... 9&rets=291 Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    No worries :) thanks exactly why I did it :thumbup: Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    Try here, Lee :) viewtopic.php?f=4&t=4612
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    Glad it was of help, Peter :) Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    I dont think that one is suitable. Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    Nice one, ever vigilant :)
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    If you look in the 'CO2' section there is a thread about eBay regs that will probably help. Also, in the 'where to buy' section there is a thread on where to get CO2 refills, add the M-S fireprotection to the end of the thread and Egmel will add it in :) Sam In fact here you go Ebay regs...
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    You only need a cylinder, reg, co2 tubing and diffuser. Everything else is optional. Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    That reg would be fine. Have a read of this thread as well viewtopic.php?f=37&t=3090 There are loads of regs on ebay, most of which would be fine. You want to avoid welding regs if you can which can be a different kettle of fish. Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    :D :D :D :D
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    GLad this has been useful :) You can get both those things from either of these places www.thegreenmachineaquatics.com http://aquaessentials.co.uk/ Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    Its simple pimple :) I'm with Dan, £260 is a lot for a CO2 kit, I'd DIY one its easy. Whereabouts are you? Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    Good idea, soapy water is virtually free though ;) Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    I've dunked the whole reg into a bucked of normal (i.e. non-soapy) water before to check for leaks, didn't do the reg any harm as far as I can tell :) Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    Which AM reg is it, the one with the solenoid attached? Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    It should turn even without the cylinder attached, I assume you've given it a really good tug? Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    FYI - you don't have to use a solenoid, I run my co2 24/7, ok it uses it up quicker, but even on my 4ft a 2kg FE lasts around 3 months. Sam
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    CO2 In the planted Aquarium

    Nice one Aaron :)
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    Glad this is of help to people and poeple are trying it out, FE's are the easiest and cheapest way of getting CO2. Sam
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    EI DOSING USING DRY SALTS

    Cheers Clive :)
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    EI DOSING USING DRY SALTS

    Where did you get this from, Clive?
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    EI DOSING USING DRY SALTS

    I take you are in the UK? If so, get KNO3, KH2PO4, K2SO4 cheatest from here http://www.gardendirect.co.uk/fertilise ... 2&sort=20a Then get the dry trace mix from AE http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/index.p ... cts_id=545 Sam
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    Pruning - A general guide to plant maintenance

    Tropica recommend cutting the plants off at the base and leaving the roots in the substrate. Certainly for high CEC substrate like tropica, akadama, ADA AS its a good thing (as I understand it). As the rots root they release the nutrients they hold which the substrate holds onto ready for the...
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    Bargain!!! stock up big time. Bring a few extra things and sell when you get back ;)
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    No advisable!!!!
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    Yeh it probably is a bit cheaper as you;re not paying for a cylinder you'll not use. The solenoid that you get with the German kit doesn't hum, well at least the one I had didn't. Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    Ditto
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    I use a 2kg FE about every 3 months on my 90lt, But I run it 24/7. If you use a solenoid and get good diffusion you could get 1 or 2 months out of an FE on a 180lt, perhaps more if you got very good diffusion.
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    I haven't heard of any problems with either solenoids re buzzing or the temp, so it shouldn't be an issue with either. The issue with refilling the cylinder is that cylinders need to be pressure tested every 10years I believe and due to the extreme pressures experienced places in the UK are...
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    I believe there are different types of thread fittings, however I've yet to find a reg/cylinder combo that doesn't fit. I think the different threads are probably either on rare or specialist equipment. That kit you linked to, I have two of the regs and both fits FE's :) I doubt you'll be able...
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    I DONT recommend you try it, but Ive knocked over my FE twice, both times it fell straight onto the reg, doesn't seem to have done any harm! Sam
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    Setting up a 'higher' tech planted tank

    Blimey, that's a hell of a write up! Excellent work :) Sam
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    EI DOSING USING DRY SALTS

    Crikey!!! Cant say I've read it all, but blimey some works gone into that!! Nice one Clive!! Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    You can get very good 2 pin adapters that you screw shut which means they aren't prune to coming loose like the shaver type plug adaptors. Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    As Dan says that kit is good, and yes you can use the CO2 supplied in an FE, its normal every day CO2! :) Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    Mine is 18" tall by 4.5" wide with a circumference of 15" but they can vary a bit. Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    That is a bit of a bargain for a new FE esp with the wall bracket, which I really must get! However, if you dont mind a refilled FE then this works out at £23.45 including delivery. http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZ123safer4u Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    Cant say I have, but I think it would be possible if/when you get an FE refilled. I think it is suggested in order to reduce the possibility of liquid CO2 being released from the cylinder. I.e. when used normally such as to put out a fire (!) the tube to the bottom of the cylinder ensures that...
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    I think it is as if it isn't upright liquid co2 could get out. I lean mine against the wall as the cabinet isn't tall enough. If you have kids a few wall screws and bit of chin would secure it. Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    Sorry I should have explained. The comments were posted when I did this thread on TFF http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=212550 Re the other questions, they only do 2kg cylinders, but that should easily last you a few months if not 6 or 7. You used to be able to get 5kg cylinders...
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    Cheers. Yeh some PTF tape couldn't hurt :) MOD EDIT 24/2/11 See thread below regarding the use of PTFE thread. http://ukaps.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=14844 Sam
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    Fire extinguisher CO2

    DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK. I accept no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury suffered if you follow this 'manual' and something goes wrong, that's YOUR fault not mine. Hi all :) Before I start a BIG word re safely, these cylinders (read the other posts) are potential killers, but if...
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    Pruning - A general guide to plant maintenance

    Superb Jim, excellent job, I've duly printed it and added it to my library. Sam
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