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  1. dsandson

    Wave CO2 Regulator & Solenoid help?

    I wanted to bring this up again as I wasnt able to help the poster earlier in the thread. Ive just received another wave co2 reg and solenoid combo through the post... only took the ebay seller over a month to bother posting it, but oh well! Anyway, connected it up to my FE on the 180l tank...
  2. dsandson

    Wave CO2 Regulator & Solenoid help?

    Thats a bit odd. What type of bottle are you using? Is it a 1kg or 500g?
  3. dsandson

    Wave CO2 Regulator & Solenoid help?

    Hi, if it helps I've had a wave reg for over 2 years now. Been using an UP inline diffuser for about a year, with no problems at all. Recently bought another filter and UP diffuser, so now have the 2 diffusers running from the same bottle with no problems. The right hand hand dial shows...
  4. dsandson

    Boyu Vs Up Aqua In-Line Diffusors - Quick Review

    Definately! The tank its on is in the lounge. The 2 filters and one Koralia already make enough noise as it is!! And, the fact that I already had the jubilee clips helped. Dave
  5. dsandson

    Boyu Vs Up Aqua In-Line Diffusors - Quick Review

    My word that was a fast reply! Cheers mate.
  6. dsandson

    Boyu Vs Up Aqua In-Line Diffusors - Quick Review

    Hi folks I've just got a small co2 system for the 60l tank, and in doing so have now ended up with 2 inline external diffusors. Hence I thought a little comparison wouldnt go amiss. Boyu In-Line Diffusor Cost me about £5.50 through ebay from Hong Kong. Fits 12mm & 16mm hose fittings. I...
  7. dsandson

    would you connect inline diffuser/reactor to a...

    To be honest, I'd say both have more than adequate flow. Its worth asking whick make of inline diffusor you have? If its the Boyu model, its got quite a narrow bore, and would probably cause a relatively greater reduction in flow on the 2000l/hr filter for little benefit. I have the boyu...
  8. dsandson

    Boyu in-line diffuser help

    On a 180l tank mine was consistent after about a minute. Its possible that what you hear is the gas being restricted as the non-return valve closes and opens again. Dave
  9. dsandson

    Flora-grow CO2 Nano Kit

    It just happens that I've received the "Turbo Kit 3" today. Same as the above but with a rio600 pump (which I dont plan on using) and all for £36 delivered. I wont be able to fit this up for at least a week, but it seems great value. The brand is called 'RuWal', and it seems to be an Italian...
  10. dsandson

    little co2 system i found, will it work with.....?

    I've found the same reg elsewhere on ebay where it says they fit the disposable paintball co2 cannisters. This is different to the machine mart bottles. Would probably only make sense if you had a nano though, as those cannisters are only 85g.
  11. dsandson

    Cannot get CO2 going again ?

    I used to have this happen to me when I used a glass/ceramic diffusor in the tank. If I removed the diffusor when the solenoid was off, for some reason my non-return valve would suddenly stick fully closed. Disconnecting the non-return from the tubing going to the solenoid usually freed it...
  12. dsandson

    aquarium hk reg

    You could try this. Looks to have a needle valve built in. Also can use 22mm fittings and disposable paintball bottles apparently. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260456798917&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Also free delivery.
  13. dsandson

    reactors for dummies!

    Those are both inline diffusors. Not quite the same as a reactor, as a reactor will put out co2 dissolved into the water, whilst the inline diffusor will put out a mist of bubbles which you see through the tank. I have the 2nd example there. Its very efficient, but has a narrow bore and needs...
  14. dsandson

    Smallest reg?

    yes Hogan, please do post a few pics as this could be an ideal introductory reg for those of us who are a little strapped for cash! Even without a solenoid this might be good for 24hr co2 injection at a reduced rate. Dave.
  15. dsandson

    Ebay Regulators

    Try here for a few reviews; http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/forumapc/equipment/14783-my-co2-azoo-regulator-experience.html Dave
  16. dsandson

    Hydor CO2 System Reviews

    Never used one before, but a 180l tank is a large tank to be using 74g disposable cannisters on. Maybe consider the D&D kit for the larger 500g disposable bottles (different thread size) or get the twin-guage 'exclusive' hydor reg which has an adapter for the larger disp. bottles. Also...
  17. dsandson

    Would this kit be a good buy for the price?

    hmm, for 100l this set would probably be quite costly in the long run. Have you thought about using a liquid carbon supplement instead? I use this currently on my 60l, and it been doing well. The biggest issue is remembering to dose it. I've made up an all-in-one EI fert so dose both of these...
  18. dsandson

    Would this kit be a good buy for the price?

    Er, yeah, sorry! I've been thinking about it too much! What size tank is it to be used on?
  19. dsandson

    Would this kit be a good buy for the price?

    Up Aqua co2 kit 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. Nope. Or at least not as is. I've done a little research on this kit, and the company which makes them. Their website...
  20. dsandson

    Recommned me a regulator with solenoid

    Just another idea, bought myself a Wave reg and solenoid in febuary and its been absolutely faultless so far. To be honest, the reason I went for it was because I was on a budget, and it was the cheapest I could find, even matching the prices of the reg & solenoids available from hong kong on...
  21. dsandson

    Boyu CO2 diffuser - so far so good...

    Hmm... worked for me. Try this... http://www.up-aqua.com/index.htm and its top row and click on the middle pic. Wouldnt mind one of these in the 16/22mm size so I could move the boyu onto my 60l. I thought the same. Had read something about putting a jumper around a noisy external filter to...
  22. dsandson

    Boyu CO2 diffuser - so far so good...

    Dont think its makes a difference. When I looked down it before fitting it looked like it was the same bore all the way. I've had mine fitted for a week and it seems very good. Cant say if has reduced flow, as it was fitted to a new filter. I've seen a similar product from another supplier...
  23. dsandson

    Your views on diffusers/reactors?

    I have tried and failed miserably to grow this plant, so wont try again until I've got my tank up to scratch. However, I have read (mostly from saintly) that increasing your KNO3 levels (if you use dry salts), and pointing the koralia pretty much straight at the HC should do wonders for it. Its...
  24. dsandson

    Your views on diffusers/reactors?

    I have a Rio180 too. Had it since last December, and i've been doing the whole planted tank thing on a relative budget. I've recently just upgraded the external and added the external diffusor linked to above. Its quite a good job, and maybe worth looking at in the long term. Anyway, when I...
  25. dsandson

    At a rate of ............

    I have a fe - secured using the bracket supplied, which is attatched so the FE cant move, but the bracket isnt taking the weight, as its still sitting on the bottom of the tank stand. Works great! The bottle cant move at all. Dave
  26. dsandson

    wave or aqua medic regulator??

    i've had the wave reg for about 2 months now. I can honestly say its a good product, especially considering its the cheapest reg and solnoid combo i could find, including ebay. I've had no problems so. Reg went on FE with ease, with no leaks. I haven't used the other one you list, but i...
  27. dsandson

    Fire extinguisher setup, is this lot ok?

    I think you're right, but I'm not sure why you'd want to disassemble it. For a planted tank, the solenoid is too useful to remove imho. Run direct from the mains, although they come with a 3 pin european plug, so you'll need a suitable adapter. I found one for a fiver in tescos, but I'm sure...
  28. dsandson

    Fire extinguisher setup, is this lot ok?

    Got a wave reg and solnoid combo in late Jan, and have to say they're well made and all fitted together very easily. I've had no problems and would happily recomend it, especially as its so close in price to the ebay regs, with the backup of buying it from a uk website. Dave
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