Glass external dropchecker

[ghostsword]

I will try to use this as an external co2 dropcheker.


External CO2 dropchecker by GHOSTSWORD, on Flickr

Rather long piece of glass, but should work, and very cheap.

 

[Sentral]

No reason why it shouldn't work! How are you going to seal the end?

 

[ghostsword]

Will use a eheim end, silicone or closed cell foam.

It cost £2, so I cannot really go wrong if it doesn't work.


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[G H Nelson]

Hi Ghosty
Where did you get the glass u bend from?
hoggie

 

[ghostsword]

I got it on eBay. Just look for lab u glass.

I set it up a while ago and it is working fine. not as pretty As the guss or Ada but only cost £2.


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[nayr88]

That's class glass

What did you use to seal it in the end? Clear silicone would look smart.

 

[ghostsword]

I used black closed cell foam. This will allow me to take it off for cleaning . It works fine and I will buy 3 more. very cheap.


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[nayr88]

Hahaha you need to start a little website selling things like this.

 

[ghostsword]

Hahaha you need to start a little website selling things like this.

Nah, not much profit on this, not worth it.


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[ghostsword]

Taken this morning with the iphone.

Does the job perfectly:

Glass U shape drop checker by GHOSTSWORD, on Flickr

 

[Gary Nelson]

Looks good mate - a nice cheaper alternative too.

 

[ghostsword]

Yep, just ordered another 5, will use them on nanos. Will also try to cut some of them, to see if it is possible.

 

[ghostsword]

I changed the closed cell foam for clear silicone.


External drop checker by GHOSTSWORD, on Flickr

Much better now.

It works perfectly. How do I know? I am keeping a normal drop checker next to it, and the color is the same.

 

[Gary Nelson]

Hi,

I would be very interested in one of these for my nano tank I did look at the one on AE and really like the look of it, but can't justify the cost of it for a nano.

What are the dimensions of the one you have made?

http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/cal-aqu ... -5712.html

 

[G H Nelson]

Cant find these on ebay :?
hoggie

 

[ghostsword]

Cant find these on ebay :?
hoggie

Come on guys!

Look for borosilicate lab glass, lots for sure. I bought a lot already but no way that I bought all.

Don't worry if you cannot find them, I will put some for sale at £10 already with silicone and tested. lol


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[DRillo]

If you wanted it to be really discreet could you use U shaped tube meant to take CO2 line into the tank?

I assume it would work just as well no matter what size it is?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Plant-Aquariu ... 4320wt_985

 

[ghostsword]

There it goes! it is perfect for nanos! Improvise guys! there more than one method to do this, and the cable guides are perfect.


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