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Is ''CO2 proof tubing'' any different from the regular tubin
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Coiln3107
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Yes Co2 tubing is normally clear and has a harder outer wall, and as its name suggests does not degrodate under the duress of carrying Co2. Normal tubing will carry co2 but will fail in time have fun Colin.
Yes Co2 tubing is normally clear and has a harder outer wall, and as its name suggests does not degrodate under the duress of carrying Co2. Normal tubing will carry co2 but will fail in time have fun Colin.
Coiln3107
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My understanding is that especially silicon based or derived tubing goes porous that is why there is CO2 specific tubing that does not degrogate over time. The stuff our sponsors promote. regards Colin.
My understanding is that especially silicon based or derived tubing goes porous that is why there is CO2 specific tubing that does not degrogate over time. The stuff our sponsors promote. regards Colin.
chrisfraser05
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Re: Is ''CO2 proof tubing'' any different from the regular t
co2 tubing is made of silicone as the Co2 will cause normal airline hose to go hard and crack then leak.
co2 tubing is made of silicone as the Co2 will cause normal airline hose to go hard and crack then leak.
Coiln3107
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Hi Chris read this.
"What happens?
"Part of the CO2 which is passing through the silicone tube crosses the wall of
the tubing, and enters the air. Tests have recently shown that this can cause the
loss of up to 30% of the precious gas. I and a partner in the pharmaceuticals
industry have run tests on no fewer than 10 kinds of tubing. As you might have
guessed, silicone tubing turned out to be the most permeable of all, that is, the
tubing which allowed the most gas to escape.
"A solution to the problem?
"Yes, there is a solution! The American company Cole-Parmer manufactures and
distributes tubing made of TYGON?, which does not allow CO2 to get through.
It is affordable, unlike the silicone tubing typically found in pet stores. Its
reference number is R-3603. Being flexible, it is well-adapted to our
installations. TYGON tubing exists in many interior and exterior diameters. It is
not necessary to buy the thickest tubing available, but a thickness of 0.8 mm is a
reasonable minimum. Obviously, the thicker the tubing, the more resistant it will
be as time passes.
"I would encourage all users of CO2 systems to change their silicone tubing for
TYGON? tubing from Cole-Parmer. This will result in substantial savings of
this precious gas, as well as a better functioning system. It's nonsense to mix in
air with the CO2 and water in the reactor.
"I have now observed much better dissolution of CO2 in my Dupla S reactor.
Air had regularly been mixing in with the CO2, causing some useless free space
to be left over in the upper part of the reactor. Since I have been using the
TYGON tubing, the CO2 is practically all dissolved. I have observed that the
efficiency of the reactor, which is already quite impressive, is now even
greater."
Hi Chris read this.
"What happens?"Part of the CO2 which is passing through the silicone tube crosses the wall of
the tubing, and enters the air. Tests have recently shown that this can cause the
loss of up to 30% of the precious gas. I and a partner in the pharmaceuticals
industry have run tests on no fewer than 10 kinds of tubing. As you might have
guessed, silicone tubing turned out to be the most permeable of all, that is, the
tubing which allowed the most gas to escape.
"A solution to the problem?
"Yes, there is a solution! The American company Cole-Parmer manufactures and
distributes tubing made of TYGON?, which does not allow CO2 to get through.
It is affordable, unlike the silicone tubing typically found in pet stores. Its
reference number is R-3603. Being flexible, it is well-adapted to our
installations. TYGON tubing exists in many interior and exterior diameters. It is
not necessary to buy the thickest tubing available, but a thickness of 0.8 mm is a
reasonable minimum. Obviously, the thicker the tubing, the more resistant it will
be as time passes.
"I would encourage all users of CO2 systems to change their silicone tubing for
TYGON? tubing from Cole-Parmer. This will result in substantial savings of
this precious gas, as well as a better functioning system. It's nonsense to mix in
air with the CO2 and water in the reactor.
"I have now observed much better dissolution of CO2 in my Dupla S reactor.
Air had regularly been mixing in with the CO2, causing some useless free space
to be left over in the upper part of the reactor. Since I have been using the
TYGON tubing, the CO2 is practically all dissolved. I have observed that the
efficiency of the reactor, which is already quite impressive, is now even
greater."
chrisfraser05
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Re: Is ''CO2 proof tubing'' any different from the regular t
defo something I'll look at
defo something I'll look at
ukapstt77
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Re: Is ''CO2 proof tubing'' any different from the regular t
I've found some Targon Tubing but what diameter does it have to be to fit co2 bottle/religator?
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/__tygon+tu ... 1e60414925
I've found some Targon Tubing but what diameter does it have to be to fit co2 bottle/religator?
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/__tygon+tu ... 1e60414925
