ukco2guy
Member
Hi,
I`m about to start another tank and have an existing pressurised co2 system in place. I would like to split this out so that i can use a single 2KG FE on both tanks to achieve 30ppm on both. So far i understand that all i need is a splitter and an additional needle value to ensure that even distribution of co2 gets to both diffusers (hydor inlines). My question is that i already have a needle valve that i think is screwed into the reg, do i need to purchase two more valves or should i just buy one and use the one i already have? If the latter then i presume i can just unscrew the needle valve off an have the solenoid going straight to that through a hose?
Current:
FE -> Reg -> solenoid -> needle valve -> Diffuser
Proposed:
FE -> Reg -> solenoid -> needle valve -> Splitter - tank 1 to diffuser / tank 2 needle valve then diffuser
Or
FE -> Reg -> solenoid -> Splitter - tank 1 to needle valve then diffuser / tank 2 needle valve then diffuser
I`m sure it`s an easy one, as it`s the first i`m doing i`d like to make sure. I have found the following needle valves, anyone else tried these yet? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CO2-Needle-Va...m&pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item3a4fb778ba
Cheers,
I`m about to start another tank and have an existing pressurised co2 system in place. I would like to split this out so that i can use a single 2KG FE on both tanks to achieve 30ppm on both. So far i understand that all i need is a splitter and an additional needle value to ensure that even distribution of co2 gets to both diffusers (hydor inlines). My question is that i already have a needle valve that i think is screwed into the reg, do i need to purchase two more valves or should i just buy one and use the one i already have? If the latter then i presume i can just unscrew the needle valve off an have the solenoid going straight to that through a hose?
Current:
FE -> Reg -> solenoid -> needle valve -> Diffuser
Proposed:
FE -> Reg -> solenoid -> needle valve -> Splitter - tank 1 to diffuser / tank 2 needle valve then diffuser
Or
FE -> Reg -> solenoid -> Splitter - tank 1 to needle valve then diffuser / tank 2 needle valve then diffuser
I`m sure it`s an easy one, as it`s the first i`m doing i`d like to make sure. I have found the following needle valves, anyone else tried these yet? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CO2-Needle-Va...m&pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item3a4fb778ba
Cheers,