Ordered UP inline item looks different.

[spyder]

Ok so I ordered this a while back for my 125 in 16/22mm although I've been sent a 12/16mm version it looks different to the inline UP atomisers i've seen. The listing showed the usual style of UP atomiser.

Has anyone seen/used this version? I plan to get an Eheim for my 60l in the new year so can save this for later use. Would appreciate any feedback on this particular model.

Cheers.

 

[daniel19831123]

This is the new up inline diffuser. It's basically using the same technique but slightly different build. Not to mention that it also cost a little more too.

 

[Gary Nelson]

Looks a better design, so does this one unscrew for cleaning of the ceramic?

 

[spyder]

Ok took it out of the packet.

The cap unscrews which has a rubber seal. There is a rubber seal in each end cap where the ceramic sits. The packaging states, "Adopt replacement or clean ceramic tube design for durable and safe use.

Here it is in pieces.

 

[foxfish]

Requires 3 bar to work though!

 

[spyder]

Thanks, my working pressure is showing 4 bar so should be good to go there.

I was concerned with the different design and wondered if I had been sent an inferior product. I'll hang onto it for when I upgrade the 60l but will have to re order a 16/22mm version to get my long overdue 125 setup.

 

[foxfish]

Just out of interest what make of regulator do you use that allows 4 bar without going into the red zone?
I know that when I first started using 2 bar to operate the UP it blew off various connections, I have upgraded the tubing & BC now but, 4 bar would be double the pressure again!

 

[spyder]

TMC V2 Pro. The unadjustable one with solonoid and valve. I think it's considered average/budget end of the range.

I'm sure I used to get around 3-3.5 bar in use but I just turned gas valve on to check before I posted 4 bar. Solonoid closed as it's not in use right now.

6 bar is red area on working pressure guage. Cylinder maybe only around 1/4 full if that makes any difference. I'm sure I read a thread about pressure increasing towards the end of a cylinder.