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05/30/2014, 12:50 PM
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bubble counter question
What do you put in the bubble counter to be able to see the bubbles? water or something else?
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05/30/2014, 08:43 PM
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05/31/2014, 01:21 AM
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Are u talking about calcium reactor.
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05/31/2014, 01:25 AM
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And if u are bubble counter chamber it counts co2 gas passing through. And when the reactor is working it would be filled with water. So when the gas pass through ull be able to see the bubble
Their is nothing else u can do but as i recall their is something u put to color the water in that chamber. But i dont remember where i saw that. |
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05/31/2014, 06:59 AM
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I'm not sure what most reefers use, but in other applications, scientists often use mineral oil in bubble counters and related devices so that there is no evaporation over time.
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05/31/2014, 07:11 AM
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05/31/2014, 08:27 AM
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 heres a picture of it |
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05/31/2014, 09:15 AM
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i used mineral oil like Randy suggested when I had my CR setup.
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05/31/2014, 10:12 AM
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Saltwater or mineral oil can be used in that counter.
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"Send more paramedics" Current Tank Info: 300g DD, SPS dominated, Apex, Tunze 6125s, ATB 1050, 400w MH, and Geo 618 Ca Reactor |
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05/31/2014, 10:24 AM
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Why saltwater as opposed to fresh?
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05/31/2014, 11:24 AM
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I wouldn't use SW, when the water evaporates the salt left behind will clog the lines. if your gonna use water use rodi water
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05/31/2014, 12:47 PM
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Fresh water works as well.
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"Send more paramedics" Current Tank Info: 300g DD, SPS dominated, Apex, Tunze 6125s, ATB 1050, 400w MH, and Geo 618 Ca Reactor |
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05/31/2014, 02:31 PM
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ok, thank you! i think i'm going to use Ro/Di water.
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