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08/18/2006, 07:38 PM
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CO2 bubble counter askew.....
The bubble counter for the CO2 entering my calcium reactor, which is attached to the solenoid valve, seems to have some problem. Every time I calibrate the bubble count with the needle, it eventually slows down to little or nothing. The CO2 tank is full. Any advice offered most appreciated.
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08/19/2006, 11:33 AM
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08/21/2006, 04:08 AM
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Im having the same issue, any help would be great!
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08/21/2006, 06:20 AM
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Bump!
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08/21/2006, 09:18 AM
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Afternoon bump!
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08/21/2006, 09:48 AM
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Mine is more consistent with 15-20 lbs woking pressure. They suggest 10 lbs, but it just wasn't consistent.
HTH Ed
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08/21/2006, 09:51 AM
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yeah i tried increasing pressure, still same result.....Added info about mine, just change tank out from empty tank....dont know if this would do anything, was working perfect before change out!
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08/21/2006, 12:02 PM
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The same with me....it was working fine before I changed the tank. Anybody know the likely solution to this one?
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08/22/2006, 04:25 AM
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Early morning Bump.....any help all you co2 reactor veterans???
Nothing?
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08/22/2006, 04:33 AM
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no one?
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08/22/2006, 07:02 AM
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bump again!
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08/22/2006, 12:20 PM
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Perhaps this thread will at least win some sort of stamding as the one with the most bumbs and least responses......
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08/22/2006, 12:30 PM
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Hey, i actually tried something the other night which i read on here from a search i did....i turned the regulator valve off, counter clockwise...the opened the bubble counter lid...and the cranked it up....this blew out pretty good, evaporates some of the water, refilled, and since ive set it, it has been working perfect....
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08/22/2006, 12:55 PM
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i have lowered the pressure on the regulator which allows you to open the needle valve a little more.this worked for me though i take the needle valve and soak it it vinegar every time i change media or discover a problem.there is a better set up using a more percise way of measuring co2 but i cant think of what it is called right now.if i find out i will tell you
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08/22/2006, 01:30 PM
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ok, sounds good
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